1995-1996 - Cochise College

INDEPENDENT STUDY
Cochise College recognizes that outstanding scholarship
is attained when the student attains sGholastic maturity
and possesses the motivation to pursue knowledge Independently.
Although this stage of academic achievement
is normally expected at upper-divIsion and oradu­
ate levels, the College recognizes that many uncjergradu­
ate students are prepared and t18ve sufficient molivatlon
to earn credit for self·dlrected study.
Independent study is defined as a project or series of as-·
signments related to an area 01 study for which course
offerings are not available. All divisions and departments
make independent study available, subject to advance
agreement by the full-time instructor and appropriate division
chairman. EXisting courses may not be taken as
independent studies.
The College provides independent study opportunities for
students who:
1, Have mastered core coursework i '8 Given program area
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2 Have achieved sophomore standing with a cumulalive
gracje pOint averar~e of 3 0 or beller
3 Have demonstrated trle need lor Ifwestlgatlon Into ar­
eas of knowledne tt1at fllay not b~~ Included In eXlshng
formal courses.
H.e student ancj Instructor will meet to discuss the nature
of H.e study Ail reqUlrem~mts for successful completion
of U-Ie study, Including periodiC meeting tnnes, Will be
clearly estabhslwd on an Independent Study Contract
(Form VPI-7) Course credit is determined t)y the instruc­
tor an(j appropriate (jivision chair, and Will be compattble
with published academic standards and procedures,
Units aSSigned to an independent study contract may not
be Increased or reduced after commencement of n,e
study. Contracts must be completed within the semes­
ter In which study begIns. Independent study may take
place only dUflr19 the aC[lejemlc year, excluding summer
sessions