Student FAQ's |
Academic, Courses and Programs |
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| How do I order books? |
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| Find your answer in How To: Order Books. |
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| Can I start a course at any time? |
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| CCCOnline courses are offered during the spring, summer and fall. You will need to register for and begin your course(s) by and on the dates indicated for each session as indicated on the Academic Calendar. The Academic Calendar lists important dates for the entire year. |
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| How can I get a copy of the course schedule? |
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| The course schedule is available online under Calendars and Schedules on the Academic Calendar page. |
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| How do I take tests? |
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| Tests are taken online. Once you are in your course, you will be able to take tests through your course's web site. The tests can be multiple choice, short essay, or long essay in format. Tests may also be timed and graded automatically. Each course will be different in the type of tests required, with some courses not requiring tests at all. Once completed, your instructor may provide feedback on your test through the course's grade book. Try our Demo Course. |
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| Will I have to go to campus? |
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| You should not have to go to campus when taking CCCOnline courses. However, if you are taking a course that requires a monitored lab, you may have to go to campus. As a CCCOnline student, you can use any of the services available on-campus so, you may want to go to campus to take advantage of the student services available there. |
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| How much time involved in a 15 week semester, 10 week? |
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| The amount of time students spend on an online coures is about the same as the amount of time that students need for a campus-based course. A three-credit 15-week course will require at least 12 hours per week, or 180 hours per semester. Whereas for a three-credit 10-week course the requirements per week increase to at least 18 hours per week, or 180 hours per semester. |
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| Can I meet other online students? |
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| You will get to meet other online students though your course's web based forum. In the future, we will also have available an online student lounge that any CCCOnline student can visit. There are also a number of other student organizations that are available for online students. You can visit our Student Resources and Links page to find out about them. |
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| Where do I get a list of courses? |
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| You can find a list of available courses on the Course Descriptions page or on the Master Schedule page. Your home college class schedule also includes CCCOnline course offerings. |
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| How do I know what courses to take? |
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| It's a great idea to discuss this with the academic advisor at your home college. You can find a listing of required courses for your degree program in Courses and Programs. |
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| Are courses ever cancelled? |
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| Courses with fewer than 10 students enrolled may be cancelled. However, because CCCOnline is experiencing a lot of growth, few courses need to be cancelled. Also, if a course has more than 25 enrolled students (15 for ENG121 and ENG122), a new section is opened. This ensures that students can get into classes without worrying about them "filling up." |
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| Can I take courses on-campus and online at the same time? |
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| Yes, you can take on-campus and online courses at the same time. However, please remember that online courses are as rigorous as on-campus courses, and you should expect the same or higher level of work. Do not take more courses than your schedule can handle. |
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| Can I take more than one course during the semester? |
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| You can take up to the maximum number of courses allowed by your home college. However, these courses are as rigorous as on-campus courses, and you should expect the same or higher level of work. |
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| How do labs work? |
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The science courses offered by CCCOnline do not require attendance at a local campus for laboratory work. Some courses, including biology, chemistry, and geology, make use of laboratory kits which students are required to purchase along with texts. Some courses may also require special supplements such as Thinkwell disks or CDs. Lab assignments, when required, are performed in the home or outdoors. Reports on results are emailed to the instructor or posted on discussion threads for class comment.
Increasing use is being made of what are sometimes called "virtual labs." In a virtual lab the student interacts with a sophisticated program in which she or he instructs the program to perform certain sequences of events, which the student can watch occurring on the screen as though taking place in a laboratory. Experiments done, for example, in a physics virtual lab can have far more impact on the student than working in a "real" lab. The consequences of error can be very strikingly portrayed on the screen but without the risk of injury, making such labs potent learning tools. Performance of students in such virtual labs also can be graded quite effectively.
In summary, you take CCCOnline science courses online and in your own home. Geology courses may require that you make certain field trips, but you can do these at your convenience. Astronomy instructors may request that you visit an observatory or a planetarium, but, again, at your convenience within the duration of the course. |
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| How do I attend class? |
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| Find your answer in How To: Attend Class. |
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| How long do courses last? |
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| CCCOnline offers courses in 15-week and 10-week formats. Session 1 courses last 15 weeks and Session 2 courses last 10 weeks. (Summer term is 10 weeks long.) CCCOnline courses are not self-paced; the course structure requires that you adhere to assignment, test, and other due dates in order to successfully complete the course. A grade of "Incomplete" is considered only under extenuating circumstances. (See the Incomplete Policy on your syllabus.) Permission of the instructor is required if you wish to finish the course earlier than the scheduled time. |
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| How do I contact my instructor? |
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Your instructor’s email address and contact information is located in the course syllabus. Instructors are assigned courses at the start of the semester; therefore, if you need to get in touch with an instructor prior to the start of the semester, please contact the Program Chairperson for assistance.
If you have tried contacting your instructor and have not received a reply after 24-48 hours, please contact the Program Chairperson. |
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| Will more courses be available in the future? |
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| We are continually developing new courses. However, because CCCOnline stresses instructional quality over quantity, there can be a considerable development time in bringing new courses online. You should check the web site periodically to look for new courses and degree programs. |
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| When do classes start? |
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| Courses are offered in spring, summer and fall semesters. Please refer to the Academic Calendar for a complete listing of dates. |
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| How do courses work? |
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| Once the session begins, you will have access to your Student Home Page. On this page you will find a listing of your courses along with other useful links. Click on the course name to enter that course. Once inside, you will see the syllabus, course lessons, and other information your instructor has listed. You will be able to communicate with other students and with your instructor through email within your course. You will also be required to post questions and comments to the course discussion forum. This forum allows you to hold virtual conversations with other classmates and your instructor without everyone having to be online at the same time. You will also be able to submit assignments through the course web site. Finally, you will be able to take exams online and get feedback from your instructor through the course grade book. |
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| What specific certificates does CCCOnline offer? |
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| Take a look at the CCCOnline Certificates, Degrees and Programs list. |
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| What specific degrees does CCCOnline offer? |
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| Take a look at the CCCOnline Certificates, Degrees and Programs list. |
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| What specific programs does CCCOnline offer? |
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| Take a look at the CCCOnline Certificates, Degrees and Programs list. |
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