HCA 450 Independent Study
An independent study should be designed so that a student is able to obtain new knowledge or experience under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Independent studies can be 1, 2, or 3 credits. Independent studies may be a project designed by the student or involve assisting a member of the faculty in work that (s)he is doing. The student is expected to do approximately 30 hours of work for each credit of an independent study,. Approval of the supervising faculty member and Program Director are required for independent studies. In order for this approval to be given, the student must complete the Independent Study Form and have it signed by the supervising faculty member and Program Director. It is the student?s responsibility to provide periodic updates to the supervising faculty member on the work of the independent study. Usually, a student should not do more than 3 credits of independent study.
Prerequisite
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