1991-1992 Academic Catalog

Credit for which a student earns test-out credit during a quarter does not count toward the twelve quarter hours required for full-time status for that quarter. No student may earn more than thirty quarter hours of test-out credit. Independent Study Independent study allows students to develop a high degree of indepen– dence in their ability to choose and investigate problems. The objectives of the program include providing opportunities to explore areas not covered in normal course structure, recognizing foreign travel experiences, rewarding self-motivated students, and encouraging joint-study by faculty and stu– dents on specialized projects. Individual students and faculty members develop the specific criteria which must be met for the successful completion of specific independent study projects. However, the following guidelines govern the independent study program: l. Only one independent study project may be undertaken in an academic term. 2. The maximum credit which may be earned for an independent study project is four quarter hours. 3. The faculty member supervising the independent study must review and initial the student's copy of the written proposal and the registration card. Registration for the independent study must occur at the beginning of the quarter in which the work is to be completed. 4. No more than eight hours in independent study may be counted toward the major field; no more than four hours toward a minor field; and no more than sixteen may be counted toward graduation. Independent study taken outside major and/or minor fields must be approved by the department chairman and the academic vice president. 5. Although grade point average is not a qualification for independent study, the faculty member has the right to deny student participation for any ap– propriate reason. 6. Grading (letter or CR/NC) is determined by the participating faculty member. Academic Information 39 Corey Woods' senior independent study project in communications qualified him to present it at theprestigious 1991 National Undergraduate Research Conference held at Cal Tech in Pasadena, California. Corey, a 1991 communication arts graduatefrom Columbus, Ohio, is pursuing a masters atBaylor University.