Begin your degree at Trinity from home!

Online learning is becoming a significant trend in modern education because of its convenience and flexibility, and Trinity Western University continues to grow its FOCUS program for motivated students.

FOCUS, which stands for Freshman Online Certificate University Studies, currently enrolls a variety of students – who like the ease of online learning, and the Christian worldview which is at the heart of the university’s ethos.

“Our students have been young and middle-aged, male and female, and from many parts of Canada,” says Simon Gibson, program advisor.

“Students have consistently told us how much they like the curriculum and their professors,” he adds. “We recommend allocating about 30 hours a week, so those who don’t have that time available may experience a little stress.”

FOCUS is cohort-based, which means all students learn and study together in a nurturing online community.

A learning coach – which is unique to FOCUS – is popular with students, and permits a high level of contact and assistance on assignments and study techniques.

Courses offered are typical of those selected by many first-year undergraduate students: communications, psychology, fine arts, anthropology, business and others.

“One of the benefits of FOCUS is that it offers the advantage of a year of study at Trinity Western University, whatever the circumstances,” Gibson says.

“Homeschooling families, in particular, will appreciate the flexibility; students graduating from high school can make the smooth transition to university, and still remain at home for at least one more year.”

Gibson points out that FOCUS has also been attractive to working adults who want to begin work on their degree, but would rather not travel to the campus at this time.

“We’ve been pretty pleased with the response to FOCUS, but I know we have the capacity to add more students for either the spring or fall semesters.”

Prospective students who would like more information regarding FOCUS and other online options at TWU can contact Simon toll free at 1-866-402-1897, or email  simon.gibson@twu.ca.

Winter/Summer 2008