• I am comfortable working with computers.

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• I have regular access to a computer that is connected to the Internet (preferably at home).

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• I have the necessary computer hardware/software to successfully participate in an online course.
  
  RECOMMENDED: Windows XP Service Pack 2 or VISTA with Internet Explorer 7 and the latest version of Java (www.java.com) or Mac OS 10.3 or 10.4 with Safari 2 or 3; 512 MB of RAM; 2 G of free disk space; Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (or PowerPoint viewer); Windows Media Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader; Flash Player; JavaScript and Cookies enabled; T1, Cable, DSL or Satellite high-speed connection; virus protection software.

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• I know how to open and send e-mail messages with attachments.

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• I know how to use a Web browser.

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• I am able to load, download, upgrade, and install software on my computer.

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• I can type at least 30-35 words per minute.

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• I am familiar with a word processing program.

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• I can copy and paste text from one document to another.

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• I can save a file on my computer.

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• I can find and open a file on my computer.

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• I know how to create and how to use file folders on my computer.

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• I am a self-motivated and disciplined learner.

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• I have college-level reading skills.

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• I enjoy expressing my ideas in writing.

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• I prefer to learn independently and rarely need an instructor's guidance or assurances.

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• I can communicate effectively without face-to-face interaction with my classmates or my instructor.

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• I enjoy interacting with others online.

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• I recognize that the requirements for an Internet course are the same or possibly greater than the requirements for a traditional course.

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• I can reserve 9 to 12 hours per week to work on a 16-week online course. For an 8-week online course, I can reserve 18-24 hours.

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• I am willing to spend several hours at a time working with my computer.

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• I am willing to contact my instructor when I need help with an online course.

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• I understand that I may have to wait patiently for a response from my instructor to my e-mail messages. The turn-around time is generally within 24 hours on weekdays.

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• I have successfully completed at least two traditional college-level courses.

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• I am confident in my ability to successfully complete an online course.

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