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Independent Study Courses

The option to design and complete a suitable independent project which does not duplicate an on-campus course offering is available in most degree programs. When appropriate, an on-campus course offering may be completed as an independent study under the individual guidance of a faculty member. Off-campus degree students may be given the option of completing a course through independent study by their faculty advisor, if an offering is missed by the student. The independent study credit must be used toward a Lesley degree or certificate. If an independent study course is desired, the student is responsible for planning the project, obtaining approval of the appropriate school dean or designee, and arranging for supervision by a particular faculty member. The student must complete and submit the independent study contract, available by mail, in the Registrar's Office, or in the school/program office, which covers the above request at the time of registration. Once an independent study course is graded, the project course number appears on the student's transcript with a descriptive project title.

Faculty members have the right to decline the request for an independent study; however, Lesley faculty make every effort to accommodate a student's independent study request whenever possible. The final date to register for an on-campus independent study course can be found on the academic calendar and in the calendar section of the semester course listing.

Students in the doctoral program should refer to the Ph.D. Program student handbook for independent study information pertaining specifically to doctoral students.

Independent study courses are not an option for students in the accelerated or intensive School of Management programs.

Independent Study Outside Lesley - Ph.D. program

With prior approval of their senior advisor and the Advanced Graduate Council, Ph.D. students can arrange to do scholarly activities outside of Lesley. Students must submit an independent study contract and register for EAGSR 7500. This work may include workshops, seminars, institutes, conferences and independent study with faculty members who are not core or adjunct faculty at Lesley. All work under the independent study contract must be signed by the senior advisor and the Director of the Ph.D. Program. Students can apply for reimbursement of up to $200.00 per credit for a maximum of 12 credits in recognition that the activities were partially carried on outside of Lesley.