The CAPS curriculum is offered in an independent study mode. Independent study is characterized as follows:

• The student sets a schedule for completion of assignments and examinations by producing a calendar for completion within a four-month period.
• Study is accomplished by use of a course guide and associated textbook(s). The course syllabus is available in the course guide.
• Assignments are submitted to the grading secretary for processing and examinations are completed online via the ANGEL platform. For students who do not have access to the internet, CAPS provides a procedure for testing locally using an approved exam proctor. Instructions for proctored testing are included in the course guide.
• Courses are tied directly to the Lee University Academic calendar and must be completed within the calendar start and end dates.
• Credit is applied as non-resident study.

Independent Study courses offer students an opportunity to study at an individual pace and at convenient times and places. Responsibility for progress lies with the individual student. This motivates and encourages the student to persist toward the achievement of carefully defined educational objectives. 

Materials can be obtained through the campus bookstore. Course materials include: course guides, appropriate additional materials, and textbooks. The course guides are designed to direct learners in a step-by-step fashion through an array of educational objectives related to the textbooks. All learning materials, from the course objectives to final evaluation of progress, have been prepared or approved by professional educators. In many cases, the authors may teach the same or a similar course on a resident campus or serve as an instructor in one of the resident extension classes.

Examinations are similar to those given in resident courses. They may consist of objective, essay and problem-solving types of questions. The number of study hours necessary to complete an Independent Study course is approximately the same as for resident courses. The difference is that the time normally spent in class is used for reading, completion of assignments, and study. Since there are no scheduled classes, students study when and where they wish, and they experience considerable financial savings over attending traditional campus courses.

A student may not request an examination until he or she has been enrolled in a course a minimum of two weeks. A two-week period is also required between the mid-term and final exams. Exams in courses which have more than two exams may be taken at one-week intervals.

Examinations can be taken on the ANGEL internet program. When that is not possible, the exam can be taken at the CAPS office or a proctor, approved by the Director of CAPS, may administer the examination. Please follow CAPS “Proctor Instructions,” found in your course materials, when selecting a proctor. 

• Enter your Username and Password.  Your Username is your Lee email name: such as, jsmith00.  Your Password is the last 5 digits of your Student ID.  
• Your course(s) will be listed on your personal ANGEL Homepage.  The exams are found under the LESSONS tab within the course.

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