How do I find an independant study

Hello everybody. I am trying to find an independant study curriculum to make use of the projects I do on a regular basis. Is there a curriculum that focuses on the design and implementation of an invention? I word this vaguely, because this can apply to a variety of projects. For example, a computer program that minimizes energy expenditure in long range transmissions, or a revoloutionary type of car suspension that cheaply and mechanically adapts to the terrain around it.
I have been making things with real life value for a while, but by using an independant study curriculum, I think I can accomplish more. Do you know of any independant study curriculums that would work?