Directed Study
Graduate students may desire to develop their knowledge beyond that which is achieved in normal coursework. To this end, students may pursue an in-depth study of a particular subject through a Directed Study 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 6 graduate-level 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 a graduate degree at the University.
- Have earned a minimum of 18 graduate-level semester credit hours
- Have a 3.50 quality point average for all prior graduate coursework.
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.