Classes without the classroom

"The students want very practical courses for immediate help in their field,"

Associate Dean Jay Spencer said.

The school began in 1985 with 800 students and grew to as large as 15,000 students in 1990. LUSLLL has 38 full or part-time faculty members, not including the videotape professors. The program now offers five bachelor's degree programs, two associate degree programs and three master's degree programs. The bulk of the courses are taken through video lectures sent to the students.

'We're the major school in the country using videotapes.

SOPHOMOREASHLEYWELBORN demonstratesLUSLLLcourses- Theology 201 and 202- which she completed oversummer break

It'snotonlyusingabook,but what you're seeing and hearing on the videotape that helps students learn," Spencer said.

Although videotapes are the primary source for learning, the classes are also supplemented with interviews, group sessions and other activities deemed appropriate by the deans. The students are also required to complete a portion of their program with actual classes on the university campus. Twelve hours of campus work are required for a bachelor's degree, while six hours are required for both an associate or a master's degree, fa —

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