2.09 - Independent Study Policy

Purpose

To provide an opportunity to earn academic credit for learning outside the formal class structure.

Policy Statement

An independent study course is a course taught on an individual basis outside of the regular college
schedule that, for some reason, is not readily accessible to the student, e.g., a course needed for
graduation in a student's final semester, a course that has an irresolvable time conflict with another
course, a course not regularly scheduled, etc. Students may apply six (6) credits of independent study
toward a certificate or degree. Independent study cannot be used to validate existing knowledge or
competencies. KCKCC provides a Life Experience Learning Program option if a student believes that
previous learning or experience meets KCKCC course learning outcomes.