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Independent Studies are common here at Owen. The faculty and administration encourage them as they provide students with the practical experience of heading a project with little guidance—no better preparation for the “real world*.”

*The real world as in the actual world, not the formerly popular MTV reality series.

Why an independent study?

Academic Credits – Independent studies are a good choice if the course offering isn’t to your liking or use. I, for example, am foregoing the corporate world to seek work in the arts following graduation, so not all courses are practical. (“So the only thing left is Bond Markets…Independent study it is.”) This past mod, I designed an independent study for myself that aligned with my educational and occupational goals; professors are usually willing to cooperate as advisors once you show that your proposed study is applicable and has merit.