OAR 161-020-0140: Asynchronous Courses (On-line/Compact Disc (CD)), Correspondence Courses and Video Remote TV Educational Offerings

In order to be approved, the course must satisfy all criteria described in this rule and meet current requirements as defined by OAR 161-020-0110 and 161-020-0120. (1) Asynchronous courses offered on-line via the internet must be pre-approved by an ADMAE. A copy of the ADMAE’s approval must be included with each course application. In addition: (a) Qualifying education courses must be pre-approved by the Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB), with the exception of courses offered by an accredited college or university. A copy of the AQB course approval must be included with each course application. (b) Except in the case of an AQB-approved course on Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations, the course length of a qualifying education course must be equivalent to a minimum of 15 classroom hours. The course length of a continuing education course must be equivalent to a minimum of 2 classroom hours. (c) For qualifying education courses, the individual must successfully pass a written final examination that is administered: at the course location; at an off-site location by an individual or entity approved by the course provider; by remote proctoring by an individual or entity approved by the course provider; or by biometric proctoring. (d) Real estate appraisal-related field trips may be acceptable for credit toward the continuing education requirements. However, transit time to or from the field trip may not be included when awarding credit unless instruction occurs during said transit time. (2) Asynchronous education courses offered via CD: (a) Except in the case of an AQB-approved course on Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations, the course length must be equivalent to a minimum of 15 classroom hours for qualifying education. The course length of a continuing education course must be equivalent to a minimum of 2 classroom hours. (b) For qualifying education courses, the individual must successfully pass a final examination that is administered: at the course location; at an off-site location by an individual or entity approved by the course provider; by remote proctoring by an individual or entity approved by the course provider; or by biometric proctoring. (3) Correspondence courses: (a) The course is presented by an accredited college or university which also offers correspondence programs in other disciplines; (b) For qualifying education courses, a final examination that is administered: at the course location; at an offsite location by an individual or entity approved by the course provider; by remote proctoring by an individual or entity approved by the course provider; or by biometric proctoring; and (c) Except in the case of an AQB-approved course on Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations , the course length must be equivalent to a minimum of 15 classroom hours for qualifying education. The course length of a continuing education course must be equivalent to a minimum of 2 classroom hours. (4) Video and remote TV educational offerings are acceptable to meet the education classroom hour requirements provided each offering is approved by the Administrator and meets the following conditions: (a) The offering is presented by an accredited college or university which offers similar programs in other disciplines. Except in the case of an AQB-approved course on Valuation Bias and Fair Housing Laws and Regulations , the course length must be equivalent to a minimum of 15 classroom hours for qualifying education. The course length of a continuing education course must be equivalent to a minimum of 2 classroom hours. (b) For qualifying education courses, a written final examination that is administered: at the course location; at an offsite location by an individual or entity approved by the course provider; by remote proctoring by an individual or entity approved by the course provider; or by biometric proctoring. An examination is not necessary for continuing education credit. (5) A qualifying education course or continuing education course approved by the ACLB prior to January 1, 2022 for presentation in a classroom setting may be offered by the approved Course Owner or approved Course Provider synchronously if all of the following requirements are met: (a) The course length and content, course description, summary outline, learning objectives, instructional materials, and exam requirements, if any, as approved by the ACLB for the course are not changed; (b) The instructor verifies photo identification of the students; and (c) The instructor maintains an attendance roster, which includes verifying 100% course attendance by taking attendance at various established times during the course.