John Carroll University
The Graduate School
Independent Study Contract
last update 26 July 2006

To be completed by the student in consultation with the Instructor who will supervise the Independent Study. Return this completed form to The Graduate School.
Student Instructor
Graduate Degree Program: Master of Arts in Religious Studies
Semester Course/Credits: RL
Title of Independent Study:
Description of Independent Study:
Requirements of Project:
(NB: If a graduate student is sitting in an undergraduate course as part of the requirements-be sure to indicate requirements satisfying graduate credit on the syllabus. Graduate requirements may include: additional readings, qualitative and quantitative differences expected for papers, tests or other written work, oral presentations or other projects relevant to the course expectations.)
1. Main texts:


2. Other primary texts, secondary texts, and periodicals as appropriate
3. Meetings with the instructor every week(s) to discuss readings & other assignments
4. Written work totaling pages
Method of Evaluation of Study/Project:
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I.R.B. Compliance: Does any work in this study require approval by the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects? Yes No
  • If you are not sure, review the JCU IRB guidelines or consult the Graduate School
  • If yes, please provide a letter from the IRB approving this study
Other Information (optional):

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(Student Signature)
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(Instructor Signature)		 _______________________
(Date)
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(Chair or Director of Graduate Degree Program Signature)		 _______________________
(Date)
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(The Graduate School Dean Signature)		 _______________________
(Date)