{"id":1329,"date":"2022-04-18T11:05:47","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T15:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/?page_id=1329"},"modified":"2025-10-28T10:37:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:37:40","slug":"academic-credit-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/academic-credit-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Credit Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The below credit opportunities require department approval for registration. Students must meet eligibility requirements outlined in the affiliated policies and submit appropriate forms to be considered for registration. Steps provided below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#independentStudy\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#independentStudy\">Independent Study<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#internships\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#internships\">Internships for Credit<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#studyAbroad\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#studyAbroad\">Study Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide advgb-dyn-5c0c4cfe\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-a81d88f9\" id=\"independentStudy\">Independent Study<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Note: The Independent Study form is now processed through DocuSign. PDF forms will not be accepted. Follow all steps below to begin and complete the process.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start here!<\/strong> Students should <a href=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/policy\/independent-study\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/policy\/independent-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">read the full policy on the Independent Study before proceeding<\/a> to ensure all requirements and expectations for approval are understood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Next<\/strong>, review Independent Study questions and confirm available credits with an Academic Advisor. Make note of your degree planning and credit options for future discussions with the approving department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-6f9c4ba9\">Steps to seek approval:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students <em>must <\/em>contact the Program Manager for the department of the Independent Study for approval form set-up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-directory\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\">Academic Directory for all Department\/Program Manager contact information<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After set-up, Form will route to student\u2019s email for \u201cupload\u201d of\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Independent Study Proposal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Copy of Academic Progress\/Evaluation<\/strong> (for students: this information is found on your <a href=\"#myprogresspage\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#myprogresspage\">&#8220;My Progress&#8221; page in Student Planning, see steps below<\/a>)*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student Signature<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form will route to approved Faculty for upload of syllabus and signature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form will route to approving Department Chair for signature<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form will route to Academic Affairs for final review of all documents and approval signature by the designated Dean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approved forms will route to the Academic Advising &amp; Registration Office for registration and placement of approved credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students will receive email notification when registration is complete.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><em>Important Tip!<\/em> This is a lengthy process and should be started early-on in the registration period to avoid interruptions or missed registration deadlines. <em>All forms must be received in the Academic Advising &amp; Registration Office by registration deadlines outlined on the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-calendar\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\">Academic Calendar<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide advgb-dyn-5c0c4cfe\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-f06a5814\" id=\"internships\">Internships for Credit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start here!<\/strong> Read the full <a href=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/policy\/internship-program\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/policy\/internship-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internship Policy<\/a> to understand expectations and student eligibility requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your next step!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The process for registering an Internship starts with the Office of Partnerships, <a href=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/office-of-partnerships\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/office-of-partnerships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Career Development<\/a> team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Career Coaches are available for questions and guidance related to your career path! Schedule your appointment and check out more information on <a href=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/office-of-partnerships\/internships\/\" id=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/career-development\/internships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">internships<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Students should check-in with their Academic Advisor if they have questions about available credits or potential adjustments to their degree plan, if taking an Internship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><strong>Important Tip!<\/strong> This is a lengthy process and should be started in early <em>Junior <\/em>or <em>Senior <\/em>year to avoid interruptions or missed registration deadlines. <strong>All forms must be received in the Academic Advising &amp; Registration Office by registration deadlines outlined on the Academic Calendar.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Career or Internship questions? Contact <a href=\"mailto:partnerships@collegeforcreativestudies.edu\">partnerships@collegeforcreativestudies.edu<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide advgb-dyn-5c0c4cfe\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-bfbdd837\" id=\"studyAbroad\">Study Abroad | International Exchange | AICAD Exchange | Faculty Led Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start here!<\/strong> Read the <em>policy overviews<\/em> and <em>eligibility requirements<\/em> below for each opportunity and determine your interests. Contact the International Student Services Office for all abroad related opportunities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/policy\/study-abroad\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/policy\/study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\">Study Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/policy\/faculty-led-international-courses\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/policy\/faculty-led-international-courses\/\" target=\"_blank\">Faculty Led International Courses<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/policy\/aicad-exchange\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/policy\/aicad-exchange\/\" target=\"_blank\">AICAD Exchange Program<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aicad.org\/extended-opportunities\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.aicad.org\/extended-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is AICAD Exchange?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-59312793\">Who to Contact?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For Study Abroad, International Exchange and Faculty Led Program opportunities contact the <a href=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/intl-student-services\/study-abroad\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/intl-student-services\/study-abroad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Student Services Office<\/a> at <a href=\"mailto:international@collegeforcreativestudies.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:international@collegeforcreativestudies.edu\">international@collegeforcreativestudies.edu<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For AICAD Exchange (within the U.S.), contact Tom Turoczi, AICAD Coordinator: <a href=\"mailto:tturoczi@collegeforcreativestudies.edu\">tturoczi@collegeforcreativestudies.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide advgb-dyn-5c0c4cfe\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading advgb-dyn-02504639\" id=\"myprogresspage\">*How to print your &#8220;My Progress&#8221; page for uploads<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Log-in to Self-Service and select Student Planning from the menu<br>Select the &#8220;Go to My Progress&#8221; link<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"913\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/viewyourprogress.png\" alt=\"Log-in to the CCS Self-Service portal and select &quot;Student Planning&quot; from the menu. Then click on the &quot;Go to My Progress&quot; link in the &quot;View Your Progress&quot; pane.\" class=\"wp-image-1332\" title=\"View Your Progress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/viewyourprogress.png 913w, https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/viewyourprogress-300x94.png 300w, https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/viewyourprogress-768x241.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the &#8220;Print&#8221; option on the My Progress page. Print to pdf, save and upload your document to the required form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/myprogress-1024x342.png\" alt=\"An example of the &quot;My Progress&quot; view with the Print icon highlighted near the top right corner of the image.\" class=\"wp-image-1334\" title=\"My Progress\" srcset=\"https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/myprogress-1024x342.png 1024w, https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/myprogress-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/myprogress-768x257.png 768w, https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/myprogress-1200x401.png 1200w, https:\/\/campus.collegeforcreativestudies.edu\/academic-advising\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/myprogress.png 1248w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 709px) 85vw, (max-width: 909px) 67vw, (max-width: 1362px) 62vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>General Questions? Email <a href=\"mailto:aaro@collegeforcreativestudies.edu\" data-type=\"mailto\" data-id=\"mailto:aaro@collegeforcreativestudies.edu\">aaro@collegeforcreativestudies.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:jsurma@collegeforcreativestudies.edu\">jsurma@collegeforcreativestudies.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The below credit opportunities require department approval for registration. Students must meet eligibility requirements outlined in the affiliated policies and submit appropriate forms to be considered for registration. Steps provided below! Independent Study Note: The Independent Study form is now processed through DocuSign. PDF forms will not be accepted. 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