Student-Directed Learning (SDL) is an umbrella term that covers a number of ways to earn credit in a topic of your choice or for what you already know.
If you are interested in incorporating one of these options into your degree program, consult with your advisor or the SDL office. It is important to make sure that you choose options that will work for your program.
You can find more information on Metro State's SDL options on the Student-Directed Learning Options page.
Support
Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have, or sign up for one of the different resources available to students seeking SDL assistance:
- Advising Sessions: The SDL director is available to meet with you. Schedule an appointment at https://tinyurl.com/SDLappointment.
- SDL Labs: Each semester, the SDL office holds a few general information sessions that provide an overview of SDL.
- Student-Directed Learning (SDL) Resource site in D2L. This site provides information about SDL processes. Log into D2L and go to Discover. Search for “Student-Directed Learning.”
- METR 100 Getting Credit for What You Know: This one-credit course helps students examine the various SDL options. https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/courses/metr-100.
- Email: Contact SDL@metrostate.edu with questions.