Student Designed Independent Studies (SDIS)
Student-designed independent studies give Metropolitan State students the opportunity to plan their own study. This type of independent learning strategy can be useful for because it allows students:
- to study a subject in more depth, at a more advanced level;
- to pursue a unique project that requires specialized study;
- to draw together several knowledge areas or interests into a specialized study;
- to test independent learning capabilities and skills; or
- to use special learning resources in the community, taking advantage of community education opportunities which, in themselves, would not yield a full college competence.
During the First College Creative Learning Strategies Workshops, which are publicized in the Class Schedule, students learn how to:
- design their own independent study
- locate faculty members who can help in the planning process
- identify evaluators appropriate for their learning goals