8.22. Examinations at the Doctoral Level
United States Sports Academy
Doctoral Degree Academic Catalog 2012-2013
8.22. Examinations at the Doctoral Level At the doctoral level, all courses require either a final examination OR a class paper. In classes where a final exam is required, students are presented with ten (10) questions of which they must choose and answer seven (7). Students are given three and one-half hours (3 ½) hours to complete the final course exam. All exams are closed book exams and must be proctored. 8.22.1 Proctoring Examinations (effective 1 June 2013) 8.22.1.1 ProctorU The Academy’s accrediting agency has mandated that students who take online tests must do so with the appropriate identification and supervision. In order to meet this requirement, the Academy requires students use ProctorU for course examinations. ProctorU offers live internet proctoring via webcam. This service affords students the opportunity of taking tests in the comfort of their own homes, at their own computers, without incurring the costs of paying for a human proctor. The general cost for using ProctorU is covered by tuition. Students who choose to use the “Convenience Scheduling Options” (scheduling an examination less than 72 hours in advance with ProctorU) will be assessed additional fees. These additional fees must be paid by the student and will be paid to ProctorU, online by debit or credit card, at the time the student registers for the examination. Students will create an account on ProctorU’s website (www.proctoru.com). Before scheduling an examination students must verify the technical requirements and test their computer equipment.. To be successfully proctored by ProctorU, the following technical requirements must be met:
PC Users Mac Users Web Camera Internet Download Speed Internet Upload Speed
Minimum Windows XP Mac OS X or higher 640x480 resolution .768 Mbps .384 Mbps
Recommended Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.7 Lion 1280x720 resolution 1.5 Mbps 1.5 Mbps
Other requirements: 1. A microphone (sometimes web cameras have built-in microphones). 2. One of the following compatible web browsers: Google Chrome (preferred), Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer 7, 8 or 9. 3. The following plugins for the web camera: Adobe Flash Player v11; Adobe Shockwave player. Upon completion of the equipment testing, students can log into the ProctorU site to schedule an examination. On day of the examination students log back into the ProctorU site at the appointed time and verify identity with a human proctor. This identity verification is done by showing the proctor, through the webcam, a photo ID. The proctor will connect with the student’s computer and proctor the examination in real time.
1 September 2012 – REVISED 1 JUNE 2013
United States Sports Academy
Doctoral Degree Academic Catalog 2012-2013
For additional information regarding ProctorU, students should visit the ProctorU website (www.proctoru.com) or may call or email the Academy’s Help Desk (251-626-3303, Ext. 7162 or [email protected]). 8.22.1.2 Third-Party Testing Center Students who fall under one of the falling categories may choose ProctorU or may use an approved thirdparty testing center for examination proctoring:
Non-degree seeking students International students Active duty military students
Students who may have specific testing requirement issues must contact the Department of Student Services at [email protected] for permission to use an approved third-party testing center for examination proctoring. For guidelines concerning third-party testing centers, visit www.ussa.edu/CurrentStudents/CourseTesting or email [email protected]. Students using a third-party testing center are responsible for all fees and charges assessed by the center. 8.22.1.3 Remote Proctor Device Students who purchased a Remote Proctor Device (RPD) for examination proctoring may use the RPD until 31 December 2013, or they may choose to use ProctorU now. After 31 December 2013, the RPD will no longer be an acceptable proctoring option
1 September 2012 – REVISED 1 JUNE 2013
Doctoral Degree Academic Catalog 2012-2013
8.22. Examinations at the Doctoral Level At the doctoral level, all courses require either a final examination OR a class paper. In classes where a final exam is required, students are presented with ten (10) questions of which they must choose and answer seven (7). Students are given three and one-half hours (3 ½) hours to complete the final course exam. All exams are closed book exams and must be proctored. 8.22.1 Proctoring Examinations (effective 1 June 2013) 8.22.1.1 ProctorU The Academy’s accrediting agency has mandated that students who take online tests must do so with the appropriate identification and supervision. In order to meet this requirement, the Academy requires students use ProctorU for course examinations. ProctorU offers live internet proctoring via webcam. This service affords students the opportunity of taking tests in the comfort of their own homes, at their own computers, without incurring the costs of paying for a human proctor. The general cost for using ProctorU is covered by tuition. Students who choose to use the “Convenience Scheduling Options” (scheduling an examination less than 72 hours in advance with ProctorU) will be assessed additional fees. These additional fees must be paid by the student and will be paid to ProctorU, online by debit or credit card, at the time the student registers for the examination. Students will create an account on ProctorU’s website (www.proctoru.com). Before scheduling an examination students must verify the technical requirements and test their computer equipment.. To be successfully proctored by ProctorU, the following technical requirements must be met:
PC Users Mac Users Web Camera Internet Download Speed Internet Upload Speed
Minimum Windows XP Mac OS X or higher 640x480 resolution .768 Mbps .384 Mbps
Recommended Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.7 Lion 1280x720 resolution 1.5 Mbps 1.5 Mbps
Other requirements: 1. A microphone (sometimes web cameras have built-in microphones). 2. One of the following compatible web browsers: Google Chrome (preferred), Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Internet Explorer 7, 8 or 9. 3. The following plugins for the web camera: Adobe Flash Player v11; Adobe Shockwave player. Upon completion of the equipment testing, students can log into the ProctorU site to schedule an examination. On day of the examination students log back into the ProctorU site at the appointed time and verify identity with a human proctor. This identity verification is done by showing the proctor, through the webcam, a photo ID. The proctor will connect with the student’s computer and proctor the examination in real time.
1 September 2012 – REVISED 1 JUNE 2013
United States Sports Academy
Doctoral Degree Academic Catalog 2012-2013
For additional information regarding ProctorU, students should visit the ProctorU website (www.proctoru.com) or may call or email the Academy’s Help Desk (251-626-3303, Ext. 7162 or [email protected]). 8.22.1.2 Third-Party Testing Center Students who fall under one of the falling categories may choose ProctorU or may use an approved thirdparty testing center for examination proctoring:
Non-degree seeking students International students Active duty military students
Students who may have specific testing requirement issues must contact the Department of Student Services at [email protected] for permission to use an approved third-party testing center for examination proctoring. For guidelines concerning third-party testing centers, visit www.ussa.edu/CurrentStudents/CourseTesting or email [email protected]. Students using a third-party testing center are responsible for all fees and charges assessed by the center. 8.22.1.3 Remote Proctor Device Students who purchased a Remote Proctor Device (RPD) for examination proctoring may use the RPD until 31 December 2013, or they may choose to use ProctorU now. After 31 December 2013, the RPD will no longer be an acceptable proctoring option
1 September 2012 – REVISED 1 JUNE 2013
