Modes of
Study
Residency Requirement:
Like most universities,
Ohio University requires that you complete a certain number of the
institution's credit hours in order to graduate. For Ohio
University this means that you must earn a minimum of 48 credit hours
from Ohio University in order to earn your degree from Ohio
University. ALL classes in each of these distance programs count
toward this 48 credit hour residency requirement.
There are a variety of ways to earn credits as an Ohio
University degree
student in Hong Kong.
Independent
Study by correspondence (IS)
This method of study allows you to work at your own pace.
Correspondence
assignments are sent to the U.S. for grading and evaluation by Ohio
University
faculty. While faculty members are encouraged to grade and return
lesson
quickly, this method of study may take longer to complete than other
methods.
You must complete the coursework and exams within 12 months of
enrolling
in the course. The fee for IS courses is US$136 per credit hour
+US$125 per course (airmail fee for exam paper & lessons). An
extension of four
months for a fee of US$50 can be requested. For additional information,
visit
the Independent and
Distance
Learning website for more information.
Online
Courses
A wide variety of courses are offered every quarter and use
the dynamic medium of the World Wide Web to present lesson content. All
course communication is by
e-mail, including lesson submission
and instructor's response. These courses are designed for and delivered
via the Internet.
Students
must have access to a computer with an Internet link, be able to use a
graphical
web browser, and be able to communicate via e-mail. For additional
information,
visit the OU Online
website for more information.
Course
Credit by Examination (CCE)
Course Credit by Examination represents the least structured
method of earning college credit through distance learning. Only
students who have completed English 150A may take CCE. When you enroll
in the course, you will receive a brief syllabus that describes the
nature of the course, the textbooks you
must use, and the type of examination you can expect. You then prepare
for
the examination on your own by studying the required textbooks.
Prior knowledge of the subject area is helpful but is not
sufficient to pass the exam, which is based on specific textbooks. The
examination must be taken
within six months of your enrollment in the course. CCE courses cost
US$69
per credit hour + US$20 per course for airmail fees. An extension of
four
months for a fee of US$50 can be requested. For additional information,
visit
the Independent
and Distance Learning website for more information.
Full-time
study at
Ohio University
Students who begin
their
studies in the Ohio University Hong Kong Program may relocate to the
main
campus to continue their studies full time. Before you are eligible to
study
in Athens, you must complete your first 20 credit hours of Ohio
University coursework, including freshman composition and quantitative
skills courses and maintain a 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (a
C average). As with
relocation from all OU campuses, you also must apply for admission to
the
college of your chosen major. Visit the
International Student Services web page for information
regarding US student visas, travel,
expense and relocation information, and to download required forms.
If you would like
to
attend a quarter on the Ohio University campus, you need at least
20
Ohio University credit hours completed,including ENG151A and
MATH113/163A,
and a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or above.
Summer
Sessions in the U.S.
Some Hong Kong students choose to attend Ohio University
during the summer. The summer term has two five-week sessions. It is
recommended that you take
no more than 10 credits during each session. Attending Ohio University
during
the summer allows you to experience college life in the United States
and
become acquainted with other students. You can also apply for a tuition
waiver
at our Hong Kong office, which allows you to pay resident tuition for
one
summer, rather than international student tuition. You must apply by
March
of the year you plan to travel. Visit the
Summer Sessions website for more information.
