Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q 1.  What is Online Education?  

A.  Online Education courses are conducted through the Internet, allowing you to receive and submit course work and interact with participants and your professor via your computer and modem. This method allows you to participate in courses at times and places convenient to you.

Q 2.  What if I don't have a computer? 

A.  Course content is accessed through the Internet, which means that you can gain access either at work, libraries, or at any other facilities where computers are available.

Q 3.  What if I don't know how to use a computer and need assistance?  

A.  For those students who have limited experience with computers, or do not feel comfortable using computers, an introductory training course is available that will ensure student facility and ease with online instruction.  Additionally, there will be convenient online assistance for all courses.          

Q 4.  What are the admission requirements?

A.   Students must submit:

• A completed application form.

• A one time application fee in the amount of $50.00.

• Documentation that verifies completion of high school or an accredited high school equivalency program.  Documentation should be in the form of official high school or college transcripts, and/or the official GED.

• A brief letter from the employer to verify employment in an early childhood education setting.  Please indicate any affiliation with a Head Start Program.

Q 5.   How can I register?

A.  Students can register online via WebSTAR, by contacting an academic advisor, or by completing a Student Transaction Form (STF) .  For additional assistance, please call 800-986-3223, ext. 1558.  

Q 6.  How long does it take to complete a course?

A.  All early childhood courses (ECA) can be completed in eight-week sessions.

Most general education courses can be completed in eight-week sessions, but some may require 16 weeks.

Q 7.  How soon can I complete the AA/ECE program?

A.  Students can complete the program in as little as 18 months.

Q 8.  Are there any additional costs?

A.  There is a one time application fee in the amount of $50.00, a student services fee of $250 per term (not to exceed $750 per year), and a registration fee of $30 per registration. Fees are subject to change.        

Additional Questions?

For further information about the Associate of Arts Degree with Emphasis in Early Childhood Education Program, please call 800-986-3223, ext. 8500.

Custom Programs

Some programs within the Online Education Program are designed to meet specific needs of contracted professional groups, agencies, business and industry. Custom programs are planned and developed to provide training in varied formats and in time frames that meet the needs of the client. For information pertaining to custom program development, please contact us at 800-986-3223, ext. 8500.