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degree or diploma at your own pace anytime, anywhere, with the
support of a skilled instructor and your student colleagues. |
| Academic programs
at ACAS are student-centered. Our students are empowered and
actively engaged learners. When you enter our college community,
our faculty and administration become committed to your well-being,
learning, and growth. In order to allow you to gain power in
the classroom our instructors do not simply lecture and let
you take a passive role. They design activities that allow you
to take initiative for your learning experience in order for
you to discover meaningful information and develop knowledge
and skills that will enhance your future professional and personal
life. |
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How do I learn
online?
In the web-based online classroom, your instructor will provide
lots of feedback on your work as an individual and as a member
of your scholarly group. Classroom participation is asynchronous.
While online instructor-lead semesters and classes begin every
calendar quarter (January, April, July, and October) and continue
for 12-weeks, you have the flexibility to login to your classroom
anytime, anywhere, night or day, to access course material, complete
your online research and writing, and communicate your findings,
thoughts and new ideas to your instructor and colleagues through
scholarly writing about the week’s topic. On occasion, instructors
may arrange a real-time chat or teleconference in a course to
further enhance your learning experience. These real-time meetings
are arranged well in advance for your convenience. In the ACAS
online learning environment, your instructor is not a lecturer
but instead a facilitator of student-centered learning. Students
and instructors learn from each others knowledge, experiences,
and work through the process of academic discovery. |
How do I apply and test
my newly acquired knowledge?
All programs at ACAS include individual and collaborative learning
projects, intensive 5-day academic residencies, and in some cases
externships in real-world working environments. For degree students,
an empirical scientific research project is also often required.
Our goal is to establish a foundation of theory and critical thinking
skills for you in the online environment and then provide a venue
for you to apply and test your newly acquired knowledge in the
real world under the supervision of a faculty member or other
qualified professional. Learning, doing, constructive feedback,
personal reflection- these are the cornerstones of learning and
acquiring an education at ACAS. |
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How am I evaluated?
Assessment at ACAS is unlike that of traditional brick-and-mortar
colleges or universities. There is less pressure and stress placed
on you by eliminating your need to cram for exams and get to and
arrive on time to a class several times a week. While some courses
require online open-book testing, emphasis is placed on your reading,
online research, writing, critical thinking skills, and individual
and collaborative project work. Each week you will research a
lesson topic, write about, and post it for your instructor and
student colleagues to read and comment on. You will also respond
to the posts of your classmates and your instructor in your online
classroom as well. Learning is collaboration between you and your
colleagues as lead by an expert instructor. |
How do I begin?
Application for enrollment in any of our programs can be completed
entirely online including submitting your information to the Office
of Admissions, writing your goals essay, and arranging financial
aid if needed. Entrance exams for graduate study can usually be
taken locally in your community or geographic region. Registration
for courses and access to online classes can also be done from
the convenience of your personal computer once you are enrolled
in an academic program. Visit our Prospective Students area to
take the next step in your personal and professional enrichment.
We very much want to welcome you into our college community. |
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| To contact an admissions
counselor for more information about our programs and courses,
Click Here
or call: 1-800-403-3347 (DEGREE) |
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