Study Methods:Guided Study Courses Designed to be completed in a 12-week term, each Guided Study course includes a detailed week-by-week calendar or schedule that will guide you through reading and writing assignments. Courses may include textbooks, a study guide, supplemental readings, and other media. Self-assessment tests and exercises may be incorporated into the course materials, and some courses contain optional additional information and exercises, delivered in other media. Mentors, assigned by the University, grade and comment upon written assignments and proctored examinations. Mentors are also available for consultation. Online Courses Once you are registered for an online course, you will be given an account with which you can connect to your course at the University's website at www.tesu.edu "Current Students/Login to Courses" or directly through the University's MyEdison Portal at www2.tesu.edu/myedison/. Login information to access courses will be sent to registered students by the start of the semester. Students registering for online courses are expected to have experience and proficiency using a computer, browsing the Web and sending and receiving email. A valid email address is required to register for an online course. Minimum PC system requirements to access an online course are:
Note: Operating systems, browsers, plugins and other software should be kept up-to-date for security purposes and to ensure proper functionality. You are advised that Mac compatibility issues have come to our attention in rare cases. The University offers only very limited Mac support at this time. For technical (computer) questions relating to online courses, call the technical center at (609) 777-5644 or email cntc@tesu.edu. BSN Online Courses Once you are registered for an online course, you will be given an account with which you can connect to your course from the University's website at "Current Students/Login to Courses" or directly through the University's myEdison® Portal at www2.tesu.edu/myedison/. Accounts to access courses will be sent to registered students by the start of the semester. Students registering for online courses are expected to have experience and proficiency using a computer, browsing the Web and sending and receiving Internet mail. Access to Powerpoint software is needed for some nursing courses. A valid e-mail address is required to egister for an online course. Minimum system requirements to access an online course are:
Note: Operating systems, browsers, plugins and other software should be kept up-to-date for security purposes and to ensure proper functionality. For technical (computer) questions relating to online courses, call the technical center at (609) 777-5644 or email cntc@tesu.edu. Additional technical assistance for nursing students is available in the nursing courses. e-Pack®Courses Self-Directed Courses Thomas Edison State University developed Self-Directed (SD) courses to provide incarcerated students with degree-earning options. SD courses do not require internet access or online resources and can be completed independently using texts, study guides and other materials. Course materials include a schedule for completing assignments, proctored examinations and/or the final project within the 12-week term. Assignments and completed exams are sent to a course mentor and feedback is provided - all via US mail. Students are provided with the required materials to foster a self-reliant learning experience where the student can work through the content completely autonomously. TECEP®Examinations The tests were originally developed to help Thomas Edison State University students meet degree requirements in a flexible manner, but now are available to anyone who is interested in credit-by-examination. Students at many other colleges and universities have found wide acceptability for TECEP®credit at their institutions. However, it is important to check your college's policies if you are enrolled elsewhere. TECEP®examinations are available in a wide range of business and liberal arts subjects, such as psychology, management, English composition and marketing. Each TECEP®is developed by a team of mentors who teach college courses in the subject area of the examination. Along with the exam, the team develops a test description with information to guide student test preparation efforts. Prior Learning Assessment Like all programs offered by Thomas Edison State University, Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) operates on the belief that college-level learning, no matter how it is gained, warrants consideration for credit. Therefore, nearly any area of learning can be converted into college credit as long as it is currently being taught at a regionally accredited college or university and you can demonstrate your expertise in it. Prior Learning may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including a compilation and discussion of data assembled in an approved format to demonstrate college-level knowledge worthy of credit. Each PLA submission generally represents one course. Your PLA submission to Thomas Edison State University will serve as proof of your expertise and the value it has in the academic world. It can include knowledge or skills gained from a wide variety of sources. Here are some of the more common ones used for Prior Learning Assessment:
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