Introduction

Limestone College throughout its history has provided individuals who did not have the opportunity to pursue a higher educational goal with the chance to achieve that goal.   The Internet program is the newest  Limestone College program to reach out to those who are not able to attend traditional or non-traditional programs in their local area. The courses offered in the Internet program have the same content as those taught in traditional courses; the only change is in the delivery of that content. The use of  computers and Internet technology has allowed this delivery  change.  Limestone has been providing Internet courses since 1996. Limestone College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award baccalaureate and associate degrees.

Delivery of a Internet Course

The difference in the delivery of a internet course and a classroom course is the separation of the student and the professor.  All lectures and assignments are delivered to the student via the Internet.  The student completes assignments, both reading and written, at a computer with an Internet connection.  The student uses a textbook and the Internet as references in completing assignments.  The methodologies vary with the professor.  Some professors have very detailed lectures on the Internet; some use detailed Internet links; some use course work designed by textbook publishers; some use exercises, practices, or tutorials; and others only have reading assignments.  The student completes written assignments and sends them to the professor via email.  The professor will respond to the student via email.   There are no specific times that the student must be online, but normally the professor will have specific "office hours" available for discussion with students.  The student will be required to take online proctored exams.  These proctors will be approved by the College.  Once all required assignments are completed, the professor will assign the grade the student has earned and mail the results to the College.  Limestone College will mail a grade report  to the student.

Process

A prospective student wanting to take a Internet course must apply to Limestone College before taking any courses.  The application process may be reviewed at the "Admission Procedure"  page on Limestone College's web site. Application and transcript request forms can be found online, downloaded, or will be mailed or emailed when requested by the prospective student .  When ready to start course(s), the student will review the schedule of courses and then complete an payment form online (found on the Extented Campus Schedule and Resources webpage) or contact Amy Dover(adover@limestone.edu) /Teresa Bratt( tbratt@limestone.edu) in the Extended Campus office (800-795-7151 ext. 7) to register for course(s). Or after 5pm (EST) contact Takia Epps (tepps@limestone.edu) in the Extended Campus office (800-795-7151 ext. 4516).

Once a student has properly registered and paid for the course(s), the textbook(s) is mailed to the student from Limestone College's home campus.  The courses can be accessed from the Extended Campus web site via WebCT.   Once the course is accessed, the student will follow the schedule in the course syllabus, schedule, and instructions given by the professor.

Request for Additional Information

Please contact Katie Phillops (kphillips@limestone.edu) or Pamela Tate (ptate@limestone.edu)for additional information or submit a Request for Information form at:
Request  for Information.