Do time commitments at
work and at home, transportation issues, and other factors make it
difficult for you to participate in traditional classroom
instruction?
Blue Ridge Community College
provides courses for those who
prefer not to or cannot attend regular classes on campus. You may be
eager to learn, but find it difficult or impossible to attend regular
classes when they are scheduled. BRCC online courses utilize
television, computers, audio and video cassette tapes, printed materials
designed especially for independent study, and the Internet.
The top three (3) reasons for earning
college credit online!
Flexibility -
Oftentimes you may not be able to take the time out of your busy
schedule to meet the daily classroom requirements and other obligations
such as family and work. Many individuals prefer to work in the comfort
of their home or office, and many corporations are investigating
distance learning as a way to assist their employees in earning an
advanced degree.
Cost - Compared to
distance learning classes, attending traditional classes can be very
costly. Distance learning opportunities can save you wear and tear
on your automobile, maintenance and repair costs, gas, time, parking,
child care fees, lost vacation time, meal expenses, and much more.
Growth - Individuals
look to distance learning for a number of reasons. Whether those reasons
be flexibility, convenience, cost or personal growth, most individuals
find distance learning to be a rewarding experience. At BRCC, distance
learning courses are as rigorous and challenging as traditional courses.
Although online courses may be
self-paced, you are not entirely on your own. Instructors and
facilitators assigned to each course provide valuable assistance by
telephone, email, and the Internet. Each instructor is available
via email, telephone, or by appointment.
Although BRCC
online courses have no classrooms or laboratories,
some courses may require on-campus examinations.
By using information technologies, your learning can
take place even when you, your instructor and fellow students are
separated by physical distance. If you are self-motivated and like to work at your
own pace, a variety of classes are now offered in this non-traditional
way.
