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Academic Opportunities

Academic coursework is another type of professional development opportunity available to you as an OSU Extension professional. Each year, more OSU Extension professionals are making the decision to take a course for academic credit. Some are taking a course or two for personal enrichment, while others are pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees for professional improvement.This page links you to resources to assist you in getting started with pursuing academic coursework at OSU.The Extension Human Resources unit provides assistance to individuals as they explore options at OSU. To discuss these opportunities in more depth, you may contact any one of the HR team members.

OSU Course Bulletin

What courses are available at OSU and when are they offered? The OSU Course Bulletin is on-line and you can search for courses using specific search criteria .This lists all courses offered at OSU and the branch campuses. The Master Schedule lists the day, time and location of courses for specific academic quarters. You need the department name and course number to look up the specific time and location.Each branch campus also has a listing within the Master Schedule. There is also a section for Distance Learning offerings.

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Registration Directions

  • If you are in a degree program, register as usual: http://buckeyelink.osu.edu/
  • If you are not in a degree program, you can take the course as graduate non-degree. Please connect to the Graduate School and scroll to middle of age for application directions and application (two page form) - http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/nondegree.html. You can fax it in (614-292-3656), even though directions are for mail or in-person delivery. They will process the form when it arrives. If your undergraduate degree is not from OSU, a transcript or copy of diploma will need to be included.
  • Once you have been activated as a graduate non-degree student you can register through: http://buckeyelink.osu.edu/
  • As a reminder if you plan to enroll in an OSU course during regular scheduled work hours, you will need to get approval from your supervisor. If you plan to get a degree in the future, a maximum of 10 graduate non-degree courses credits can be applied to a graduate degree. If you would like more information, have a problem registering, or interested in graduate school please e-mail Scott Scheer at scheer.9@osu.edu

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Bachelor's Degree

Perhaps you have never taken courses toward a bachelor's degree or you took courses at another university and never finished. Either way, you may want to consider taking courses at OSU. You will need to complete the appropriate applicationfor admission. There are separate applications for new undergraduate and transfer students.

  • Undergraduate Application
  • Tuition Assistance - OSU tuition assistance waivers can only be used at OSU Main Campus and Branch Campuses at Mansfield, Lima, Marion and Newark.  If distance learning courses are offered by OSU for academic credit, the fee waiver will apply.  Generally, tuition assistance is available to those who hold regular appointments of 75% FTE or greater. The program begins upon employment. Graduate level fee authorizations may be subject to taxation.
  • University Registrar - Description of all courses offered in the university and the timetable of offerings for specific quarters.
  • Department of Human and Community Resource Development - Links to the undergraduate and graduate programs in Extension Education offered by HCRD.  Also handbooks on course requirements.

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Graduate Degrees

To pursue a master’s degree or doctoral degree, one must meet eligibility and enroll in the Graduate School. If you are undecided about the department in which you wish to pursue the degree, you may in enroll in Graduate Non-degree status. This status permits you to take up to 10 credit hours before declaring a major. This option allows you time to explore several departments to select a major. This option is not available to individuals who have already been enrolled as a graduate student at OSU in either a master’s or doctoral program. If you were previously enrolled in a graduate program at OSU but are not currently taking classes, you do not need to re-apply.  You must initiate contact with the academic department in which you were last enrolled for your major course of study.  The department can re-activate your registration materials. You can then choose to remain in that department or transfer to the department of your choice (Graduate Programs) if your goal is to pursue a degree.

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Distance Education at OSU

Currently, there are no complete degree programs available from OSU using distance technology.  However, each quarter, more undergraduate and graduate courses are being offered using OSU Learning Centers interactive video and web-based instruction.

Several sites are helpful in identifying these courses:

  • Technology Enhanced Learning and Research (TELR) Links to on-line courses offered by OSU
  • Distance Learning Toolbox Though designed as a website to support individuals who want to teach using distance learning technologies, current courses offered by the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences are highlighted.
  • OSU Extension Learning Centers OSU Extension has Learning Centers in several areas of the state offering educational opportunities via distance technology.  Visit this site to learn about current offerings.

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Online Courses at OSU

Currently, there are not complete degree programs available from OSU using online courses. However, each quarter, more courses are being offered online. To search for online courses click Master Schedule and under Other Characteristics dropdown box choose Taught by Computer.

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