INT 550 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. Graduate students may petition to apply independent study credit only toward elective requirements (up to a limit of four credits). Graduate students may petition to apply independent study credit only towards free electives. To qualify, a graduate student must have a minimum CGPA of 3.70 and must submit an independent study petition to the instructor, department chair, Academic Advisor, and Dean of Students.