The University subscribes to SOC principles, criteria, and operating guidelines in the delivery of high quality academic programs to military students. Selection of Extended Campus faculty is based on academic credentials and professional experience. Emphasis is given to aviation relevance and knowledge and understanding of current information and issues. Appointment and certification are determined in accordance with the criteria and standards followed throughout the University. Extended Campus classes are scheduled to accommodate the needs of adult students, most of whom participate on a part-time basis.
Terms are shorter than the standard semester but more class time is scheduled per week.
The same amount of classroom instruction is provided for each course as would be provided in a full semester. Classes may be scheduled in the early morning, during lunch periods, in the evening, or on a series of weekends. The length and starting and ending dates of terms vary by location. Since the first resident center opened at Fort Rucker, Alabama, in 1970 the College of Career Education network of resident centers has spread throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and western Europe. The network spans 12 time zones, more than 30 states and 5 European countries.