Course Catalog 2008-2009 - Concordia University

Transfer students who complete the Texas Common Core requirements at an accredited college or university will notbe evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Instead, all of the Concordia Core requirements will be satisfied with thefollowing two exceptions:The 12 hour religion requirement.The three hour kinesiology requirement.Return to Table of Contents7.34 Dean's ListFull-time (enrolled in 12 or more academic hours), degree seeking, undergraduate students whose Fall or Spring termConcordia grade point average is 3.50 or higher are placed on the Dean's List for that long term. This academic statusis recorded on the student's official transcript.7.35 Service-LearningConcordia's Service-Learning program and mission combines a Servant Youth Leadership Initiative to provideleadership development for college students.Service-Learning is a form of instruction in which students design projects to address community needs as part of theiracademic studies. It combines field and classroom instruction by linking community partners to service projects.Service projects directly flow from established and required learning outcomes for non-credit or credit-bearingacademic courses. Students collaborate and discuss their ideas with community partners in order to identify andaddress a meaningful community need. Service-Learning links academic study to meaningful community service sothat students' academic experience and communities are mutually strengthened.Return to Table of Contents7.36 Online CoursesConcordia University is presently researching the use of online courses in its curriculum. We continue efforts toexpand the use of this delivery method.The following information is found in an agreement that students sign when they register for an online course.Technical RequirementsSoftware I have access to, am familiar with and comfortable using the following software and accomplishing the taskslisted:Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint.WebCT, a web-based learning system.The Internet, email, and attaching files.Current version of Internet Explorer, Windows 2000 Professional or XP ProfessionalHardware56K dial-up modem or broadband access from off-campus.Network card for on-campus access, if living on campus.Pentium II 400 MHz (minimum).128 MB RAM (minimum).32-bit soundcard.1024x768 color monitor with 16-bit color or greater video card.CD-ROM drive.Note: Specific courses may have additional hardware and/or software access requirements. Theserequirements will be listed with the course syllabus.Study SkillsI am a self-starter.I hand in assignments on time.My reading skills are strong.I am comfortable approaching an instructor to request clarification of an assignment.I can work collaboratively with other students.I have a high desire to succeed in this class.Course ExpectationsI understand that an online course will take as much time as a face-to-face course, possibly more.I can work from written directions.I also understand that an online course provides flexibility for doing assignments and that it may not have anysynchronous meeting times.2008-2009 Catalog Page 47