TEL Education

How it Works

Step 1: Review the course catalog at TEL Education/MACU Shop

Learn more about the objectives for each course and review what will be expected from each student. These are college courses and require college work. The courses are self-paced, and students who enroll in a course have up to six months to complete it. All courses are asynchronous, with no specific meeting times.

Step 2: Apply, Pay, & Register for your courses at TEL Education/MACU Shop

We have meticulously assessed the partnership to ensure its alignment with the rigorous standards by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Our thorough review encompasses scrutiny of instructional time and instructor qualifications. This commitment to quality assurance ensures that the partnership not only meets but exceeds the HLC standards, providing students with a robust and accredited educational experience. At Mid-America Christian University, we prioritize excellence in education, and our partnership with TEL Education reflects this dedication to maintaining the highest instructional and academic standards endorsed by the HLC. You can see a complete list and term schedule at TEL Education/MACU Shop. After selecting the course, add the course to your cart. The courses are $75 per credit hour, $225 for a three-hour course, and $300 for a four-hour course. The course price is all-inclusive.

Step 3: Complete the Course

Each course contains 60 to 70 lessons and combines written material, videos, and quizzes to help students understand the material. The mastery assignments for each course are designed to help students do more than repeat the material. They help students analyze, break it down, and apply it to other situations. 

Students will not receive credit for courses that are completed faster than the time frames below:

• 1 course = 2 consecutive weeks (14 days) from the date of enrollment; the final exam can be taken 14 days from the date of enrollment or after.
• 2 courses = 4 consecutive weeks (28 days) from the date of enrollment; both final exams must be taken 28 days from the date of enrollment or after.
• 3 courses = 6 consecutive weeks (42 days) from the date of enrollment; all 3 final exams must be taken 42 days from the date of enrollment or after.

Step 4: Request a Transcript

• Once students complete the course, they must complete the Final Grade Request Form. The TEL Education support team will send the final grade to the registrar’s office.
• To order an official transcript(s) in electronic (PDF) or printed format, log in to Parchment.
• Parchment’s website lists step-by-step instructions to place orders, including delivery options and fees.  
• All major credit cards are accepted as payment. Credit cards are only charged after the order has been completed. Processing fees are charged per transcript recipient.
• There is no limit on the number of transcripts that can be ordered.
• Electronic (PDF) transcripts are sent the same day they are ordered unless there are impending holds/record-matching delays.
• Email updates are provided for each order placed through Parchment.  
• Users can also track transcript orders online with a Parchment account or the Document ID.
• Email confirmation is sent at the time the request is made. Another email will be sent when the transcript is processed.

When Can I Register?

• Students are only allowed to purchase 3 courses per semester (Fall, Spring, Summer)
• Students CANNOT take more than 3 courses per semester (Fall, Spring, Summer)
• Students will not receive credit for courses that are completed faster than the time frames below. The weeks are counted consecutively, not concurrently:
  • 1 course = 2 consecutive weeks (14 days) from the date of enrollment; the final exam can be taken 14 days from the date of enrollment or after.
  • 2 courses = 4 consecutive weeks (28 days) from the date of enrollment; both final exams must be taken 28 days from the date of enrollment or after.
  • 3 courses = 6 consecutive weeks (42 days) from the date of enrollment; all 3 final exams must be taken 42 days from the date of enrollment or after.

Please allow four weeks (including transcript request) for each 3-credit hour course. Questions? Please contact our Support Team at [email protected].

Contact Information

For questions or more information, please contact Lori Elder, Student Support Specialist, at (866) 714-9907.