How These Web Courses Work

Each course consists of separate units and each accepted student will have access to the the course for the number of weeks the course is open.

You can log on at any time.

Throughout the course, there will be links to web pages that elaborate further on different topics.

When there are reading materials for you to complete, they will be provided in a link or a downloadable file in a format called Adobe Acrobat pdf.

Some pages will ask you to answer a multiple choice question or complete a simple activity. When you complete the question, an answer box (in a pop-up window) will appear, letting you know how you did.

Each course includes access to a Forum. This is a location on the web where registered students and instructors can discuss topics related to the course. Participation in the Forum is required to complete the course.

Once you are accepted, all the course pages require you log in using your user name and password. Once you have logged in, you can view any page. You can log out at any time and when you return you will be asked if you wish to go to where you left off.

At then end of the course, you will be asked to take a test. The test is scored and the results sent to an individual you designated and yourself. You need to pass the test (70%) in order to receive a certificate of completion.