DISTANCE EDUCATION

Many Spencerian College classes are offered online via the Internet or in a blended format where students complete a portion of the course online and a portion on campus or at approved sites/facilities. Entrance and graduation requirements for distance education classes and on-campus classes are the same.

If a student enrolled in an online program moves to a different state or to a location too far from their original location to get to campus or their original sponsoring facility for required labs and practicum experiences, this could jeopardize their ability to complete the program.

All students must complete Spencerian College’s online non-credit introductory course, “Student Quick Start,” a tutorial explaining the features of the Learning Management System before beginning their first distance education class. Students must also complete a self-assessment that evaluates whether their technical ability and personal traits will contribute to or hinder their success in an online course, and students are encouraged to review a demonstration course.

Distance education students must have access to a PC (minimum 56k Modem) with an Internet connection. Spencerian College utilizes ANGEL Learning, Inc. software, a fully integrated e-learning platform that allows the College to rapidly create, deliver, and measure interactive learning over the Internet.

Students must purchase any software that may be required for a specific course. All student assignments must be submitted by using Microsoft Word 2007 or newer, Excel and Access. There is an additional per credit hour charge for distance education classes (see Supplement A). Students are provided statements to assess their technical ability and personal traits for success in a distance education course. A student’s acceptance into a class is contingent upon the student’s eligibility to take the class. The Registrar will verify that the student has met the prerequisites and course requirements. Students enrolled in online programs receive first priority for online classes. Other students are accepted on a space available basis.

Students who are accepted into a class will receive a confirmation of registration that includes the following:

Course number(s)
Instructions for accessing the course web page
Student logon and password for the course
Information on how to immediately access the introductory course, “Student Quick Start,” a tutorial explaining the features of the Learning Management System
Date the course(s) will be available to access (Monday of Week 1)