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Online Learning
RIT has distinguished itself as offering one of the premiere
online-learning programs in the nation. Since 1979, when the
university offered its first distance-learning course, RIT
has been a leader in the use of electronic forms of communication
for course interaction. Our online courses have the same objectives,
workload and academic credit as our on-campus courses. The
MS degree and the advanced, graduate, certificates are available
through online learning.
No distinction is made between taking courses on campus
or through online learning. In particular, programs earned
partly or entirely through online learning are registered
by the New York State Department of Education and are accredited
by the Middle States Association of the Council for Higher
Education. (The United States organizes their accrediting
bodies regionally, and the Middle States is the highest regional
accreditation available. So this should be considered as a
national accreditation.)
Courses, in addition to the textbook, typically feature
CDs or other media that are professionally prepared for online
learners, not simply videos of recent lectures. These are
accompanied by viewing guides. Courses may also include additional
software, CDs, and other material.
Because online-learning courses are designed for the motivated
professional who is not able to attend on-campus classes,
we recommend enrollment to those over 25 years of age with
at least three years of professional employment.
Online-Learning Course Schedules and Sequencing
More Information on Online Learning
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