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1. Demonstrate satisfactory academic progress

   Students going abroad for a semester mustÌýcomplete and pass the following:

   • Math (Q1) requirement
   • College Writing (W1) Sequence (WRTG-100 and 101 or equivalent)
   • SISU-205
   • SISU-206 and SISU-306
2. Research study abroad programs two semesters before leaving
   • Learn about possible study abroad programs on the º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Abroad website
   • Carefully review courses in the
   • Develop a preferred schedule for each program you are considering
   • Select as many SISA courses as possible if you want major credit
   • To have new courses approved, submit a request through the course equivalency database
3. If you have less than one year remaining when you return from abroad, please meet with an SIS advisor to discuss your academic plan. Otherwise, complete .

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Preparing for your project

What do you want to know or be able to do at the end of this project? If you are completing directed reading, what do you want to learn about? If you are conducting independent research, what is your research question? If you can't define a research question or learning goal for your directed reading project, speak with an academic advisor.

Draft your research abstract or directed reading proposal. Explain what your focus is, why you want to pursue it and what you hope to learn by the end of the semester if you complete the project. Meet with a faculty member to review your proposal and make modifications as needed.

Registration Process

You cannot add the class to your schedule in student planning. The forms below will add the class to your schedule.

You must complete the Independent Study Eligibility form in person with an advisor. The approved SIS Independent Study Supplement must be attached to the Independent Study Registration form. The Independent Study Registration form is online only.

4. Request for Registration Action (if you are dropping a class)

Rules & Limitations

• All independent studies must be supervised by a full-time SIS faculty member.
• You must successfully complete Introduction to International Studies Research (SISU-206) before registering for an independent study.
• Independent studies for regional or thematic credit can only be completed for three credits each.
• If you want the course to apply to a major requirement, your proposal must be reviewed and approved by the Undergraduate Program Director.
• A maximum of 12 credits of self-designed work is permitted in the major.
• Students wishing to complete an independent study capstone must commit to a full year 6 credit project. Please speak with an academic advisor during junior year if this option interests you.

Course numbers

• SISU-390 Directed Reading - with instructions from faculty (sophomores and juniors)
• SISU-490 Independent Study Project - Full Year Capstones Only

A directed reading is a project in which a student completes a series of predetermined readings and submits work based on those readings. An independent study project is a course in which a student does an independent research on a topic agreed upon by the student and faculty.

Last updated: 27ÌýSeptember 2018

Review Forms

Please use these forms if you would like a department to review a course or internship for thematic or regional credit.

Please note: If you are seeking internship credit, you must also register for the internship course.

Environment, Development & Health

• Environmental Sustainability and Global Health (ESGH)Ìý
• Global Inequality and Development (GID)

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Politics, Governance & Economics

• Global and Comparative Governance (GCG)
• Global Economy (GE)

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Peace, Human Rights & Cultural Relations

• Peace, Global Security, and Conflict Resolution (PGSCR)
• Justice, Ethics, and Human Rights (JEHR)
• Identity, Race, Gender, and Culture (IRGC)

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Foreign Policy and Global Security

• Foreign Policy and National Security (FPNS)

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Global Inquiry

• SISU-206
• SISU-306
• SISU-393

Regional Courses

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