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Distance learning programs that meet your schedule Welcome Distance learning courses from Central Michigan University give you control over your time. You can take classes at home, or on the road, early in the morning, or late at night. CMU – accredited and experienced Central Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Founded in 1892, CMU is Michigan’s fifth largest state university. More than 50,000 students have earned their degrees through CMU’s off-campus degree programs since 1971. Today CMU serves more than 12,000 students at over 60 locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico and through its distance learning courses.
Programs Complete a bachelor’s degree Whether you already have some college credit, or you’re just starting out, CMU’s distance learning classes can help you complete an undergraduate degree. The Bachelor of Science Degree with an Option in Community Development/Health Sciences is available entirely through distance learning. In fall 2003 we are scheduled to begin offering the Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Check our web site www.ddl.cmich.edu for additional information on this new program in the coming months.
You can complete other undergraduate degrees by combining CMU distance learning courses with previous college credit, credit for work or life experience or classes taken at CMU centers.
Earn a graduate degree You can use distance learning master’s level courses to add flexibility to your graduate studies, whether you’re attending classes at a CMU program center, at CMU’s main campus in Mount Pleasant, or at another institution. The Master of Science in Administration degree core courses are online, as well as many of the General Administration and Information Resource Management classes, with more coming soon.
Take advantage of specialized Web-based doctorate degrees Our distance learning Au.D program for professional audiologists is available entirely through Web-based courses. It requires a minimum 36-40 credit-hour sequence and a comprehensive examination, as well as a capstone experience in lieu of a formal thesis. The courses are self-paced and it’s possible to complete the degree within two years. For more information on the program, visit www.cel.cmich.edu/aud or call (800) 950-1144, ext. 3867.
The Doctor of Health Administration degree is a recent addition to our distance learning offerings. The DHA is designed for senior-level administrators in the health care field. It is offered using a combination of online courses and occasional seminars. For more information on the program, visit www.cel.cmich.edu/dha, or call (800) 950-1144, ext. 3867.
Enroll in a free online mini-course Lesson Zero is a series of free online courses with interactive learning material equivalent to 45 minutes of face-to-face classroom instruction. Lesson Zero offers courses to those who want to learn new topics of interest and also responds to market changes that impact everyone’s lives, ddlcampus.cmich.edu.
Continue professional development online If you want a convenient and effective way to upgrade your skills and acquire new ones, online non-credit and certificate programs are an excellent choice. Well designed online learning modules can train you in computer skills, management and supervisory techniques, or competencies specific to your profession. For more information on non-credit online courses visit www.cel.cmich.edu/epd.
1 “Although I was skeptical about enrolling in a program that involved no personal contact with the professor, I have been very pleased with the distance learning online courses. The material is well organized and easy to follow. I’m particularly pleased with the easy access of the online materials. I can work on my assignments whenever it fits into my schedule, whether it is six at night or three in the morning.”
Gyl Kasewurm, Audiologist, St. Joseph, Michigan
Faculty Faculty for CMU’s distance learning degree programs come from CMU’s main campus, from other distinguished universities and from the executive ranks of government, business and industry. All faculty who teach distance learning courses must be approved by the appropriate CMU campus department.
Delivery formats CMU offers you several delivery formats. You can take print-based learning packages, online courses or a combination of online courses and classes offered at CMU program centers.
Learning packages Learning packages are print-based courses that use textbooks and study guides, but can also include audio and videocassettes and the use of e-mail and/or Internet chat rooms to enrich the content. Learning packages may not be used for graduate credit.
Online courses Online courses are Web-based interactive learning classes that include chat sessions, message boards, e-mail and content enriched with Web technology. Textbooks are still required. Only 500-level and above online courses can be taken for graduate credit. For a preview of a Web course, visit ddlcampus.cmich.edu/preview.
Are you ready for an online course? To help ensure your success in an online course, you need: • Working knowledge of the World Wide Web • Reliable Internet provider • E-mail experience
2 Combining distance learning and classroom courses In addition to its Mount Pleasant, Michigan campus, CMU has more than 60 program locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It’s possible for you to take classes at a CMU site and also through distance learning programs to complete your studies. This option gives you maximum flexibility in scheduling your classes. To find out where CMU operates off-campus program centers, visit www.cel.cmich.edu/locations.
Term length The CMU distance learning term is eight weeks long, with five terms each year. Distance learning terms fit well with the terms offered at CMU off-campus sites, and that makes it easier to combine classroom-based and distance learning courses. Some of our specialized programs may have a different term length, depending on particular academic and delivery needs.
Academic procedures and policies Admission For current CMU students Distance learning courses are part of the regular offerings of Central Michigan University, just as on-campus courses are, or courses offered at CMU program centers. Therefore if you are already admitted as a campus-based student, or through one of CMU’s off-campus program centers, and you are a student in good standing, you’re all set. You don’t need to reapply to take a CMU distance learning course.
The only exception occurs if you’re interested in applying to a degree program for which there are special entrance requirements, which include online doctorate programs, and the BSBA scheduled to be available in the fall, 2003. In that case, more detailed information on admission is available at our web site, www.ddl.cmich.edu.
For prospective students new to CMU If you are not currently a CMU student, you need to fill out the application form and follow the procedures included in the back of this packet, or you can download an application from our Web site, www.ddl.cmich.edu. Your application can be filled out and submitted online also.
Undergraduate admission The minimum requirement for admission to CMU undergraduate programs is a high school diploma or GED certificate. If you have previous college work you should have a 2.0 or higher grade point on a 4.0 scale. After you’re admitted to CMU, an academic adviser will be assigned to you. Your adviser will work with you to develop a program plan that meets your academic goals.
Graduate admission Master of Science in Administration There are no specific undergraduate fields of study required for the Master of Science in Administration degree. You do not need the GMAT or the GRE. You need a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a college of recognized standing and a grade point average of at least 2.7. If your GPA is less than 2.7 you may be considered for conditional admission.
3 “Being able to combine on-campus classes with distance learning classes has been a real plus for me. I love the fact that the class notes are right there when you need them and that they are directed to exactly what you need to know. And it has always been easy to get in touch with instructors when I need to.”
Sarah Van Wert, DDL Student and CMU main campus junior
International admission If you are an international student, and English is not your native language, you must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) that are 550 or above with your application. Any official transcripts that you submit from foreign colleges or universities must be translated into English. Keep in mind that it can take longer to process international admission applications, so be sure to allow enough time to become admitted before you plan to register for classes. Also remember that the farther you are from CMU, the longer it may take for course materials to reach you, because of difficulties in international shipping.
If you have any questions about the application process, our staff will be happy to answer your questions. You can reach us at (800) 688-4268 or by e-mail through [email protected].
Prior learning and transfer credit Undergraduate You can earn up to 60 hours of credit for relevant work, training and other life experiences through CMU’s Prior Learning Assessment Program. Previous college work can also be applied to your degree as transfer credit. However, the combination of your prior learning and transfer credit can’t exceed 94 hours.
Graduate You can apply up to 15 semester hours of transfer credit and prior learning credit combined to your graduate degree. At the graduate level, the grade for acceptable transfer credit is “B” or better, and you must have earned the transfer credits within seven years of your graduation from CMU.
4 CMU services support you Although many schools now offer distance learning courses, CMU remains at the head of the class in terms of the services available to help you succeed as a distance learning student.
Registration You can register for distance learning courses through our quick and easy touch-tone registration system, or online through CMU’s OASIS system. You will be notified of registration dates prior to each term when we send you a term schedule and/or a registration reminder. You can also find a list of available courses on our Web site at www.ddl.cmich.edu.
Advising Advising is available through a toll-free telephone call and by fax or e-mail. It is very important for you to consult with your adviser when you begin your distance learning courses, to make sure that the classes you take are applicable to the degree or other educational goal you are pursuing, whether at CMU or elsewhere.
Textbook purchase You can order your textbooks by phone, by fax, by mail and on the Web - no driving around town or standing in line at the bookstore. Your books are shipped to your home or office, usually within 24 hours after your order is received. Often you can also return your books for resale when your class is finished.
Student service staff Whether you are taking all of your classes through distance learning or just a few, you will be served by CMU’s professional, experienced administrative staff. Distance learning staff and CMU program center administrators are committed to providing you with timely, accurate information, quick and efficient answers to your questions, effective problem resolution – and the occasional friendly word of encouragement.
Transferability of distance learning courses You may transfer CMU distance learning course credits to most educational institutions within the United States. Check with the institution where you plan to transfer the credits to determine whether or not a specific distance learning course will be accepted, before you register for the course.
Course load and completion If you’re enrolled in other courses, or if you’re employed full time, consider limiting your enrollment to no more than two distance learning courses per term, to get the full benefit of each course. We’ve found that students are more likely to succeed if they begin their distance learning course work as soon as the term begins and maintain steady progress toward their goals. Success in distance learning courses depends primarily on you, and your commitment to completing the course.
Evaluation and testing Examinations can be taken at the main Distance/Distributed Learning offices of CMU in Mount Pleasant, MI, and at any CMU program center. You can also make arrangements to have a qualified individual proctor your exam. Acceptable proctors include school counselors, school/college administrators/teachers, military/industry education or testing centers, or librarians at a local library. Unacceptable proctors include, but aren’t limited to, family members, friends, co-workers and other CMU students. CMU reserves the right to approve or disapprove individuals as examination proctors.
Course syllabi You can access distance learning course syllabi on the distance learning campus Web site – ddlcampus.cmich.edu.
5 “With the world fast becoming a global community, distance learning has become a very viable option for students who are unable to travel to centers, or for those who simply want to be able to take classes at times that are convenient for them.”
Yoon-il Auh, DDL Director
Library service The service ranked highest by our current students and graduates is our nationally recognized Off-Campus Library Services. Once you start your program, you’ll soon see why. Seven full-time librarians located on campus and in regional offices around the country are available to provide you with reference and referral assistance. An online chat service gives you the opportunity to be online at the same time as an OCLS librarian who can assist you with research. Additional support staff and document delivery specialists work specifically to meet your needs as an off-campus student.
Access is easy and quick You can use a toll-free number, fax, e-mail, or Web form to request reference assistance, book loans and copies of journal articles. Books and copies of journal articles are sent to you usually within 24 to 48 hours after your request is received. A growing number of full-text sources are also available on the Web, so you can print the information you need immediately from your own printer.
You get the best in the business If we sound a little boastful about OCLS, that’s because we are. We’re very proud of the fact that CMU’s off-campus library program is the most comprehensive and sophisticated of its type. We invest more than $1 million annually to keep it that way, because we believe that high quality, convenient library support is critical to delivering high quality, convenient academic programs to you.
6 Financial aid An investment in your education will provide you with life-long dividends in terms of salary and career satisfaction. However, many students like you are concerned about financing their education.
We want to make the financial aid process as simple as possible for you. If you are interested in financial aid, the first step is to talk with one of our distance learning staff members. He or she will explain the options available through CMU and provide access to all the materials you need to apply for aid. In addition, we have financial aid specialists available via a toll free number to answer any special questions you might have. You can find additional information at www.cel.cmich.edu/finances.
Curriculum Following is an overview of the degrees you can earn or complete through distance learning courses. It is intended as a general introduction to the opportunities through CMU’s distance learning programs. For complete details on courses, prerequisites and program information, consult with an adviser and with the CMU College of Extended Learning Bulletin available online at www.cel.cmich.edu/bulletin.
Bachelor’s degree programs All of CMU’s off-campus undergraduate degree programs provide a strong liberal arts education through the general education requirements combined with a focused area of study selected by you. In all of the programs you will learn to think critically, problem-solve, understand and value ethnic and cultural backgrounds different from your own, and become familiar with the principles, concepts and ideas that shape the arts, humanities, natural and social sciences.
Your major area of study will enable you to begin to master an academic area or enhance skills and knowledge acquired through previous work and life experiences. Both the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Applied Arts degrees require 124 semester hours of credit. At least 30 of those hours must be CMU course work.
Degree completion versus complete degrees Most of our distance learning undergraduate programs are degree completion programs. You can add distance learning courses to credits you’ve earned at CMU centers, or on-campus, or at other colleges and universities. You can also receive credit for learning you’ve achieved through work or life experiences. Your academic adviser works with you to develop a program plan that makes best use of the credits you already have, and considers your options for earning the additional credits you need for a CMU degree. However, you can earn the entire BS in Community Development with a concentration in Health Sciences through CMU distance learning courses.
NOTE: It is very important that you consult with a CMU adviser before you begin taking courses to ensure that you are selecting the courses that will meet your educational goals.
7 “I like the fact that when I travel, I can take my books with me and go to class whenever and wherever I am. The professors are always available. I can talk to them whenever I need to.”
Linda Gorecki, Lapeer, Michigan
Bachelor of Science degree with a Major in Administration This academic program is primarily focused on the needs of students pursuing administrative careers in the private sector. The administrative core courses provide a foundation in managerial competencies that are common to all administrative positions, and the concentrations allow students to focus on an area of particular interest. Graduates of this program are prepared for careers as production managers, human resources administrators, small business owners, hospitality professionals, and other mid-level managerial positions.
Additional courses are available at CMU program centers in Michigan and on CMU’s main campus, but following are those classes that can currently be taken through distance learning. Check the DDL Web site, www.ddl.cmich.edu for additional listings of online courses as they become available.
Major in Administration Building Code Administration academic core courses Required course ACC 201 Concepts of Financial Accounting IET 363 Building Code Enforcement ACC 202 Concepts of Managerial Accounting CPS 501 Survey of Computer Science Select 3 courses from the following list: ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics IET 357 Residential Architectural Graphics ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics IET 367 International Building Codes FIN 332 Managerial Finance IET 368 International Residential Codes MGT 312 Introduction to Management MGT 495 Global Management Strategy IPC 461 Communication in Leadership MKT 300 Introduction to Marketing PSC 210 Introduction to Public Administration STA 282 Introduction to Statistics PSC 511 Personnel and Organization in Public Bureaucracies*
Organization Administration *This course is currently being reviewed by the Political HSC 320 Health Services Administration Science Department. The proposed change for the course IPC 461 Communication in Leadership is PSC 411, Public Sector Human Resources and JRN 350 Public Relations Principles and Practices Organizations Theory. MGT 320 Human Resource Management MGT 357 Women in Management PSC 511 Personnel and Organization in Public Bureaucracies* PSY 336 Industrial/Organizational Psychology
8 Bachelor of Applied Arts degree with a Major in Administration Like the BS degree, the BAA works well for students working in administrative careers in the private sector. In addition to the course work identified for the BS degree program, the BAA allows the student to take maximum advantage of licensure or other credentials they have already earned in their fields. Appropriate course work and experience can be transferred into the program to meet requirements for one of several minors such as: Community Justice, Economics, Industrial Technology, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Nutrition, Public Administration and Psychology.
Bachelor of Science degree with an Option in Community Development This degree is designed for people interested in working in the public sector or human services areas. Graduates are prepared for careers as city, county, state or federal administrators, agency managers, public health professionals, community education directors and more.
General Education requirements Concentrations • Organization and Communication of Ideas Community Services • Physical Environment and Biological Inheritance HEV 213 Introduction to Human Sexuality • Social Inheritance and Responsibilities HSC 317 Community Health • Insight and Appreciation PSY 330 Social Psychology SOC 323 Racism and Inequality Community Development Option Areas of study in the option Health Sciences • The general theory and practice of community HEV 370 Nutrition • Interaction of community institutions in a community HSC 317 Community Health setting HSC 526 Mental Health • Methods appropriate for studying community behavior HSC 547 Health Risk Identification and Management and the implementation and evaluation of community programs • Organization theory and leadership, interpersonal Public Administration relationships, communication and group dynamics ECO 201 Principles of Macroeconomics ECO 202 Principles of Microeconomics MGT 312 Introduction to Management MGT 320 Human Resource Management MGT 357 Women in Management PSC 511 Personnel and Organization in Public Bureaucracies
9 “The distance learning Au.D. program from CMU proved to be a very positive experience for me. It was a challenging program from start to finish. It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it to me!”
Bryan Layton, Audiologist Utah
Master of Science in Administration degree The 36-credit hour MSA degree will increase your understanding of complex management issues, develop your decision- making abilities and teach you how to use technology to solve management problems. The degree includes core courses that provide a strong foundation in issues common to all administrative positions. The concentration courses focus on the area of management you choose.
The core courses for the Master of Science in Administration degree are online. Some of the concentration courses in General Administration and Information Resource Management are also available online.
Online MSA Core Courses Integrating experience (3 credits) Required The MSA 685 Project MSA 600 Administrative Research and Report Methods MSA 634 Managerial Accounting Concepts OR General Administration Concentration MSA 635 Financial Management The General Administration concentration consists of MSA 640 Quantitative Applications in Administrative 12–18 credits. It gives you maximum flexibility in Decision Making customizing your degree.
Other core courses MSA 620 Effective Administration and Organizational Behavior MSA 650 Organization Theory: Strategy and Structure MSA 660 Marketing Administration MSA 675 Strategic Policy Administration
10 Master of Science in Administration degree cont. Online General Administration Online Information Resource concentration courses Management concentration courses Information Systems and Analysis CPS 603 Computer Information Systems CPS 603 Computer Information Systems
International Systems, Issues, and Problems Online competency assessments for the MKT 560 International Marketing MSA Although there are no prerequisites for admission to CMU’s Organizational Communications Master of Science in Administration degree, several of the JRN 670 Public Relations Management courses do require statistical/quantitative skills. To make sure you have the background you need to succeed in those courses, CMU offers competency assessments. You Information Resource Management can take a competency assessment through distance Concentration learning. If an assessment shows that you need to The Information Resource Management concentration strengthen your skills, you can take a Web-based workshop consists of 12-18 credits. You will learn how to plan and through distance learning. manage information resource initiatives, and how to recruit, manage and train technology staff.
Non-credit Lesson Zero courses With the Internet becoming one of the more popular methods of distance learning, CMU’s College of Extended Learning is working on ways to encourage students, staff and faculty to try online courses. One way to do this is through CEL’s Lesson Zero program. The introductory classes are offered free of charge and include:
• Program Plan Explained • Introduction to Instructional Design • Online Learning Tools • Introduction to Formative and Summative Evaluation • Introduction to Internet Research • Introduction to Conflict Management • How to be a Successful Online Student • Issues in Global Education • How to be a Successful Online Faculty • Media, Diversity and Culture after 9/11 • Virtual Time Management • Online Teaching Best Practices • Introduction to Java • Introduction to Media Literacy • Introduction to e-Marketing
11 “A lot of students expressed concern over taking classes online. I can’t say enough about the support these students get from the distance learning staff at CMU. They have been a great help to everyone.”
Ann Marie Tharpe, Faculty
Web-based doctorate degrees Our distance learning Au.D. program for professional audiologists is available entirely through Web based courses, and our Doctor of Health Administration degree is offered using a combination of online courses and occasional seminars.
Course descriptions Course descriptions for all classes are available online, and in the CMU/CEL bulletin.
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