Can I get my degree entirely online?
At this time FIT does not offer a degree exclusively online.
I've never taken an online course before.
How does it work?
In an online course the instructor and students are connected
to each other through the Internet. Using the Internet, you can
receive instruction, compose and submit assignments, ask
questions of the instructor and other students, discuss issues
and actively participate in the class from your home, your
office, or the nearest campus computer lab.
Who can take the class?
Courses are available to everyone, both degree students and
students who simply want to take courses for professional
development (non-degree students). Online courses are also open to
international students.
Do I have to log on to the course at one
particular time or place?
No, the great advantage of an online course is that you can do
your work at any time of the day from any place that you can
access the Internet.
Are the courses self-paced?
The courses are not self-paced. They follow the same semester
schedule as other courses offered at FIT and have regular due
dates, assignments, and exams.
Do I have to be an experienced
Internet/computer user to take online courses at FIT?
Although you do not have to be an expert, you must have basic
computer skills such as word processing, using the Internet,
checking email, and sending attachments.
Is there technical help available
throughout the semester?
Yes. The SUNY Learning Network Help Desk is available to answer
your technical questions. Students can contact the SLN Help Desk
at 1.800.875.6269 (press 2) or by e-mail at
helpdesk@sln.suny.edu
I've gone to the Angel website, but my
user name and password are not working.
Please contact the IT department at 212.217.HELP.
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How much work is involved?
Online courses require the same amount of work as classroom
courses. During the fall and Spring semesters, the rule-of-thumb
for campus and online courses is that each credit hour
requires 3-4 hours of work per week. So a 3-credit course would
require 9-12 hours of work per week for the semester. During the
Summer and Winter semesters, expect to spend 4-6 hours a day working on your course.
Will I still feel connected to the
teacher and my classmates even though we are online?
Most students who take online courses actually report feeling more
connected to their professors and their classmates.
What equipment do I need to take an
online course?
Your computer should have the minimum equivalent of a Pentium II
processor with Windows 95 or higher operating system, or a
Macintosh G3 processor with System 8 or higher operating system.
The computer should also have at least 32 MB RAM and a 56K baud
modem. You will also need:
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An Internet connection to the World Wide Web. |
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher or
Mozilla Firefox as your web browser. If you are
using an older version of Internet Explorer, you
need to upgrade your browser software. Although you
can use Netscape versions 4.7x or 6.2 and higher web
browser to access our site, we are recommending that
students use the Microsoft Internet Explorer or
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A word processing application that has the
capability to save files in the Microsoft Word or
RTF file format. |
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Some courses may have additional requirements, such
as access to a scanner or digital camera.
Please call the department offering the course for
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I don't see my question here.
If you have additional questions, please contact the Office of
Distance Learning at 212 217.4069 or
fitonline@fitnyc.edu |
