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ACADEMIC INFORMATION
INDEPENDENT STUDY
To qualify for Independent Study, a student must have a strong background in the subject matter or a valid reason determined by the college, and a 3.0 grade point average at FIDM. Qualified students are allowed one Independent Study during their program; however, for special circumstances as determined by
a Chairperson, additional Independent Studies can be granted. Independent Study is typically available during the second year and must be approved by the Department Chairperson or the Education Department, and the instructor.
CREDIT FOR ACADEMICALLY RELEVANT EXPERIENCE (CARE)
In some cases, incoming students may challenge courses by participating in
the Credit for Academically Relevant Experience (CARE) program. Information and application forms are available to students from the Education Department. Documentation of equivalent skills, employment, military training or subject matter expertise acquired through independent learning is required. Approval from the Dean of Academic Development is required before credit (15 units maximum) can be awarded. Students may appeal adverse decisions with
the Vice President of Education. There is a $350.00 fee for each 3-unit
course accepted through the CARE program.
INTERNSHIPS
Internships are opportunities for students to combine academic training
with employment in fields related to their course of study. Students who
are interested in gaining this type of “real life” experience should meet
with a Career Coach. To qualify, students must maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average, have proof of medical insurance, and be in the second, third, or fourth year of a FIDM undergraduate degree. Students enrolled in Professional Designation, Bachelor's and Master’s degree programs are eligible to apply for internships after their first quarter. Internships must be secured and paperwork completed prior to the end of the quarter preceding the internship’s start date (e.g., by the end of Winter quarter for an internship starting in Spring.) To receive academic credit, students must confirm their plans with their department prior to applying and will be asked to complete specific coursework. International students may be eligible to complete internships, subject to federal/state regulations, if they qualify for FIDM’s Curriculum Practical Training (CPT) program.
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