FAQ
What is the difference between a directed and independent study and how do I register for one?
Directed Study provides students access to material structured
by a faculty member — that is, an Elmira College course
that is not currently offered. Independent Study enables students
to explore topics for which Elmira College does not offer courses,
but in which faculty expertise exists to provide adequate guidance,
and students generally provide design and structure.
If the instructor is not a full-time college employee with
faculty rank, the student must obtain the approval of the
appropriate Division Chair and the Dean of Faculty. The
College’s policy is not to employ an adjunct faculty
member in such a capacity if the full-time faculty has competence
in the field requested.
To register for a Directed Study or Independent Study students
should do the following:
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Consult the instructors (who are to be the supervisors) to discuss the general outline of the proposals. The Office of the Registrar will provide the appropriate
forms for the students to complete; -
Complete the forms providing the information requested;
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The students will:
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Obtain their advisors’ signatures;
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Obtain their instructors’ signatures, signifying concurrence in the projects;
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Students will submit completed forms to the Office of the Registrar; and
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Instructors will assign the grades at the completion of the projects.
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