Category 1 allows for a 50% discount for clergy, those in religious communities, and/or laity in salaried ministerial positions.
	Category 2 allows for a 30% discount for those in volunteer ministry based on level of involvement and hours of service.

A Ministerial Discount form, further describing the discount criteria, is included with the application. It must be completed, signed by a pastor, principal, DRE, or appropriate administrator and mailed directly to the Admissions Office in a diocesan, parish or school envelope. A printable version of this form follows.

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Policies:

Auditing - Auditing of online courses is not permitted.

Cancellation of Courses - Insufficient enrollment for a course or any other substantial reason deemed necessary by the Vice President for Academic Affairs may bring about the cancellation of courses from the semester schedule.

Course Orientation - Participation in a course orientation is required to familiarize students with the online environment, particularly the discussion forum. In addition and as part of the orientation, students will be expected to complete the eCollege student tutorial.

Incomplete Policy - All coursework must be completed by the last day of class. An incomplete grade may be granted in the following cases: hospitalization, serious illness, death in the immediate family, or unusual circumstances beyond the control of the student. Request for an incomplete must be emailed before the final class. Permission for an incomplete requires the approval of the Professor, Chair of the Graduate Program, and Division Director. An incomplete must be resolved no later than four weeks after the last day of class.

Participation and Attendance - Attendance and participation are measured by meeting assignment deadlines, actively participating in class discussions with meaningful comments, questions, ideas, and collaboration with online colleagues in course projects.  A student who does not log on for a week without contacting the professor will be considered an unofficial withdrawal and will not be allowed to continue in the course. If illness, an emergency, or some other serious situation prevents a student from any of the stated activities, the professor must be emailed immediately.

Tuition Refund Policy - Withdrawal requires an email request. Student fees are not refundable. Cancelled classes = 100% · Withdrawal on or before the first day of class = 100% (Less $100 cancellation fee) · Withdrawal within the first week = 75% · Withdrawal within the second week = 50% · Withdrawal within the third week = 25% · Withdrawal after the third week = 0%

Unacceptable Conduct - As a Catholic College in the Franciscan tradition, Felician College values scholarship and truth as integral parts of its academic identity. All students are governed by the regulations and provisions printed in the College catalog, Student Handbook, and Honor Code. Cheating, plagiarizing, or otherwise falsifying study results is prohibited. Unacceptable online conduct includes, but is not limited to, postings that are racist, derogatory, inflammatory, condescending, rude or in any way offensive and will result in a student being denied further access to the course.

Withdrawal - The professor must be notified via email. Drop forms, withdrawal forms, and leave of absence forms must be obtained by calling the Registrar's Office at 201-559-6038. If this procedure is not followed, the student will receive a grade of "F".

How Does Online Learning Work?

The Internet is the biggest technological change in education and learning since the advent of the printed book some 500 years ago. Simply defined, online education refers to courses offered via the Internet.

The Student:

In order for students to "attend" an online course they must have access to a computer, the Internet, have basic computer literacy skills such as email, Internet searches, send attachments, have good written communication skills, and be motivated to succeed in a nontraditional learning environment through active participation. Students can access a course 24/7. It should be noted that an investment of approximately nine hours per week is necessary to stay current in a course.

The Faculty:

The majority of courses are taught by full-time faculty at Felician College who are trained in online teaching/learning. The professor acts as a mentor in an online course facilitating the discovery of learning and creating an atmosphere of collaboration and interaction.

The Curriculum:

Online students take the same courses as on-campus students. The online Religious Education courses have been redesigned to fit the online environment. Course content is organized in modules with clear deadlines for assignments. The curriculum is designed to provide maximum dialogue among the participants.

Technology and Computer Needs:

Technology:

Felician College is licensed to use eCollege as the online courseware program. eCollege is user friendly and provides an online tutorial for students to become familiar with the tools that will be used in a course. eCollege provides access to all aspects of the course, syllabi, course calendar, announcements, student web pages, chat rooms, e-mail, electronic forums that organize discussions, and quick access to the Internet and Felician's library for research.

Computer Needs:

Getting Online Technical Help

If you have any technical problem contact the program's coordinator at abboushif@felician.edu.

Is Online Learning for You?

The following are some questions to ask yourself to judge if online learning is a suitable environment for you. A final tabulation of your answers will help you decide if your are suited to the online environment. Answer honestly, no one will see this but you. Circle the best response for you personally.

1. I see myself as someone who: a) Likes to stay on top of things. b) Needs a reminder now and again. c) Puts things off until the last minute.

2. Participating in discussions is: a) Very helpful in clarifying concepts and my own ideas. b) Sometimes worthwhile. c) Often an exercise in useless chatter.

3. I read text material: a) Easily and with good comprehension. b) At a slow pace but have good comprehension. c) Multiple times before I can understand the context.

4. I can make the following time commitment to a graduate course. a) 8 to 12 hours per week b) 6 to 10 hours per week c) Less than 6 hours per week

5. I find using computers, email, or other online technologies: a) An exciting way to improve my skills. b) Makes me apprehensive but I am not afraid to try. c) Very intimidating and I am reluctant to learn.

6. Being free to complete my work anytime in a 24 hour period during the week: a) Is very desirable and motivational. b) Is appealing but I might be tempted to put things off. c) Is too unstructured for me.

7. I have access to a computer and the Internet: a) At home and at work.  b) At home or at work but not both. c) Only if I go to a friend's house or the Library.

8. I find working collaboratively. a) Stimulating b) Necessary but would prefer to work alone. c) The least desirable way to get tasks done.

9. Having classmates in different states is: a) An exciting opportunity to network with others in my field. b) Could be more interesting than a same area student body. c) Confusing because we cannot chat face to face.

10. I think Religious Education and technology: a) Can be integrated and will enhance Church ministry. b) Will have a small but important role in the future of Church ministry.   c) Should not be combined because, unless ministry is face-to-face, it is not Church ministry.

Scoring: Give yourself 3 points for each (a) that you circled, 2 points for each (b) that you circled, and 1 point for each (c) that you circled. If you scored 20 points or more, an online course is a real possibility for you. If you scored between 11 and 19, online courses may work for you, but you may need to make some adjustments. If you scored 10 or below, online courses may not be a good educational alternative for you at this time.