Independent Study

Catalog description

The independent study offering is a very limited offering for graduate students in a College of Engineering Master's program who propose a deep-dive, specific project that focuses on a narrowly defined communication topic (engineering, technical, science, or business/management adjacent). Students may request consideration for an Ind Study if they have an issue, research avenue, or sharply defined topic to explore that is not already settled within their fields. Students will work with faculty who have agreed in advance on the topic, the need, and the unique value-add that such a project would bring. Students, within their particular Master's program, will have to get approvals of this coursework to count towards their graduate degree; it is not the responsibility of the Engineering Communication Program to secure these approvals. Projects must be completed within the semester offered.