Independent study courses are special courses which may be taken by outstanding students at the discretion of the faculty adviser and the appropriate university officials. Students may enroll in independent study courses for a total of six hours on the baccalaureate degree or three hours on the associate degree providing they:

• have completed 90 hours toward the Baccalaureate Degree or 30 hours toward the Associate Degree
• have a minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA
• have permission of the adviser, department head and the school dean in the area of independent study.

Independent study is designed for the individual who desires to explore a topic more completely than can be done in a regular course offering. Substituting independent study for a regular course is seldom done.

To register for an Independent Study you must first have an idea for a topic and meet with an appropriate faculty member with knowledge in that area. A syllabus must be prepared outlining the course of study and a completed "Request for Independent Study" form, gotten from the department, must be filed with the department. Once approved, you will be registered for the Independent Study.

Download Independent Study Request Form