Special Course Permission

Student’s Name:	Sponsor's Name:  	

Semester:	Credit Hours:	Course Number: PSCI 492 Descriptive Title:  			

Course Objectives:  	

Brief Summary of Activities:  	

Basis for Evaluation:  	

Date:  	

Student ID:  	

Student Signature:	Phone #:  	 Sponsor Signature:  	 

PSCI 492
Independent Studies

To request the above class, take this sheet to the instructor with whom you would like to work and discuss your plans and expectations.
Be sure to complete this form which serves as a “syllabus” or “contract,” including the student and instructor signatures. Take the completed and signed form to the departmental administrative assistant for further processing.

How to expedite this process:

1.	Have a topic or area of study in mind before approaching the instructor. Try to pick a topic that you are familiar with or interested in.

2.	Discuss with the instructor the proposed work and how many credits you want to earn. Most 492’s involve independent library research and a writing assignment.

3.	Discuss all details with the sponsoring faculty and adhere to all expectations outlined in this form.