Students work on their own using texts, study guides, and other course materials.
Specific lessons and assignments must be completed, and the learning is evaluated by proctored mid-term and final exams. When a student enrolls in a Guided Study course, he or she is assigned a faculty mentor who will answer course-related questions and grade assignments and exams. Interaction between students and faculty is via telephone and mail. To take advantage of this option, students must have a computer with a modem and software that allows them to send e-mail, preferably with text file attachments. Currently, there are sufficient courses available for students to earn an Associate in Arts degree using Guided Study with E-mail.