Individual Study

These courses enable talented students to earn credit in certain disciplines through special projects, research, creative work, internships, or other means of independent academic pursuit, without conforming to the restrictions of a traditional classroom setting. Individual study credit may be earned only for a course that deals with content not included in anexisting BCCC course. Individual study is different from and should not be confused with, independent study.

To earn Individual study credit, students must first submit a proposal in which they explain in detail, the project for which credit is desired. Proposals may be submitted at any time during the academic year, and proposal forms are available from Associate Deans. Often students prepare the proposal in  consultation with the BCCC instructor, who will subsequently supervise and evaluate the actual work. The proposal must be approved by both the appropriate Associate Deans and the supervising instructor. After approval is granted, students must register and pay the normal tuition and fees before beginning the work. The number of credits to be earned for an individual study project depends upon the scope of the endeavor and shall be stated as part of the initial proposal. No more than six credits earned through individual study may be used towards the Associate’s degree. For further information, contact the Associate Dean of the department in which individual study is desired.