Transfers ToCSUDescription(formerly SPCH-098) Provides students an opportunity to design and pursue their own interests within a particular area. Projects reflecting cultural diversity and/or societal issues will be greatly encouraged. A contract must be drawn between the student and the instructor stipulating the goals of the independent study, the content, the method of approach, the estimated time involved, and the periodic evaluation to be used. Minimum 1 hour per week with instructor plus 54 hours of contracted work for each unit of credit. May not be repeated. 