Southeastern offers Distance Learning students two options which are entirely online. Missions Certificate courses may be applied towards future degrees:
Southeastern offers Distance Learning students two options which are entirely online. Missions Certificate courses may be applied towards future degrees:
Is Distance Learning for you? Are you the type of person who will benefit from education via cyberspace? Answer the following questions to determine how successful an online student you may be.
Does your distance from our main campus or extension campuses prohibit you from taking classes there?
The primary reason we provide online education is to enable students who live far away from our campuses to be able to take SEBTS courses. If you live locally, we highly encourage you to take our traditional classes that meet in classrooms.
Are you a self-motivator?
Online courses require great self-discipline. Most online assignments have a window of one week in which to complete them. The online student must be self-disciplined enough to spend the right amount of time daily or weekly to get the job done. Students who tend to procrastinate or turn in assignments late in a regular classroom do not do well in distance education. Those who require immediate or instant feedback and dialogue will often struggle as well.
Are you computer competent?
Mouse, modem, ISP, browser, e-mail, anti-virus software, and downloads are the indispensable tools of the distance learning student. Navigating web pages, attaching files to an e-mail, and viewing files in programs such as Microsoft Word for Windows, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat are common experiences in an online class.
Are you comfortable communicating through the keyboard?
Much of the communication from the student in distance education is through one's fingers: typing away on the computer keyboard. The online student must be comfortable communicating this way. Although writing does not need to be an online student's passion in life, he or she ought to be comfortable with written communication.
Do you have enough time for the course?
Distance education has the same minimum expectation for students as a traditional course for time both inside and outside of the classroom. Expect to spend at least two additional hours for each hour of a traditional class. So, a student in a traditional class that meets two hours per week will spend at least an additional four hours per week studying and doing assignments, for a total of six hours per week minimum. A three-hour class requires a minimum total of nine hours per week.
Do you have the proper equipment for online education?
You must have frequent access to a computer with a good Internet connection to take an online class. Visit here for the exact requirements. The above descriptions are simply guidelines rather than rigid rules. Ultimately, the individual student must decide if distance education is a good fit for him or her.
For more information, visit our Frequently Asked Questions or email distancelearning@sebts.edu.
