Independent Study. Definition: Independent Study is a course in which no interaction with an instructor is planned or implied as part of the learning process.No more than six hours of Independent Study courses may be used to fulfill continuing education requirements in any one reporting period. The following selections are available.PRO-ED is offering the following Independent Study Courses. Please call 605-331-4900, or toll-free 800-658-3959, to order the materials.o more than six hours of Independent Study courses may be used to fulfill continuing education requirements in any one reporting period. The following selections are available. PRO-ED is offering the following Independent Study Courses.