HD 199 Course Guidelines For Students

Independent Study Program

HD 199 Individual Studies in Human Development are courses that are designed for students who wish to pursue the study of a subject or a particular aspect of a subject for which there is no standard class offered. HD 199 credits are variable and may range from one to five. Arrangements for Individual Studies must be made with a full time counseling faculty member according to the following guidelines.

Applying for Independent Study

1. Make an appointment with a counselor who has HD 199 space available. Consult the list at the front desk at the Counseling Center which is located in the Student Services Building, second floor, to determine who is available and what subjects they are willing to supervise.

2. Write an independent study proposal. Give some thought to the subject that you wish to pursue and be prepared to present an idea to the counselor with whom you meet.

3. Print and Complete the Independent Study Contract and bring it with you to your appointment.  To download the contract click here.

4. Meet with the counselor to discuss the proposal and make an agreement about assignments and evaluations and set up additional appointments during the quarter.

5. Maintain a time log of activities during the quarter to reflect the amount of time spent on the project. Each credit requires approximately 15 hours of work during the quarter. Submit the time log with the final project.

Students may enroll according to the following timetable: