HCTC Online
Hazard Community and Technical College has been offering online education for over 20 years. We take pride in our online education offerings providing flexibility for all students. HCTC has developed four online learning options: 100% Online, Hybrid, and Live Classroom. 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, and students need to have basic skills to be successful. HCTC Online classes require communication with faculty and other students via e-mail, discussion groups, or other online collaboration tools. Some courses require online proctored exams. HCTC faculty are available to support you in any online learning option you choose. Classes follow a schedule of assignments/due dates, and the mode of delivery varies by program. Not all options are available in all programs.
- Associate in Arts (Degree)
- Associate in Science (Degree)
- Business Administration (Degree, Diploma, Certificates)
- Computer Information Technologies (Degree and Certificates)
- Criminal Justice (Degree and Certificates)
- Human Services (Degree and Certificates)
- Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (Degree and Certificates)
- Medical Information Technology (Degree, Diploma, and Certificates)
- Professional Studio Artist (Certificate)
- Unmanned Systems Technology (Certificates)
- Visual Communications Multimedia (Certificates)
Types of HCTC Online Learning
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.
- Only online students pay in-state tuition rates.
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.
- Only online students pay in-state tuition rates.
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.
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.
- Helps students to become self-starters withexcellent time management, critical thinking,
and problem-solving skills.
- Interactions with other students from different.
- locations and backgrounds broadening perspectives.
