HCTC Online
Hazard Community and Technical College has been offering online education for 20 years. HCTC has developed four online learning options: Online, Hybrid, Flex, and Live Classroom. We take pride in our online education platform and we are always looking for ways to improve. While online education isn’t for everyone, many students who cannot attend classes on campus due to scheduling conflicts, childcare, work or other commitments find that HCTC Online options make quality higher education highly accessible, affordable, and flexible. HCTC Online courses require a computer with Internet access. In addition, online learning requires a certain amount of computer savvy. Learners should know basic word processing, how to send and receive e-mail, and how to upload attachments. HCTC Online classes require communication with faculty and other students via e-mail or discussion groups, taking online tests or proctored tests, and submitting various assignments. HCTC faculty are available to support you in any online learning option you choose. Classes follows a weekly/daily schedule of assignments and due dates and the mode of delivery vary by program. Not all options are available in all programs.
Types of HCTC Online Leaning
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
- Connect with the instructor and other students online completing all activities/discussions online
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
Flex classes are designed to allows students to decide to attend class in-person (on-campus) or join the live online classroom on 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
Live classroom sessions allow students to join classes online on specific days and times.
- Instructor delivers the course instruction in real time
- Students participate in the course in real time from anywhere
- Connect with the instructor and other students online
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.
