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Trends and Developments in Online Education

Trends and Developments in Online Education. Moderators: Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin- Madison Mark Meyers, University of Wisconsin- Platteville. Program Descriptions. Norwich University Master of Civil Engineering Program.

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Trends and Developments in Online Education

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  1. Trends and Developments in Online Education Moderators: Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin- Madison Mark Meyers, University of Wisconsin- Platteville

  2. Program Descriptions

  3. Norwich UniversityMaster of Civil Engineering Program • 100% asynchronous online, with the exception of a one week required on-campus residency at the end of program • 36 credit, 18 months • Cohort system • 18 credit core with 18 credit concentration (four choices: structural, environmental/water resources, geotechnical, or construction management)

  4. North Carolina StateMaster of Civil Engineering Program • Online MCE degree program began in 2002 • 30 credit hour program • Two-thirds of course work must be in an area of civil engineering; one-third from other engineering offerings • No on-campus residency required • Non-thesis program • Five areas of specialization available for online degree • Transportation Systems and Materials • Structural Engineering and Mechanics • Geotechnical/Geoenvironmental Engineering • Construction Engineering and Management • Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

  5. University of Wisconsin-MadisonMaster of Engineering in Professional Practice (MEPP) • Alternative to MBA for experienced, mid-career engineers • Fixed, two-year curriculum • Cohort model: students progress through program as a stable, supportive learning community • Limited size: 30 students admitted per year • Residency: only time on campus is 4-6 day residency each year • Emphasizes project-based, collaborative learning • 300+ alumni from first 11 graduating classes

  6. University of North DakotaBSCE Program Summary • Six Faculty: 2 Environmental, 2 Structural, 1 Water Resources, 1 Geotechnical/ Transportation • Seventh Faculty Hire in Process: Geotechnical/Transportation • 125 On-campus Undergraduate Students • 115 Distance Undergraduate Students Taking UND Courses • >100 Distance Advisees Not Currently Taking UND Courses, Taking Courses Elsewhere for Transfer to UND

  7. University of Wisconsin- PlattevilleMaster of Science in Engineering • Program approval Spring 2000; Courses started Fall 2000. • 240 Students; 375 Enrollments • Growth Target: 80 Enrollments/yr • Basic Requirements • Core Competencies • Mathematics • Computer Applications • Engineering Communications • Engineering Management • Emphasis Areas • Applications in Engineering Management • Engineering Control Systems • Engineering Design • Structural/ Geotechnical Engineering

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