{"id":9879,"date":"2014-10-14T15:24:30","date_gmt":"2014-10-14T15:24:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/?p=9879"},"modified":"2026-01-07T15:04:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T23:04:00","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwb.edu\/stem\/graduate\/gcsdd\/faq","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This is a general list of frequently asked questions applicable to both the online and on-campus Graduate Certificate in Software Design &amp; Development (GCSDD) courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#prereq\">Prerequisites and the application process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#prepare\">What will this program prepare me for?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#course\">Course selection, delivery and expectations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prereq\">Prerequisites and the application process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prepare\">What will this program prepare me for?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"course\">Course selection, delivery and expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Definitions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: For all classes, we recommend that students check the syllabus for every class during the first week to ensure that they understand all expectations and requirements associated with the course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asynchronous online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All requirements for each class are hosted on our learning management system, Canvas. On the Canvas page, you will find the syllabus, asynchronous learning materials such as readings and recorded lectures, exams and assignments, and online office hours. Some instructors may host on-campus office hours as well, but online students will always have equivalent opportunities in a completely online format. Online classes will never have required on-campus activities, and students can participate in this class completely remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">On-campus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Classes take place on campus at UW Bothell during regularly scheduled class sessions, found on the Time Schedule. Students are expected to attend all required class sessions on-campus. The courses will have in-class assignments and exams, labs, and lectures. Some faculty members may feature some course materials, exams, or other parts of the course through the learning management system, Canvas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a general list of frequently asked questions applicable to both the online and on-campus Graduate Certificate in Software Design &amp; Development (GCSDD) courses. Prerequisites and the application process What will this program prepare me for? 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