FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Distance Education at NCC offers you quality and affordable courses with flexibility to accommodate your schedule . Select from over 200 courses that include fully online and hybrid options .
WHAT IS “ DISTANCE EDUCATION ”?
Distance Education is a planned teaching / learning experience in which the instructor and students are separated by physical distance and / or time and use a wide spectrum of media to communicate . Distance Education courses are comparable to courses taught in a face-to-face classroom environment at NCC . They are taught by NCC instructors , carry the same number of credits , can be applied to degree or elective requirements and are accepted for transfer .
It is important for students to realize that courses offered through Distance Education are NOT easier than courses provided through face-to-face instruction . Students need to be motivated and disciplined , and they may be required to submit assignments , participate in threaded discussions and complete examinations by designated deadlines .
DISTANCE EDUCATION OPTIONS AT NCC :
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ONLINE COURSES Fully online courses are classes in which the course content and instruction are delivered through the web using the Blackboard learning management system .
NOTE : STUDENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE PROCTORED MIDTERM AND FINAL EXAMINATIONS .
HYBRID COURSES Hybrid courses combine face-to-face classroom instruction with online learning . The coursework is evenly divided between on-campus meetings and web-based activities .
HOW CAN I REGISTER FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSES ?
Students who have been admitted to NCC can register for Distance Education courses as part of the normal registration process . Most students will be able to register through the Student Information and Registration System ( often referred to as “ MyNCC ”). Individuals who have never attended NCC may apply as a Degree , Non-Degree or International Student . To obtain complete instructions and the appropriate application visit the College ’ s website at ncc . edu / admissions / apply / application . shtml .
HOW DO I TAKE EXAMINATIONS ?
Some online courses may require students to come to campus for a mid-term and final examination or schedule a proctored exam . The Office of Distance Education may serve as a proctor for examinations taken outside facultyscheduled times . Proper college identification will be required at testing sessions . Students who cannot come to campus may make special proctoring arrangements with the Office of Distance Education and their faculty member .
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