Q. What is the Online College of Oklahoma web site?
The Online College of Oklahoma web site of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher
Education (OSRHE) is an electronic “marketplace” of courses and programs that
are available through technology from Oklahoma institutions. You can shop for
programs and courses in this electronic marketplace and be confident that each
college and university has pledged to follow standards from the Principles of
Good Practice. This set of quality standards, originally developed by the
Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications, is available on the
Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) web site at:
http://www.ecinitiatives.org/publications/principles.asp.
Q. How do I use the Online College of Oklahoma web site?
You enter Online College of Oklahoma at
http://www.okcollegeonline.org or
http://www.electroniccampus.org. Once on the web site you can search for
programs and courses by subject, level, and institution, and then move via a
“hot link” to the college, university, or health-related institution that is
offering the program or course.
Q. How are programs and courses selected to be included in the Online College
of Oklahoma?
Oklahoma public colleges and universities choose to participate and list
electronically delivered program and course offerings on the site. All proposed
programs and courses must adhere to the Principles of Good Practice and be on
approved course and program inventories.
Q. Do I have to attend classes on the campus of the offering college or
university?
Not always. All program and course attendance requirements are indicated clearly
on the web page for the course. Many do not require attendance on campus, so
check the attendance requirements section.
Q. Will my credits earned from courses listed on the Online College of
Oklahoma transfer?
Credits earned in courses listed on Online College of Oklahoma are certified and
carry full credit from the offering institution. Although the credits are
transferable, colleges and universities set their own requirements for
acceptance of credits (whether they are earned via face-to-face instruction or
distance education) and their application in specific programs. You should
consult a specific college or university for policies relating to its transfer
credit acceptance.
Q. How much will tuition and fees for courses on the Online College of
Oklahoma cost?
Information on tuition, fees and related costs is available on the web site for
comparison. Total costs may differ by institution and even by course. Tuition at
Oklahoma state colleges and universities is considerably lower than average
tuition at similar institutions in other states.
Q. What technology do I need to take a course or program listed on the Online
College of Oklahoma?
This will depend on the course. Many courses are offered over the Internet.
However, a number of technologies are used, including videotape, satellite,
e-mail and compressed video. The equipment requirements for each course are
listed on the web page of the course.
Q. What kinds of programs and courses are available through the Online
College of Oklahoma?
Courses and programs are available at both undergraduate and graduate levels in
many areas. The numbers and variety are expected to increase. As institutions
develop new courses and programs, they will be added to the site.
Q. Can I enroll if I live outside Oklahoma?
Yes. In most cases enrollment is open to students living outside of Oklahoma,
again check the course information or contact the institution when in doubt.
However, only programs and courses from institutions in Oklahoma will be
included in the Online College of Oklahoma.
Q. Do I need any particular skills or background to participate in courses or
programs listed on the Online College of Oklahoma?
Yes, for some courses you need fundamental computer skills and some familiarity
with a web “browser” to access information on the Online College of Oklahoma web
site and to interact with college or university representatives. As with
learning experiences on a campus and in a classroom, you will need a desire to
learn and a commitment to work because the courses and programs in Online
College of Oklahoma will challenge you.
Q. Will additional programs and courses be added to the Online College of
Oklahoma?
Yes. The Online College of Oklahoma will continue to expand with additional
courses, programs and services added continually. Some courses are offered in
the traditional semester format (fall: August to December, spring: January to
May, and summer: May to July). Others have non-traditional or variable term
lengths. Students can take “open enrollment” courses at any time. Course and
program information is updated continually.
Q. Can a particular program or course needed by a student or employer be
requested for inclusion on the Online College of Oklahoma?
Yes. In fact, anyone who has a request is encouraged to send an e-mail message
to the Online College of Oklahoma. OSRHE staff will forward requests to
institutional coordinators and request that any college or university wishing to
include a needed program or course to submit it. Online College of Oklahoma is
designed to connect learning needs and learning providers across the State.
Q. If a course is not available on the Online College of Oklahoma, where else
might I look for it?
The Electronic Campus (http://www.electroniccampus.org)
of the Southern Regional Education Board lists courses and programs offered by
institutions throughout 16 southern regional states. If you cannot locate a
particular course or program in Oklahoma, search through the listings of the
Electronic Campus.
Q. Can I get a degree from the Online College of Oklahoma?
You may earn degrees from participating colleges and universities. Online
College of Oklahoma does not confer degrees or certificates but serves as a
gateway to distance learning courses and programs from Oklahoma colleges,
universities, and health related institutions.
Q. How do I register for a course?
Course information is listed on the web page and provides direct links to
campuses offering each course. Use the link to contact the institution for more
information.
Q. Will financial aid be available for me?
Student financial aid information is available from each institution. You need
to check on your eligibility and the availability of funds through the
institution’s financial aid office.
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