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iMOOC102：如何学习美国大学的在线课程

10 個評分

The State University of New York

iMOOC102：如何学习美国大学的在线课程

10 個評分

This competency-based, skill-building course will help non-U.S. students, first generation immigrants and foreign-born professionals better understand and master American e-Learning, as well as other U.S. virtual environments, for college and career success. To excel in American online learning and work environments, international students and foreign-born professionals need to know how American universities and companies use the Internet to organize study and work, develop and execute projects, communicate ideas, collaborate, and solve organizational and technical problems. By taking this course, you will learn how to enhance your cultural knowledge and assess potential skill gaps that may hinder your online experience or negatively impact your performance in U.S. virtual work environments. Throughout the course you will systematically review competencies required for online work, come to better understand common barriers for non-native students and professionals, learn how to detect and overcome competency gaps, and develop plans for self-improvement. We hope that you will enjoy the course and invite you to share your own experiences with other students.

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International learners in U.S. online education

In this introductory module, we explain why many international online learners and foreign-born professionals experience problems in American e-learning environments and how they can use a competency-based approach to overcome barriers and become fully proficient for college and career success. Your instructors for this week are Dr. Valeri Chukhlomin, Dr. Dana Gliserman-Kopans, Dr. Michele Forte, and Amy Giaculli. Guest lecturers are Prof. Xenia Coulter and Lorette Pellettiere Calix.

Alex: What do you want to know about the online classroom in the U.S.?3:43

Classroom navigation8:02

Getting help2:07

Student information center1:04

Student services4:06

Disability services1:57

The U.S. academic system5:19

Academic qualifications and degrees8:56

Bonus lecture: The philosophy of American education7:31

Bonus lecture: The methodology of American education8:43

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Dr. Valeri Chukhlomin
Professor
SUNY Empire State College
Dr. Anant Deshpande
Associate Professor
SUNY Empire State College
Dr. Tonka Jokelova
Coordinator of Curriculum and Instructional Design
SUNY Empire State College
Amy Giaculli
Assessment Specialist
SUNY Empire State College
Dr. Bidhan Chandra
Professor
Business, Management & Economics
Dr. Michele Forte
Assistant Professor, SUNY Empire State College
Community and Human Services
Dr. Dana Gliserman Kopans
Associate Professor
Literary and Cultural Studies

When you begin your studies for an undergraduate degree in the United States,

you do not have to choose your field of study immediately.

When I say, field of study, I am referring to a student's chosen major or

concentration.

Degrees in the United States are not usually as structured as they

are in many other countries, as associate and

bachelor's degrees include a number of electives.

This allows students to explore a variety of options before choosing their major or

concentration.

Students who are uncertain about what they want to study can generally take a year or

two to make that decision.

During those first years students often concentrate on completing any general

education requirements, and

start taking a few courses in fields in which they have an interest.

General education, or general studies courses, are those that the institution,

or sometimes the state have decided are essential studies that are required for

students to earn a college degree.

General education usually includes courses that assure

that a student has a college level ability in writing and communication, and

at least a minimal knowledge of college level math.

Students are also encouraged to explore a variety of fields that may be

unrelated to their professional interests.

Such as history, humanities, social or natural sciences,

the arts and foreign languages.

Some institutions may also want to assure computer literacy skills.

And faith-based institutions may require courses related to their religion.

These courses contribute to completing the liberal credit requirements for

a degree and contribute to developing analytical and critical thinking skills.

Students are often surprised by the connections they later make

between their general education courses and the courses in their field.

Upon completion of your undergraduate studies, colleges, universities, and

technical or polytechnic institutes will confer a bachelor's degree.

A bachelor's degree usually represents the completion

of around 120 to 124 credits of undergraduate course work.

A full time student usually completes a bachelor's degree in about four years.

A full time enrollment is considered 12 to 15 credits per academic term.

Associate's degrees, which were mentioned earlier,

represent the completion of about half of the credits needed for

a bachelor's degree, that is 60 to 62 credits.

Associate's degrees are usually completed by full time students in about two years.

Both bachelor and associate degrees may be awarded in arts or

science, that is a bachelor of science or bachelor of arts abbreviated BS or BA.

Or, an associate of science or

an associate of arts, abbreviated as AS or AA.

Both arts and science degrees are considered equivalent and

one is not better than the other.

Degrees in the arts generally include a broader base of liberal studies such as

the humanities, the arts, and social science courses that explore more theory.

Even a degree in a natural science like biology could be a BA.

Degrees in the sciences include more studies related to practical or

technical skills, while still including some liberal studies.

The BS may be followed by another initial indicating a specific field.

Such as BSN, or bachelor of science in nursing.

There is also a bachelor of professional studies, BPS,

which focuses almost exclusively on technical skills.

It is important to know that some graduate schools will not accept BPS degrees,

as they require that their students have more exposure to writing and critical

thinking skills, which are typically developed through liberal studies.

If you are thinking of continuing on to graduate school in the future,

it is recommended to pursue a BA or a BS.

To give you an example, at SUNY Empire State College,

students need a total of 124 credits for a bachelor's degree.

Students interested in a BA must complete at least 94 liberal credits.

Students pursing a BS need 62 liberal credits.

While a BPS only requires 32.

When you graduate, your degree or your diploma may simply say bachelor or

associate of science, or bachelor or

associate of arts without mention of your major or concentration.

This is very common.

Your major or concentration is found on your college transcript.

Students who want to continue their studies after completing a bachelor's

degree, may choose to pursue a master's degree.

Master's degrees typically represent another 32 to 48 credits of

advanced study.

Usually master's degrees focus on a specific field of study.

More and more students are pursuing master's degrees

to make themselves more competitive in the job market.

While there are degrees awarded as a Master of Science or a Master of Arts,

at the Masters Degree level you find more career specific titles,

such as Master in Business Administration, or

MBA, or MFA, Master of Fine Arts.

There are also more general master's degrees called Master of Arts and

Liberal Studies, MALS.

Full time students usually complete a master's degree in about two years.

The next step after a master's degree is a doctorate.

Either a PhD, which means Doctor of Philosophy, or a Professional Doctorate,

both of which typically represent another 50 to 60 credits of advanced study, for

a total of about 90 credits beyond the bachelor's degree.

The time it takes to complete a doctorate degree

depends more on how much time the student takes to prepare his or

her dissertation, which is a final, publishable work.

Not all PhDs study philosophy.

Most PhDs are interested in academic work or research, and focus their

advanced studies on understanding the theory or philosophy in their field.

Professional doctorates study more practical applications.

No matter what their field, PhDs use those same initials, while professional

doctorates have initials indicating their field like EdD, Doctor of Education.

Or, DBA, Doctor of Business Administration.

The most commonly recognized professional doctorate is probably the MD, or

medical doctor.

I should also mention another difference you may find between the educational

system in the United States and your home country.

In the United States, students do not start studying for

careers in the fields of medicine or law immediately after secondary school.

If you are interested in one of those fields,

first you must complete a bachelor's degree in a related field.

For example,

students interested in studying medicine may get a Bachelor's Degree in Biology.

After completing a Bachelor's Degree in Biology,

a student may apply to medical school.

Another opportunity for study is certificate programs.

Certificate programs usually consist of three or four related courses

that give you a certificate at the end as a credential of your learning.

Certificate programs offered by colleges and

universities can often be used for credit towards a bachelor or master's degree.

If you are interested in a certificate for credit towards a degree,

be sure to look for one offered by a college or a university.

Completing a certificate does not guarantee your acceptance into

a degree program.

But getting good results in those courses certainly helps.

It is important to note that in the United States, some

students may not begin to practice their professions immediately after graduating.

Some professions require further testing and, or

internships to become licensed before one can practice.

Some examples of this are engineers, teachers, and nurses.

I hope that you found the information in this video to be helpful.

As you proceed through the module, you will find links to additional resources

that will provide more information about degrees and certificates in America.

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