DIRECTED STUDY

   Directed Study offers an opportunity for students with unusual needs who are enrolled in a program at

the College to finish a required course for program completion outside the usual classroom format. This can

occur when the required course is not offered during the day or evening and could significantly delay a

student’s anticipated program completion date. Directed Study will be considered only for extenuating or unusual circumstances.

The student must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better at the time of the request.

Students must have successfully completed a minimum of 15 semester hours at KVCC. Only established catalog courses

may be offered in this format.

   If the instructor is willing to undertake the Directed Study project, the instructor must request approval

in writing from the Academic Dean. A request for approval must be received by the Academic Dean before

traditional classes begin or not later than the first two (2) weeks of a given semester (including summer).

The Academic Dean will then discuss the project with the Department Chair and the instructor. Final

approval rests with the Academic Dean or a designee. If a Directed Study is approved, the instructor still

retains the right to accept or refuse the Directed Study.  If a Directed Study is approved, the instructor contracts

in writing with the student:

1. When and where they will meet

2. The assignments to be completed

3. How and when student learning and progress will be evaluated

4. A final grade will be submitted in the traditional manner at the end.

5. The “Contract” must be signed by the instructor, the student, the Department Chair and the

Academic Dean or designee.

6. A copy of the course syllabus must be submitted with the “Contract”.

7. A copy of the signed “Contract” must be submitted to the Academic Affairs Office.

The course content and evaluations will be covered within the same time frame as the traditional

semester. Tuition is charged at the established per credit hour rate. All tuition and fees associated with the

Directed Study must be paid in full before a grade will be awarded.