Courses: Special Projects (Independent Study) Course
Special Projects are organized and tailored to the interests and needs of an individual student. They are structured to provide an atmosphere of individualized research and study paralleled by professional expertise and guidance. In addition, professional-type facilities and equipment are made available for student use. These Special Projects allow the best aspects of independent study and individualized learning to maximize student development.
The variable credit options for Special Projects are included in the District Course Inventory Audit or course bank by the MCCCD Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation personnel for each new academic and occupational discipline once the proposal is submitted and approved.
Special Projects courses are numbered 298 in the District Course Inventory Audit.
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Special Project courses are available for .04 instructor load per student per credit.
Development of a Special Projects (Independent Study) Proposal:
The college initiator:
Types the course, prefix, number, module
Types the information in the Special Projects Section
Identifies the semester, year, credits, periods, load
Provides name of student and social security number
States reason(s) for requesting the project
States project objectives
For information on routing or processing for approval, the initiator should consult with the appropriate college Division/Department Chair. At Rio Salado College, consult with an associate dean.
Template: Special Projects Course
The Curriculum Procedures Handbook is a product of the Maricopa County Community Colleges District. Any and all changes to the Handbook are monitored and coordinated through the District Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation. Please give credit to the Maricopa County Community College District if the Handbook or sections of the Handbook are duplicated.
