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At Coastline, you can enroll in college courses that are delivered to your home, worksite or location near your home. What Is Distance Learning? Distance Learning combines technology with textbooks and printed materials to bring course content, instructor, and students together. With almost 30 years’ experience in distance learning, Coastline offers a variety of college-credit course options to meet your educational needs. The benefits of distance learning include: Convenient, flexible options for fulfilling degree requirements. Academically proven, well-produced curriculum developed by college faculty, scholars, practitioners and instructional design specialists. Opportunity to attain educational/career goals without sacrificing full-time employment or family. Technology-enhanced learning experience. Opportunities for K-12 teacher credentialing and salary advance credit. Programs tailored for highly motivated, committed, goal-oriented learners. Accessible learning options for students with disabilities. Earn an AA Degree or Certificate 100% via Distance Learning Coastline offers over 70 online AA degree and certificate programs that you can take fully online. Search by academic field or degree / certificate type. Visit the Programs page Course Types Telecourse/Cable Courses Students watch professionally produced video lessons made available through a variety of viewing methods, combined with a required textbook, study guide, and course student handbook outlining the requirements of the course and expectations of the instructor. Coursework is submitted via U.S. mail, FAX, or in person. Students are not required to have online access for these courses; however select online components are made available for flexibility and ease. Exams are completed in person, either onsite or through a pre-approved proctor. Independent Study Study independently using specially prepared course materials that include reading materials, textbooks, study guides, self-paced assignments and video materials. May also include CD-ROM multimedia materials, Internet access or lab kits. Interact with instructor via phone, FAX or e-mail, watch or listen to pre-recorded review sessions, mail in assignments and quizzes, and take on-site or proctored exams. Online Courses Take your course online and work according to the schedule defined by the instructor. Using Coastline’s Canvas system, students are able to complete most coursework, including exams, directly online. This varies course to course. Some courses will require students to complete exams in person onsite or through a pre-approved proctor. New to Distance Learning? START HERE: CCCD Canvas Login To find the minimum recommended computer and software requirements for Coastline’s online courses, view the following Canvas Help Guides: Which browsers will Canvas support? What are the basic computer specifications for Canvas? You can better prepare for distance learning by taking one or both of these courses: Education 107: Introduction to Distance Learning Education 108: How to Succeed in Distance Learning How to Begin Your Course Suggestions for Success in Your Course Testing Times Schedule Exams Information about Proctored Examinations Distance Learning FAQ Transferability Distance Learning courses may fulfill transfer requirements. To check on transferability to the California State University and University of California systems, go to www.assist.org . In addition, you can view which distance learning courses meet CSU General Education requirements and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC for CSU or UC) requirements . For private and out-of-state institutions, students should verify transferability with their desired university. For more transfer information, please visit the Transfer Center web page or email transfercenter@coastline.edu . Student Handbooks If you would like to receive a free digital (PDF) copy of a Student Handbook for any of our telecourses, cable TV, and/or independent study courses, please email a request to our Distance Learning Department at dlearning@coastline.edu. How to View Telecourse/Cable Videos There are several ways to view Coastline’s telecourse and cable TV course videos: Online through each course website in Canvas DVDs available for purchase from our bookstore Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable) if you are a subscriber in our local area - download the Broadcast Schedule At a viewing center on campus (see below) Fountain Valley Student Services Center Viewing and Examination Center Call location for hours of access: (714) 241-6216 Fountain Valley Student Services Center 11460 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Garden Grove Campus Viewing and Examination Center The viewing center is on the ground floor in the Information Commons area. Call for hours and availability of resources: (714) 241-6209 x17306 Garden Grove Campus 2901 Euclid Street Garden Grove, CA 92840 Distance Learning Distance Learning FAQ DL Telecourse Handbooks How to Begin Your Course Proctor Suggestions for Success Testing Times Get In Touch Distance Learning Department Fountain Valley Student Services Center, Rm 318 Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm P: 714.241.6216 F: 714.241.6287 E: dlearning@coastline.edu (714) 546-7600 11460 Warner Avenue Fountain Valley, CA 92708 Get The Newsletter Apply Visit Events Coastline Blog Directory Campus Safety Library Title IX Employment Consumer Information Register to Vote Compliments & Complaints Institutional Effectiveness Accessibility © 2020 Coastline College. 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