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CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION

Studies indicate prisoners who complete educational programs while incarcerated have a significantly better chance of finding a job and staying out of prison than those who don't. Since 1974, Ohio University’s Correctional Education has provided an opportunity for incarcerated students to study, through print-based courses, to earn college credit and/or an Ohio University degree.

Click HERE to view information about OHIO Correctional Education. This information is mailed to prospective students, and they receive hard copies of the applications.

Academic Programs and Courses Offered

Incarcerated students can work toward earning the following degrees, or may elect to take classes without declaring a program major.

To view a list of courses offered, click HERE.

How Print-Based Courses Work

Our print-based courses are developed by Ohio University faculty using the content of their classroom courses. A study guide helps you understand the material and contains assignments you submit to the instructor for evaluation and feedback. Assignments are submitted by email, by FAX, or by postal mail. You may enroll any time during the year, and you have eight months to complete a paper-based course.

Print-based courses provide a highly structured method of independent study involving a tutorial relationship with a faculty member who guides your learning and monitors your progress. The detailed study guide, prepared by your instructor, provides an overview and the lesson units that direct you through the course.

Most lessons require you to submit answers to objective questions or write brief essays or both. Some lessons may require a paper or project. The study guide often includes self-check tests that let you monitor your own progress. Generally, two supervised examinations are required—a midcourse and a final examination.

Student Services Provided

An academic advisor is assigned to each student. Student services and policies specifically addressing incarcerated students help the student achieve academic success. Services include:

academic advising
degree planning
connections to other Ohio University offices and personnel
packaged fees to help make the program more easily accessible

Cost and Payment

The application fee is $25. Tuition charges should be paid only upon receipt of a Correctional Education billing.

Credit Hours	Comprehensive Fees (Ohio Resident)	Non-Ohio Resident Fees
6-8	$1,800	$1,803
9-11	$2,499	$2,502
12-14	$3,183	$3,186
15-17	$4,410	$4,413
18-20	$4,518	$4,521
Current Correctional Education fees are in effect until June 30, 2013. Comprehensive fees apply only to Ohio University eCampus print-based courses. They cover all costs associated with registration in two or more print-based courses, including tuition, textbooks, supplies, and lesson postage.* They do NOT apply to Course Credit by Examination (CCE) courses. *The noncredit Paralegal Certificate print-based program includes the cost of materials and instruction only. Textbooks and lesson postage are the responsibility of the student.

The comprehensive fees above apply to registrations in TWO OR MORE print-based courses. Single print-based courses are billed on an itemized basis. Tuition is $219 per credit hour for Ohio residents and $222 per credit hour for non-Ohio residents. An average 3-hour course including tuition, textbook(s), supplies, and postage would be approximately $1,050.00 (exact cost varies by course).

Course Credit By Examination (CCE) courses are billed on an itemized basis. Billing includes $108 per credit hour for Ohio residents and $111 per credit hour for non-Ohio residents for tuition plus the cost of textbook(s) and shipping. Tuition for special course credit by examination also is $108 per credit hour for Ohio residents and $111 per credit hour for non-Ohio residents.

Students or sponsors should NOT pay any course registration, tuition, or fees until receiving a billing invoice. Courses selected must be approved by your academic advisor after which charges are invoiced and sent to you or your sponsor.

A student services fee is added to course or comprehensive fees at the rate of $3.00 per credit hour, not to exceed $33.00 for multiple courses taken in one registration. This is a University-wide fee that applies to all students taking Ohio University courses and to all Ohio University course registrations, whether campus-based or distance learning.

Extensions

For incarcerated students, the fee for the first extension in a print-based course is waived. Extensions are granted based on progress made in courses.

For print-based courses, extensions may be granted as follows:

	Extension Length	Granted if Completed	Completed By	Fee
1^st	4 months	25% of course	End of original 8 months	Free
2^nd	4 months	50% of course	End of 1st extension (12 months)	$50
3^rd	4 months	75% of course	End of 2nd extension (16 months)	$50

For course credit by examination, extensions may be granted as follows:

	Extension Length	If Requested Before	Fee
1^st	4 months	End of original 6 months	$50

No additional extensions will be granted.

More information

For more information about the program, write to Ohio University Correctional Education, 102 Haning Hall, 1 Ohio University, Athens OH 45701; call toll free at 800.444.2420; or email correctional@ohio.edu.

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