Distance education courses use technology for teaching and communications. Printed materials are the primary source of directions and information in distance education courses. A student's schedule flexibility is important. Even though every lesson is a self contained, informative part of the distance education course, watching the lesson is not enough to ensure success in the course. The textbook, study materials, and texts all contribute to completing the course objectives.
Instructors are available to help all distance education students.
During appointments, scheduled testing times, scheduled office hours, and by telephone the instructor is more than willing to assist in any questions that will help the student. College of The Albemarle's distance education courses carry full curriculum credit. These comprehensive courses are produced nationally by professionals in their field. Distance education courses are convenient and inexpensive, without the scheduling problems and commuting costs that are associated with on-campus courses. The distance education courses offer the convenience of at home viewing or at a location site close to your home, depending on the type of distance education you choose.