DISTANCE LEARNING TELE-LEARNING E-LEARNING.

WHAT IS DISTANCE LEARNING?

Tele-learning basically means that you can enroll and 'attend' classes in a variety of ways. These include instruction through the print; audio/video tape, computer software and Internet mediums.

Ultimate flexibility and quality of learning are offered at the American Liberty University. Whether it be Degree completion; professional enrichment or personal development, we expedite an excellent 'user friendly' curriculum.

WHY DISTANCE LEARNING AT ALU?
Home electronics have come into their own as cutting-edge educational tools. By utilizing the new facilities combination of the above referenced options, home (or office) learning is a positive reality and an excellent alternative to actual, full-time campus attendance. Tele-learning can effectively minimize many circumstantial frustrations. These include the realities of available travel time and logistics, and a general institutional apathy toward students with restricted availability. Adults with full-time careers and/or childcare responsibilities face very difficult challenges at traditional campuses. In essence, how can you be in two places at once?
As a solution to these problems, American Liberty University (a Private Post Secondary university based in the United States) offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs of high caliber and maximum flexibility of access.
ALU represents and provides an ideal match of historic academic excellence combined with the most modern means of communication, creating an environment of effective instructional interface and feedback. Our university stresses and prides itself on enabling students and instructors to interact as if they were literally in a lecture hall or lab environment - but with far more flexibility and constructive contemplation intervals. Our instructors are drawn from both the academic and professional realms, and will meet with you and your fellow students in a highly motivated electronic forum to facilitate the communication between the best of both worlds. Personal contact is also encouraged, in the form of effective discussions to optimize your learning experience. In essence, we provide a clear, concise, precise and interesting academic environment without the often-daunting necessity of physically commuting united with the highest and most ultimately rewarding of academic standards.

GROUP STUDY ATMOSPHERE
The American Liberty University draws in a fascinating cross-section of people from a wide variety of the social matrix. Tele-learning students can range from adults with professional and/or familial responsibilities to young people in remote locations. All have the opportunity to connect with a network of people with similar interests to enable lively and stimulating discussions and provide a framework for professional networking. Off-campus and on-campus learning can be blended in many of our programs, offering pupils a wide range of options for access and success. Students are supported in all areas of endeavor, logistics and acclimation by ALU's motivated and efficient staff including the various aspects of general services, the extensive library and bookstore.

HOW DOES DISTANCE LEARNING WORK?
Through all of the above referenced mediums, carefully structured, comprehensive and challenging courses are prepared. These courses offer complete materials and may vary in structure, but all are formulated to involve students in stimulating activities that elicit interest and enhance learning.

IS THIS AN "EASY" WAY OUT?
Hardly. Off-campus students will find that they must devote just as much of their time toward mastering the course material as on-campus students at any credible university. As a rough 'time guide,' students should anticipate spending between 15-to-20 hours per week for each unit.

TELE-TUTORIAL POTENTIALS
Depending on specific courses and common needs, a tutorial class meeting under the guidance of a University-appointed tutor is a definite plus. While not compulsory, such tutorials definitely offer students extra learning reinforcement.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Students entering ALU's Distance Learning Program should be computer literate in most programs. They should have basic skills in using the World Wide Web, sending and receiving email, and word processing. Students should have a general familiarity with the computer(s) they use, know how to install software (if necessary), and be able to troubleshoot basic computer problems. Student may need other computers skills (such as using spreadsheets) for specific courses.

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS
In order to access the courses, students must have a computer with reliable Internet access and a Web browser capable of reading the course materials. Your computer should have
Windows 98 (or higher) or Windows NT.
For Macintosh, the operating system should be version 7.1 or higher. The computer should have a Pentium III processor or equivalent, 2 GHz or faster CPU, and 64 megabytes of RAM.
Students are responsible for obtaining an Internet connection from an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
For optimal performance, a 56.6K internal modem and Internet connection at that rate is recommended. However, the courses can be accessed at slower speeds.

Caution:
Check with local ISP's before purchasing a 56.6K modem to make sure they provide that level of service. You should also ask them which types of modems they support. Some ISP's will not support certain types of modems.
WEB BROWSERS
Your web browser must meet the following minimum technical requirements: ·
Browser Versions: 1. Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher. 2. Netscape Navigator 3.01 or higher. · JavaScript must be enabled. · Cookies must be enabled. · If the course utilizes the chat feature, Java must be enabled. ·
Mail Preferences configured to open Mail To: commands. The location of controls that activate JavaScript, Java, and cookies varies depending upon the web browser.
In Internet Explorer 4.0, the controls are under View/Internet Options/Advanced. In Netscape Navigator 4.0, these options are located under Edit/Preferences/Advanced. The Mail To: commands allow you to send mail from an active link. For example, if you click on education@ALUniversity.edu and successfully send email, then your browser is configured properly. If not, you should configure your program to do so. The configuration process varies depending upon the browser, local area networks, and Internet connections.

Other Requirements Students will need Microsoft Word 2000 (or an equivalent program) in order to read certain documents. Some courses may require additional programs, such as Microsoft Excel. Please check course descriptions for further information.

LENGTH OF THE DEGREE
The time involved in achieving the student's degree goal will vary from individual to individual. The time frame will depend upon the transfer credits the student brings into the program, the number of courses assigned to the student after an evaluation of the application materials, and the effort the student desires to put into the program.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The American Liberty University operates on a semester basis. The nature of the Distance Learning allows for open enrollment year round. The student's semester begins upon enrollment