Creighton University

The timeline for online classes through the graduate school is driven by the start date of the class.  A simplified relative timeline is below.

4 months prior to course start date (or sooner): 

• Paperwork for Online Course Review Team (OCRT) is completed
• Engage in faculty development activities through the Office for Academic Excellence to prepare to teach online 
• Initial contact and meeting between course instructor and instructional designer to set course development timeline and schedule

3 months prior to course start date:

• Development of the first online lesson is completed and a course structure is established

2 months prior to course start date:

• Course build is completed 
• Instructor works with instructional designer to become proficient with technologies used in the course 
• Course reviewed by OCRT

1-4  weeks prior to start date:

• Instructor and designer complete final edits required by the OCRT