Online Education
Proctoring
All online courses will have a method for identity verification. In most cases, proctoring is used for this verification. Western’s testing center is available to all students to take their proctored exam. All students outside of Oklahoma must utilize ProctorU to take their proctored exam. In-state students will have the option of utilizing ProctorU or one of the following acceptable proctors: college or university testing centers, officials at military base education offices, Sylvan Learning Centers, high school administrators (concurrent students only), or other sites approved by the course faculty member.
Proctor Information Page
Western's online courses are also available to students outside of Oklahoma.
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State Authorization
State Authorization for Distance Education
Western is UNABLE to offer online courses to students residing in
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Spring 2019 classes begin Jan. 9, 2019
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Courses Offered
Fall Online Courses Spring Online Courses Summer Online Courses
Cost $
Each 3 hour credit course costs $420.30. This does not include books.
New students must fill out the application form.
A $20 non-refundable application processing fee is charged.
Delivery Format
Blended
A blended course is one in which online activity replaces at most 50 percent of face-to-face or seat time. (Face-to-face time must be at least 50 percent.) Regularly scheduled meetings will take place throughout the semester.
Hybrid
A hybrid course is one in which more than 50 percent of the course in online. (Face-to-face time is 49 percent of less.) This course will have required face-to-face meetings.
Online
An online course is delivered 100 percent online using a learning management system (Moodle). Instructors and students should be prepared to spend as much time engaged in class activities as in a traditional class.
Enrollment Information & Calendar
You may enroll in up to 9 credit hours at Western before you submit your official high school transcript, official college transcripts and official testing (ACT, SAT, COMPASS) as long as you do not plan to enroll in any English, math or science courses.
You will need to have appropriate testing scores on file in the Admissions Office at Western if you wish to enroll in any English, math or science courses or exceed the 9 hours.
If you should ever exceed 9 credit hours or need to enroll in an English, math or science, you will be required to have all official documents (including testing) on file in the Admissions Office at Western before you can enroll or receive a transcript.
When you submit ACT or SAT scores, you will need to meet or exceed the required scores to clear your high school curricular deficiencies. (See college catalog for details.) If you do not meet or exceed those required scores, you would be required to take appropriate COMPASS testing and enroll in the required developmental course/s at that time.
Developmental coursework must be completed within the first 24 attempted hours of college work.
Proctoring
All online courses will have a method for identity verification. In most cases, proctoring is used for this verification. Western’s testing center is available to all students to take their proctored exam. All students outside of Oklahoma must utilize ProctorU to take their proctored exam. In-state students will have the option of utilizing ProctorU or one of the following acceptable proctors: college or university testing centers, officials at military base education offices, Sylvan Learning Centers, high school administrators (concurrent students only), or other sites approved by the course faculty member.
State Authorization
State Authorization for Distance Education
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