INDZ - Individualized Learning

Course Descriptions

 

INDZ 2000 Practicum (Freshmen or Sophomores) (1-12)

On-the-job experience, an internship, fieldwork, an apprenticeship and direct participation in community or professional activity are all possible within the framework of a practicum. Evaluation is usually based on the quality of the student’s performance in the chosen practicum setting and on reflective analysis of the experiential learning. Practica are arranged with the appropriate department or program. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

INDZ 2500 Independent Study (Freshmen or Sophomores) (1-12)

Independent study involves research work on a specialized subject or project, artistic work, or study of an interdisciplinary nature. In contrast to a practicum, the emphasis in an independent study is usually on individual pursuit of a specific content area. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

INDZ 3000 Practicum (Juniors or Seniors) (1-12)

On-the-job experience, an internship, fieldwork, an apprenticeship and direct participation in community or professional activity are all possible within the framework of a practicum. Evaluation is usually based on the quality of the student's performance in the chosen practicum setting and on reflective analysis of the experiential learning. Practica are arranged with the appropriate department or program. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

INDZ 3500 Independent Study (Juniors or Seniors) (1-12)

Independent study involves research work on a specialized subject or project, artistic work, or study of an interdisciplinary nature. In contrast to a practicum, the emphasis in an independent study is usually on individual pursuit of a specific content area. May be repeated for credit if content differs.

INDZ 3750 Cooperative Education I (1-16)

Placement in a planned and supervised work experience related to the student's academic coursework. Faculty advisors and work supervisors assist the student in developing goals and objectives to integrate academic studies with practical experiences in educational, vocational, or cultural learning situations outside of the classroom. A maximum of 32 credit hours in cooperative education may be applied as elective credit toward a baccalaureate degree. Pass/fail grades only. May be repeated for credit up to 16 credit hours. Prerequisites: Approval of the coordinator of experiential education, 3.0 GPA and coursework related to work experience.

INDZ 4000 Sabbatical (12-16)

In a sabbatical, a student conducts research or participates in a special learning situation on a full-time basis. There may be no concurrent additional registration while a student pursues a sabbatical.

INDZ 4750 Cooperative Education II (1-16)

Continuation of INDZ 3750. Pass/fail grades only. May be repeated for credit up to 16 credit hours. Prerequisites: INDZ 3750, approval of the coordinator of experiential education, 3.0 GPA and coursework related to work experience.