Online Course & Program Definitions

ONLINE COURSE-LEVEL DEFINITIONS

All online courses must be accurately labeled in Banner using the following classifications (note that these modes should represent at least 51% of the course delivery method. All courses are expected to progress on a weekly basis with readings, assignments and deadlines as per the faculty members directives.)

Online Asynchronous Course (own time, off-campus)*

All course activity is done online, predominantly with no pre-scheduled sessions. Course 
consists entirely of online elements that facilitate the three critical student interactions: course content, course instructor, and other students. Some sessions may be in real-time, but the bulk is completed at the discretion of the student each week.  

Web-based technologies are used to deliver classroom lectures and other activities to students in real time during pre-scheduled sessions. These courses use web conferencing or other synchronous media to create a real-time classroom experience, including interaction with peers and the instructor. Some materials will be done asynchronously as per the directive of the faculty member.

Hybrid Course(both online and on-campus components)*

Course activity is done asynchronously or synchronously online, but there are required real-time classroom-based instructional activities, such as lectures, discussions, labs, or other face-to-face learning activities. Events are pre-scheduled, similar to traditional onsite classes. 

Dual Mode Course (Simultaneously on-and off-campus)

Dual courses take place on-campus in a classroom. With the use of cameras, microphones and other technologies, off-site students also participate through a live conferencing system. Students will either be classified as online or onsite.