How do I enroll in independent study or directed research units?
Enrollment for Independent studies and Directed Research is submitted by the faculty to the student academic advisor.
Students should enroll within the first three weeks of the Fall and Spring Semesters or immediately after the beginning of Winter or Summer Sessions. Students must complete the required 45 hours of course work per credit unit before the last day of the term. The last day to register for Independent Study in Fall and Spring Semesters without incurring a late charge is the same as for all other courses; see http://www.bursar.arizona.edu/students/fees/census and http://www.bursar.arizona.edu/students/fees/late_charge.asp.
SLHS 392, 492 (1-6 units) Individual or small group research under the guidance of faculty. Grades Available: A, B, C, D, E, I, W SLHS 399, SLHS 499 (1-3 units) Qualified students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Grades Available: S, P, F, I, W 499H Independent Study - Honors: [See Honors College Guidelines for Independent Study, http://www.honors.arizona.edu/future-students/honors-credit-across-camp…] (1-3 units) Honors students working on an individual basis with professors who have agreed to supervise such work. Grades Available: A, B C, D, E, I, W |
What are the department and university policies related to these registrations?
1. Determination of credit: The University and Board of Regents require a minimum of 45 hours of course work for each unit of credit awarded.
2. The number of credits of Independent Study must lie within the approved credit range listed in the catalog course description.
3. The content of an Independent Study course must not significantly duplicate material offered in a regularly scheduled course in the department in the current semester; any exceptions must be approved by the college dean.
4. For an undergraduate Independent Study course, the instructor or project advisor must provide either a course syllabus or a project plan detailing: (1) learning outcomes, (2) expected reading, or lab or field work, (3) expected meetings, (4) expected work products, and (5) criteria to be used for evaluation and grading.
5. If students are paid in association with an Independent Study course, academic credit can be awarded only for faculty-approved academic work as defined by department policy.
6. If registration for an Independent Study course occurs after the twenty-first day of the regular semester, after the first two days of Winter Session or Pre-session, or after the first week of a Summer Session, the department head (or designee) must sign the Change of Schedule form, in addition to the instructor.
7. If a grade of Incomplete is awarded for an Independent Study course at the end of the term, another Project Advisor must be identified who agrees to evaluate the student’s work, should the original Project Advisor become unavailable.
Link to full University Policies on Individual Studies Courses
CITI training
CITI training is required for all students registered to work in a research lab.
There are two CITI courses, for most research in our department you will complete the social and behavioral non-medical training course.
To log into the CITI training site, you will use your netid. Click here for the link to sign in.
You will need to provide proof of your CITI training to the faculty member you are registered with.