In order to undertake independent study for credit, a student must identify an appropriate topic and a faculty member willing to oversee it, and prepare a statement of objectives and list of activities. Continuing Education Opportunities Noncredit courses, workshops, conferences, and seminars planned by the Office of Outreach and Extension are scheduled throughout the year on campus and in the community. Professional development and continuing education opportunities are available for those in fields including education, governmental affairs and business. Courses, workshops and summer camps on many topics are available for children and adults. The Outreach and Extension service also offers counseling to small firms through its Small Business Development Center.
Brochures are available describing the range of noncredit programs.
An individual major is a self-designed program for students who find that their educational objectives do not fit into any of the University's existing majors. An individual major must incorporate several academic areas, in keeping with the University's interdisciplinary philosophy. With the help of a faculty member and an individual major adviser, the student formulates a proposal describing the individual major objectives. A final proposal must be approved by an individual major committee. Information is available from the Office of the Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences.