How are Requests for Independent Study Approval evaluated?
If the request is for an academic course, such as for Algebra or for Earth Science or for a foreign language, in order to be considered for approval, a proposed Independent Study Course must be compatible with the Seton curriculum and comparable to a Seton high school course in content, scope, level, learning objectives, requirements, instructional resources, evaluation methods, and grading criteria. In addition, a proposed academic Independent Study Course must provide at least 50 hours of actual instruction (contact hours) to earn 1/2 credit and at least 100 hours of actual instruction to earn one full credit. For the Fine Arts, Performing Arts and other non-academic programs, additional hours of required and supervised practice, recitals, performances, exhibits, field studies, structured work-study programs, career internships, and apprenticeships will be considered in determining credit. The amount of time a student spends completing homework, studying, or practicing is not counted
