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155, 255, 355 Experimental Courses
Used for non-catalog courses. One-time offering to gage student interest. If the course becomes a regular offering, a new number is assigned, and the course is listed in the catalog. Experimental numbers may also be used for courses taken in an off-campus location (semester abroad study).
285 Exploratory Experience
A non-classroom learning experience, incorporating work in a professional or career area supervised by a qualified person and a non-directed living-learning experience. Students are expected to evaluate the experience in light of coursework, career plans, and/or personal growth. One credit hour per 40 clock hours of non-repetitive experience. Sponsoring instructor required. Registration paperwork must be processed prior to the activity. Graded “P”/”F.”
170, 270, 370, 470 Special Topics
Special topics courses offered occasionally by departments. May not be offered by each department each semester.
385 Practicum
Primarily an unpaid, observational learning opportunity in a discipline-related work environment with approval from an academic department. Approval is granted only if there is evidence of significant new learning opportunities related to the student’s discipline. One credit hour per 40 clock hours of non-repetitive experience. A work supervisor and an academic supervisor are required. Registration paperwork must be processed prior to the activity. A limit of two practica and maximum of 12 credit hours with no more than 8 credit hours counting toward the major unless required by the academic program. Guidelines may be obtained from the academic department. Graded “P”/”F.”
Prerequisite: minimum of 12 credit hours already completed in the discipline
290, 390 Independent Study
Provides opportunities for students to research and/or complete special projects and/or reading to enrich their academic experience. Regularly listed catalog courses cannot be taken under this format (see Tutorial Courses). Directed by the student with only preliminary guidance and final evaluation from the sponsoring instructor. Graded “P”/”F” or with a standard letter grade if satisfying a course in a major or minor. A maximum of two independent studies may be completed in a student’s academic program.
Prerequisite: 6 discipline credit hours completed (290); 12 discipline credit hours completed (390)
450 Internship (1-12 credit hours)
Internships mimic a conventional job in the discipline and must be significantly related to the student’s major and/or concentration within the major. May be paid or unpaid. One credit hour per 40 clock hours of non-repetitive experience may be earned. A work site supervisor/evaluator and faculty advisor/supervisor are required. Registration paperwork must be processed prior to the activity. Specific readings, requirements, and/or appropriate written assignments may be assigned by the faculty advisor. Guidelines for an internship may be obtained from the academic department. Graded “P”/”F.”
Prerequisite: a minimum of 18 credit hours already completed in the discipline.
460 Senior Research Project
Design and complete a research project in the student’s major area of study. A thesis is required. Seniors only.
490 Senior Honors Project
A significant project of scholarly productivity and/or research in the student’s major area of study.
Prerequisite: senior status and a GPA of 3.50 in the major.
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