Distance Education Department

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Distance Education Department

Mission Statement

The mission of the Distance Education Department is to provide accessibility to education through a broad range of quality courses in various disciplines via a variety of non-traditional delivery methods such as internet, videoconferencing, dual enrollment. Distance education courses are comparable to traditional courses and are taught by qualified Jefferson State instructors. Upon successful completion of these courses, students receive credit equivalent to traditional courses. The department strives to:

provide flexible learning opportunities tailored to meet the needs of students.
provide learning opportunities to a population of students who have difficulty accessing the campus for a variety of reasons including childcare, transportation, and physical disabilities
meet the needs of various community populations by designing both credit and non-credit courses delivered via various distance learning formats
prepare students to continue their education at four-year institutions or to enter the workforce
maintain a knowledgeable and professional faculty