Independent Study

Independent study is a directed course in reading or research in which the student pursues a topic of general or special interest and meets with the instructor for direction, progress reports, and evaluation. To be eligible for independent study, a student must have unconditional standing as a sophomore or higher and must have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better.

An application for independent study should be submitted during the semester prior to the semester of study. However, as an absolute cutoff, each application must reach the Academic Records Office on or before the seventh calendar day after the first day of classes. Mayterm/summer independent study applications should reach the associate academic dean by validation day.

A student may take independent study for one, two, or three hours a semester up to a maximum of 12 semester hours toward graduation. Any faculty member may supervise the independent study project, which must not duplicate a regular course. The burden of responsibility for learning will be on the student. Work on an independent study is to be completed within the semester, as in other courses.

 

 

(Taken from the Houghton College Catalog 2006-2007 pg 34)