Distance Education

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LCCC's Distance Education program offers learners more flexible ways to reach their academic and professional goals. Through the use of educational technologies, teaching and learning takes place with the instructor and student separated during all or part of the learning experience. Similar to traditional face-to-face instruction, distance education courses provide for a variety of instructor/student interactions, with no difference in the student learning outcomes.

LCCC offers a large selection of distance education courses along with Associate Degree Programs, Certificates, and Diplomas that can be completed entirely online or with minimal in-person sessions (hybrid courses and/or in-person testing requirements) with careful planning:

Course schedules are subject to change each semester. Any on campus requirements for hybrid courses or testing are listed in Self Service and on your semester schedule. The in-person portion of hybrid courses may be offered at specific campus centers. Students should ensure they will be able to attend the in-person sessions of hybrid courses at the times and locations indicated. Note that many lab science courses are only offered in person. It is recommended that students work with their Advisor to create an optimal schedule.

Distance Education section designations:

• Sections 701, 702, 703 - Fully online/asynchronous sections. Some courses may require an onsite mid-term or final exam.
• Sections 7H1, 7H2, 7H3 - Hybrid sections. Combines face-to-face instruction along with online course work. See schedule for specific meeting days/times.
• Sections 7V1, 7V2, 7V3 - Virtual online/synchronous sections. Requires specific meeting days/times in a live, online environment. Classes are held using a web conferencing platform with faculty instruction.

Please note, a laptop computer or personal computer is required. Devices such as tablets and mobile phones will not be sufficient to complete all course requirements. A webcam is required for virtual sections and for courses with remotely proctored exams. High speed internet is strongly recommended. Students should check their schedule to confirm all online sections and requirements.

Registered students new to distance education can click on Current DE Students in the right panel to access more detailed information. Students considering distance education should click on Prospective DE Students to learn more.