POL 4999 Independent Study
The privilege of independent study is possible for students who are prepared to undertake it based on student need or interest with approval of the Chair of the department, the instructor concerned, and the Dean of the School. The study must be in an area not covered by a regularly scheduled course. Course may be taken for 1-4 units. The maximum number of units that can be earned in one semester by independent study is 4; a total of up to six units of independent study may be applied to the degree.