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Independent Study
Although outstanding independent scholarship is normally expected at upper-division and graduate levels, the College recognizes that some undergraduate students are prepared and have sufficient motivation to earn credit for self-directed study.
Independent study is defined as a project or series of assignments related to an area of study for which course offerings are not available. All divisions and departments make independent study available subject to advance agreement by the full-time instructor and appropriate dean.
Existing courses may not be taken as independent studies.
The College provides independent study opportunities if you:
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Have mastered core coursework in a given program area
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Have achieved sophomore standing with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better; and
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Have demonstrated the need for investigation into areas of knowledge that may not be included in existing formal courses.
You and your instructor will meet to discuss the nature of the study. All requirements for successful completion of the study, including periodic meeting times, will be clearly established on an independent study contract (Form VPI-7). Course credit is determined by the instructor and appropriate dean and will be compatible with published academic standards and procedures.
Credits assigned to an independent study contract may not be increased or reduced after commencement of the study. Contracts must be completed within the semester in which study begins. Independent study may take place only during the academic year excluding summer sessions.
After signing the contract, you must complete a drop/add form and submit both documents to the Admissions and Records Offices. Contracts are subject to the same grading stipulations as regular classes.
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