About Online Courses and
Telecourses
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What is
Distance Education ?
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How do I take a telecourse?
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1. What is Distance
Education?
The Distance Education
program offers fully accredited college courses via television and the
computer using World Wide Web, allowing you a convenient and flexible
way to take classes. The courses are taught by Santa Ana College faculty. Many of these courses fulfill general
education, elective, and major requirements. Many can be transferred to
four-year institutions. See the Santa Ana College Catalog for
information regarding specific courses.
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2. How do I take a telecourse?
Most telecourses air on the Community
College Instructional Network (CCIN) which is carried on some cable
systems, but most are also broadcast on Public Broadcast Station KOCE. Videotape rental
information is also provided for students. Videotape copies of the
telecourse broadcasts are available for viewing and checkout at the Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College Libraries.
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3. How do I take an online course?
Online students must have access to a
computer with modem or other access to the World Wide Web, with browser
software such as Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer. You will
communicate with your instructor electronically via email, a listserv,
or the course website. Your instructor will deliver electronic lectures
and assignments, and is available to answer question, provide additional
information or explanations if necessary. In addition, students can
telephone the instructor or come to campus during designated office
hours, if desired.
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4. How much do online courses or telecourses cost?
Online courses or telecourses cost exactly the same as traditional
classes: $20 per unit for California residents and $183 per unit for non-residents. Refer to the Santa Ana
College Schedule or contact the Admissions Office at (714) 564-6000 if
you need further information or an explanation of fees and tuition.
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5. How do I register for an online course or a
telecourse?
Registration for an
online course or a telecourse is handled the same as traditional class
enrollment:
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Continuing students can
use online or telephone registration.
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New and former students must first
complete an application and file it, either in person or through the
mail, with the Admissions Office, Santa Ana College, 1530 West
Seventeenth Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706, or Santiago Canyon College
8045 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA92869.
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The Application Form can
be obtained online. This requires a free plug-in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Once the application is processed,
new students may also register online through Telephone Registration as
explained in the Santa Ana College Class Schedule. If you need further
explanation of the application or registration procedures, contact the
Admissions Office at (714) 564-6000.
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6. How can I find out about specific course requirements
and books?
A syllabus for each course will be
made available by mail for telecourses, or in electronic format for
online courses. This document will describe the specific course
requirements and course textbooks and materials.
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7. Where can I get my book(s)?
All required textbooks and most other
course material are available through the Santa Ana College Bookstore.
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8. Who is my instructor and how can I contact him/her?
Each course has an
instructor-of-record, a faculty member at Santa Ana College or Santiago
Canyon College, who will instruct and guide you through the course. Your
instructor will answer any questions you may have through phone calls,
voice mail, email, letters, FAX, or on-campus orientations, reviews, and
exams.
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9. Will I have to come on-campus?
Most courses require at least one
on-campus visit; however, this is at your instructor’s discretion.
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