Cross-listing: SOC 4950 (5950), SW 4950 (5950) Credit 3. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Allows the student to undertake study in an area of sociology where there is not appropriate course. Students may take a total of up to 6 hours of independent study hours with no more than 3 hours on a single topic. Up to 6 hours may be taken for upper division credit to fulfill major or minor requirements.