Blended or Hybrid Courses

Blended or Hybrid courses are those in which 50% percent or more but less than 100% of instructional activity takes place when the students and instructors are in separate physical locations. The objectives and content of blended/hybrid courses are the same as those offered in a traditional classroom setting. The purpose of a blended/hybrid course is to take advantage of the best features of both face-to-face and online learning. In the course schedule, a blended/hybrid course section is identified with a “B”.

Some online and blended/hybrid courses may require specific software and/or hardware. To access online and blended/hybrid courses from off-campus sites, a student must have access to a computer with broadband Internet connectivity that can stream video and audio.

Online and blended/hybrid courses utilize Canvas, the same learning management system, as face-to-face courses. Canvas provides faculty and students with access to online course content, discussion forums, journals, online tutoring, chat, and live web conferencing. This system allows students to interact with their instructor and fellow classmates using a variety of tools. Some online and blended/hybrid courses may have mandatory face-to-face sessions, such as proctored tests, orientation, review, and laboratory time. For course specific requirements, students should review the respective course syllabus.

Note: If an online course requires a proctored exam in a face-to-face environment and a student chooses to take the exam at an off-site testing center, the student may incur a fee. Please refer to the Testing Center for the approved sites and their fees. If these testing sites are out of the students’ area, they should contact the instructor for pre-approval of a different testing site.