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Patricia A. Feldman, EdD, Interim Executive Director
The need for higher education is growing every day, and yet balancing work, family, and learning can be challenging. To help students fit higher education into their busy schedules, the School of Extended Education provides flexible scheduling, innovative technologies, and a vast network of off-campus sites. Programming includes credit classes, degree programs, certificates, continuing education, and professional development.
For more information, access the Web site at www.asu.edu/xed, or call 480/965-9696.
Academic credits earned off-campus are equivalent in all considerations to those credits earned on-campus, and the credits are recorded on students’ permanent records. Courses are published on the Web at www.asu.edu/xed and asuonline.asu.edu.
Tuition and fees for off-campus credit courses are the same as those offered on a campus. (See resident and nonresident rates in the latest Registration and Tuition Payment Guide.) Before the 21st calendar day of the each semester, any combination of on-campus and off-campus resident credit courses resulting in a combined registration of seven or more semester hours requires that the student pay full-time tuition. Off-campus credit courses and programs that commence on or after the 21st calendar day of each semester require full-time and part-time students to pay tuition separate from (but in addition to) those courses starting before the 21st calendar day of the semester.
As a convenience to students, courses are conducted off campus in locations throughout the state, via the Internet and television, and during Winter Session. Academic credits earned off campus are equivalent in all considerations to credits earned on campus, and the credits are recorded on students’ permanent records.
For more information, access the Web site at www.asu.edu/xed, or call 480/965-9696.
Evening study is perfect for students with busy schedules. The School of Extended Education offers several program options.
Evening classes in English as a second language are offered at night at the Tempe campus. For details, see English as a Second Language.
The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies is offered at the Mercado (formerly known as the Downtown Center). Students may earn their entire degree in downtown Phoenix. For more information, see an advisor.
The W. P. Carey MBA Evening Program offers working professionals a solid managerial degree at two locations: the Mercado and at the Tempe campus. For more information, see an advisor.
The Master of Public Administration offers several interdisciplinary courses during the evening at various locations, and the full program is available at the Mercado. For more information, see an advisor.
Each semester, ASU offers weekend courses that often are in a compressed format and involve meeting for several hours on select weekends. Some course work may be required outside of the regular course sessions. For a list of current courses, refer to the searchable online course schedule at www.asu.edu/xed. A student wishing to enroll in a weekend course should contact the appropriate department for details, including specific dates and requirements.
This is an intensive, condensed session offered between the fall and spring semesters. Students may enroll in one course and earn up to three semester hours of credit, which are recorded on fall transcripts. Courses are offered at the Tempe campus. Registration begins October 2 and courses start in late December. The School of Extended Education schedules the Winter Session courses in collaboration with the university’s academic departments. For more information, call 480/727-9900.
ASU offers more than 200 courses each semester through the Internet and television. Distance learning students complete the course work and exams for the same academic credit as students on campuses. However, they experience the added value and flexibility of earning credit at home or work. Distance learning students keep in touch with instructors and classmates through teleconferencing, e-mail, and discussion boards.
Online courses offer students a great deal of scheduling flexibility. Various university departments offer Internet classes. Through the Web, students can access lectures, participate in class assignments, interact with the instructor, collaborate with other students, and earn ASU credit at convenient times and locations. A computer, Internet access, e-mail, and a Web browser are necessary to participate in Web-based courses; however, specific equipment and software requirements may vary by course. Students register for Internet courses through the regular university admissions and registration process.
For more information, access ASUonline, the university’s gateway to the “online campus,” at asuonline.asu.edu. Interested individuals may also write to distance@asu.edu, or call 480/965-9797.
Televised courses make it possible for students to earn course credits by viewing class sessions and completing work assignments at home or work. Courses are available throughout the Phoenix area via public and cable television providers. Televised courses are also available in university residence halls at the Polytechnic and Tempe campuses. Most televised courses are available for viewing through University Libraries. Televised courses are listed each fall and spring in the Online ASU Interactive Schedule of Classes and online at asutv.asu.edu.
For more information about televised courses, send e-mail to asutv@asu.edu, or call 480/965-6738.
Certain sites provide the public with access to interactive television courses. Students can participate in most televised courses at locations such as the Mercado, the Polytechnic and West campuses, Cactus Shadows High School, and the Gila River Indian Community.
ASU classes are held at more than 200 off-campus sites throughout metropolitan Phoenix, the state, and beyond. Many neighborhood sites, such as community colleges, schools, churches, and businesses, serve as hosts to university courses. In addition, various technologies are used to deliver degree programs and credit courses to the workplace and home.
For more information about off-campus sites, call 480/965-9797. For information about Internet and televised courses, call 480/965-6738.
All certificates offered by the School of Extended Education or in collaboration with the other ASU colleges are shown in the ASU Certificates Offered Through or by the School of Extended Education table below.
Fire Service Management Certificate
This online certificate program provides a robust educational experience that builds critical thinking, management, leadership, and communication skills.
The Fire Service Management Certificate is a one-year cohort-based program consisting of 18 semester hours of upper-division credit that can be transferred to an associate or bachelor degree. The program’s core requirements focus on management, organization, professional communication, statistics, and computer competency.
Program faculty include highly respected fire service professionals and academics who have the appropriate credentials to teach at a Research Extensive university.
For complete program details, access the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu/ctas/imt/fire, or call 480/727-1321.
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing and Healthcare
This certificate program is designed to prepare nurse clinicians and educators as experts in evidence-based practice (EBP) as system-wide change agents for the advancement and sustainability of EBP. This 17-semester hour, 12-month program is user-friendly and constructed in a distance learning, online format to facilitate involvement of the participants, regardless of where they live. Admission is once per year in January, and the program is designed to provide a cohort experience.
For more information, call 480/965-3244.
Nurse Education in Academic and Practice Settings
This certificate program is designed to meet the growing challenges of a shortage of qualified nursing educators. Graduates will use theories of teaching and learning in academic and practice settings, with emphasis on nursing education.
For more information, call 480/727-6930, or access the program’s Web site at www.nursing.asu.edu/ned.
Professional Development Certificates
Professional development certificate programs provide opportunities to those seeking to advance their careers, begin a new career, reenter the workplace, or develop new knowledge. Certificates are a practical choice for career development; in addition, employers recognize them as evidence of professional skill or accomplishment. Some programs may offer academic credit and others may offer continuing education units through professional associations.
Accelerated Financial Planning Program
The Accelerated Financial Planning Program is designed to impart the education necessary to prepare students for the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification examination and to prepare them for a successful career in financial planning. This program consists of six courses and is specifically designed as an alternative distribution channel for financial services professionals seeking to attain the CFP designation in an accelerated format of seven to eight months.
For more information, call 480/965-9200.
Users may test skill levels online for dozens of job roles with targeted learning recommendations from ASU. Individuals may earn multiple job skill certificates online. Businesses may also utilize ASU Skill Certification to improve the skills of existing and potential employees.
For more information, call 480/965-9200.
This certificate program is designed to help professionals who speak English as a second language to succeed in business. It offers courses that use reading, writing, and discussion and presentation exercises designed to offer practical knowledge and confidence in American and international business practices. Once students successfully complete certificate courses, they earn a business English certificate. Most classes are ongoing and meet three hours a week for eight weeks.
For more information, call 480/965-2376, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/xed.
Certified Management Accountant
This program consists of three 24-hour courses and one 12-hour course, and is designed to prepare students for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination. The CMA designation provides corporate management and individual members with an objective measure of knowledge and competence in the field of management accounting. The CMA is an invaluable credential for professional advancement and for broadening professional skills and perspective.
For more information, call 480/965-9200.
Supervisory and Management Skills
The Supervisory and Management Skills Certificate provides skill competency–based learning that is designed to develop the qualities of first-time and experienced supervisors and managers. This program is fully customizable and can be delivered live, online, or in a hybrid format.
For more information, call 480/965-9200.
Professional and Personal Development
Ongoing continuing education programs address current issues and trends and are intended to increase competence in the topics. These programs are offered throughout the metropolitan Phoenix area.
This program offers specially designed intensive English language programs for international students and local residents who wish to improve their English proficiency. The TOEFL is not required for ASU graduate or undergraduate admission if international students successfully complete this program.
The intensive noncredit course of study is designed to help students become proficient in English as a second language. Beginning, intermediate, and advanced courses, divided into six language levels, provide instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Language-related computer skills, academic advising, and orientation to ASU, Arizona, and the United States are also integral elements of the program.
Most of the classes are offered during the day, but several evening classes also are available; these include American pronunciation, accent reduction, guided conversation, and business writing.
Some courses are offered that are specifically targeted to business professionals who speak English as a second language. These courses may lead to a certificate.
The fall and spring semesters are divided into two eight-week cycles. Students may enroll for one or more cycles. An eight-week summer session also is offered. Four-week sessions are also offered throughout the year.
While in the program, students have access to master’s-level teachers, a student advisor, social and cultural activities, campus clubs, recreation facilities, credit classes, a graduate program, TOEFL and TOEIC testing, e-mail and the Internet, ASU facilities, and university housing and meals. Admission to the program does not constitute admission to ASU. Advanced-level students may be permitted to enroll concurrently in up to two ASU credit classes with the approval of the director. Several special classes are offered through the program: business English, pronunciation, conversation, TOEFL and TOEIC preparation, grammar, and idioms.
For more information, call 480/965-2376, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/esl.
This institute’s goal is to promote the participation of Hispanics in leadership roles. It serves as a resource for expertise and advocacy on leadership issues affecting the Latino community. It is a 17-week program with evening sessions once a week. The program format is a combination of lectures, panel discussions, and individual and group discussions. Leadership topics include cultural identity, communication skills, activism, ethics, diversity and multicultural issues, resource development, research and development, and public administration and policy.
To apply or request more information, access the Web site at www.asu.edu/xed/hli, or call 480/965-9200.
Income Tax Practitioners’ Workshop
Each January, the School of Extended Education offers a two-day workshop for tax preparers, CPAs, and other income tax professionals. These professionals learn the latest information about federal tax legislation and new tax provisions, tax credits, capital gains, and technology changes that affect business and profitability. Participants also may be eligible for 15 CPE hours from the Arizona Board of Accountancy. This program is presented by the three state universities in cooperation with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the Arizona Department of Revenue.
For more information, call 480/965-9200, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/xed/tax.
Real Estate Continuing Education
Arizona real estate agents and brokers, even in the most rural communities of the state, can obtain the 24 hours of continuing education credits they need for license renewal through a series of Web-based, continuing education courses. Courses are offered in the following categories: commissioner’s standards, contract law, agency law, fair housing, real estate legal issues, and disclosure.
For more information and to register online, access the Web site at www.asu.edu/xed/renewal.
This program is a series of six evening classes that help personal investors manage their investments like a business. The program offers a comprehensive study of the major advancements and practical application in portfolio theory and provides proven strategies in issues such as asset allocation, risk management, international markets, taxation, estate planning, and performance measurement. Classes are held throughout the valley and at other locations in the state.
For more information, call 480/965-9200, or access the Web site at www.asu.edu/xed/wealth.
A variety of special programs of academic and cultural interest as well as personal enrichment are provided to the general community. These lectures cover an array of topics and are offered in central Phoenix.
For more information about these programs, access the Web site at www.asu.edu/xed/lectures, or call 480/965-3046.
ASU Community Fellows Lecture Program
This program, offered each spring, is a catalyst in fostering partnerships among neighborhood, university, and business interests seeking to improve the quality of life valleywide. It also facilitates mutual learning experiences.
Breakfast Series and Lunch Lectures
These lectures feature topics of interest to the general public and cover areas such as fine arts, urban issues, history, and culture. While many are stand-alone lectures, some are part of a series of topics in a particular interest area.
These lectures are designed to give central Phoenix residents and the business community a greater awareness of the rich array of talent and resources available at the university. ASU faculty and deans from each of the campuses present the lectures each fall and spring semester.
John F. Roatch Global Lectures in Social Policy and Practice
This lecture series is an annual event that brings an internationally known scholar to Arizona to lecture on a topic of global reach and social significance to the community. The John F. and Mary Roatch Endowment supports the lectures and occasionally sponsors additional events. A publication of each lecture is disseminated by the School of Extended Education and is deposited at University Libraries.
Linda Haskell Memorial Master Class on Current Social Events
This annual event invites an internationally known expert to lead an interactive forum to discuss current topics of concern to human services practitioners in Arizona.
These lectures encourage discussions of national public policy and its impact on local policy and economic development. The series is offered in partnership with the Phoenix Community Alliance, the ASU College of Public Programs, and the Morrison Institute for Public Policy.
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