- LIS 7909 Directed Independent Study is an opportunity for concentrated study to investigate
a problem or subject to meet the student’s special needs and interests.
- An independent study may not investigate a topic regularly covered in courses offered
by the School.
- The student in the MLIS must have completed nine hours of LIS courses before registering
for an independent study.
- No more than six hours of independent study credit may be applied toward a degree.
Credit Hours Awarded
A student completing a directed independent study (DIS) course will complete independent
reading under the direction and guidance of the appropriate faculty DIS supervisor.
The student and faculty DIS supervisor will meet together as needed, and agreed upon
prior to the start of the DIS. The DIS deliverables may include, but are not limited
to, written reports, projects, essays, bibliographies, etc. The deliverables will
be submitted for evaluation by the faculty DIS supervisor.
The number of credit hours awarded is based on the amount of required work for the
DIS project based on the following:
- 45 Hours, 1 Credit
- 90 Hours, 2 Credits
- 135 Hours, 3 Credits
The Student Will
During the prior semester/term:
- Secure a faculty supervisor
- Develop a DIS syllabus with the faculty member
- Submit the DIS application and DIS syllabus via the Qualtrics form.
During the DIS:
- Submit the completed project one week prior to the final exam period.
The Faculty Supervisor Will
- Determine the suitability of the proposed study and the number of credit hours to
be allowed.
- Develop the DIS syllabus with the student
- Meet with the student as outlined in the syllabus and submit the final deliverables
to the SIS office.
Research conducted by School of Information Studies personnel inherently reflects
on the status and image of the School. Any research study done by faculty, staff or
students of the School that involves gathering data through the use of questionnaires,
interviews or other contact with individual respondents must have prior approval of
the Director. The Director may consult with individual faculty members, the faculty
as a whole, or other knowledgeable and involved persons in evaluating proposed research.
Research projects must also meet the criteria and procedures set forth by the University
for research involving human subjects.
