GX Prime

Asynchronous Courses

GX Prime courses are full-credit online courses that are open to anyone who wants to earn university-level credits with the security of flexible pacing and low financial risk. There is a broad collection of course options to choose from. 

Benefits 

  • Flexible self-paced course fits into your schedule 
  • Courses can be completed in a six-month period 
  • Pay only when you submit the final exam 
  • Low cost 
  • Work and learn remotely 
  • Credits can be used at TWU or are transferrable to thousands of other colleges and universities (worldwide/across North America) 
  • Begin today! 

(Note: Transfer of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution) 

Are GX Prime courses right for you?  Who can take GX Prime courses? 

GX Prime courses are created for students who aren’t officially enrolled in TWU but would like to explore options and begin earning university credits. 

  • I am earning credits toward admission 
  • I am a high school student

How It Works 

COURSE DELIVERY 
  • Course materials are available online through Moodle.
  • Enroll anytime.
  • Students have six months from their start date to complete the course. 
COURSE ENROLMENT 

Pay at the start and at the final assignment submission.

Students pay to start a course and when they submit the final assignment to complete the course and earn credit. 

COURSE DESIGN 

This course is designed to be completed asynchronously, meaning that there are no scheduled times or places that you are required to meet, even online. You can work according to your own schedule within the six months you have to complete the course. That said, this is a full university level course with an expected workload similar to a synchronous or face-to-face course (e.g. A 6 week, 3 semester hour course likely requires 20-30 hours of study per week).  There are timelines that we strongly recommend that you meet to ensure that you succeed in building your knowledge through the course. It would be to your significant disadvantage to submit everything at the end of the course.  

Online courses require learners to be well-organized and self-motivated, and we have included support for students to help them develop strong learning habits that will ensure their success. For example, there are several learning activities throughout the course that are designed to help students to succeed on the course assignments, upon which student final grade will be determined. The course assignments are an opportunity to demonstrate to the instructor students’ understanding of the course learning outcomes. As students complete the activities and assessment, we encourage them to practice evaluative judgement or the ability to judge for themselves the quality of their work. 

Admissions 

STUDENTS WANTING TO EARN ADMISSION TO TWU 

Take advantage of the opportunity to gain university experience, and pay when you submit the final assignment.  
Any credits completed through the GXP program will be applied to your degree pathway.  
Fully admitted TWU students can continue in the GXP program from any location in the world for up to 50% of their TWU degree program. 

STEPS TO REGISTER 
  1. Apply here. Upload personal identification requirements 
  2. Receive your student ID info within ____ business days 
  3. Log in to your student dashboard 
  4. Explore, select, and enrol in your courses 
  5. Start and complete your course 
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS 

Students in Grades 11 or 12 who have completed prerequisite courses (if necessary) may take advantage of the opportunity to gain university experience and pay only when they submit the final assignment. If you pass your course, you will earn university credits while you are still in high school.  

Dual credit (high school and university) is at the discretion of each high school based on their governing policies.

Technical Requirements 

EXAM RULES 

(Note: most GXP courses do not require final exams) 

Where required for course completion, all exams must be completed within the time allotment. Students are strongly encouraged to begin all exams as soon as the testing window opens in case assistance is needed for technological or other issues. It is the examinee’s responsibility to ensure everything is ready before the exam begins as no extension will be provided.  

GX Prime Courses 

  • MCOM 221: Digital Filmmaking  
  • PHIL 210: Contemporary Ethical Issues 
  • SOCI 101: Introduction to Sociology 
  • PHIL 100: Philosophy for Life 
  • LDRS 101: Learning with Technology 
  • PSYC 106: Introduction to Psychology 
  • MCOM 281: Public Speaking  
  • PSYC 105: Introduction to Psychology  
  • ENGL 102: Introduction to World Literature  
  • HIST 107: World History to 1750 
  • PMPP 201: Introduction to Project Management 
  • LDRS 220: Leading with Numbers  
  • ANTH 101: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 

Services 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CONSIDERATIONS 

English language proficiency is necessary to enrol as all courses are offered in English. Please contact Iperc for any language requirement support.  

STUDENT SUPPORT 

Learning Hub accessible 24/7, tutor support, peer connections, and access to library materials are readily available here.