Since most students enrolled in this program are so far away from Mott that they will never come to campus, all of the requirements of a distance learning course, not only the instructional content, but enrollment, orientation, testing, advising, and all other support services must be delivered at a distance. Some services, such as proctored testing are provided at the employee's work site, others, like advisement are provided by phone and fax. If you are enrolled in the CWP program, consult the College in the Workplace site for information on how campus free courses are offered. Distance learning courses cover the same material and require just as many hours of work as the same course taught in a classroom. Moreover, the courses require independent study.
Independent study requires self-discipline and motivation.
Students will be obliged to come to campus to attend a distance learning course orientation session, obtain texts and study guides, and to take tests. Students are also required to attend a review session. At the orientation session students will meet their instructor. Distance Learning orientation sessions usually last one hour and consist of an explanation of course requirements and procedures. Students who are unable to attend one of the three or four scheduled sessions must arrange for an individual appointment.