Distance Education

Hagerstown Community College understands that due to busy schedules students find it difficult to attend classes on campus or may need to take a course that may not be offered at a convenient time. Distance learning courses may provide an option for selected courses.

Examples of distance learning courses offered through HCC:

Online Courses
Online courses allow students the flexibility of deciding the time and place of course delivery. When taking an online course there are many factors involved to ensure a successful experience. Students must have basic computer skills, access to a computer with an Internet connection and an e-mail address. Each course will also have a list of system and software requirements. Students may need to come to campus for scheduled meetings and/or exams. Online courses demand that students be able to learn and
work independently and be able to meet deadlines. Check the current class schedule for course offerings.

Hybrid Courses
A hybrid course is a blend of face-to-face instruction with online learning. In a hybrid course, a significant part of the course learning is online and as a result, the amount of classroom seat-time is reduced.

Interactive Video
Compressed Video Classroom (ATC-132)
Using ISDN telephone lines and compressed video equipment, HCC courses are sent to other locations that also have compressed video equipment. The instructor and students are able to see, hear and interact with each other with the use of cameras, TV monitors, and microphones.

Antietam Cable Channel 99 Courses
If you live in Washington County and subscribe to Antietam Cable, you have access to Channel 99, the Public Education and Government Channel. Students may view courses at home and interact with instructors via telephone or e-mail.