Individual and Interdisciplinary Studies Programs

Planned Studies Courses

PLST-39700, PLST-49700 Planned Studies Internship U NLA

Together with a faculty sponsor, students develop an interdisciplinary work-study project that combines an academic core with responsibilities in a professional setting. A design statement must be developed and approved in advance. Application forms and guidelines are available in the office of the dean; see information on internships, p. 117. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be counted toward a degree; advance approval by the provost is required for the 7th to 12th credits. Prerequisites: Completion of most of a major relevant to the work experience; permission of department chairs and dean. Variable credit.

PLST-29900, PLST-39900, PLST-49900 Planned Studies
Independent Study U LA

Students may register for independent study in areas that have cross-disciplinary aspects or that are not available elsewhere in the College. Interested students should obtain the independent study application form and guidelines from the office of the dean and develop a project in consultation with a faculty sponsor. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: Approval of adviser; permission of department chairs and dean. 1-4 credits.

PLST-29910, PLST-39910, PLST-49910 Planned Studies
Independent Study U NLA

Students may register for independent study in non-liberal arts areas that have cross-disciplinary aspects or that are not available elsewhere in the College. Interested students should obtain the independent study application form and guidelines from the office of the dean and develop a project in consultation with a faculty sponsor. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: Approval of adviser; permission of department chairs and dean. 1-4 credits.