The only difference between a telecourse and an on-campus course is in the way you learn. Traditional courses require you to attend lectures or seminars at the campus. In a telecourse, you learn by watching television program at home. For both you have to understand the concepts, read a textbook, turn in assignments, and take exams. To help you find a college in your area that offers telecourses we've provided a clickable map .
Some people are able to earn a two-year associate's degree just by taking telecourses.
Whatever your major, there's probably a telecourse in that subject. Please check with your local college, though, for a list of the telecourses they offer. For an overview of the telecourses your college might offer, browse through PBS's telecourse catalog . Depending on the college at which you enroll, you may have to go to campus to register, attend an orientation session, buy your textbooks, or take exams. Other than that, you'll spend the rest of the time learning from home.