| Why
take courses online? |
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On-line courses allow
you to pursue your educational goals
when and where it is most convenient
for you. Traditional classroom courses
may not be practical for today's busy
working adults. With online courses,
you can complete your coursework at
times that won't conflict with your
career and personal life. |
| What
equipment will I need to take a class
online? |
| |
To reach your class website, you need
a computer connection to the Internet.
As an SCC student, you are welcome to
use our on campus computer labs during
open lab hours. Libraries often have
computers available for public use.
Your instructor will inform you if your
course requires specific software. |
| How
will I get my course materials? |
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Your instructor will post course materials
and assignments on the course website.
You will usually have a text that accompanies
the course. Most communication between
instructors and students takes place
by e-mail or using online discussion
boards built into each class website. |
| Will
I have to come to campus? |
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You can apply to attend SCC online
at www.southwesterncc.edu/admissn/enrollment.htm.
You may need to come to campus at the
start of the semester to meet with your
advisor, complete your registration,
and purchase your text. Some courses
may require that students come to campus
for exams or an initial orientation.
Contact your course instructor directly
to see if your course will have any
on-campus meetings. |
| May
I take face-to-face courses too? |
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Of course! Many students like to take
face-to-face courses as their schedule
permits and these courses meet the certificate
requirements. |
| Are
online courses easier than face-to-face
courses? |
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On-line learning does require a high
level of self discipline. You may want
to take the distance learning pre-assessment
at www.southwesterncc.edu/distlearn/ready/pretest.htm.
Students need to be comfortable reading
and writing, since communication between
students and teachers depends on written
materials. |
| How
long will it take to complete my course
work? |
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Each course and each student will
have different time requirements for
completing course assignments. At a
minimum, you should expect to work independently
for as many hours as you would meet
in the classroom for a face-to-face
course. |
| How
long will it take to complete my certificate? |
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We recommend that students begin their
studies with no more than two online
courses. The certificate can be completed
in three semesters taking two courses
each semester. |
| Will
I meet with the instructor? |
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Throughout the class your instructor
will communicate with you online to
guide your learning experience. On-line
courses are designed for you to complete
them without face-to-face meetings with
your instructor. Many SCC instructors
keep regular office hours and will also
meet with you by appointment. |
| What
is the difference between a degree and
a certificate? |
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An academic certificate is awarded
after successful completion of 12-18
semester credit hours in a certificate-granting
program. Certificate programs are designed
for specific skill development. If you
already have college degree or equivalent
business skills, you may choose to pursue
the certificate to give you a new skill
set. A degree program will award an
Associate of Applied Science degree
upon the successful completion of 64-76
semester credit hours. |
| Can
I use the Certificate course credits
towards an Associate's Degree from SCC? |
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Each of the Certificate courses meet
requirements for the Business Administration-Electronic
Commerce Degree. Further, SCC currently
offers 83% of the courses needed for
the full Associate's Degree online.
|
| Which
certificate should I pursue? |
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For more information on the Business
Administration Electronic Commerce Certificate,
go to www.southwesterncc.edu/acadprog/busecomm.htm. |
| How
do I get started? |
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Contact Business Administration-Electronic
Commerce Certificate program coordinator/
advisor Carolyn Porter at 828.586.4091,
ext 232 or at cporter@southwesterncc.edu.
Go to SCC's web site at www.southwesterncc.edu/admissn/enrollment.htm
and fill out an application today! |
