How
do I apply?
Please
refer to the Application Requirements section below.
Admissions are on a rolling basis, with classes beginning in late August,
early January and early May for Fall, Spring and Summer semesters, respectively.
After submitting the required materials, you will hear from the Office
of Graduate Studies regarding the status of your application.
What
are the meeting requirements for these on-line courses? Will I ever
have to visit campus?
This
on-line program is designed with the working professional in mind. As
such, we do not have required meeting times for classes (that is, where
students must log into the system at a particular point in time). Students
may log in at times that are most convenient to them in order to complete
assignments, participate in discussions, or work on other course tasks.
Students are never required to visit our physical campus.
How
is student interaction encouraged in these on-line courses?
Students
are encouraged to develop a comprehensive understanding of the subject
matter, combining their work experiences, course instruction, assigned
readings, and discussions with classmates. In the on-line environment,
faculty-led discussion boards are used in many of the courses to facilitate
interaction between students and faculty. Jacksonville State University
uses the Blackboard course management system. Students are graded on
their contributions to discussions, both by faculty and their peers.
What
courses must be taken to satisfy the elective requirements?
It
is recommended that students select electives that complement their
career goals. For example, for students who are in management positions,
they may select some graduate business classes. Some students are working
in the education area, and may select some graduate education classes.
Elective options are flexible so that the degree steers the student
towards his or her career goals.
What
is the cost of tuition for this program?
Jacksonville
State University's Fall 2008 tuition rate for graduate distance education
classes is $300 per credit hour. Each course in our program is a 3 credit
hour course. You will find in comparing our program to other comparable
programs that Jacksonville State University's tuition fees offer a great
value!