Morgan Online provides students with an opportunity to pursue academic degree programs and courses as well as pursue workforce and professional development training to advance in their occupations. The educational quality of courses taught online is of paramount importance to the faculty and administration at Morgan. To ensure the quality of the teaching and learning of online programming at Morgan, online courses are taught by Morgan faculty with the same levels of expertise in their disciplines and commitment to student-centered learning as faculty who teach in face-to-face campus based programs. Indeed, many Morgan Online faculty also teach classroom-based courses.
Online degree programs and courses must be approved by departmental, school and institution-wide curriculum review committees and processes are in place to ensure that these degree programs and courses are assessed for excellence and quality in student learning. For example, all Morgan Online courses are developed using the Quality Matters standards for excellence in online course design and faculty must complete Morgan’s online course design and delivery workshop prior to teaching online.
Additionally, Morgan is a charter member of Maryland Online (http://www.marylandonline.org/) which is an innovative consortium of Maryland community colleges, colleges, and universities, dedicated to championing distance education and enhancing the quality and availability of e-learning in Maryland and worldwide. Maryland Online serves member institutions as well as distance learning students and professionals worldwide by providing leading-edge programs and services that facilitate students’ access to high-quality distance education courses, certificates, and degree programs; providing professional development opportunities and resources for faculty and others concerned with enhancing and assuring quality in distance education offerings; and promoting research and advance principles and best practice in e-learning.
Finally, in addition to departmental, school/college, and University review online degree and certificate programs must also be approve by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Morgan Online degree programs and courses also conform to the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, its regional accrediting organization, as well as conforming to the requirements of a number of other state and accrediting organizations.
Online Degree Programs
Morgan is approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission to award three on-line degrees, including the doctorate (Ed.D.) in Community College Leadership, a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering, a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering (2+2 Program), and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management. Post-Baccalaureate and information about the Graduate programs may be found on the Morgan online website at www.morgan.edu/online.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering 2+2 Online Program. The Electrical and Computer Engineering 2+2 Online Program (2+2 ECE program) at Morgan State University provides an opportunity for students to complete the second half of a 4-year electrical engineering degree at their current community college, collaborating institution, or from any other location with appropriate online computer access. In striving to develop a program of the highest quality, the 2+2 ECE program seeks to instill in students the confidence and competence required to meet the challenges associated with achieving and maintaining highly successful careers in electrical and computer engineering. Key features of the program include:
The 2+2 ECE program allows students to complete the 3rd and 4th year of a 4-year degree program completely online and receive a BSEE in Electrical Engineering from Morgan State University.
Designed for graduates of the Associate degree in Electrical Engineering from another University or Community College.
All laboratory courses may also be completed online
Highly qualified innovative and motivated faculty committed to students’ success
State of the art facilities
Inclusive research philosophy for undergraduate students
A supportive learning environment
Allows a maximum of seventy (70) credit hours from a community college or 4-year institution towards fulfillment of the minimum one hundred thirty-three (133) credit hours required for baccalaureate completion.
The ECE 2+2 program also features strong industry, government, and alumni connections and support. Student may apply for financial assistance. Students may complete the Morgan ECE 2+2 program part time or full-time, online or face-to-face, or in any combination thereof
Total Credits
In order to fulfill the 133 credits require for the bachelor’s degree students must complete, including credits transferred from the community college or other college or university, students must satisfactorily complete:
General Education (48/49 credits);
University (2 credits);
Mathematics & Science (24 credits);
Engineering Core (43 credits);
Electives or Concentration (15 credits)
Admission requirements
Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average at the community college or sending institution in order to transfer 56 – 70 credits.
For more information about the Electrical and Computer Engineering 2+2 Online program at Morgan State University contact:
Dr. Petronella James,
Director of Online Programs & Assessments
Morgan State University
Room 231 Schaefer Engineering Building
Baltimore, MD 21251
(443) 885-3911 (Phone) (443) 885- ____ (Fax)
email: morganecedept@gmail.com
Student Identity Verification
In an effort to verify the identity of students enrolled in online degree programs and courses at Morgan, students should expect the following practices:
All students are required to submit a recent photograph upon admission to the program. In addition, a writing sample submitted as part of the application package is used as the basis of an interview that is conducted before an admission decision is made. The writing sample, the photograph and interview notes are kept on record.
All on-line classes employ Adobe Connect as a delivery technology. This program has both video and audio capability.
A student cannot enroll in a course without using his/her Morgan student ID number.
All communication is done through the students’ Morgan email account.
While no one of the above practices provides incontrovertible proof of identity, taken together they provide a high level of verification. As in the case where students are enrolled in face-to-face classroom settings, verification of the identities of students enrolled in the on-line courses rests with the faculty.
Online Tools and Skills
Computer Basics: To take courses online you will need to own a working computer, laptop, netbook, or tablet in order access Morgan’s internet web site. You will also need to good file management skills including where you’re saving a document, and how to retrieve it.
Internet Skills: You will need to understand and be familiar with basic browser techniques including how to deal with browser errors. Your internet browser will need to be compatible with the Blackboard platform, Morgan’s online course management software.
Basic Word Processing Skills: You will need to be able to create, save and submit your work using basic document editing techniques. You may want to take one or more online document handling/editing tutorials prior to enrolling in an online course.
Financial Aid
Students enrolled in online degree programs and/or courses at Morgan are eligible to apply for financial aid. Depending upon available resources and criteria for eligibility, graduate as well as undergraduate students may be eligible to receive financial aid in the form of tuition awards, scholarships, and loans. In order to apply for financial aid, undergraduate students must submit a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Graduate students must submit a completed Application for Assistantship and depending on the type of financial aid may be required to submit a FASFA. A new FAFSA form must be completed for financial aid each year that a student is enrolled even if a student has previously applied for or received aid.
The University’s Financial Aid Office coordinates the award and posting of all financial aid to students’ accounts. Federal work-study and direct loan programs are only available through the University’s Financial Aid Office. The Financial Aid Committee of the School of Graduate Studies reviews applications and/or nominations for financial aid for students enrolled in online degree programs and courses. Students who will be taking at least 6 credits may also apply for federal financial aid for the summer sessions.
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program provides opportunities for students to work at on-campus or at off-campus nonprofit public service agencies. The primary purpose of the (FWS) program is to permit the student to earn funds for the following year. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid form must be on file in the Office of Financial Aid at Morgan State University.
The Federal Direct Loan (FDL) Program offers Direct Subsidized and Direct Unsubsidized loans to students. Under the Direct Loan Program, the Federal Government makes loans to students through the University. For the Direct Loan Program, like the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, the University determines the applicant’s eligibility and annual loan amounts. Applicants must be in good academic standing. The completed request must be submitted to the Office of Financial Aid at least three months prior to registration. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid form must be on file in the Office of Financial Aid at Morgan State University. The School of Graduate Studies does not offer any financial aid in the form of loans.
For additional information about Morgan Online and/or any of its programs contact:
Cynthia Brown-LaVeist,
Director, Morgan Online Engagement
Morgan State University
201 McKeldin Center
Baltimore, MD 21251
(443) 885-4720 (Phone) (443) 885-8130 (Fax)
cynthia.brownlaveist@morgan.edu
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