Course Expectations

FAST TRAIN Programs offers many courses on-line for convenience to our international population. Over the years our instructors and students have found the on-line format not only convenient, but providing a dynamic learning environment.

The following courses are offered on-line:

For Elementary and ESOL Programs

EDUC 511 (fall and spring) (Elem and ESOL)
EDCI 516 (fall only) (Elem and ESOL)
EDRD 615 (fall only) (ESOL)
EDUC 537 (fall and spring) (Elem and ESOL)
EDRDxxx (ESOL)
EDCI 510 (spring) (ESOL)

For Certificate Program in Advanced IB Studies

EDUC 624 (fall – starting in fall 2009)
EDUC 625 (spring – starting in spring 2010)

All special education courses in the FAST TRAIN 15-credit hour certificate program are offered on-line:

EDSE 501
EDSE 502
EDSE 644
EDSE 627
EDSE 540

Things to know about taking an on-line course:

1. Students must have an excellent internet connection; high speed preferred.
2. Books must be ordered separately for each on-line course and must be the most current edition. (Please see textbook section of this website.)
3. Students should anticipate spending at least six hours on-line per week for each course in addition to readings, preparation of assignments for discussion on Blackboard.
4. It is expected that students will participate actively on-line at least twice weekly in each course.
5. Assignments that are due will be turned in no later than the due date. Failure to do so, will result in grade penalties listed in the syllabus.
6. A successful on-line learner is self-directed, independent and a good time manager.