Independent Study Courses

Sometimes referred to as a directed study, or special problems, the independent study course allows Nunn School students to work independently with a faculty member on a research topic of the student’s choosing.  Credit for this can vary between one and three hours and is taken on a letter-grade basis.  The credit will count toward an INTA or Free elective.

1. Independent Study courses require steady, regular work and much more discipline on the part of the student. After deciding to pursue an independent study:

2. The student must approach a supervising faculty member to determine the topic, requirements, and a schedule of meetings for the special problems course.

3. The Special Problems Course Form must be completed online and signed by the student after consultation with the supervising faculty member. This request for an independent study class must be accompanied with a synopsis of the work to be completed (e.g. a combination of any of the following: a writing journal, detailed outline, literature review, first draft, and final research paper) and a description of the anticipated outcome.

4. The course will be created and an e-mail will be sent to the faculty member and student with a special CRN and course information for which the student will need go to OSCAR to register.