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FCS 400 - Independent Study

Department: Family and Consumer Sciences

Description: Intensive study in a special area of the advanced student's interest under a qualified member of the faculty. Each individual investigation is to culminate in a comprehensive written report and/or examination. Open only to graduate students who have completed considerable work in a degree program, who are in good academic standing, and who have demonstrated ability to profit from independent study. A written proposal approved by the faculty member, the student's advisor, and the department chairperson/school director is required prior to registration. See statement on limitation of credit above. See Research with Human and Animal Subjects in the Academic Policies and Procedures section. A maximum of 9 hours total credits from the course group 393/397/400/493/498 may count toward a master's degree. Within that 9 hours, no more than 6 may come from 400.

Credit Hours: 1 - 4

Graduate Level Course: This course is approved for graduate credit

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Summer 2025

Fall 2025