Questions
- How long will my program take me to complete?
- What kind of support can I expect from faculty and advisors?
- Is it hard to learn how to use the online course room?
- How do I receive and hand in assignments?
- How do I instruct with my instructor and classmates?
- What time are classes held?
- Do classes have specific start and end dates?
Answers
How long will my program take me to complete?
The amount of time you will need to earn your degree depends on several factors, including:
- The program you enroll in
- Whether you transfer-in previously earned credits
- Whether you receive credit for prior learning
- How many classes you take in a semester
What kind of support can I expect from faculty and advisors?
Learners can contact faculty members and advisors via e-mail as long as they are registered in UC courses. In some UC MS and all PhD programs, students participate in residential colloquia, which offer an ongoing opportunity to receive in-person support from faculty.
Is it hard to learn how to use the online course room?
Not at all-using the online course room is similar to using e-mail, your computer at work, or any basic software program. For most degree programs, the first course you will take is an introduction to UC's course room and online learning in general. The Learner Success Lab is designed to provide new learners the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in their online degree programs. The lab course familiarizes learners with the online environment and support resources provided to ensure success. Learners build skills in the selection and use of methods, techniques, and library resources. Working with their academic advisors, learners will develop a Degree Completion Plan that outlines a path to earning a UC University degree online.
How do I receive and hand in assignments?
Log-in to your online course room. You can view and print assignments, as well as discuss them with your classmates. The course room also allows you to submit your assignments, either in Zip files or Microsoft Word documents
How do I interact with my instructor and classmates?
E-learners find that one of the most exciting advantages to our e-learning environment is the ongoing opportunity to interact online, by phone, and in person with instructors and other learners.
- By e-mail: Students and instructors exchange email addresses at the beginning of each course, which enables ongoing discussion outside of the online course room.
- By phone: You are free to exchange phone numbers with classmates. Using online discussion threads: Track topical discussions or respond to questions posed by your instructor.
- During Colloquium: If your program includes residential colloquia, you will have the opportunity to interact face-to-face with faculty, peers, mentors, and advisors.
What time are classes held?
Any time, day or night, you can access your class and participate via our online course room, as long as you have an Internet connection. Students usually need to log in 2-5 times each week, but there is no set class schedule so you can "attend class" anytime. You can expect to spend 10-15 hours each week per course.
Do classes have specific start and end dates?
Yes, each UC course has a designated start and end date. Most courses run quarterly lasting about three months. Some courses are six weeks in length, and a few courses are one month in length.