Applied Professional Training (APT) offers up to three (3) credit hours for this Independent Study.  This course is intended for self-motivated students to pursue distance learning outside of regular course offerings for the benefit of advanced learning of related intellectual interests and career plans.  Independent Study courses are supervised by APT faculty members, generally involving substantial interaction.

1. Student submits APT’s Independent Study course application with a resume.
2. APT ’s Credit Evaluation Committee (CEC) either approves or denies the application.
3. Upon approval, APT will assign a support instructor as an academic advisor.
4. The student and instructor determine project scope and the means for demonstrating learned outcomes.  The instructor may assign reading material, research, project report, etc. to satisfy the academic requirement
5. Student must submit weekly progress reports or attend periodic meetings with the instructor.
6. A log shall be kept by the student and readily available for view by APT staff upon request.
7. The student must complete an exit survey/evaluation regarding the course program and its benefit to the student

Independent Study:

  135 hours for 3 College Credits
    90 hours for 2 College Credits

Cost:

   $1295 for 3 College Credits
     $995 for 2 College Credits

Requirements

1. Student must be enrolled in an APT degree program
2. The project must be within the intended scope of degree program.
3. Students are required to have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better.
4. Students must complete a minimum of 135 hours of independent study for three (3) credit hours.  The course must be completed in 3 months or less.
5. Students must complete a minimum of 90 hours of independent study for two (2) credit hours.  The course must be completed in 3 months or less.
6. A minimum of 15 hours per week of independent study is required for three (3) credit hours and 10 hours per week for 2 credit hour courses.
7. Students may enroll in only one Independent Study course in the Associate’s Degree program.
8. Student’s conduct must be professional and responsible.