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CBE |
Traditional |
| Start Dates |
5 times a year |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Duration |
17 weeks (fall and spring) and 8 weeks (summer) |
Same |
| Location |
Fully Online |
In-person, hybrid, online |
| Textbooks |
Free, incorporated into Canvas learning management system |
May be free online educational resources, or may have a cost |
| Class schedule |
Learn when you have time and when you want |
Predetermined schedule |
| Counseling |
Dedicated Counselor |
General Counseling |
| Access to Faculty |
Individualized conversations |
In class or during office hours |
| Take Exams |
When you are ready |
When the instructor decides |
| Retake Exams |
CBE allows you to attempt the final assessment up to three times |
Generally exam retakes are not offered |