Distance Education (Online) Requirements

Adding Distance Education (Online) Format to a New or Currently Registered Program

Follow these four steps to add a distance education (online) format to a new or currently registered program:

• Step #1: Review Guidance from NYSED
  • Be sure to review the section entitled "Determining Time on Task in Online Education and Credit Hour Assignment"
  • See Credit Hour Assignment Guidelines
     
• Step #2: Complete the applicable NYSED application
  •  Application to Add the Distance Education Format to a New or Currently Registered Program
  • Application to Add the Distance Education Format to a Registered Teacher or Educational Leader Preparation Program
    • Complete all portions of the form and save as a Word Document - -  not PDF
    • Do not fill out Contact Information section
    • NOTE: You do NOT NEED TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS IN PART A
    • Sample responses for you to consider for questions in Part B can be found at RIT Standard Answers for Distance Ed Forms.
       
• Step #3: Obtain Applicable RIT Approvals
  • For New Program: Submit a copy of the "Adding Distance Education Format" Word document with RIT's new program proposal form to applicable curriculum review bodies
  • For Currently Registered Program: Approval is required from the department and college curriculum committees. After their review and approval, submit an electronic copy of the "Adding Distance Education Format" Word document to your Dean for review and approval
  • Your Dean will forward the application to the Office of the Provost who will coordinate Provost approval and NYSED registration
     
• Step #4: The Office of the Provost will contact the proposer to finalize submission requirements and other information needed for NYSED