Continuing education courses are taught year-round with new offerings each quarter. A range of credit and noncredit programs are available for academic advancement, professional development and personal growth. When students enroll in a correspondence course, they receive a package of course materials and the titles of required textbooks. A study guide contains information on course lessons. Students then complete each lesson and mail the assignment to their professor for evaluation and comments.
Some classes require access to an audiocassette player, videocassette player or computer.
The courses are specially designed so students do not need access to a library, laboratories or other facilities that are available to on-campus students. But working independently can present some challenges. I found pursuing a degree by correspondence quite difficult because I did not have the benefit of lectures and could not immediately get answers to questions as I imagine a student within a classroom situation could, Sister Mary says. However, whenever I wrote to my professors, they sent me as complete an answer as possible. In fact, I have been able to keep in contact by letter with two of my former professors.