Online & Hybrid Courses

Online courses are courses in which at least 76% of the instruction is delivered online. Policies and procedures have been implemented to ensure the quality of the virtual classroom is equal to the rigor and quality of the same face-to-face course. The major advantage of an online course is convenience. In online courses, students can work at times convenient to them - whether at 3 p.m. or 2 a.m. - instead of specific times designated by the College. In addition, some students respond more favorably to this type of instruction, which typically relies heavily on reading, writing and interaction. Note that some online courses do require proctored exams, visits to cultural events, visits to a library, etc.

Hybrid courses are courses in which a minimum of 25% and a maximum of 75% of the course is taught online with the remaining instruction being on ground in face-to-face class meetings.  For example some classes meet 1/3 of the time onground, and have 2/3 of the course in online. This might mean one class meeting per week for a 3-credit course, with the other time required online. These courses are designated in the schedule as “hybrid courses” so that students are aware that there is an online component which is required. Hybrid courses are advantageous to those students who are comfortable with online learning but also want face-to-face time with their instructors.