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IVSP318: Independent Learning Activities

IVSP318 is an optional course for IVSP students to gain credits from activities outside of the classroom. A student may enroll in up to 6 credits per semester, may repeat the "course" for up to 9 credits, but may not take more than one IVSP318 at a time. This course must be approved and is graded by your faculty mentor.

Types of IVSP318 Learning Activities:

  • An internship or volunteer work experience directly related to the field of study.
  • Independent research projects or directed reading on specific subject areas related to the major.

The IVSP318 Learning Contract

The contract form includes a statement describing your internship or project and how and by whom it will be evaluated (see IVSP318 forms). The IVSP318 contract is due at the time of registration, and no permission will be granted until the contract has been turned into the IVSP Office. Everyone involved should have a copy of the contract, including the student's Faculty Mentor, who will be the grader of record. Please consult the Learning Contract Assessment Form to make sure that all information is included.

Internship: When setting up an internship, the number of credits you should enroll in corresponds to the number of hours for the internship.Woman in Lab

  • 1 credit: 45 total internship hours (~3 hours per week)
  • 2 credits: 90 total internship hours (~6 hours per week)
  • 3 credits: 135 total internship hours (~10 hours per week)
  • 4 credits: 180 total internship hours (~13 hours per week)
  • 5 credits: 225 total internship hours (~17 hours per week)
  • 6 credits: 270 total internship hours (~20 hours per week)

Independent study or research: When IVSP students are using IVSP318 for independent study or research, time commitments will vary. Students and their Faculty Mentors should carefully spell out the commitments of each, with clear assessment and evaluation standards.

IVSP318 Forms: