2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog > Instruction > Types of Course Delivery Methods

Types of Course Delivery Methods

Face-To-Face

A face-to-face course is one in which instruction is delivered fully on-site with face-to-face interaction between instructors and students. A face-to-face course may include use of computers, the internet or other electronic media. Students may be directed to online materials provided by publishers, or to other internet accessible sources as part of their coursework.

Web-Enhanced

A web-enhanced (also, web-facilitated) course uses the College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) to augment a face-to-face course. Online resources are posted by the instructor to support specific pedagogy, and all classes meet face-to-face.

Blended

A blended (also, hybrid) course has fewer in-person course meetings than a face-to-face or web-enhanced course. A portion of the course is delivered online, and a portion is delivered face-to-face. Blended courses use the College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) for the online portion of the course.

Online

An online course is provided entirely through the College’s Learning Management System. No on-site class meetings are required. Course testing and other methods of assessment occur within the online environment, although proctored in-person exams may be required.

Accelerated

An accelerated course is typically offered outside of a standard 16-week semester in which the credit hours offered are the same as full semester courses. The content and substantive learning outcomes are the same as those in the full semester. These courses must meet the federal, state and Higher Learning Commission policies and definitions of standard instructional minutes within the timeframe the compressed version is offered. An accelerated course may be offered face-to-face, online, web-enhanced or in a blended modality.