As of Fall 2018 semester, courses numbered 490 or 690 are Independent Study courses, above and beyond the regular offerings of a department. These are normally open only to advanced students capable of working with minimal supervision.
An Individual Study course is a regular course, listed in the Catalog, not being offered during the term in which a student must gain credit to complete a specified objective. Courses offered during the current semester normally may not be taught on an Individual Study basis.
Courses numbered 693 are Project courses, which are required or elective for some graduate degree programs. Courses numbered 699 and 691 require submission of a Departmental Theses (699) or a University Thesis (691). To take any of these courses, you must find an instructor who is willing and able to work with you on an individual basis.
You cannot enroll for these courses through MyCSUEB. To enroll, pay all the fees necessary to enroll at the University (including the Late Enrollment Fee, if applicable). Obtain a Special Registration Petition from the department office, secure the required signatures of approval, and return the form to the department office during the first week of classes. The Special Registration Petition and Special Registration Petition Addendum forms are also available to download and print.