Anderson University

Independent Study

The university offers an opportunity for students to take courses in the curriculum outside the classroom setting through independent study. A course will not normally be offered by independent study during an academic term in which that course is included in the class schedule. Students interested in registering for a course to be completed through independent study should consult the appropriate division head for the policies and procedures governing independent study.

Directed Study

A faculty member, a student, or a group of students may petition the Academic Dean to offer through directed study a course that is not in the curriculum. In order to be approved, a course proposed for directed study must conform to the mission and goals of Anderson University and there must be sufficient personnel and other resources to support the offering of the course. Normally, no directed study course on the same topic may be offered more than twice. Courses for which there is a continuing demand must be proposed as regular courses in the curriculum. Directed study courses may be taught as traditional courses, as tutorials, or a combination of these methods.