In the Extension Department of the College, only select courses will be offered in an extension class or by correspondence. Only 96 hours of credit from the Extension Department of the School will be allowed toward graduation, the student is expected to spend at least two semesters at the College as a resident student, and in order to graduate a student must be present for the graduation exercises of the College.
The purpose of this department is to provide Christian education for those who do not have the privilege of attending the resident school. What is the difference of Extension Classes and Correspondence Courses?
Extension Classes
Extension Classes - People whose circumstances will not permit them to enroll in classes in the College may be able to participate in an extension class. Such a group of people could start an extension class by securing an approved instructor, by enrolling in one of the courses of the College, and by meeting together at a designated time and place for instruction. The same quality of work is expected as is required in the resident College. Those completing a course with a passing grade will receive a credit for the course. There can be an extension class only if a qualified instructor is available and at least four students are enrolled. A qualified instructor must have at least a four year college degree or its equivalent and must be approved by the College.
Before an extension class can be started the course desired must be decided upon and a qualified instructor acquired. The instructor applies to the College for approval to teach the course. After being approved, the instructor will receive the needed forms from the College. The students fill out the forms and give the enrollment fees to the instructor who in turn sends them to the College. The needed books are ordered and sent to the instructor as soon as possible. The students pay the instructor for the books and the amount is forwarded to the School. Class sessions may then be started.
The classes need to be arranged so that they will meet the required number of hours. A class taking a one-hour credit course must meet an average of one hour (a 50 minute class session) per week for sixteen weeks. A three hour credit course would require an average of forty-eight 50 minute class sessions or approximately three hours per week for sixteen weeks. The students should expect to study at least two hours for each hour in class.
Correspondence Courses
Correspondence Courses - To enroll in a correspondence course the student will write to the College for an application form and enrollment form. If the application is accepted, the student will then send the enrollment forms and payment for the books needed. The books will be ordered and the instructor notified. The books will be sent to the student from the College. The instructor will send the course assignments. As the assignments are completed, the student will mail them back to the instructor. With each completed assignment, a pre-addressed, stamped envelope should be sent for the return of the graded papers.
The student should expect to spend around three hours for each assignment that would cover a one hour class session. For a one hour credit course the student should spend approximately forty-eight hours in study. Most assignments will cover more than one class session which means that the number of hours spent on assignment will need to be increased accordingly.
Time Limits - The course enrollment begins with the date of the enrollment, not the date the first lesson is submitted. The enrollment automatically expires at the end of twelve months from the date of enrollment if the study had not yet been completed. The normal time for completing a correspondence course is six months. If additional time is needed to complete the study beyond the twelve month enrollment period, the student may request a six month extension from the Correspondence College. This should be done one month before the time expires. There is a $10 fee for this service, which must be enclosed with your request.
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