INT 450 Independent Study
Independent study provides an opportunity to explore areas of special interest; students work individually with teachers to research topics. A minimum of seven 1-hour meetings for 1 credit and fourteen 1-hour meetings for 2 credits is required; fewer meeting times than these must be pre-approved by the Dean of Students) Independent study topics may not duplicate other Conservatory courses. Independent study is not permitted in studio, ensemble, or chamber music. Independent Study petitions must be completed and approved no later than last day of classes in the preceding semester. Students in the Bachelor’s program may petition to earn one or two credits for each faculty- directed Independent Study (up to a limit of three credits); those in the Undergraduate Diploma program may request Independent Study only in music-related subjects. Independent Study credit applies to free elective requirements. Credit may only be applied to other areas with approval of the department chair of the specific area in question. To qualify, an undergraduate must have a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and must submit an independent study petition to the instructor, department chair, Academic Advisor, and Dean of Students.
Prerequisite
Instructor Permission