Independent Study

Self-directed exploration of an environmental topic of mutual interest with a faculty member

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Purpose

Independent study is an opportunity to work with individual direction from a faculty member on a topic of mutual interest in environmental studies. A student may propose an independent study to any appropriate member of the graduate faculty. If they agree that (1) the topic is worth investigating; (2) the student has sufficient background in the topic; (3) the topic is not covered in sufficient depth in departmental courses; and (4) they share enough interest in the topic to sustain the project, then they may sign an independent study agreement. Faculty are under no compulsion to accept independent study students, but do so as their work load permits. Independent Study credit may not be given for internship experiences, work for pay within or outside of the program, or volunteer work. Please complete the agreement form below and return a signed copy to the Graduate Coordinator before or within the first 10 days of the semester.