A few examples of completed independent studies are available from the Director of Graduate Studies. All graduate independent study courses are 3 credit courses, although the section number should be left open for the Director of the program to complete. The middle section of the Request form should precisely indicate the nature of the study to be performed. An independent study is the equivalent of a course and the work to be performed should meet the same standards as set by faculty members for regularly offered courses. However, an independent study can not be offered on the subject area for which the Department offers regular courses.
Registration is separate from the approval process.
Students are not permitted to register for independent study before the Independent Study is approved.