Distance Education

You may be eager to learn, but find it difficult or impossible to attend regular classes on campus due to family and work obligations. Distance learning can be the solution.

The benefits of Distance Education start with flexibility. Students can access online courses at anytime, from any Internet connection. RCC provides a variety of course delivery options through Distance Education to help meet your scheduling needs. Plus, Distance Education promotes self-motivation skills and personal growth.

Many students find that an online environment gives them the courage to ask questions, develop self-discipline, and provides them the opportunity to participate in discussion forums with classmates worldwide.


Distance Education students apply and pay the same as traditional (on-campus) students.
Requirements
• A PC or Macintosh computer
• Internet access
• Internet browser
    o Internet Explorer
    o Mozilla
    o Firefox
• RealPlayer and/or Flash Player
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Word processing software

Most Distance Education classes require the purchase of a textbook, which can be purchased online through our campus store. They also require Internet access several hours a week. Some courses require the purchase of additional materials, such as publisher access codes or CDs. You may need to download or install programs, which may involve additional software or equipment. When using a public computer, you will need permission to download information.