Practicum
A course that provides the student with preliminary practical experience in a specific field. Normally a practicum is completed in the student's major/minor field. All practicum experiences must be done off campus unless approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Internship
A course that offers the student advanced practical experience in his/her chosen field. Junior or Senior standing is required. Students must have the Faculty Supervisor and Division Dean/Chair approval before registration. All internships must be done off campus unless approved by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Independent Study
A course of study which permits a student to do reading and research on a topic at greater depth than in a regular course. Junior or Senior standing is required. Independent study courses are offered at the discretion of the faculty. Approval of the advisor and division dean/chair/graduate program director is required. A maximum of six hours is permitted in an undergraduate program. Independent Study courses require a $200 fee.
Tutorial
A regular course that is taught on an arranged, individual basis. Tutorials will only be offered when it is impossible for the student to take the course on a regularly scheduled basis. Tutorials are offered at the discretion of the faculty. Approval of the advisor and division dean/chair/graduate program director is required. A maximum of six hours is permitted in an undergraduate program. Tutorial courses require a $200 fee.
Arranged
Specialized study course for particular majors and the course cycle in the catalog is listed as arranged. There is no additional fee for this course unless a specific fee is listed in the catalog course description.
Transfer Credit
Students presently enrolled at Missouri Valley College may transfer credit from other colleges (e.g., attending summer school) but only courses with a grade of "D" or better will be accepted. The GPA is not affected by transfer credit unless the course is a "repeat" of an MVC course.