Distance Learning

"The Big Sun Suffers, and We ..." by Nina Tosic, Age 15, Prijedor
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Beginning with correspondence courses in the nineteenth century, distance learning has become an established part of American education.  The advent of computers and the Internet has magnified its possibilities.  Online education, or distance learning, is a trend in college education today. 

The history department embraces the potential of online course delivery.  Done well, these courses can have more interaction between the instructor and students than traditional face-to-face courses.  Their asynchronous nature also allows students greater flexibility in "attending" class and completing course work. 

While we appreciate these benefits, we do not want to rush into distance education.  We are slowly developing distance learning courses as our faculty receive training in new technologies and online education's best practices.  We want to maintain high standards and ensure that our distance learning courses are as rigorous as our traditional classes.

Currently the only history courses offered in the distant learning category are offered from the Takoma Park campus. Please see there offerings on their website.