The Physics department offers a number of courses through ESU's Home Study Program. Home study provides an opportunity for students to take courses while they are away from the campus. This type of course is typically offered during the summer and winter sessions. After registering for the Home Study Course and prior to the start of the course, the student receives course materials from the instructor. While students must register for these courses in accordance with normal registration procedures, they must also contact the course instructor for course requirements and materials.
Students typically have until the end of the registered session to complete the course work.
The student uses prepared study materials and text and completes a series of units. For each unit, the student completes a series of questions that are provided beforehand. The grading procesdures are delineated in the package prepared for each course. Plans are now underway to offer several of these courses completely by e-mail with a local proctor acting to oversee the final exam. The student uses prepared study materials and text and completes a series of units.