A student who wishes to take a course that is listed in the catalogue but is not offered during a particular session may make a request to the Program Director to take that course as a Directed Study. Requests are reviewed with respect to future offerings, the progress of the student, and the availability of an instructor. The granting of such a request is NOT guaranteed. Students are normally limited to two Directed Studies.
An Independent Study is where a student, in conjunction with a faculty advisor, designs and conducts a critical study of a topic of interest, a curriculum-based project, a research study, a field experience, a practicum, or an internship. It is allowed with the permission of the instructor and the Program Director.