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Course Content

Once students log in to their personal page and open their course, they can access various web tools for studying. The primary tool they will use is the “Documents & Links” tab, which contains the downloadable syllabus, lectures, audio or video streams, and other relevant learning materials.
Students follow the syllabus to organize their weekly studies and use the “Assignments” tab to track deadlines, download exams, submit homework, case studies, or projects, and upload their work. Scheduled instructional sessions with instructors via Zoom will take place at specific times. Faculty will use the “Announcements” tab to provide instructions and details for these sessions. If students
have course-related questions, they can post them on the chat or schedule a consultation with the instructor during consultation hours, as published on the academic calendar above.

Technology Requirements

Once a student is registered, their only necessary equipment is a personal computer with internet access, a student can access the eLearning platform from anywhere in the world. To maintain privacy and security, each student is provided with a username and password which allows them to reach their own personal page within the Moodle Learning Management System.
It is important to maintain student interaction with the instructor and the learning community. The online platform will allow these interactions to be more flexible regarding time and space, yet the
outcome should be similar or better. It is important to outline the following criteria:

  • The professor has knowledge in online instructional technology so that they can not only easily use it to teach students but also help students who have any issues.
  • The student earns flexibility in distance and time. Based on the course syllabus, the student can plan and organize his/her learning plan for the subject.
  • The online process opens many avenues for study; self-study takes an enhanced role. Also, they can have interactions with the professor and the rest of the students through forums, chats, web- conferencing and such.
  • The student follows the course agenda and works guided by the professor’s advice. Students are accountable for semester work

Our Learning Management System

Our learning platform is Moodle. This platform replaces the classroom and provides the student with the tools to engage the learning process in an enjoyable, easy to use and efficient environment. The platform has been standardized to familiarize the student with the learning process and avoid confusion. Some of the elements contained in the platform are:
  • Course Syllabus: Outlines the path to the class.
  • Chats: Allows for the student to interact with other students and the professor.
  • Forums: This asynchronous tool allows the class participants to create threads of information that will be available throughout the class. Great tools for studying down the road.
  • Calendar: Reminds the students how the class has advanced and reminds them of tasks, quizzes, or exams ahead.
  • Document Load Zone: Throughout the course the student will have places to load assignments in a clear and convenient way.
  • Live Zoom: Students will also be using Zoom for their live classes with the instructors on a daily basis.

Evaluations

The use of forums, chats, and other communication tools gives instructors the opportunity to provide continuing evaluation and feedback to students as they prepare their formal evaluations. Formal evaluations are implemented using assignments or quizzes. For assignments, the student submits a text file; the instructor corrects it, gives feedback, and assigns a grade. Quizzes are corrected automatically, and the grading is instantaneous.
All exams are administered through our password protected online platform. Students are expected to adhere to the timeline provided by the course professor in the course syllabus. Any retakes are at the discretion of the professor.

Faculty members will have access online to post assignments and exams. Faculty will have 48 hours
to post grades for assignments during the term and 5 days to post grades for finals electronically.

Response Time

When a student sends a message with a question, or posts a message in a forum, the instructor is expected to respond within 24 hours during weekdays and weekends. Response time for evaluations that require the instructor’s review, grading, and feedback will be 48 hours during weekdays and weekends.

Online Communication

It is essential that online students communicate with their instructors frequently. Students with questions must write emails to their instructors asking the many questions they may have. They may request additional chat sessions to clarify information. The instructor will schedule a time to meet with you in a chat room, by phone, or in person at the campus location. Students should expect that each communication will be followed up with a written summary of the discussion generated by the instructor. Such communications will be provided to the student by email.

Attendance and Class Schedule

The University is in session throughout the year, except for the holidays listed above in the Calendar Section. Delivery of classes will be a blended method (synchronous & asynchronous) through the Duarte University of Cognitive Sciences Learning Management System (LMS). Students will be required to participate in chats and discussions on a weekly basis previously prepared by their instructors and shared via the Chat and Discussion Boxes. Attendance is mandatory and students are expected to log in to their classes at least three times a week to be considered in attendance. Special instructional activities may be scheduled at specific times convenient to both students and faculty members. Students who do not regularly attend any of their registered classes during the term may be administratively withdrawn from the University and placed on probation or dismissed.

Student Services

Student will receive advisement and or counseling with the following topics: Academic Planning which includes academic advising, inquiry about additional online course offerings, registration for courses, completion of administrative forms, the purchase of textbooks and library access. Student services also include Financial Advisement and Personal Academic issues. In addition, the student will also receive career services assistance, which will consist of identifying opportunities and advising the student on appropriate means of attempting to realize those opportunities.

Academic Advising

Upon enrollment, Duarte University of Cognitive Sciences provides academic advising by assigning an academic advisor who assists the student in attaining his/her educational goals and fulfilling our University requirements. Students will be given the advisor’s phone number and e-mail address. The advisor will be able to offer a more valuable insight into the student educational planning, by contacting the student and having a greater understanding of the student expectations and experience. The academic advisor is responsible for providing professional and personal academic supervision to a student enrolled in a program at the University. The academic advisor will work directly on a personal basis with each student to provide academic advisement, guidance, and prompt feedback to each student who enrolls at the University or asks for assistance.

Academic Counseling

Academic counseling is available to all students during the admission process, and throughout the program. Any problems the University is not able to address will be referred to community organizations and agencies to better meet the students’ needs.

Career Services

The University does not make any guarantees of graduate employment or salary upon graduation. The University will offer career services, which will consist of identifying employment opportunities and advising on appropriate means of attempting to realize these opportunities. The Career Services advisor will help the student in creating a resume, sharpen students’ interviewing skills, and advise on strategies for searching current job opportunities.

E-Library

Students and faculty have access to Duarte University of Cognitive Sciences ’s Online Library, which is a very important online resource for academic assignments, projects, and research. Duarte University of Cognitive Sciences has an agreement for the use of e-Library at OLIB . The library provides students and faculty with 24 hour-a-day and 7 days a week access to instructional, academic, and research resources.

Online Technical Assistance

There is 24-hour, 7 days a week technical assistance feature for our Online Course Platform. For technical assistance, please email us at techsupport@duarte-university.com.

Leave of Absence

A student may be granted a leave of absence for a maximum of 5 days. All requests for leave of absence must be in writing with the reason for the LOA and the date of expected return specified. If the student does not return on the expected date, the student’s enrollment will be terminated. A refund calculation will be completed according to the school Cancellation & Refund Policy. The withdrawal date will be the student’s last recorded date of attendance.
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