NOTE: This document have been designed to assist UT faculty with the development of a contract or
syllabus for thesis/dissertation and independent study, where students may earn academic credit for work
that does not occur in a regular course format. This document is not required, however it is expected that
the instructor provide a written document that clearly articulates the expectations for the award of academic
credit. This includes the articulation of student learning outcomes and requirements/expectations. If using
this document, please delete this text box before submitting.
General Information:
Department:
Course:
Course Credit Hours:
Faculty:
Name(s), contact
information and office
hours
Prerequisites:
Course (Catalog) Description:
(e.g., Intensive discipline specific study in geriatrics and gerontology of at least 50 hours,
including theoretical and experimental work. May be repeated for credit.)
Course Objectives:
(e.g.,
1. Develop an understanding of older adult issues specific to the student's discipline/work
experience.
2. Develop and participate in a capstone experience (e.g., literature review, course materials,
internship, geriatric interest club) that combines the student's discipline/work experience and
older adult issues. )
Course Content:
( e.g., The course content will be determined by the instructor and the student at the beginning
of the semester in which the student is enrolled in the independent study. Course content will be
dependent upon the capstone experience that is agreed upon by the instructor and the student.)
Expectations:
(e.g.,
1. A time log and evaluation needs to be submitted to receive a grade.
2. Contracts must be approved by your individual faculty member by the end of the FIRST
week of school before you start your project.
3. It is the student's responsibility to communicate with his or her mentor on a regular basis.
4. Timely completion of all assignment.
5. Professional presentation of final project.)
Updated: September 2015
Important Dates:
e.g,
Beginning of class
First Week
of Class
Contract must be approved by faculty mentor. This draft must be submitted
through Blackboard. Once you submit your contract your mentor will be
assigned.
Click here for blank contract.
WEEKLY contact updating your faculty member of your project status via
OUTLOOK email or phone.
Final copy of independent study due through Blackboard assignment page.
Last Day of
Class
Detailed time log due through Blackboard assignment page.
Course evaluation completed on Blackboard.
Grading System:
e.g.,
A 100 - 93.33
A- 90 - <93.33
B+ 86.67 - <90
B 83.33 - <86.67
B- 80 - <83.33
C+ 76.67 - <80
C 73.33 - <76.67
C- 70 - <73.33
D+ 66.67 - <70
D 63.33 - <66.67
D- 60 - <63.33
F below 60
Student Code of Ethics:
e.g., The instructor holds a student registered in this course to The University of Toledo Health
Science Campus Standards of Conduct and will follow the stated procedures and sanctions
outlined therein. The student is encourages to review the Code at
http://www.utoledo.edu/graduate/files/Graduate%20Student%20Handbook%202013-2014.pdf
ADA Statement:
If you require special accommodations because of an identified condition that meets the
requirements of ADA, please see the instructor. Special accommodations are made only for
documented need. The instructor expects and encourages students to inform them at the
beginning of the semester of any individual learning needs related to classroom participation and
performance evaluations. Accommodation of individual requests will be based upon appropriate
documentation in keeping with the American wit Disabilities Act, institutional policies, and the
discretion of the faculty.
Updated: September 2015
Academic Support Services:
Academic support services are available through the


Learning Enhancement Center
The Writing Center
Criteria for Written Assignments:
APA format is required, including 12 point font, double spacing, and at least 1 inch margins.
Proper spelling and grammar are required for full credit for each written assignment.
Updated: September 2015
Independent Study Contract Contents
1. Description of activities that will be undertaken as part of the independent study.
2. Three learning objectives for the independent study.
3. Detailed timeline for completion of activities.
4. Description of final outcomes of the independent study.
_______________________________
Signature of Student/Date
______________________________
Faculty Mentor/Date
Updated: September 2015