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The College distinguishes "Experiential" and "Independent" courses from its other course offerings.

Independent courses may be: (1) Directed Reading/Independent Study courses (denoted INDEPENDENT in the Bulletin and Course Guide) which are designated by title and not normally offered by classroom instruction; (2) courses normally offered through classroom instruction but occasionally taught on an independent study basis (3) courses not specially designated as "Independent" and normally offered as classroom instruction but elected by special arrangement with the instructor.

The following limitations apply to Experiential and Directed Reading / Independent Study credit:

  1. A maximum 15 credits of Experiential courses may be counted toward a degree; a maximum 8 credits may be earned from one project, and only one Experiential project may be elected each term.

  2. A combined total 30 credits of Experiential and Directed Reading/Independent Study courses may be counted in the 120 credits required for a degree.

  3. Experiential and Independent Study courses are excluded from area distribution plans.



How to Arrange an Independent Study for an Internship (to be deleted)

Below is a step-by-step guide to arranging an independent study to get credit for an internship.

Independent Study Information for various LSA departments and programs

Most LSA departments and programs sponsor independent study/directed readings courses.  When a department has a page on its website devoted to independent study, that link is listed below.

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