Distance Education

Instruction Methods

A combination of delivery methods are used to facilitate student learning. These learning tools provide the students, faculty, and staff more options to help the student continue her/his education.

Internet provides online-instructor-prepared materials and class assignments. Internet resources are used as an integral part of instruction.

Computer Conferencing allows students to freely interact with faculty and other class members.

CD’s and Videostreaming provide audiovisual instructor presentations and demonstrations.

E-mail allows students to interact on a one-to-one or group basis with other students and faculty members.

StreamingMedia over the internet will enhance the learning process by allowing the student access to "live" and "on-demand" lectures / presentations directly from the university to your home computer.

On-Line Journals provide students immediate accessibility to library references.

New ways to learn are being discovered every day. As the College of Nursing and Health Professions continues to grow, we are committed to providing students access to our programs to further their education, enhance their learning, and promote life long education.

Computer Requirements and Suggestions

For students using a personal computer, it is recommended that the computer have Windows XP or Vista or Mac OS X 10.2 or newer. For compatibility, you will want to have access to Microsoft Office 2007, Office 2003 with the Converter Pack or Office 2004 for Mac (a converter pack is scheduled to be released the summer of 2007 - Mactopia Downloads). Contact the USI Bookstore for purchase information on student editions of Microsoft Office. Additionally, a broadband Internet connection would be very beneficial; AOL is not recommended.

Students with computers that are more than 5 years old should consider purchasing a new computer.