Three online classes are available this fall

UNC Asheville is taking advantage of the growing trend in online education to improve access to classes for students, working adults and others in all parts of the state who need the flexibility and convenience that online education provides.

This fall the University will offer three online courses. These 300-level education, statistics and women's studies classes are each worth three credit hours. The deadline to register is August 12.

"Math Methods"(EDUC 373) will focus on methods and materials for teaching mathematics to high school students. This class will emphasize diversifying classroom instruction, technology preparations, creating resources and designing methods for effectively working with students. Participants will be assessed on content knowledge, pedagogy, dispositions, and ability to connect theory and practice.

"Statistics for High School Teachers" (STAT 273) is an introductory course that will cover the basic concepts of statistics. The class will provide a theoretical foundation for data collecting and analysis, using hands-on experiences analyzing real data. Topics include basic probability, sampling methods, descriptive statistics, regression and variance.

"Theorizing Women's Lives"(WMST 273) will examine the elements and evolution of the major theories articulated by feminists from the early days of the movement to present day. Building on a foundation of knowledge and understanding of the basic ideas articulated by feminists throughout history, the course will offer a close analysis of feminist critiques on subjects including marriage, sexuality, capitalism and "cutting edge" feminist thinking.

UNC Asheville, one of the top liberal arts colleges in the nation, makes every effort to ensure that online courses provide an outstanding learning experience. All UNC campuses are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, which requires that online offerings be similar in quality to residential courses.

In-state tuition for these courses is $267.30 and out-of-state tuition is $1,454.82, plus a one-time non-refundable $20 application fee. To register, email fox@unca.edu.

For more information, call UNC Asheville's Office of Extension and Distance Education at 828/232-5122 or click on www.unca.edu/distedu/onlinecourses/.