Independent study
Independent Study course (399) is a full credit course that must be taken for a grade open to seniors with excellent academic records and, in exceptional cases, to very highly qualified juniors. An overall GPA of 3.0 and 3.5 in Spanish is required.
The proposed study must be a clearly defined subject of intellectual and academic substance that could be supervised by a faculty member with the relevant expertise and who is responsible for approving the project.
Petitions for 399 courses must be approved by the Department Chair in consultation with the Director of Undergraduate Studies during the quarter preceding the one in which the independent study is to be taken.
Procedures
- Make an appointment with an appropriate faculty member to discuss subject matter, outline and goals of the research.
- If you have faculty approval, complete the Independent Study (399) Petition Form (PDF) which must be accompanied by:
a. One or two page project description
b. Bibliography
c. Proposed schedule of meetings
d. Description of how the work will be evaluated
e. Current academic transcript
Independent Study Petition for Honors (399) is open to seniors who have met the requirements for participating in the department's Honors Program.
