What is a Telecourse?

Telecourses...

are college credit courses which enable you to work independently, at your own pace and location.
use syllabus, textbook, study guide and videotapes, DVD or CD-ROM as your primary sources of instruction.
are 18 weeks in length unless you choose to complete your telecourse early.
are as academically rigorous as traditional courses.
use mail, email, telephone or face-to-face meetings to communicate with your instructor. Instructor responsibilities.
may have late start dates. Telecourse start dates.
may use ANGEL and require you to participate in a discussion or use other ANGEL components.
require you to download telecourse syllabi and information from the MCC website. Telecourse syllabi.

Videos, DVD and/or CD-ROM provide an alternative to the classroom lecture. Information presented in the videos, DVD or CD-ROM is not repeated in your textbook.
Test questions may be based on material from videos, DVDs or CD-ROMs.
Videos, DVD or CD-ROM run 15 to 60 minutes in length.
You can purchase DVDs and CD-ROMs in the bookstore.
Financial aid, scholarship or grant funds can be used to purchase DVD and CD-ROMs. Financial aid.
Normal book return and buyback rules apply. Bookstore buyback policies.
For courses with CD-Rom or DVD requirements, one copy of each telecourse video is available in the MCC library for library use only. Library website.
For courses with video options ONLY, you can check out and renew telecourse videos in person from the MCC library. All regular library fees and fines apply.

Tests are proctored/completed in the Testing Center, A245 or completed in ANGEL. Testing Center
You will not be charged an additional fee to take a test in the Testing Center.
Bring your current course schedule and driver's license with you to take your test.
You must have your instructor's permission to bring textbooks, calculators, and/or class notes into the Testing Center.

Maintain office hours to answer questions about assignments, tests, grades and address other questions.
Give feedback or test results in a timely manner.
Reply to your emails or inquiries about coursework, grades and/or test results.

Complete a telecourse or withdraw from the course.
Possess good time management skills and the ability to work independently.
Bring a copy of your current schedule and photo I.D. to the Testing Center and Library.
Contact your instructor (either via email, phone or office hours) whenever you have questions about coursework, grades, and/or test results.

Course-specific grading information is included in each course syllabus.
If you complete your telecourse before the end of the 18-week session, you will have to wait until the end of the semester to receive your grade unless you make other arrangements with your instructor.

For more information, please contact Distance Education at (815) 479-7878.