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ACADEMIC POLICIESGraduate CoursesUndergraduates must be admitted to a linked-degree programor secure the program chair’s written approval beforeenrolling in graduate courses to fulfill undergraduate degreerequirements. Approval by the dean or program chair of thegraduate school is also required.Independent StudyIndependent study offers students an opportunity forindividual or tutorial instruction in areas not covered byregularly offered courses. Normally, this is further explorationof an area where the student has established a solidfoundation. The student works under the supervision ofa core faculty member in choosing independent readings,assignments, and activities. These studies are subject to thedean’s or department chair’s approval.Directed StudyDirected study offers students under exceptionalcircumstances the opportunity to do the work of a regularlyoffered course in a quarter when the course is not scheduled.Transfer Work after AdmissionStudents wishing to take CLEP or DSST exams or tocomplete coursework at other institutions after enrolling atthe university should first contact the Registrar’s Office todetermine if the exam or coursework will be transferable.Upon completion of approved work, students must arrange tohave updated official transcripts sent to the Registrar’s Officeshowing the course(s) completed and the unit(s) and grade(s)awarded.32 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND LIBERAL ARTSJOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY