The review will determine the amount of credit to be awarded as well as the equivalent UMFK courses. Recommendations will then be submitted to the Dean of Academic Affairs for final approval. Directed Study differs from Independent Study in that the faculty sponsor provides the direction for the student's work. Objectives, work to be completed and methods of evaluation must be included. Proposal is then submitted to Division Chair and Dean of Academic Affairs for approval.
Student begins and completes project during the regular academic term.
Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Additional information concerning Directed Study is available from the Registrar or Dean of Academic Affairs. Student will generally not receive approval for a Directed Study in an existing course except in extraordinary circumstances. Independent Study is never a substitute for a course or for a course not successfully completed. Credit for the proposal must be recommended by the faculty sponsor at the time the study is presented by the student.