Since financial aid may not cover repeated courses, check with that office first. With departmental approval, a student may repeat a course at another institution. The purpose is for the student to pursue independent research, do supervised readings, or investigate areas not available through regular course offerings. Open only to juniors and seniors who must register for 395. No more than 6 semester hours of credit may count towards a student s degree.
Some programs require an internship for degree completion.
Students follow the same procedure as given for registration for independent study. Forms are available in the Office of the Registrar. It is university policy that proficiency examinations be made available in order to allow students to obtain academic credit for specific courses, and do thereby encourage students to proceed directly to advanced study. A degree-seeking student in good standing at the University who wishes to receive proficiency examination or experiential learning credit should consult the appropriate department chair, school director, or dean for advice as to the specific courses for which proficiency examination credit is available. Proficiency examinations may not be taken to raise grades or to remove failures in courses.