UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM PROGRAMS

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1 UNIVERSITY CONSORTIUM PROGRAMS SFU, UBC, UVic RRU, TechBC, UNBC Programs More Web Resources CVU, DISTANCE-BC.CA In 1984, the provincial government of British Columbia established the University Consortium to increase access to university courses offered at a distance.the Open Learning Agency (OLA) was selected to be the central administrative headquarters for the University Consortium. This arrangement allows students to begin a program of study offered by member institutions Simon Fraser University (SFU), the University of British Columbia (UBC), and the University of Victoria (UVic) by registering through OLA for distance education courses delivered by these institutions, without having to be admitted to the institution. Currently 320 courses (listed in this calendar) are offered through this partnership, thereby giving students increased access to a university education through distance learning. New partners Royal Roads University (RRU), the Technical University of British Columbia (TechBC), and the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) have joined the University Consortium. Although their courses are not available for registration through OLA, some information about their programs is provided in this section. Interested students should contact the institutions for more information. BCOU is also a partner in the Canadian Virtual University (CVU) and in DISTANCE-BC.CA. Information about these additional Web resources for students is provided in this section.

2 SFU, UBC, UVic SFU Register for courses through OLA. Simon Fraser University (SFU) offers several certificate, diploma, and degree programs in part or completely by distance education. All programs have limits to the total number of transfer credits permitted. Within these limits, credits may be transferred for all courses passed that are acceptable under SFU policies. A student can only be awarded an SFU certificate, diploma, or degree by becoming an SFU student. To do so, prospective students must apply for admission to SFU and meet admission requirements and deadlines. Once admitted, students in most cases must also apply to the school or department for acceptance into the specific program. For more information about transfer credit or applying for admission to SFU, contact the Admissions Office, phone: or undergraduate-admissions@sfu.ca or refer to the Website: For information about program requirements, contact the Centre for Distance Education (CDE), phone: or (toll-free in BC) or cde@sfu.ca or refer to the Website: Certificate in Community Economic Development Certificate in Computing Studies General and Advanced Certificate in Criminology Certificate in Ethnic and Intercultural Relations Certificate in Health and Fitness Studies Certificate in Applied Human Nutrition Certificate in Liberal Arts in Community Economic Development in Criminology in Early Childhood Education in Education in Gerontology in Social Policy Issues in Teaching English as a Second Language Criminology Major English Major Joint Criminology and Women s Studies Major Joint Psychology and Criminology Major Joint Sociology/Anthropology and Criminology Major Bachelor of General Studies Minor Degree Programs The following Minor programs are available in part or entirely through distance education. A student s goal must be a bachelor s degree. Faculty of Arts Canadian Studies English Sociology and Anthropology Faculty of Applied Science Communication Kinesiology Publishing Faculty of Education Curriculum Instruction Early Childhood Education Educational Psychology Elementary School Phys. Ed. Environmental Education Learning Disabilities 176

3 UBC Register for courses through OLA. The Distance Education and Technology (DE&T) unit of Continuing Studies at the University of British Columbia (UBC) has a long history of developing and delivering educational opportunities to students who are unable to attend the university campus. DE&T has evolved into an academic support unit that works collaboratively with faculty members from all twelve university faculties to develop and deliver courses, programs, and learning materials to a wide variety of students. Throughout its history, Distance Education and Technology has established partnerships between the internationally renowned faculty that work, teach, and research at UBC and groups such as the Open Learning Agency and the University Consortium, which allow students from around BC to take courses originating from UBC. In recent years, DE&T has actively extended its collaboration to include a variety of international institutions which, in turn, broaden the scope of course development. Either through DE&T or in partnership with other units on campus, DE&T provides and coordinates student services, library services, and technical support to all students enrolled in distance education courses. All of these services are specifically tailored to meet the particular needs of students studying at a distance. Flexibility is an important characteristic of distance education, and DE&T offers a selection of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate courses in: Agricultural Sciences, Applied Sciences, Arts, Commerce and Business Administration, Dentistry, Education, Forestry, Graduate Studies, Law, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science. Besides printed materials, students encounter a variety of media such as audio, video, CD-ROM, World Wide Web, and other Internet services in the delivery of courses. Many courses have six sessional offerings each year starting September, November, January, March, May, and July. Some certificate programs are also available at a distance for students not formally admitted to a UBC degree program. Distance education also assists professionals to continue their education through certificate programs offered at a graduate level. Academic prerequisites and technical requirements vary according to the courses offered. Students are advised to review applicable course descriptions found in printed calendars and on the DE&T Website. Details on admission and registration procedures, prerequisites, fees, entry dates, and course completion times are outlined in the UBC Continuing Studies Credit Calendar. To request a calendar or for more information on distance education, refer to the above Website or phone: or fax: or det@cstudies.ubc.ca Several offices deliver distance education in collaboration with the DE&T office or through separate programs. For information phone or contact as listed. Faculty of Agricultural Sciences Faculty of Arts Arts Academic Advising Office: Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration Executive Programs: Real Estate Division: Faculty of Education Teacher Education Office: Office of Continuing Professional Education: Faculty of Forestry Faculty of Graduate Studies Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pathology Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences Correspondence Program: School of Nursing Outreach Program: Registrar s Office Admissions: Post-Graduate Certificate in Technology-Based Distributed Learning michelle.mossing@ubc.ca Fax:

4 UVic Register for courses through OLA. The University of Victoria (UVic) has been a leader in distance learning for more than twenty-five years and has specialized in the development and delivery of programs of professional education. Through the Division of Continuing Studies and the Faculty of Human and Social Development, UVic has pioneered a number of different approaches to the delivery of these programs using telecommunications technologies to encourage studentto-student and student-toinstructor interactions. Students in these distance programs study in a variety of ways. Instruction is provided through faculty-developed course guides, supported by assigned texts and readings. Students engage in critical discussions of course topics with their instructors and classmates, either online or during audio-conferences. Students in some programs may also be required to attend additional short, intensive workshops onsite in their home communities or at UVic. Summer institutes and short immersion courses are also offered. Distance learners have access to UVic Libraries through the INFOLINE Services. For more information, refer to the above Website. For information refer to the Website listed, or phone or . Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education (250) cace@uvcs.uvic.ca Certificate in Computer Based Information Systems (250) tec@uvcs.uvic.ca Certificate in Environmental and Occupational Health (250) e&oh@uvcs.uvic.ca Certificate or Diploma in Business Administration (250) bus&mgt@uvcs.uvic.ca Certificate or Diploma in Restoration of Natural Systems (250) restoration@uvcs.uvic.ca Diploma in Cultural Conservation (250) crmp@uvcs.uvic.ca Write: Cultural Resource Program Division of Continuing Studies University of Victoria PO Box 3030 STN CSC Victoria, BC V8W 3N6 Diploma in Local Government web.uvic.ca/padm/ (250) hkirkham@uvic.ca Diploma in Personal Planning and CAPP (K 12) (250) education@uvcs.uvic.ca Diploma in Public Sector web.uvic.ca/padm/ (250) hkirkham@uvic.ca Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care web.uvic.ca/cyc (250) cycdistance@hsd.uvic.ca Bachelor of Science in Nursing web.uvic.ca/nurs/ (250) mbrown@uvic.ca Write: University of Victoria School of Nursing PO Box 1700 Victoria, BC V8W 2Y2 Bachelor of Social Work web.uvic.ca/socw/ (250) osborne@uvic.ca Education (250) education@uvcs.uvic.ca 178

5 RRU, TechBC, UNBC Programs RRU TechBC UNBC Contact RRU to register. Contact TechBC to register. Contact UNBC to register. Royal Roads University s (RRU) approach to curriculum design emphasizes learning outcomes highly applicable to the workplace and built upon a strong theoretical base. RRU incorporates the expertise of industry, the public sector, and institutional partners in program development and instructional delivery to ensure the highest possible level of program relevance and quality. RRU s graduate degrees are delivered through a combination of short (three to five week) residencies alternating with distance offerings. Individual courses in the following programs may also be available to learners not seeking degrees. For more information, refer to the above Website or phone: B.Comm. in E-Commerce M.A. in Conflict Analysis and M.A. in Environment and M.A. in Leadership and Training M.B.A. in Digital Technologies M.B.A. in Executive M.B.A. in Human Resources M.B.A. in Public Relations and Communication M.Sc. in Environment and The Technical University of British Columbia (TechBC), located in Surrey, is Canada s newest publicly funded university. Undergraduate and graduate programs are offered in three program areas: Information Technology and Technology Interactive Arts All programs focus on education and applied research in emerging technology-based professions. A culture of interdisciplinarity and integration is nurtured through dynamic collaboration between program areas and industry advisors to ensure that TechBC graduates have the knowledge and practical education to enter the jobs of the future. TechBC s flexible and specialized approach is showcased through the use of innovative educational technology in the delivery of its programs to increase convenience and accessibility for learners. Many courses have a face-to-face component. All make extensive use of multimedia and the Internet to support distributed learning. To learn more about the infinite possibilities at TechBC, refer to the above Website. The University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) is one of Canada s newest universities, with a main campus in Prince George and representation across BC s northern interior. UNBC uses the course shell WebCT for its World Wide Web courses. Content has been developed by the instructor teaching the course, in all cases to date, and there is an emphasis on student interaction with faculty. UNBC offers other distance courses by audioconference. Video-conferencing is limited to fixed locations. Web-based courses can be viewed on the Web, where they are organized by discipline and the term in which they are offered. At select Courses Offered to search current and scheduled offerings. Online registration procedures can also be found on the same page. To find a contact to help answer questions about distance education, explore the support page at 179

6 More Web Resources CVU UVC DISTANCE-BC.CA Or for more information. BC Open University (BCOU) is a member of Canadian Virtual University-université virtuelle canadienne (CVU-UVC), a collaboration of nine Canadian universities that offer distance and online programs. When students enrol in a distance program listed on the CVU-UVC Website, they may take courses at any partner university without paying additional admission fees, and are not required to pay the Letter of Permission fee, provided they use the application form on the CVU-UVC Website. By its membership in CVU-UVC, BCOU offers students more choices about what, when, and how to learn. Students can select from among 1,800 courses in English or in French to meet their schedule, interests, and learning style. The credit earned at a partner university will be transferred to the CVU-UVC distance program a student is enrolled in, provided the course meets the program requirements. Refer to the above Website for the list of eligible programs and links to partner universities. Register for courses through OLA or with SFU, UBC, and UVic. DISTANCE-BC.CA is a selfservice Website that provides information about distance learning, access to distance education course descriptions, and links to registration procedures of the institutions involved in the BC University Education Directory. Currently, these institutions are BC Open University, Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, and University of Victoria. Links are provided to each institution s Website to access complete course listings, institutional policies, online calendars, etc. The site also links to educationplanning resources, including BCCAT, BC WorkInfoNet, WorkFutures, Guide to Post- Secondary Education, and Opening Doors. A self-test to assess suitability as a distance learner and a glossary of terms are also provided on the site. Refer to the above Website to access information about postsecondary distance education in British Columbia. 180