Discover new self-directed courses

Design your own course and earn credits this summer!

Discover the power of personalized learning with our new self-directed courses this summer. Design your own course, set your own learning goals, and earn academic credits while exploring what interests you most. Join a community of innovators and take control of your academic journey today!

What is a self-directed course?

A self-directed course is a student-led course that provides a unique educational opportunity in which you design and direct your own learning experiences. Whether you’re passionate about research, community projects, or creative endeavours, a self-directed course will allow you to tailor your education to fit your interests and career goals. With the support of a professor, doctoral candidates and online resources, you can create a course that is as unique as you are.

Express your interest and register to an information session

Why participate

Self-directed courses allow you to enhance your academic journey and design your own educational experience. You will also:

Earn up to 3 academic credits (units) while pursuing your passions
Develop essential skills for your future
Develop vital hands-on experience in your field

Eligibility

To participate this summer, you must be an undergraduate student who has completed at least 45 credits (units) in one of the following faculties or programs:

Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Social Sciences
Telfer School of Management
Health Sciences Program (Honours Bachelor of Health Sciences (BHSc))

Be part of our first cohort and help us shape the program!

How to apply

We are here to guide you! Interested and eligible students must:

Attend an information session that includes a preparation workshop hosted at the Career Corner from February 12 to March 12, 2025
Submit a proposal for their self-directed course project by March 20, 2025
If your project is approved, you will be enrolled in your self-directed course this summer (starting May 1, 2025).