College Scholar, Special Studies & Special Topics Courses
The College Scholar and Special Studies courses have been established to provide qualified students with freedom to plan a course that will fulfill their individual academic interests. Students in these courses pursue independent studies on topics or projects not encompassed by standard courses and receive academic credit for these studies.
The
College Scholar course (CSCH 298.3, 299.6, 398.3, 399.6, 498.3, 499.6) is designed for students who wish to study a subject which cannot normally be attempted in one course or which includes the disciplines of more than one department. These individual research projects credit only as electives. Please consult the Undergraduate Office for more information.
The
Special Studies course (SPST 298.3, 299.6, 398.3, 399.6, 498.3, 499.6) permits a student to study a topic in the discipline area of one department. Special Studies projects credit either as electives or in a major.
Normal sessional deadlines apply to these courses, except in extraordinary circumstances.
Complete applications, including the project description, must be submitted by the supervising professor to the Undergraduate Office.
Special Topics Courses
These are courses numbered 298.3, 299.6, 398.3, 399.6, 498.3 and 499.6 taught occasionally by faculty and visiting scholars in departments. They are listed in each department program. Students may receive credit for more than one Special Topics course in a department providing course titles and content are different.