Youtube Announced today that it is partnering with Arizona State University and educational video company Crash Course to launch a new program that allows students to earn college credit. The Google-owned company says the new program, called College Foundations, is designed to create a cheap and accessible way to earn college credit.
Starting today, students can register for four courses beginning March 7, 2023 and offering eligibility for transfer credits. The program does not require applications or a minimum GPA for enrollment. Includes common college freshman courses, including Introduction to Human Communication, Rhetoric and Composition, Real World College Mathematics, and US History to 1865.
The program is expected to expand to 12 available courses by January 2025 to give students the opportunity to receive credit for their entire first year of college. There is a $25 fee if a student chooses to enroll and begin the course, and a $400 fee to receive college credit for each course. Those who sign up before March 7th will receive a $50 discount. Courses can be taken as many times as necessary until the student is satisfied with their grade. The credit can then be used at institutions that accept Arizona State University credits.
College Foundations is an expansion of an existing Study Hall partnership between Arizona State University, YouTube, and Crash Course, which is an educational channel with more than 14 million subscribers and was founded by John and Hank Green.
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“Developed and taught by the same professors who conduct research and teach students on ASU campuses, the lessons combine ASU academic excellence with the compelling storytelling of Crash Courses, all on the wide-ranging platform of YouTube,” he said. the company in a statement. blog post.
To get started, students can take a free preview of courses and then register for a course of their choice, after which they can start earning credits. Once you’re in a course, you can contact a Success Coach via email for help with assignments. You can complete your coursework whenever it’s convenient for you, but you will have weekly due dates for most courses. If you would like access to additional support, some instructors have optional office hours.
YouTube has been the home of educational content for quite some time, and the ability to earn college credit takes this approach to content even further by giving users a direct path to formal education.
The announcement comes as YouTube recently introduced Courses, a feature that will seek to deliver a structured learning experience on YouTube in India. Teachers will be able to post and organize their videos and provide text reading materials and questions directly in the video app.
