Independent study is designed to provide in-depth coverage of subject matter not covered in courses offered by the department and must meet a specific need. A student wishing to take independent study should discuss the plan first with his adviser and then with a member of the department. If a faculty member agrees to supervise the study, the proposal will be submitted to the chair of the department. The chair, after acting on the proposal, shall present it to the department for action. It will then be transmitted to the dean of the faculty. (Requires permission of the chair of the graduate faculty in order to be included for credit in the degree program.)