Coordinator of Online Education 

Linda Nieto 

P: 800.647.5500 or 402.552.3039 

E: nieto@clarksoncollege.edu  

  

Clarkson College offers a number of online education courses each semester. Courses are organized into two 15-week semesters (Fall and Spring), and one 12-week Summer session and 6-week courses. 

  

Online education is not for everyone, and students are encouraged to discuss the responsibilities of completing coursework or programs through online education with the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence. Expectations of online education students are the same as students attending classes on campus. An online course will take at least the same amount of time as a traditional course. Time spent in the classroom is replaced with reading, completing assignments, listening to presentations and participating in online discussions. 

  

Support services are provided to ensure online education students have similar access to the educational resources available on campus. Online education refers to the method by which instruction is delivered. Clarkson College may limit the number of courses offered via online education. 

  

Admissions 

Online education students follow similar admission processes as students attending on-campus courses and are governed by the same policies found elsewhere in this catalog. Contact the Enrollment Services office for further information. 

  

Advising 

Advising for the online education student is handled by the academic advisors. These individuals are ready to provide personal service and attention to students' needs. They can direct and guide students to resources in support of the coursework and answer questions. Clarkson College advisors are only a phone call away. 

  

Online Education Test Proctors/Preceptors 

All students taking an online course are required to have a test proctor and must complete a Test Proctor Agreement/Scholastic Honesty Statement Form by the end of the first week of class. 

  

Online education students completing courses that require preceptors are encouraged to enroll early and complete all the necessary paperwork for identifying a preceptor prior to the semester in which the preceptor will be necessary. 

  

Equipment/ Software Requirements and Internet Service Provider
Students enrolled in an online education course MUST download the Online Education Manual for the latest computer hardware and software requirements. 

  

If a student is thinking about purchasing a computer and/or software, they can call the Clarkson College Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at 800.647.5500. The Director can assist in identifying the equipment and software that will best serve a student while attending Clarkson College. 

  

Some programs require students to visit campus for a skills assessment. Contact the appropriate department for current information concerning campus visits for skills assessment. 

  

Financial Aid 

Online education students qualify for financial aid under the same regulations as students attending courses on campus. Refer to the Student Financial Services section of this catalog for specific qualifications and regulations for financial aid. 

  

Preliminary Degree Plan  

Clarkson College offers online education students information about the length of time and the number of courses necessary for completion of their degree program prior to seeking admission to the College. This is accomplished through a Preliminary Degree Plan. After the student discusses their educational goals with the Admissions Counselor and provides copies of previous college transcripts, a personal degree plan is developed. 

  

The plan includes the courses the student is required to complete, the courses which will be accepted in transfer, the proposed coursework credit the student will receive for past military or work experience, and the sequence for completing the student's desired degree, based upon the student's workload. 

  

The plan is preliminary until official transcripts verifying the courses the student has completed are reviewed and assessed by the College Registrar. The plan does not obligate the student to attend Clarkson College but provides them with the information needed to make a decision. 

  

Schedule of Classes 

Each semester, the Schedule of Classes identifies the courses being offered through online education. The Schedule of Classes can be accessed through the Clarkson College website. 

  

Textbooks 

In order to receive textbooks in a timely manner, it is suggested that online education students purchase their books as soon as they have registered for class. 

  

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