Directed Study
Upper-level undergraduate and graduate students may desire to develop their knowledge beyond that which is achieved in normal course work. To this end, students may pursue an in-depth study of a particular subject through a Directed Study Program and earn recognition by receiving academic credit.
The student will develop a Learning Contract in consultation with a full-time faculty member of the University. The student’s work will be guided by the faculty member using the tutorial method. Students may earn 1 to 3 semester credit hours for each Directed Study. A maximum of 3 credit hours may be earned through Directed Study.
- A fee per credit hour is charged in addition to regular tuition for the Directed Study.
- A student must have the following qualifications to pursue Directed Study:
- Be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree at the University.
- As an undergraduate, be at the junior class level (have earned a minimum of 60 semester credit hours) or above. As a graduate student, have earned a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester credit hours
- Undergraduate students must have a 3.00 quality point average for all prior course work. Graduate students must have a 3.5 quality point average for all prior course work.
Students interested in the Directed Study program should complete the learning contract during the semester prior to the one in which they wish to earn credit. A program of study must be fully approved before a student is registered for credit.