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Online Education

Welcome!

ARC offers three different types of online learning: online, hybrid, and web-enhanced.

ONLINE COURSES

An online course is offered over the Internet. Typically, content is presented through web pages and class discussions using a combination of email, mailing lists, bulletin boards, chat rooms, or newsgroups. All class meetings, assignments, lectures and assessments are online (with the exception of orientation meetings or other face-to-face examinations as determined by the professor).

HYBRID COURSES

A hybrid course is taught online using similar web-based tools and Hybrid course activities as an online class. Some portion of the course meeting time is conducted online, and the remaining percentage of the class is conducted in a traditional classroom manner.

WEB-ENHANCED COURSES

The class is taught face-to-face for 100% of the course meeting time, but classroom assignments and materials are supplemented with web-based activities. Examples are online projects, hand-outs and materials, online discussions, or online testing.

Online learning can be an exciting way to learn; it can also be challenging. Your success is directly tied to your effort and organization. It requires a high level of motivation and self-discipline, and you may spend more hours on coursework than you would if you took the same course in a classroom. 

Are You Ready for Online Learning?

If you answer "YES" to the following questions, you are an excellent candidate for online learning:

  1. Do you organize your time well even when managing multiple demands?
  2. Do you have good reading and writing skills?
  3. Do you use the Internet, e-mail and word processing software regularly?
  4. Can you spend 10-15 hours a week on each class?
  5. Do you enjoy working independently?

A current application for admission must be on file before a student can take a class. Students may register either online or by coming to the eServices office on campus.