Independent Study

Independent studies, classified as either research or internship, offer students an opportunity for specialized study meant to encourage intellectual curiosity, initiative, and sustained effort. An independent study cannot normally duplicate a course that is regularly offered. Students are not eligible to participate in independent study until they have successfully completed the academic review process that follows admission to the program.

Students may apply no more than three independent study (research and/or internship) course units to the bachelor’s degree, of which no more than two may be internships. No more than two independent studies may be within one’s major area of study. Independent studies may not be used to fulfill major/minor core or general education requirements.

With the faculty sponsor, students must complete and submit an Independent Study Proposal Form by the published deadline.

Internships

To qualify, a student must have successfully completed the academic review process that follows admission to the program, must be of junior standing, and have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Students register for INT 395 Hamilton Holt Internship and participate in a mandatory orientation. Internships may be taken for two, three, or four semester hours of credit. Two semester hours of credit requires 80 hours of work, three semester hours of credit requires 120 hours of work, and four semester hours of credit requires 160 hours of work at or related to the internship site. In addition, students will be required to develop learning objectives, maintain a weekly journal, participate in online discussions, and submit a final paper. Internships are offered on a credit/no-credit basis only, and generally fulfill overall elective credit only. Academic departments must approve internships to fulfill major or minor elective credits. Internships will not be approved as part of a course overload.

Contact Career and Life Planning for additional information:  careerservices@rollins.edu, 407-646-2195.

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