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Minimum Qualifications Prospective students in the online certificate program must meet the following minimum qualifications in order to enroll in online courses at Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA):
Applications for Admission Complete applications for admission will consist of the following documents. Only complete application packages will be considered for acceptance. Applicants will also be asked to complete a “Pollution Survey” available on the program’s website. This survey will not be used to determine a student’s eligibility for the program, but is used for program assessment and reporting purposes. Applicants will be notified of their enrollment status at the email address provided in their applications. Applications for admission will be accepted on a continuous basis. Course Registration Once you have been accepted into the Pollution Compliance for Seafarers certificate program, you must register for a specific course. How to Register for a Course Course registration will take place during the Registration Period indicated for each course in the table below. You must first apply for admission to the program. To do so, visit the program website (www.maritime.edu/seafarers) and click the “Apply Online” link. Complete and submit the online application form. We will notify you of your registration status within 8-10 business days of receiving your application. Once you are accepted and a course becomes available, you can register online for the course. During the registration period for the course you wish to take, go to the program website (www.maritime.edu/seafarers) and click on the title of the course currently being offered. This will take you to a course description and a link to MMA’s online registration. Class size is limited to 20 students per course. When no more seats are available, applicants will be placed on a waiting list and notified if a seat becomes available. If no seats become available before the first day of class, students from the waiting list will not be enrolled in the course. Students do not need to complete the courses in the order shown below, although we recommend doing so. Students are not permitted to enroll in multiple courses or to register for future courses in advance. Students may only enroll for a course during the course registration period indicated for that course, and students will only be registered for one course at a time.
Students withdrawing after the first day of class but prior to this date will receive a “W” on their transcript. A “W” does not affect the student grade point average (GPA). General Course Policies Courses usually require 10-15 hours of student activity per week. This time is spent reading materials online, completing projects and assigned activities, interacting with faculty and peers, taking exams and quizzes, etc. Successful course completion will depend upon a student’s motivation to dedicate 10-15 hours per week to the course. Failure to do so may result in a course grade reduction and/or failure in the course. It is essential that you are able to log into the course at least once per week, although most courses will require you to log in more frequently. Failure to log into your course at least once per week can result in a grade reduction and/or removal from the course with a failing grade. In other words, participation in your online course is mandatory, and failure to engage frequently and conscientiously will result in a lower grade or course failure. Once a student receives a non-passing grade (below a “C”) or is removed from a course, that student may not enroll in any future courses until two years have elapsed since the start date of the failed course. Grades Participants will receive a grade for each course in which they register. Pass/no-pass options are not available, and MMA courses cannot be audited (i.e., taken for no grade). Once a student enrolls in a course, that student must earn a course grade of “C” or above to enroll in subsequent courses. Course grades are based on a variety of assignments and criteria, including projects, activities, exams, homework, participation, and meeting deadlines. Each instructor may use a different combination of assignments to assess students’ understanding of course material, and course policies will be described in the syllabus for the course. The instructor has sole authority to issue the final grade. In addition to these general requirements, each course instructor may establish his/her own course requirements. Failing grades: If you receive a failing grade in a single course, you will not be permitted to enroll in another course until two years have elapsed since the start date of the failed course. Students who fail to log in at least once per week without receiving advance permission from the instructor will be dis-enrolled from the course. Course withdrawal: Once the course has begun, you may withdraw from the course by notifying the instructor of your intention to do so. You will receive a “W” on your transcript if you complete this process within the first 5 days of the course. After this time, any withdrawal will result in a grade on your transcript. The grade will reflect your calculated score at the end of the course, taking into account zero points awarded for incomplete work. Given the relatively short duration of each course and the limited period over which courses may be offered, no grades of “Incomplete (I)” will be given. Hardware and Software Requirements Technical Requirements 1. Computer requirements: System requirements for PC:
Recommended Browsers: PC:
All students are expected to adhere to MMA standards for academic honesty and professional conduct. Failure to observe these standards or failure to maintain appropriate, respectful communication practices will result in disenrollment and failure for the course. Depending upon the severity and nature of the incident, a student may be barred from future MMA enrollment. Any incidents warranting further action will be brought to the attention of appropriate campus officials. Privacy Although you will be required to participate in an online learning community, which implies some casual interaction to facilitate online learning activities, you will not be asked to divulge any personal information that you do not wish to share. All personal information collected by surveys or by MMA administration is considered confidential and is not disclosed to third parties except for research purposes, wherein all identifying information is removed and no individual information is disclosed. We adhere to all FERPA requirements, including additional regulations as established by MMA. Written and signed consent must be given by the student before any records will be released to a third party. Affirmative Action and Disability Statement It is the policy of MMA not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or national origin in its admissions, employment, and other activities. Questions or concerns regarding disability accommodations may be directed to Anne Walsh Folino, Director of ADA Compliance and Affirmative Action, 508-830-5000, extension 1409. Reasonable accommodations will be made for any enrolled students with disabilities. Copyright Although any materials generated during the course may be used for educational purposes in the course itself, students retain copyrights on all documents and communications they produce. Students may print and view materials made available within the course according to fair use policies established for online instruction. Such materials may be used only for informational and non-commercial purposes, with appropriate copyright notices provided when applicable. Course materials may not be “mirrored,” “derivatized,” or reproduced on any website or electronic media resource not currently owned and maintained by Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Payment All courses in the Pollution Compliance for Seafarers online certificate program are offered free of charge during the period October 27, 2008, to October 2, 2010. This program is made possible by a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Seafarer's Environmental Education Fund with the oversight of the United States Coast Guard. After October 2, 2010, regular tuition, fees, and other associated costs apply. Contact Information Questions and comments about the program may be directed to: Email: seafarers@maritime.edu Website: www.maritime.edu/seafarers Mailing Address: Online Certificate Program c/o Kim Barrett 101 Academy Drive Massachusetts Maritime Academy Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
last updated 12-3-10 by seafarer@maritime.edu |
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