Special Project Courses

Independent Study Projects are an option when the course is not regularly offered as a correspondence course, web course, or course credit by examination. However, some restrictions apply: the course must be offered in the regular Ohio Univesity undergraduate curriculum; it cannot have a required laboratory component; the department in which the course is offered must approve; and an Ohio University faculty member must be willing to direct your work in the course. You and the instructor agree on the text and other materials to be used and what activities will be required to satisfy the course requirements. You may enroll at any time and you are allowed six months to complete the project. Special course examinations may also be arranged. (A complete listing of the undergraduate courses offered by Ohio University is contained in the Ohio University Undergraduate Catalog.)

[Note: For students enrolled in the External Student Program, Independent Study Projects are a rarely used option. Only a small percentage of your coursework can be completed through this method. The Special Project option is most often used by students who need one or two classes to complete a degree.]