Presented by Jerry L. VerDuft, MSQA To ASQ Section 1312 September 10,2008 Distance Learning.

Presented by Jerry L. VerDuft, MSQATo ASQ Section 1312September 10,2008

Distance Learning

Current Need for Quality KnowledgeBusiness sectors can no longer ignore

quality (private nor public)Organizations are demanding and seeking

quality professionalsMulti-skilled employees are on the riseMany engineering professionals are seeking

QA degreesQuality Knowledge is becoming a critical

path to employee advancement

Popularity of Distance LearningStudents may enroll from any locationStudents may access course lectures,

assignments, and discussion at any time – don’t have to be in a classroom at a specific time and place

Most Distance Learning faculty members are carefully selected based upon academic achievement and extensive real-world experience

Multiple web links

California State University Dominguez Hills (CSUDH)Offers both a BSQA on-line degree program

and an MSQA on-line degree programAlso offers a BSQA with a Measurement

Science optionOn-line degree programs require no on-

campus attendance

CSUDHAccredited by the Western Association of

Schools and Colleges (WASC)BSQA and MSQA approved by WASCAll Programs completely on the internet –

no on campus requirement ever

BSQA Mission StatementThe BSQA Program provides the academic

environment and the requisite courses to blend the basic sciences, technologies, management principles, quality concepts, and statistical tools needed to prepare professionals for a career in Quality Assurance

Also designed to serve working professionals already in the field seeking career enhancement

CSUDH BSQA Admission Program RequirementsMinimum of 56 units and completion of all

general education requirements with a 2.0 GPA

Completion of one semester of college level calculus

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 for students whose primary language of instruction was not English

BSQA Program Requirements120 units including General Education and

statutory requirements30 units of lower division requirements

which includes QAS 200 Fundamentals of Measurement Science

43 units of upper division requirements which includes QAS 498 Directed Research and QAS 499 Senior Project

BSQA Upper Division Courses Analog Electronics Interpretation of Technical Documentation Technical Communications Statistical Quality Control and Inspection The Manufacturing Process Quality Auditing Safety and Reliability Lean Manufacturing Quality Improvement Purchasing and Procurement Systems Failure Analysis Value Based Quality Internship in Quality Assurance OR Directed Research in

Quality Assurance Senior Project

BSQA BenefitsPrepares QA Professionals for careers in design,

development, manufacturing, and support processes and service

Provides an interdisciplinary approachProvides both theory and practice through

interaction with students from different business sectors and leading quality professionals

Provides well-rounded knowledge of quality sciences as well as preparation for advanced studies

Allows students to customize their programs of study

Develops problem solving skills with a customer based focus leading to continuous improvement

CSUDH MSQA Admission RequirementsHold a Baccalaureate Degree in a technical

field from an accredited institution or, if non-technical degree, approval from the CSUDH QA Academic Program Committee

Have a background which includes college level mathematics and computer concepts

Achieved a GPA of 2.5 or higher in the last 60 units completed

Be in “good standing” at the last educational institute attended

MSQA Program RequirementsForeign students must receive a minimum

of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

Complete 33 units of approved graduate course work which includes 1 elective for manufacturing; 3 electives for Service and Health Care

Manufacturing CoursesAdvanced Probability and StatisticsQuality Function Management and TQMReliabilityStatistical Quality Control and SamplingAdvanced Experimental DesignHuman Factors in Quality AssuranceMeasurement and Testing TechniquesQuality Project Management and ProductivitySpecial Topics by Directed StudyProject ThesisOne Elective

Service and Health Care CoursesQuality Function Management and TQMHuman Factors in Quality AssuranceQuality Project Management and ProductivityStatistical Quality Control for Service

ProfessionalsCustomer Satisfaction and Quality AssuranceQuality Assurance for the Service Delivery

ProcessSpecial Topics by Directed StudyProject ThesisThree electives

Elective CoursesQuality Cost and Supplier EvaluationProcess Control CapabilityApplied Systems Reliability, Maintainability and

SafetySoftware ReliabilityQuality Assurance for Automated SystemsCustomer Satisfaction and Quality AssuranceSupplier Quality AssuranceLean ThinkingGood Manufacturing PracticesRisk ManagementEvaluation and Outcome Analysis for Healthcare

Delivery

Focus of both BSQA and MSQA ProgramsPreventive Quality AssuranceCustomer satisfaction is always the primary

goalApplication is the key

Schedule and Cost of Internet CoursesAll course schedules can be found on the

web: http://www.csudh.eduCost of both BSQA and MSQA 3 unit courses

is $630 per course

BSQA @ MSQA Contact PointsRodger Hamrick , Program Enrollment

Specialist310-243-3880 [email protected]

Milt Krivokuca, Program Coordinator and Advisor

310-243-3352 [email protected]