As life becomes more complex, TSTC Waco offers a solution designed to help students with conflicting work schedules and lifestyles. With distance learning, students have more flexibility in planning a course load which they can complete in their own homes and within their schedules. Distance learning courses may be delivered through web-based Internet classes or interactive video.

Many people believe distance learning courses are self-paced. This is not true. While students may often complete distance learning course requirements as their schedules permit, they must meet deadlines, complete assignments and take scheduled tests. Distance learning students typically do not have to be in classrooms at specific times, except when required by the instructors. Those who take courses via the Internet complete assignments using computers and communicate with instructors through e-mail and by telephone. Some distance learning courses require proctored testing.

Before registering for a distance learning course, we suggest you read more of the information provided within these pages to help you understand distance learning better, the computer and skill requirements, class offerings, and the student services available to help you be successful.

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