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Online Learning Credit ClassesSpring 2010 Class Schedule

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Distance Learning

Distance learning allows students to take classes at times and places convenient to their schedules. 

Teaching and learning take place via Web-based instruction (Internet/Blackboard) and e-mail.

The types of distance learning courses offered are:

To learn if you have what it takes to be a success distance learning student, take the online READI assessment. You will receive instant feedback.

How To Register: Students may register for distance learning classes just as they would for traditional classes -- online, by mail or fax, or in person at one of the four campuses -- Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec or Wildwood. The interactive class schedule allows you to browse for distance learning classes by searching for schedule or session type – detailed instructions (281KB PDF).

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS

Students are required to have access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection to participate in Distance Learning courses. Your computer should be in good operating order, with recent system and Internet browser upgrades. Following are the recommended computer system requirements to operate in Blackboard, STLCC’s course management system:

  • Platform: Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS X
  • Hardware: 64MB of RAM, 5G of free disk space
  • Software: Microsoft Office or Office Readers, Adobe Acrobat Reader
  • Browser: Sun Java 1.5 and above, cookies must be enabled, must support 128bit SSL encryption
  • Internet Connection: 56k modem (Broadband preferred)

Individual courses may have software and/or hardware access requirements as well, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, webcams, etc.  Please check the course notes on the interactive schedule at or contact the instructor.

For more information, or to log in to Blackboard, go to Blackboard.

STUDENT E-MAIL

St. Louis Community College offers free e-mail accounts for all current credit students through my.stlcc.edu student e-mail. This e-mail account serves as the official means of communication with St. Louis Community College. Students must activate their my.stlcc.edu student e-mail account in order to receive correspondence from their instructors. Just follow the instructions on Getting Started.