What types of distance learning courses are offered?

• Online classes (N) use materials on the WebCT/Blackboard Web site and
  e-mail for communication. E-mail and Internet experience is assumed.
• Telecourses (T) use DVDs/videos available for viewing in the SCC Library and may be available to check-out.
• Teleweb courses (W) add Internet activities to the video programming of telecourses. Students need access to the Internet and experience with e-mail and the Internet.
• A hybrid course is a blend of on-campus and online study in a single course. This course does not have any special letter following the course designation. Experience with e-mail and Internet is assumed.

What is in the critical information letter?
This letter varies from course to course. Some of the information provided includes how to contact the instructor, orientation requirements, and required materials.

What is CougarMail?
Students receive critical information from St. Charles Community College. In order to receive your CougarMail visit http://www.stchas.edu/help/StudentEmail.shtml for information on how to activate your account.

How much can I expect to pay for distance learning courses?
See Tuition and Fees.  

Where can I get technical assistance?
SCC Help Desk.  

How soon can I access my WebCT/Blackboard?
WebCT/Blackboard courses will not be available to students until five working days prior to the start of the semester.  

How do I know distance learning courses are right for me?
Take our Distance Learning Quiz.  

Where can I find a list of all the distance learning courses offered this semester?
See Distance Learning course schedules (in menu at left).    

How can I find library material to assist me with my distance courses?
Visit SCC Library.

Will distance learning credits transfer?
Visit Transferring to a Four-Year School

Are distance learning videos closed-captioned?

• Dallas Telelearning
  Video DVD sets from Dallas Telelearning include closed-captioning, but DVDs need to be played on a computer that has a DVD player.
• Intelecom
  Once you are playing a clip in the video player you will see a button labeled CC. Click the CC button to turn closed captions on or off.

Other

If accessibility needs exist and you are not able to identify closed-captioning for your course video, contact Keith Kolander in the Accessibility Services Office.