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Online Bachelor Degree Programs: FAQ

  1. How do I find out more information about the Bachelor's degree programs offered?
    A. Materials are available online under the "Degree Programs" tab on the Miller-Motte College Online website. These will give an overview of each program that is offered.


  2. What college will be awarding this Bachelor's degree?
    A. This bachelors degree online program is offered entirely online and your degree will be conferred by Miller-Motte College in Wilmington, NC, an institution approved by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina to offer Bachelor's of Science Degrees. Miller-Motte College is a senior college accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award certificates, diplomas, associate's degrees and bachelor's degree. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.


  3. Can I take the courses in a Bachelor's program at my campus?
    A. The Bachelor's programs are only offered online. You will not take any course work at your campus.


  4. How many of my Associate degree credits will count toward this program?
    A. All of your Associate degree courses will be used to qualify you for the Bachelor's program. There may be 2-3 courses that the Bachelor's program requires as prerequisites that were not part of your Associate program, but you can take those courses online in the first few terms of your Bachelor's program.


  5. If I do not already have an Associate degree can I start working towards my Bachelor's degree?
    A. No, this is a Bachelor's degree completion program. This means that an Associate degree is required to fulfill the minimum requirements of the first two years of a traditional Bachelor's program. Once you have earned your Associate degree and fulfilled all financial obligations to your home campus, you can then enroll and complete 96-98 additional credits for your BS degree (plus any prerequisite courses you might need as discussed in #3).
    See admissions requirements


  6. Can I obtain financial aid to help cover the cost of the Bachelor's program?
    A. This is a program that is eligible for federal financial aid programs. Each person's financial situation is different, however, and your individual eligibility can be discussed with a Financial Aid Representative or with a representative of the Wilmington, NC campus.


  7. If I have questions about a course I am in or an instructor I have, who can I speak to?
    A. Each campus has an Online Learning Specialist who can answer questions about your courses and who serves as a liaison between you and your instructor if needed. The online delivery platform maintains a 24/7 Help Desk that can answer any technical or computer-related questions you may have.


  8. Is there an application fee to apply for this program?
    A. There is a $35 application fee that must be paid to apply for admission to this program.


  9. What hardware and software will I need to take these online courses?
    A. The computer hardware and software requirements are as follows:

    Recommended

    Minimum

    Hardware Platform

    Windows 2000, XP or Vista
    Pentium 3
    Sound capable

    Windows 98
    Pentium 2
    Sound capable

    MAC OS X
    G3
    Sound capable

    MAC 9
    G3
    Sound capable

    Screen Resolution

    1024 x 768 pixels

    800 x 600 pixels

    Internet

    High Speed ADSL (Broadband) or Cable
    connection to the internet

    56k modem connection to the Internet

    Internet Browser

    Mozilla Firefox 2 Internet Explorer 6.01 or greater

    Mozilla Firefox 1.0.2
    Internet Explorer 5.5

    Opera and Safari will not display the built-in HTML editor

    Pop-up Blockers

    Some papers use pop-up windows, therefore you will need to disable pop-up blockers in your browser.

    Applications (programs)

    Microsoft Word
    Microsoft Excel
    Microsoft PowerPoint

    Word Processor
    Excel Viewer
    PowerPoint Viewer

    Open Office is a free alternative office suite application available to download from website: www.openoffice.org

    Multimedia Plugins

    Windows Media Player
    RealPlayer
    Apple Quicktime 6
    Acrobat reader

    Flash player 8
    ShockWave player
    Java Applets
    Java Mac OSX

  10. Where will I get my textbooks for my classes?
    A. Once you are accepted into the program and register for your classes, an order will automatically be placed for textbooks for the classes on your schedule. These books will be shipped directly to your home address and will be billed to your student account.


  11. When I graduate from this program and receive my Bachelor's degree, who will help me find a job in my career field?
    A. The Career Services Department will assist you with career planning and placement.

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