Distance Learning at ODU
The programs courses are broadcast from studio classrooms on Old Dominion Universitys main campus in Norfolk, Va. Full-time faculty members, who are experienced in their disciplines and in distance learning technology, teach the courses. Classes are tailored to the needs of teaching professionals and delivered in synchronous mode with asynchronous components, allowing for interaction between students and faculty. Three to five licensure courses are offered each semester at times convenient to working professionals. Additional classes (5-8) are offered during the summer and on Saturdays. The courses are structured in a traditional, uncompressed format, which has allowed over 250 CSEEP finishers to complete additional course work and receive masters degrees in special education. One finisher commented, I have never felt that the program sacrificed quality in response to the demand for teachers. Thank you for seeing that your teachers are well-educated and prepared for the practical applications of what they have learned.
Teachers accepted into CSEEP take classes close to their homes or schools at community colleges, higher education centers, or military bases through ODUs distance learning network, thus eliminating geographic barriers. A rural southwestern Virginia participant remarked, Excellent program that serves critical needs for residents of geographic areas not accessible to a graduate [special education] program.