Classes are offered one at a time, in sequence. There are no semesters, so students can begin a course of study any month of the year. A student can concentrate on one subject at a time, and when a class is completed he or she can move on to the next one until all degree requirements are met. Each online class lasts five or six weeks. A student can sign on any hour of the day or night, taking part at times that best fit his or her schedule.
Students devote an average of fifteen to twenty hours a week to their studies.
What It's Like Typically, on the first day of the week the instructor sends introductory information on the week's topic and confirms the assignments, such as reading from the textbook, completing a case study, or preparing a paper on the topic you're studying. The instructor also posts a short lecture or elaborates on the material, and provides discussion questions related to the topic. Throughout the week you work on your reading and assignments on your own, just as you would in a traditional classroom setting. Outlook Express is a product of the Microsoft Corporation. Copyright 1997-2001, University of Phoenix.