Completely Online Independent Study Courses

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I don't think American Public University offers independent study courses.

Sorry, error... was referring to their normal online courses. :p

For CSU-Pueblo the answer is....it depends on the course. None of the six courses I took required any form of exam, I chose them in part because of that. Other courses they offer do indeed require exams and proctors, sometimes more than once. They publish a booklet (online) that includes each course syllabus, that should tell you what you need to know...

"Courses which require proctored exams are marked in the catalog with a  (hand)symbol. Additional information is provided in the FastFacts Course Guide available on the Schedule of Courses page at

http://extendedstudies.colostate-pueblo....tFacts.pdf. "

I believe they will allow Proctor U as well, at least if you can demonstrate an inability to find a local proctor.

Thank you for the info!!

I never had to do this, so I don't know, but is it difficult to find a local proctor for those schools that require one? Does the school help you in any way?

The problem is... I'm an international student, so locating a proctor would be rather difficult, unless it is a Prometric or Pearson VUE exam, like the UExcels are. Not to mention the amount of explaining and appealing I would have to do....

[rebel100]

I will add that my CSU-Pueblo experience was simply stellar...from the lady who answers the phone to the financial aid officer to the instructors they really have their act together. So much so that I briefly considered withdrawing from COSC and finishing my degree through the Con-Ed Department at CSU-Pueblo. I've also submitted course concepts and tried to find a way to directly associate myself with these fine educators. Just a fantastic group of people.

[mrs.b]

Just to add to the list for selected instances, University of North Alabama offers upper-level Accounting courses online, in self-paced format. As far as I can tell (I have not yet enrolled, but it's on my to-do list soon), the exams are not proctored.

[UptonSinclair]

BYU requires a passing score on procured exams to earn credit.

[JohnnyHeck]

I don't whether this circumstance fits the proctoring issue for course credit or not, but my daughter-in-law is arranging a proctor through our local library for a CSU required Accuplacer exam. They handle everything once you identify the proctor. Here are the instructions she was given: Before Test Day:
1) Contact Elizabeth Grutt and get a CSU-Pueblo student id (PID) number.
2) Contact CSU-Pueblo Cashier’s Office and pay the $5.00 test unit fee (719-549-2131). There is a $5.00 cost per test unit, so it’ll be $5.00 for the SS test.
3) Provide me with the proctor’s full name, title, name of library, email address, and phone number. I will contact the proctor directly to get the required Proctor Security Agreement, provide him/her with the testing instructions/set up the temporary testing site.
4) Contact your proctor directly to schedule the test date.
5) Provide me with the test date information. I need this date in order to set up the proctor’s site access.

Please note that the temporary testing site can be set up once payment is received, I have the proctor’s signed document (Proctor Security Agreement) on record, and I know the test date.

[videogamesrock]

I'm looking for Independent Study courses which can be done completely online, including exams. Do any of the following institutions require sourcing out a local proctor for exams?

- University of Idaho
- Brigham Young University
- CSU Pueblo
- Lousiana State University
- American Public University

Try MSU Denver they have self paced.
Not sure if they require a proctor on all courses.

[bluebooger]

College Credit Courses | Online & Distance Education, UND

some courses do not require a proctor, but there's no way of knowing until you see the syllabus
Introduction to Medical Anthropology | Online & Distance Education, UND

Q) How do I take exams? Who can serve as a proctor?
A) Exam information will be noted on the course syllabus. If proctored (monitored/supervised) exams are required to complete your course, you will need to designate an approved proctor to administer those exams at a location near you.

[JohnnyHeck]

My experience with UND distance learning at Valley City was quite demanding. My son really had to work extra hard to earn his B in Music History. But I must say that these guys really have there act together although they are a pricey alternative unless you have no other choice for a particular course.