Independent Study
Independent Study is an opportunity for you to work on an individual basis with an art department faculty member who agrees to supervise your work.
An Independent Study cannot replicate the subject-matter of a current course. You must have a 3.0 GPA in your major and 2.5 overall GPA. Independent Study units are considered art electives. If you--with the consent of the faculty member--wishes to use an Independent Study as part of your emphasis, you must request this before the Independent Study is completed. Approval must be given in writing.
To receive college credit for an independent study, you must:
- Pick up a blank Independent Study Form & Instructions from the Student Services.
- Meet with the faculty sponsor for your Independent Study. You and your faculty sponsor must work out the exact nature and purpose of the independent study and specify what will be required. Be sure that there is a clear understanding between you and the faculty mentor about the expectations for success. All requirements must be in writing. Both you and your faculty sponsor sign the independent study form.
- Return the completed form to the Advising Center. The form will be reviewed by the Assistant Director for final approval. The deadline for returning the fully completed form is 5 days before the Census Date in any given semester. Once the Independent Study has been approved, the credits will be added to your schedule. Forms returned to Student Services after the deadline may not be processed. Check your schedule to be sure that you have been registered for the correct number of units, etc.
You are responsible for paying for course credit on time. You may prepay for an internship or independent study before late fees are accrued even if you have not yet been registered for these units.
