Common Questions from Students:

• What are the start and end dates for each term?
• How long does each course or certificate program last?
• How much time will I need to dedicate to each course?
• Is the class schedule flexible?
• Can I take more than one course?
• Can I skip a term?
• I’m going on vacation — can I still take the course?
• What are the courses like?
• Who teaches the courses?
• Who else will be in my courses?
• When can I take classes and do coursework?
• How will I be graded?
• What is a certificate program?
• How do I choose the Certificate Program that is right for me?
• What do I receive after I complete my Certificate Program?
• What are the admissions requirements?
• What are course requirements like?
• Do I have to pay a registration fee?
• Can I review the course outline in advance?
• When should I enroll?
• How do I enroll?
• What financial aid options exist?
• What about tuition reimbursement or Military aid?
• How do I login for the first time?
• Will this program help me get a job or advance my career?
• Do you have job placement assistance?

 

What are the start and end dates for each term?

Start Date	Duration Individual Class	Duration Certificate Program
July 15, 2009	12 weeks	24 weeks
August 1, 2009	12 weeks	24 weeks
August 15, 2009	12 weeks	24 weeks
September 1, 2009	12 weeks	24 weeks
September 15, 2009	12 weeks	24 weeks
October 1, 2009	12 weeks	24 weeks
October 15, 2009	12 weeks	24 weeks
November 1, 2009	12 weeks	24 weeks
November 15, 2009	12 weeks	24 weeks
December 1, 2009	12 weeks	24 weeks
December 15, 2009	12 weeks	24 weeks
January 1, 2010	12 weeks	24 weeks
January 15, 2010	12 weeks	24 weeks
February 1, 2010	12 weeks	24 weeks
February 15, 2010	12 weeks	24 weeks
March 1, 2010	12 weeks	24 weeks
March 15, 2010	12 weeks	24 weeks
April 1, 2010	12 weeks	24 weeks
April 15, 2010	12 weeks	24 weeks

How long does each course or certificate program last?
All courses are 12 weeks in duration. Multi-course certificate programs typically last six to fifteen months.

How much time will I need to dedicate to each course?
Depending on your experience in the subject area, you can expect to spend four to six hours per week on your course. A typical student may spend three to five hours participating weekly in discussions, reading, interacting with lesson materials, and completing assignments.

Is the class schedule flexible?
Yes, our faculty understand that you have both personal and professional commitments beyond your control. If you have any issues while in the course, you can contact your instructor and/or advisor to work out a schedule that will accommodate you.

Can I take more than one course?
Yes. You can take as many courses as you like in one term. That being said, we strongly encourage students to begin with one or two courses at a time, as you familiarize yourself with you new class schedule.

Can I skip a term?
Yes, while we have recommended times of completion for each program, you will have the opportunity to skip a term if you have a personal, medical, or professional issues arise.

I’m going on vacation — can I still take the course?
Absolutely, many of our students go on vacation and still maintain their course load. Contact your instructor to stay on top of your lessons, and class assignments.

What are the courses like?
Throughout each 12-week course, you’ll use innovative online resources — including video content, audio examples, weekly chats, interactive exercises, and discussion boards — to communicate, interact, and learn with and from your instructor and other students. You’ll complete your assignments on your own schedule within the week, begin and end as you need to, and work at a pace that’s right for you.

Who teaches the courses?
Our faculty consists of distinguished Grammy award winning music industry professionals and seasoned academics. Throughout your learning experience you will have direct access to your instructor through private messaging, discussions forums, and live chat. Your instructor will provide you detailed, weekly feedback as you complete the lessons, giving you insight.

Who else will be in my courses?
During your 12 weeks, you will interact with students from around the world. You will join in discussing course lessons and sharing real-world experiences. As result of our interactive communities, students build professional relationships with their classmates that last a lifetime.

When can I take classes and do coursework?
This is the best part; students can log in anytime/anywhere to communicate, interact, and learn with and from instructor and other students. Regardless if you are at work, home, or on vacation, as long as you have access to a computer, you will have access to your course.

How will I be graded?
Each week, you will be given a grade along with feedback based on your course work. At the conclusion of your course, you will receive a final grade, based on your participation and performance throughout the course.

What is a certificate program?
Our nationally recognized certificate programs are designed with you in mind. Our certificate programs provide solid qualifications and highly marketable skills for success. Our multi-course certificate programs offer you the ability to expand your skills, develop your expertise, and add great credentials to your resume.

How do I choose the Certificate Program that is right for me?
If you need advice about how to choose the course of study that's right for you, please contact our highly qualified student advisors. They can help you select a program that meets your goals, interests, and schedule.

What do I receive after I complete my Certificate Program?
Student will receive:

• You will receive a certificate of completion
• You receive a letter grade
• Job Placement Assistance
• 1 year free access to you course(s)

What are the admissions requirements?
There are no formal admissions requirements to begin taking a course or a certificate program. That being said, you must meet all the technical requirements and prerequisites for each course. This information can be found in the course catalog section of the website.

What are course requirements like?
While all courses are professional level, each course is unique — some are introductory, while others are more advanced and may require an existing foundational knowledge of the subject matter. Each course’s requirements page lists all prerequisites, textbooks, and hardware and software needed before you begin. Should you have any questions, please contact a student advisor as they have a wealth of resources for you to obtain the required material you will need for your class and/or program.

Do I have to pay a registration fee?
All students are required to pay a $10 registration fee online during your registration process.

Can I review the course outline in advance?
Absolutely, each course outline is available for you to download and review before you enroll. Just follow the link on each individual course page (in the course catalog section) to download the course outline.

When should I enroll?
We encourage students to enroll as early as possible. You want to make sure you can secure your seat in class. You can wait until the last minute to enroll, though it is not recommended.

How do I enroll?
Once you have chosen a course/program of study, click the “How to Enroll” button in the individual course or certificate programs page you wish to enroll in. This section will guide you through the registration process.

What financial aid options exist?
The Music Industry Educators program is offered at over 100 colleges and universities around the U.S. Many of our partners offer financial aid and student loans including:

• Military Benefits
  Many of our college and university partners offer a number of flexible options that help service members with a demanding military schedule achieve their music industry goals. For information on using military benefits including Military Tuition Assistance (TA) or Pre/Post GI Bill information for the certificate programs or courses, please contact a student advisor.
• Employer Tuition Assistance
  Many employers offer full or partial tuition assistance to their employees. For information on using employer tuition assistance for the certificate programs or courses, please contact a student advisor.
• International Students
  Various forms of financial aid, grants, and scholarships are available for international students. Learn more about financial aid for international students at this Web Site: www.edupass.org/finaid - Financial aid information for international students

What about tuition reimbursement or Military aid?
Most employers, as well as all branches of the U.S. Military, offer tuition reimbursement or tuition assistance programs which may be used towards your education.

• To learn more about Tuition Reimbursement options please contact a student advisor.
• To learn more about Military Student options please contact a student advisor.

How do I login for the first time?
Once you have registered for an individual course or certificate program, you will receive an email containing the following:

• Instructor's welcome
• Login Instructions
• Links for required material for the course
• Orientation instructions
• Your assigned advisor's contact information
• Phone, e-mail, and live chat links for technical support

Will this program help me get a job or advance my career?
Absolutely, our online courses, particularly our multi-course certificate programs, will provide you with solid credentials and highly marketable skills for success in today's music and entertainment industry.

Do you have job placement assistance?
Experience in the Music and Entertainment industry is in some ways, as significant as your education. The more experience you gain, the more employable you will be. The best place to gain experience is through internships. We want you to succeed in the music industry. As such, we take an active role in helping you find an internship. For more information please visit the career services page, or contact our expert student advisors.