<p>I'm hoping to receive academic credit for an internship this summer. How might I get more information on the process of petitioning for or acquiring a faculty sponsor for Independent Study?</p>
<p>Based on the information I've found so far, I need to register in Berkeley summer sessions C in one of the Independent Study courses (English 99, Development Studies 197, etc.). This means that in order to register for one of those courses, I have to first secure a faculty sponsor, then pay for summer sessions and schedule meetings with the faculty member...</p>
<p>Is there a more direct option of receiving academic credit without enrolling in and paying for the class? I'm going to email one of my past English professors for more info, but I was hoping some of you have been there and done that?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>