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Experiential and Directed Reading/Independent Study Coursework

Students may complete up to 30 credits of Experiential and Directed Reading/Independent Study courses. 

  • Experiential courses (identified as such in the Undergraduate Course Catalog and LSA Course Guide) are courses that involve academic work that takes place in a setting other than a university classroom, laboratory, library or study, such as an internship.
  • Directed Reading/Independent Study courses (identified as such in the Undergraduate Course Catalog and LSA Course Guide) may be courses not normally offered by classroom instruction, taught on an independent study basis, or those specially designated as “independent” and elected by special arrangement with the instructor. 

Polices regarding experiential and directed reading/independent study courses: 

  • No more than 8 credits may be elected in a single term.
  • Cannot be used to fulfill distribution requirements 
  • May be used to fulfill major or minor requirements.