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Distance Learning:
voice: 956.364.4950
fax: 956.364.5154 toll-free: 800.852.8784 Associate Vice President:
Mailing Address: Distance Learning
TSTC Harlingen 1902 North Loop 499 Harlingen, TX 78550 Location: The Distance Learning office is located in the State Representative Irma Rangel Science & Technology Building, Room 104.
Office Hours: M-Th: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat., Sun.: Closed Distance Learning What is Distance Learning? Distance Learning offers students a flexible, convenient way to earn college credit. Instead of attending traditional on-campus classes, students satisfy course objectives using web-based instructional technologies, giving busy students access to coursework anytime, anywhere. How It Works Each distance learning class has an instructor who teaches the course and provides assistance. Courses may include assigned reading, videos or animations, participation in discussion boards, interactive software,and writing assignments. Proctored exams are taken on campus and at other approved testing sites and are coordinated through the Distance Learning Department. How to Enroll Step 1: Discuss distance learning online courses as an option with your advisor. Your advisor will be able to register you into TSTC online courses. TSTC online courses are designated as such with the “Z” in the section (i.e. 20ZA, 20ZB...etc). Online courses with the designation “V” in the section (i.e. 20VA, 20VB...etc) are Virtual College of Texas online courses. Once you have met with your advisor and received approval to take a course through VCT, the Distance Learning Department (W104) will be able to enroll you. Step 2: Students new to distance learning are required to take the Student Orientation for Online Students (OSLO 0100). For instructions on how to take OLSO 0100, click on the “Student Orientation” link. Additional Assistance The Distance Learning Department will help students understand distance learning requirements and expectations and address Student Services questions related to online and distance learning. All distance learning students have access to the Learning Resource Center (Library) and all TSTC student services. Degrees Delivered Online TSTC students may enroll in online college credit courses that lead toward a certificate or degree. More than 50% of the coursework toward the following can be completed online: Academic Core Associate in Science Degree in Biology Associate in Science Degree in Health Professions Preparatory Associate in Science Degree in Nursing Preparatory |
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