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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) |
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1. How
can I receive
more information concerning a specific program?
Brochures containing
extensive information are prepared for each of our public
programs. They are posted on this web site approximately 2 months prior to
the
program start date. They are also available via mail by calling 757-683-4603,
or by sending an email request
with
your address. If you
need additional information,
please call
(757-683-4603) or send
an e-mail
message.
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2. Are there any prerequisites
for program?
Center programs have prerequisites and/or degree requirements. In some cases, however,
you may
need some prior
professional experience or training to benefit fully from
them.
This is
addressed in the on- line program description and the program brochure, if applicable.
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3. Is financial aid available?
Scholarships
are not available for our programs. However, some programs may
qualify for
tuition reimbursement
programs offered by employers. Please check with
your organization’s training or human
resources department, and show them the
program brochure. The University
accepts payment
by Visa or MasterCard, which
may enable you to pay for a program over several
months. Some programs may be eligible for the Payment Plan. Please request more information. |
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4. Will military tuition
assistance cover these programs?
Veteran’s
benefits may be used for the Executive Development Certificate, the Master's Certificate in Government Contracting and
the Professional Financial Planning Program. Contact your education coordinator to determine if your branch of service will cover the program.
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5. Are there other funding
options available?
See question
3 regarding financial aid and deferred payment options.
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6. Is physical attendance
necessary, or are the programs available as Internet or correspondence programs?
All programs are instructor-led on site.
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7. What, if any, credit
hours are associated with this program?
In general,
these programs do not earn academic credits that can be used
toward a college degree.
Participants earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs),
the nationally-recognized
unit of measurement,
for non-academic professional
training and continuing education programs. You may earn, upon
completion of the Professional Human Resource
Management program,
and passing
the PHR or
SPHR examination, 3-semester
hours credit at the undergraduate level. These credits may only be awarded to
students
seeking an undergraduate degree at Old
Dominion University only. For details call
683-4603.
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8. I am not enrolled at
Old Dominion University. Do I have to apply
to the University to register for
a program?
No. You
do not have to be registered as an ODU matriculated student to take
these programs.
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9. Is this
program appropriate
for me?
Program brochures
indicate the appropriate audience for whom the program is
intended, as
well as any
prior experience or knowledge that may be needed to fully
benefit from the program. You should contact us and speak to the Program Manager if you have any questions as to your eligibility. |
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10. If I want to drop
out of the program after I’ve started, will I get my money back?
No, there are no refunds after a
program begins. Please check individual programs for withdrawal notification and
refund policy. |
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11. How much study time
is required?
This varies considerably according to both program content and your subject
knowledge. However, most of our participants are working in full-time jobs, and they
have been able to handle study requirements adequately.
As a very general rule of
thumb, you may plan on an hour of outside reading and preparation for
every hour of
class. |
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12. How do I get to the
training site?
After you register, you will be mailed an acknowledgement and other materials, and a parking pass. If you do not receive these materials within two weeks of payment, please contact us @ (757) 683-4603 so we may assist you.
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