Schools participating in the UCCP program must provide at least 5 hours per week per student on a computer that meets the minimum requirements for the course. Students who already have an adequate computer system at home are encouraged to work on their coursework at home. As a UCCP student, you will have a teacher or coach based at your school. Many courses are taught on-line by an online instructor who is available via email and chat. Other courses are taught by an instructor based at your school.
Computer skills are especially important.
A prior basic understanding of how to connect with and browse the Internet, use e-mail and keyboard skills are especially helpful. In addition, UCCP students are required to work closely with their coach to set up a time management program so they can stay on schedule for the duration of the course. Since you will be working with technology in your online course, it will also require a stronger commitment of time, self-motivation and energy. Students should have at least 5 hours at school per week using a computer that meets minimum requirments for the course. Students who have a computer system at home are also encouraged to work on their coursework at home, however, these courses are designed to be integrated into the school curriculum and not added as extra work at home.