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Instructional Process
How do the programs work?
During the admissions process, all components of an applicant's background are thoroughly reviewed and evaluated against the University's coursework requirements. The assessment allows the University to determine which courses have already been satisfied, which courses a student may be eligible to challenge, and which courses may require the assignment of a Study Guide. Undergraduate students are also evaluated for experiential learning credit or specialized training credit.
The results of this assessment are plotted on a coursework degree plan enabling an applicant to easily visualize exactly how all of the parts of their background compare and can be utilized in completing the academic requirements. The University's programs have been designed to help students fill in the missing pieces and meet his or her educational goal.
What is a Study Guide?
California Coast University has developed comprehensive Study Guides for each course designed to coordinate and sequence the learning materials for the student. Study Guides are based on specific college level textbooks and provide a complete syllabus for each course along with instructional materials to guide the student through the corresponding textbook.
How long does each written assignment in the Study Guides have to be?
Word count is not one of the criteria that is used in assigning points to Written Assignments. However, students who are successful in earning the maximum number of points tend to submit Written Assignments that fall in the range of 350 – 500 words or 1 1/2--2 pages for undergraduates, 500 – 750 words or 2--3 pages for graduates, and 750 – 1000 words or 4--5 pages for doctorates. Written assignments are judged on the quality of the response in regard to the question.
What is a Challenge Examination?
A Challenge Examination allows a student to challenge a course by completing a multiple choice examination covering the content of the entire course, similar to a Final Examination.
How long does it take to complete a degree program?
The degree programs offered by California Coast University have been designed to allow students to begin at any time and proceed as rapidly or as slowly as their own time and ability permit. While the University cannot allow students to graduate in less than one academic year (9 months), it is not unrealistic (depending upon circumstances) for a student to achieve that goal. Students are required to complete a minimum of 2 courses per year, and are required to complete their program of study 5 years from the date of enrollment, unless the Registrar’s Office has issued an extension.
Is there a Thesis Requirement?
Master's Degree students have the option of developing a Thesis or substituting three additional graduate level courses in their major to fulfill this requirement.
