PID Independent Studies

Course code PIDP 3401

Credit 1.0

Length 45.0 hours

Course outline View

This course provides the opportunity for students to deepen their understanding of a topic of interest in adult education related to their own field, professional development or work experience. Students will propose and carry out an individual research or field-based activity. As part of the proposal, students will write their own learning outcomes and assessment plan. The nature and scope of the project will be negotiated with the instructor.
PIDP 3401 is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites

PIDP 3100, PIDP 3210, PIDP 3230, PIDP 3240, PIDP 3250, PIDP 3260.

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What you will learn

  • As determined by student

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40650 February 2, 2026
to April 12, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42448 March 2, 2026
to May 10, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42712 April 7, 2026
to June 14, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60523 May 4, 2026
to July 12, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60524 June 1, 2026
to August 9, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60525 July 6, 2026
to September 13, 2026
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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
60526 August 5, 2026
to October 9, 2026
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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.