Institutional Accrediting Agency:
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges |
Address:
Admission Department, P.O. Box 2072
Savannah, GA 31402-2072
US |
Institution Type:
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Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education |
Calendar Type:
SCAD eLearning courses follow a 10-week quarter system. Courses are partially asynchronous which means that while there are definite start and end dates each quarter, there are no specific times for students to login to their courses. |
Average Cost per Credit:
2008-2009 academic year: One undergrad course (5 credit hours, 50 hours of instruction) is $2,885/per quarter; One grad course (5 credit hours, 50 hours of instruction) is $2,935 per quarter. |
Delivery Format:
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SCAD eLearning courses are delivered in a fully online, asynchronous format. Courses consist of ten units with content in a text and graphic format, discussion forums, assessments, readings and project assignments. |
Carnegie Classification:
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Specialized Institution—School of art, music, or design |
Technical Requirements:
Students must possess basic computer skills and have regular access to computer hardware, software and Internet connectivity. Specific degree and certificate programs may require additional hardware, software, operating system and browser requirements |
Geographic Restrictions:
There are no geographic restrictions to enroll as a fully online student at SCAD. |
On-Campus Requirement:
While SCAD e-Learning students may elect to enroll in on-campus courses, fully online students are not required to study on campus. |
Scholarships Offered:
The college administers a number of scholarships for entering students. Scholarship students are expected to be particularly strong and positive leaders, excelling academically and representing the college well within the community. |
Loans Offered:
Federal financial aid may be available to degree-seeking and certificate students who are enrolled at least half-time (two classes). |