The purpose of this elective is to provide students the flexibility of pursuing creative scholarly projects/research under the direct supervision of a mentoring faculty member. Prior to scheduling this course, students must meet with their preceptor in order to identify and define their independent study. It is expected that clear goals and objectives will be established in advance of registering for this course. After determining a course of study, the student must obtain signatures from both their faculty preceptor and the Education Coordinator, Ann Joyce. Assessment will be based on attainment of goals and objectives set at the beginning of the project by the faculty member and student.