How many independent study hours may be completed for degree credit?
One independent study (in addition to the internship course, ACC 391C-CR/NC) may be counted for credit toward the MPA degree. An independent study that is completed in an accounting topic (ACC 391C) will count as a graduate accounting elective. Before the semester starts, both the instructor and your academic advisor (and, in some cases, the chair) must approve the independent study course to be completed that semester. The approval form is available in the MPA Program Office or online. The basis for determining the course grade must be included on the form.
