Online Learning at MassBay MAJOR IN FLEXIBILITY

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1 Online Learning at MassBay MAJOR IN FLEXIBILITY Complete your degree Upgrade your skills Take on the world

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3 Why Online? Affordability: MassBay is the most affordable higher education option in MetroWest. Transferable credits: MassBay s online credits can be used toward most bachelor s degree programs. Flexible scheduling: Get the college education you need to get ahead. Why MassBay? Experience. MassBay has been offering online courses for more than a decade. Quality. Highly qualified professors, outstanding programs, and readily available support counselors. Choices. More than 100 courses, six associate degrees, and two certificate programs to choose from. Table of Contents Online Degree and Certificate Programs Page 2 Science, Engineering, Math, & Health Page 4 Liberal Arts and Communication Page 6 Computer Skills Page 7 Social Sciences & Education Page 8 Business, Accounting & Law Page 9 How to Enroll in an Online Course Page 10 Did you know? Financial aid for online classes is available to students taking 12 credits and meet other eligibility requirements? 1

4 2 Online Degree and Certificate Programs Take advantage of MassBay s high quality instruction and affordability from the comfort of your own home. Earn MassBay credits that transfer to four year institutions - online! MassBay offers a robust selection of courses fully or partly online, taught by experienced MassBay faculty. Online Associate Degree Programs General Studies ( Associate in Arts). Earn a degree online that prepares you for bachelor degree programs of all kinds. General Studies ( Associate in Science). Have an interest in a career in the emerging areas of Science, Technology, Engineering & Math but not sure which one? Explore your career options while earning a degree in General Studies! Liberal Arts (Associate in Arts). Discover the wide range of rewarding careers available to liberal arts degree holders. Liberal Arts: Psychology/Sociology/Anthropology (Associate in Arts). Considering a career in the behavioral sciences? Gain a solid foundation in psychology, sociology, and anthropology by earning an associate degree online. Business Administration (Associate in Science). An excellent first step toward a bachelors and/or masters in Business Administration. General Business (Associate in Science). Explore the world of business, sharpen your career skills, and get the job you want: start with a degree in General Business at MassBay. Paralegal Studies (Associate in Science). Get a jump start on your legal career. You will benefit from the latest legal technology, professional faculty, small classes, and free career services. 2

5 Online Certificate Programs Management. Want to add a business component to your educational background? Learn the basics of marketing, management and finance with a Certificate in Management at MassBay! High Tech Sales. Interested in sales? Why not learn how to sell in a fast-growing and lucrative industry like high tech. This program also offers students a unique opportunity to earn credits for working in a local high tech company. Hands-on experience, sales credential, and career skills register today! Paralegal Studies. A solid foundation in all aspects of the legal field, including litigation, legal research, and legal writing. Your preparation to work under the supervision of attorneys begins here! Hybrid Certificate Program Computer-Aided Design (CAD)- hybrid. All courses are hybrid, a blend of online and on-campus instruction. Learn the latest in computer-aided design, and enter the field of mechanical, electrical, or architectural design. Cyber Security hybrid. All courses are either fully online or hybrid a blend of online and on campus instruction. Learn how to administer and configure networks. This is the credential you need to become an entry-level network and/ or security specialist! 3

6 Click on any class in this booklet to see a description. 4 Science, Engineering, Math and Health Take advantage of the growth of STEM related jobs by taking courses at MassBay. STEM Courses are offered fully online, or in hybrid* formats, where coursework, includes on-campus work in our state-of the-art STEM laboratories. BI101 General Biology I w/lab (Hybrid BI102 General Biology II w/lab (Hybrid) BI113 Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology w/lab (Hybrid) BI115 Anatomy & Physiology w/lab (Hybrid) BI123 Fundamentals of Microbiology w/lab (Hybrid) BI116 Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab (Hybrid) CH101 College Chemistry I w/lab (Hybrid) CH102 Organic Chemistry II (Hybrid) CH110 Principles of Chemistry I w/lab (Hybrid) CH120 Principles of Chemistry II w/lab (Hybrid) EL101 Fundamentals of Electronics (Hybrid) EL102 Fundamentals of Electronics II (Hybrid) EV235 Animal Nutrition HL103 Medical Terminology HL111 Essentials of Nutrition MA090 Basic Math Studies MA095 Introductory Algebra MA098 Intermediate Algebra MA102 College Algebra MA104 Pre-Calculus Mathematics MA105 Intro to Statistics MA200 Calculus I MA201 Calculus II MN101 Intro to Computer Aided Design and Drafting (Hybrid) MN121 Mechanical Detailing (Hybrid) MN130 Engineering Design with CAD I (Hybrid) MN135 Engineering Design with CAD II (Hybrid) MN140 Project Management (Hybrid) MN141 Architecture & Civil CAD Applications (Hybrid) MN204 Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics (Hybrid) 4 * A hybrid course has both an online and a classroom component.

7 MN210 Strength of Materials I (Hybrid) MN241 Architectural Design (Hybrid) MN261 Animation, Materials and 3D Models (Hybrid) MN271 Project Design (Hybrid) NS101 Contemporary Nutrition (Hybrid) PY101 College Physics I w/lab (Hybrid) Did you know? One of every 18 jobs in USA is in a STEM related field, with wages that are 26% higher than non-stem jobs. More than two million new STEM jobs are expected by US Department of Commerce Testimonial I have been teaching online for thirteen years, and I find it lends itself very well to my philosophy of education. The only essential ingredient for online learning is self-discipline; students are truly responsible for their own learning. Linda Romero, Associate Professor of Education 5

8 6 Liberal Arts & Communication Employees consistently rank communications and critical thinking among the top skills they want employees to have. Explore these courses and develop invaluable career skills! CO100 Introduction to Communication CO101 Introduction to Mass Media CO201 Fundamentals of Public Relations CT100 Critical Thinking EN101 Freshman-English I EN102 Freshman English II HU105 Exploring World Religions HU106 Introduction to Vedic Thought HU107 Karma Yoga: Science of Action HU110 Myth, Magic, and Mystery LI201 World Literature I LI202 World Literature II LI203 American Literature I LI204 American Literature II LI205 British Literature I LI208 Life Writing: Reading and Writing Autobiography LI209 Film and Literature PH 102 Philosophy: Ethics SP101 Beginning Spanish I (Hybrid) Testimonial As a veteran, it is important for me to have online classes as an option. Online classes at MassBay allowed me to take a class that I was interested in, while completing assignments on my own time. Other veterans may find it helpful to take online classes while they are transitioning back home after deployment. Amanda Bishop, Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran 6

9 Computer Skills The world of computers and IT continues to evolve, offering long-term job security in a fast-paced, exciting field. MassBay offers a range of programs, which allow students to learn from the beginning or to advance to the next skill level. CS100 CS104 CS105 CS116 CS118 CS230 CS160 CS200 CS213 CS235 CS242 CS243 CS270 Computers and Technology Microcomputer Applications/Business Microcomputer Applications Fundamentals of Cyber Security Scripting Information Systems Administration and Management Applications Software Strategies (Hybrid) Programming II (Hybrid) Database Management Systems (Hybrid) Information Systems Analysis and Design (Hybrid) Computer Networks (Hybrid) Computer Networks II (Hybrid) Practical Python Programming (Hybrid) Did you know? By 2020, employment in all computer occupations is expected to increase by 22%. - ComputerWorld Magazine Testimonial I had never before attended an online class and was a little concerned that I would not be able to keep up. I feel it has what my appetite for further study in this area and I would most definitely take another course online. I found the course material was always well organized and delivered in a very achievable format Anna Balcom, Student 7

10 8 Social Sciences & Education Government, sociology, early childhood education, and more. Begin a new career, explore a passion or take an elective or prerequisite. So much to choose from! AN203 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology ED223 Infants and Toddlers ED230 Practicum and Seminar in Early Childhood ED240 Practicum/Seminar Early Childhood Ed GG103 Introduction to Geography GG105 World Regional Geography GV201 American Government HS101 Western Civilization I HS102 Western Civilization II HS 104 World Civilization II HS105 US History I HS106 US History II PS101 Introduction to Psychology PS118 Life Span Psychology PS150 Career/Life Planning PS222 Child Development PS240 Abnormal Psychology SO101 Introduction to Sociology SO203 Ethnic Studies Did you know? 74 percent of business and nonprofit leaders recommend a liberal arts education to prepare people for long-term professional success in today s global economy. - American Association of College & Universities, survey Testimonial I work full-time, have children, dogs, cats and older parents. Often, the only time I had to work on my coursework was evenings between 10pm and 1am. The time I would have spent commuting to and from classes, I spent completing assignments. -Judi Kenney, student 8

11 Business, Accounting & Law Discover a new career or sharpen your professional skills. MassBay s business and law courses provide working adults and career changers the knowledge they need to reach new professional heights! AC101 Financial Accounting I AC102 Financial Accounting II AC206 Managerial Accounting BU100 Introduction to Business BU201 Global Business CJ101 Introduction to Criminal Justice EC201 Principals of Macroeconomics EC202 Principals of Microeconomics LA221 Principals of Business Law I LA228 Criminal Law and Procedures LA230 Law and Society MG101 Principals of Management MG102 Small Business Management MG204 Human Resource Management MK103 Principles of Marketing MK214 E-Commerce MK215 Principles of Advertising OA201 Business Communication PA100 Introduction to Paralegal Studies PA201 Legal Research & Writing I PA202 Legal Research & Writing II PA203 Real Estate for Paralegal PA205 Family Law for Paralegal Did you know? National Center for Education Statistics data show that after a year in the workforce, business majors earned about 16 percent more than the average salary for all majors. 9

12 10 How to Enroll in an Online Course at MassBay 1. Find an Online Course Use the search box selectors on the coursemaster to find an online course. Currently enrolled students can also access the coursemaster through PeopleSoft. TIP: Look for the correct section numbers: Online courses at MassBay = section numbers Blended/hybrid courses at MassBay = section numbers Register for an Online Course If you are new to MassBay enrolling in a degree or certificate program: Apply to college using this form. If you are new to MassBay seeking courses For-Credit, but are not enrolling in a degree or certificate program: REGISTER (using this form) in person for classes after reviewing the information regarding non-matriculating students. Then explore your payment plan options. If you are a currently enrolled student at MassBay: You are not required to apply. Start registering for classes right away! Start Your Online Course Login to the MassBay Blackboard Learn system using your MassBay UserID and Password: Click on your course under My Courses For technical support visit the MassBay Helpdesk webpage

13 Want to know if an online course may be the right fit for you? Take the Smarter Measure assessment to help you decide. It s free! Click to learn more. Note: Some online courses have a proctored exam requirement. Did you know? 98.7% of MassBay students say they would recommend MassBay to another student. - MassBay Student Survey, fall Discover an education that fits your lifestyle. Start your online education today! 11