| About Extended Studies |
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Overview of Extended Studies Programs
An experimental pilot program from 2004 to 2007, Extended Studies Programs now offers courses in Religious Studies and Business Administration through an innovative delivery system. Pre-recorded courses are made available on the web and supported by interactive e-mail (discussion forums) and live chat communications with instructors. Individual students may set their own schedules for viewing the lectures within the directed overall scheduling of assignments. Classes delivered live on campus similarly are “streamed” online to selected groups and individuals at several sites in North America and East Asia.
Students outside the State of California who are attached to educational institutions may earn credits according to the rules of such institutions. Students already admitted to University of the West programs may also take up to 50% of their required credits online through Extended Studies, as credits earned through Extended Studies can also be applied towards their degree study. Note: For purposes of the F-1 visa, only 3 units of online or distance education coursework per semester may be counted towards the “full course of study” required to maintain F-1 status.
Admission to the Extended Studies Online Certificate Programs is based on the standard admission policies of the relevant academic department at University of the West. Students may also register as Continuing Education students under Open Enrollment. Non-Credit Certificates of Completion in Personal and Professional Development are currently in planning stages for availability Fall 2009 – Spring 2010. These certificates will be earned through participation in online and blended on-campus with online support workshops.
Periodic announcements will be made of the courses available and the schedules. Interested students are requested to refer to the available course listings. Financial Aid may be available to qualifying students.
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