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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How does the University of Celtic Wisdom work? How long does it take? How much does it cost? What do I get for my money? What do I need in the way of computer hardware, software and internet connections? Are there any extra expenses, such as text books? Can I pay part now and part later? I don't want to pay by Pay Pal; can I send you my tuitions by regular mail? I don't want to take four units this year; can I take one or two instead? I want to take more than four units this year; can I take five or six? I already know a lot about Celtic history and tradition; can I waive the pre-requisite on some courses? I am already enrolled in - or considering enrolling in - another Society of Celtic Shamans program; can I enroll in the University of Celtic Wisdom too? Is the University Celtic Wisdom an accredited institution of higher learning? My question is not answered here; how can I contact a real person? How does the University of Celtic Wisdom work? The University of Celtic Wisdom courses are all self-directed. That means that you get to pick and choose which aspects of each subject most interest you. Self-direction allows you to pursue your own interests within each of the subjects and develop your own theories and understanding of the subject. You study four units each year allowing for approximately three months per unit. At the end of every three months you submit a paper of at least five hundred words in length -- about two manuscript pages -- to the Dean of Studies. Click here for full information. The Dean of Studies reviews your paper and, if you have shown that you understand the subject you are given a pass mark in that unit. When you have successfully completed each year's courses, you are awarded the corresponding honour for that year. For a complete list of the honours, click here. Back To Questions How long does it take? The entire University of Celtic Wisdom curriculum takes six years to complete and there is an additional seventh year during which you write and defend your thesis. For more information on writing and defending a thesis, click here. Back To Questions How much does it cost? Each unit is $36.00 USF and you must register for four units in each year. Your total tuition in each year is $144.00 USF. The tuitions may or may not increase from year to year. The University of Celtic Wisdom will try not to increase the tuitions by more than 10% from one year to the next. Back To Questions What do I get for my money? Course materials: You are given a course curriculum consisting of links to source documents, ancient texts, timelines and histories, genealogies, archaeological surveys, and scores of scholarly articles on Celtic studies that are all available on the internet. In the normal course of events it would take the average person many months to discover these links. Peer review of your work: Beginning with your fourth paper your work will be published in our reviews journal. All students have access to this journal and all students are encouraged to comment on the published papers and/or discuss their own papers with the student body. To encourage this conversation, all students are members of the UCW elist. Publication of your thesis and papers through Elder Grove Press: Each year in which there is a sufficient body of work from the students, twelve papers will be selected for publication in an annual review. Your final thesis will also be eligible for publication through Elder Grove Press. Personal attention and mentoring: In addition, the Dean, Tira Brandon-Evans, FS., CH., will be available to help direct your research. The Dean will also personally read your papers and comment upon on them, keep track of your progress and maintain your student records. Back To Questions What do I need in the way of computer hardware, software and internet connections? In order to participate in the UCW programs you must have: A computer. A modem that allows you to access the internet. An internet connection that allows you access the internet. A web browser such as IE 4.0 or better with JAVAscript enabled. An email program that allows you to send and receive emessages. An email address so that you can send and receive messages. A word processing or text editing program that allows you to create and save documents with the following extensions: .doc, .txt, .wps. Papers must be submitted in Word (.doc), Notepad (.txt), WordWorks (.wps). No other formats are acceptable. The most recent version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click here to get one free. A printer. The expertise and technical ability to navigate the www; use search engines on-line; send and receive email, send email attachments, open email attachments; print documents; compose, save, open and close documents using your word processing or text editing program; and be willing to develop whatever skills are needed in order to stay current with advancing home computing technology. Back To Questions Are there any extra expenses, such as text books? No. Most of the course materials are on-line. You are, however, encouraged to take advantage of your local libraries and, if you wish to purchase books for your own reference, we have a reading list you may find useful. Back To Questions Can I pay part now and part later? No. Back To Questions I don't want to pay by Pay Pal; can I send you my tuitions by regular mail? Yes. Back To Questions I don't want to take four units this year; can I take one or two instead? No. Everyone must take four units each year. Back To Questions I want to take more than four units this year; can I take five or six? No. Everyone must take four units each year. Back To Questions I already know a lot about Celtic history and tradition; can I waive the pre-requisite on some courses? No. Everyone must successfully complete their pre-requisites before registering for more advanced courses. Back To Questions I am already enrolled in - or considering enrolling in - another Society of Celtic Shamans program; can I enroll in the University of Celtic Wisdom too? That depends on how much time, energy and dedication you have. If you are a very busy person who is juggling family/social life, work/school, sports/hobbies and you hardly have a moment to spare, perhaps you should participate in one program at a time. On the other hand, if you have the time and are truly dedicated to your studies you may be able to complete two programs simultaneously. Back To Questions Is the University Celtic Wisdom an accredited institution of higher learning? No. Back To Questions My question is not answered here; how can I contact a real person? Click here to contact the Dean of Studies. Back To Questions