Students who are having difficulty scheduling their courses, or those who need an extra credit or two may benefit from a Directed Study or Student Development course.

  Directed Study courses allow students to pursue a special interest in an area not covered by a regularly offered course.  They are also used by students who are not able to attend a regularly scheduled course.  The instructor may work out the details for a student to earn credit for a directed study.  Students are required to attach a syllabus of the course with the application form (available on the Registrar’s website).  Directed studies are also available through Student Services.  Contact that office (2218) for more information. 

  Student Development courses are usually 1-credit courses that help students develop the skills needed to succeed at LCSC.  Choose from:

• SD 100 – Introduction to College Studies
• SD 107 – Student Orientation (1-day only, prior to semester start date)
• SD 108 – Warrior Entertainment Board (great for connecting students to the campus community)
• SD 120 – Career Exploration

Mid-Semester Course Options: Several courses are offered at different “alternative” start dates throughout the semester.  If a student must drop or withdraw from a class, they do have the option of adding a course with an alternative or “late start” date.  Some of the consistently offered alternative start courses are:

• HLTH 288

• HLTH 346

• HLTH 347

• KIN 160 (several sections)

• SD 120

These courses have often proved to be “rescue” courses, allowing students to remain enrolled full time.