Independent Study
Program Overview
Welcome to the Independent Study program!
Independent Study at CSU Pueblo provides rigorous, flexible courses and degree programs so that you can achieve your educational goals on your own schedule. We offer over 100 exceptional print-based and digital correspondence courses and three degree programs, all taught by CSU Pueblo faculty and subject-matter experts.
Whether you’re a student looking for flexibility, a student who is incarcerated and needs entirely print-based courses, or a member of our military taking courses at home or abroad, our Independent Study program may be right for you.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to us for more information!
"The Independent Study program has professional academic advisors and excellent instructors who want to see you succeed."
- Adeniran A., Class of 2019
Independent Study Courses
Our Independent Study courses are correspondence courses where students set their own schedule to complete coursework, with the guidance and feedback from instructors. Students can register for a course at any time, depending on the payment method, and may have anywhere from 16 weeks to 12 months to complete the course.
The majority of our courses are offered in both Print-Based and Digital format, with a few exceptions.
- Print-Based Correspondence Courses
Our print-based correspondence courses are ideal for students without access to technology or the internet because all course correspondence is delivered by mail. All material for print-based courses is printed and mailed to students at the start of the course, and students mail back completed coursework for instructor feedback and grading.
- Digital Correspondence Courses
Our digital correspondence courses are recommended for students who do have access to technology and the internet. Digital correspondence courses are offered through Blackboard, where students will have access to all course material at the start of the course and will upload completed assignments through Blackboard, unless otherwise specified by the instructor.
Independent Study Degree Programs
Independent Study offers eight Bachelors degrees:
- B.A. in Criminology
- B.S. in Criminology
- B.A. in Sociology
- B.S. in Sociology
- B.A. in Psychology
- B.S. in Psychology
- B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies
- B.S.B.A. in Business Management
All four degree programs can be completed 100% through Independent Study in either the Print-Based or Digital course modes. For more information on our degree programs, please visit our Undergraduate Degree Programs page or reach out directly to the Independent Study Advisor.
Minors are available in Business Administration, Marketing, Psychology, Sociology, and Supervisory Management.
A certificate program is available in Foundations of Business.
Independent Study Course Tuition
Our courses are not only flexible, but affordable! Independent Study courses cost:
$225 per credit hour = $675 for a 3-credit course
Independent Study tuition is a flat rate and is the same regardless of where you live, whether you reside in Colorado or out-of-state. Also, we do not charge additional institutional fees, however there is a small fee added to print-based tuition to cover printing and mailing costs. Additionally, some courses do require exam proctoring and any fees assessed by proctoring services are the responsibility of the student. The cost of textbooks is not included in tuition.
Pell Grant Eligibility for Incarcerated Students
At this time, CSU Pueblo cannot offer Pell Grants to students who are incarcerated, even with the expansion of Pell Grant eligiblity. CSU Pueblo is actively seeking opportunities to build Prison Education Programs to enable justice-involved students to utilize Pell Grants with us. More information will be provided when available.