HCTC Online Programs
Hazard Community and Technical College has been offering online education for 20 years. HCTC has developed three online learning options: Online, Hybrid and the NEW HCTC Flex. We take pride in our online education platform and we are always looking for ways to improve. In 2020 we were ranked 8th in the nation for online community colleges by College Consensus. They published the rankings as part of their ‘Best Online Community College’ evaluation. The data is based on user-friendliness of the learning platforms, transparency about what they offer and web presence.
Online Access Classes Anytime, Anywhere.
HCTC Online classes are designed for students who need flexibility in their schedule
and need to focus on coursework outside times that a traditional class meets.
• Course work can be accessed and completed 24 hours per day/7 days a week
• Class follows a weekly/daily schedule of assignments and due dates
• HCTC faculty are available to support you in-person, online/virtually, or by phone
• Online learning is accessible from multiple devices with varied methods of assessing
course content
• Connect with the instructor and other students online completing all activities/discussions
online
Hybrid Attend Classes In-Person And Online.
HCTC Hybrid classes are designed for students who need some flexibility in their schedule
but still want some in-person traditional class meetings.
• Reduced time on campus with a portion of class requirements completed online
• Connect with the instructor and students on campus and online
• Class follows a weekly/daily schedule of assignments and due dates
• HCTC faculty are available to support you in-person, online/virtually, or by phone
• Online learning is accessible from multiple devices with varied methods of accessing
course content
HCTC FLEX Join Your Scheduled Class Virtually.
HCTC-Flex classes are designed for students that like traditional class meetings that
are at a set time but want the flexibility to access the class virtually.
• Live/virtual class sessions at specific days and times
• Instructor delivers course instruction in real time
• Students have the choice to attend in person or virtually at the scheduled time
• Connect with the instructor and students on campus and online
• HCTC faculty are available to support you in-person, online/virtually, or by phone
Live Online
- Live/virtual classes at scheduled times
- Instructors deliver the course in real time
- Students participate in the course in real time from anywhere
- Connect with the instructor and other students online
- HCTC faculty are available to support you online
HCTC ONLINE DEGREES
• Business Administration Systems
• Computer Information Technologies
• Health Information Technology
•Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
• Medical Information Technology
• Visual Communications Multimedia
BENEFITS OF TAKING ANY ONLINE COURSES
SAVE MONEY
- Transportation And Time
You don't have to spend time and gas money getting to and from classes. - Food
Swinging by a restaurant between classes adds up. Online students can save by eating at home. - Childcare
No worrying about who is taking care of you kid(s) or fees that come with childcare.
• Access course work anytime, anywhere in the world.
• Online students can go to class without interfering with
their jobs, allowing them to keep their income while
getting their education.
• Setting a weekly schedule to complete coursework
instead of scheduled class times means less
interference with work, family, and social life.
• Flexible online options (Online, Hybrid, or Flex) to
meet your needs and personal responsibilities.
excellent time management, critical thinking, and
problem-solving skills.
• Interactions with other students from different
locations and backgrounds broadening perspectives.
