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.

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • As determined by student

For more information or register to this course, please contact the School of Instructor Education at 604.871.7488 or 604.871.7499 or by email at [email protected].

Course schedules

Select your program to see the available course schedules.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70275 November 2, 2026
to January 10, 2027
Self Paced Online See full schedule Register
70276 December 7, 2026
to February 7, 2027
Self Paced Online See full schedule Register
70277 October 5, 2026
to December 13, 2026
Self Paced Online See full schedule
70278 September 8, 2026
to November 1, 2026
Self Paced Online See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
40170 January 4, 2027
to March 12, 2027
Online Online See full schedule Register
40172 February 1, 2027
to April 11, 2027
Online Online See full schedule Register
40175 March 1, 2027
to May 9, 2027
Online Online See full schedule Register

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

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

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† 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 who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.