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| 2007-2008 UHCL Catalog |
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| 2007-2008 UHCL Catalog |
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Distance and off-campus Education
Distance and Off-Campus Education (DE) at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL) is committed to providing students with options. UHCL recognizes the many demands that students have on their time. In an attempt to meet this need for flexibility, the university offers classes at a variety of times in several convenient locations. Students can opt to complete a bachelor's or master's degree at centers close to their home or office, or they can choose to break the traditional boundaries of time and space associated with traditional classes and complete course work online. Many of UHCL's degree programs offer Web-enhanced classes. Students and faculty can make use of the online environment to supplement traditional classes - decreasing the amount of time students actually spend in the classroom. Convenience and accessibility are the keys to success for non-traditional students and the focus of DE at UHCL. Class schedules, with classes held weekdays, evenings, weekends and online, are designed to meet the needs of non-traditional students. For a listing of classes offered at each center and online, see "Course Listing" on the Distance Education Web site. Distance and Off-Campus Education at UHCL facilitates and supports the delivery of UHCL courses, degrees and certificate programs as defined by the UHCL catalog and the academic departments online and at off-campus centers.
The communication options offered by the Internet provide new opportunities for meaningful interaction between faculty and students and for collaborative learning. Courses offered online provide an environment for flexible learning and teaching while delivering the same high-quality content as in a traditional setting. UHCL faculty is committed to using the most current instructional techniques to assure comparable learning outcomes between course work delivered in a traditional, Web-enhanced, or online format. It is recommended that students have their own computer with access to the Internet prior to registering for an online class. The university and off-campus centers have fully equipped computer labs that students may use for class; hours of operation for each of the computer labs at UHCL can be found under the Students tab on the UHCL Web site. UHCL's online classes are NOT open entrance/open exit or traditional correspondence courses. Although students are free to do their work online any time it fits into their weekly schedules, assignments are due as specified in the individual course syllabus. Admission requirements are identical to those for students participating in degree programs on the UHCL campus. With careful planning and close collaboration with the DE academic advisors, students can earn their bachelor's degree in as little as two years and complete their master's degree in two to three years. The DE academic advisors are available to students by phone and e-mail and maintain regularly scheduled office hours at each of the university's off-campus centers. The variety of degree programs and courses offered online and at our off-campus centers is published in the UHCL Class Schedule. For a listing of classes offered at each center and online, see "Course Listing" on the DE Web site. Upon successful completion of the application process, students can register for classes by phone or online. Tuition and fees can be paid by credit card or students can arrange to make installment payments. To register online for classes, click on "Register for Class!" on the DE Web site Semesters are fifteen weeks in length for the fall and spring terms. The summer semester offers more flexibility as terms range in length from three to nine weeks. Distance students have electronic access to forms for financial aid and grants on the DE Web site under "Financial Aid." Tips on how to complete the forms are also available for download. Scholarships Distance students have electronic access to required forms for UHCL and external scholarships on the DE Web site under "Scholarships." Qualifying criteria for each scholarship, as well as timelines and instructions required to apply for the scholarship, are available on the Web site. For students in the metro Houston area, information on the day and time of each scholarship workshop, held in February, is also listed. Contact information for the Scholarship Coordinator, including phone and e-mail address is provided. For the complete list of scholarships available to students, see "Scholarships" on the DE Web site. Online Programs and Certificates The following degree programs can be completed entirely online:
The following Technology Application Certificates for state of Texas Teachers can be completed entirely online:
UHCL also offers Professional Development Instructional Technology Certificates. All course work completed for any of these certificates may be applied toward the MS in Instructional Technology degree:
Some degree programs allow students to choose to enroll in a traditional face-to-face course or to complete the same course online. For example, courses offered regularly in both formats include:
The list of classes offered in both formats grows each semester; students need to check the list of available online courses in the Course Listing on the DE Web site UHCL offers courses at the off-campus centers listed at the end of this section. Most courses available at these off-campus centers are offered in a traditional classroom setting; however, some courses can be completed using other modes of delivery (ITV, online, etc.). Courses are also offered at various independent school districts throughout the Houston metro area. A list of degree programs, classes offered and possible modes of delivery for courses at these off-campus locations is available at the DE Web site. Academic Advising Advising for Distance Education is available at each off-campus center. To schedule an advising appointment, contact the appropriate advisor location listed below. University of Houston System at Sugar Land 14000 University Boulevard Sugar Land, Texas 77479 281-253-5307 Programs offered: Bachelor's and master's programs in Psychology University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch 4242 S. Mason Road Katy, Texas 77450 281-253-9540 Programs offered: Master's program in Educational Management Certificates in Principalship Alvin Community College 3110 Mustang Rd. Alvin, Texas 77511 281-253-9528 Programs offered: Bachelor's program in Criminology Master's program in Educational Management Certificates in Principalship Master's program in Counseling with School Counselor Certification The E. B. Cape Center 4501 Leeland Houston, Texas 77023 281-253-9503 Programs offered: Master's program in Criminology Texas Medical Center 2151 West Holcombe Houston, Texas 77021 281-253-9503 Programs offered: Bachelor's, master's programs in Healthcare Administration Pearland Center 2319 N. Grand Blvd. Pearland, Texas 77581 281-253-9528 Programs offered: Bachelor's programs in:
Master's programs in:
San Jacinto College North 5800 Uvalde Houston, Texas 77049 281-253-9528 Programs offered: Master's program in Educational Management Certificates in Principalship |