7.4.2 Directed Studies 1. A directed study is undertaken by a highly-qualified student under the guidance of a member of the sponsoring academic department. It allows a student to carry out an agreed upon, in-depth examination, investigation, or analysis of a specialized topic.
Undergraduate students are eligible for a directed study if they have a.
A 3.0 cumulative average, or b. A 3.3 cumulative average for the previous two semesters, or c. A 3.3 cumulative average in at least 12 credit hours in the academic area in which the directed study is to be done. The student approaches an appropriate faculty member with a directed study proposal, in writing. If the faculty member approves of the proposal, then a copy of the approved proposal, together with a completed petition for the directed study program, is sent to the Chair of the sponsoring department for approval.the Chair approves, a copy of the approved proposal should be kept and the original forwarded to the Associate Undergraduate Dean or Graduate Dean for approval. It is the student's responsibility to see that the approved petition reaches the appropriate Registrar's office by the last date allowed for course registration in that semester.