Course Delivery Options

The college offers traditional and alternative course delivery options to meet the demands of a diverse student population.  Dual/Concurrent admission students are advised to consult with the college enrollment advisor to choose the option that best fits their needs.  Options that are available include:

v       Traditional classroom delivery – Classes offered on a semester basis and focuses on faculty and student interaction in the classroom.

v       Telecourse – A telecourse is an integrated college-level learning experience consisting of videotapes, textbook readings, study guides, and an instructor. Students view telecourses via professionally produced videotaped lessons. Complete telecourse videotape sets are borrowed from the college library for the entire semester. All telecourse videotape sets are available from the college library. Some telecourses are aired on Maryland Public Television (MPT).

v       Web-based course – A course that is designed to bring campus-based classes to students' computers. The instructor provides information posted on a course Web site that guides the student through course content, prompts discussions, and helps students keep pace with assignments. Due dates for assignments, a logical learning pattern, and start/end dates that correspond with a semester create a classroom that is available at a convenient time and place. Students may be required to take proctored exams or assessments

v       Web-enhanced course – A course that meets completely on-campus; however, instruction is supplemented via World Wide Web (Internet). Some telecourses may also be web-enhanced.

v       Web-hybrid course – A course that combines partial on-campus instruction with web-based instruction. The word hybrid will appear in the title of the course.

v       Mini sessions – courses in short, seven week sessions

v       January Intersession – courses offered between the fall and spring semesters in a compressed format

v       Self-paced course – A computer-based course that allows students to work at their own pace under the guidance of a faculty advisor. These courses offer students self-paced learning and attendance flexibility. All students must attend the first day of class on the La Plata Campus.

Fall 2007 and Spring 2008 Academic Disciplines
Offering Day Courses (before 4:00 p.m.)
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College of Southern Maryland

Scholarship Opportunity Only Available to Dual/Concurrent Admission Students:
 

J. N. Carsey Scholarship: Established in memory of J.N. Carsey, CSM's first president, this award offers up to $1,500 toward the cost of tuition, fees, and books for students participating in the college's Dual/Concurrent Admission program. High school juniors and seniors who are residents of Charles, Calvert, or St. Mary's counties and are attending public or private school or are enrolled in an accredited home school program are eligible to apply.  Applicants must complete and submit a J.N. Carsey Scholarship Application (available from the Financial Assistance Department or online) and attach to it a signed copy of their parents' most recent federal income tax return. The tax information is required because demonstrated financial need will be a determining factor in scholarship selection. Recipients of the scholarship must enroll at least half-time (6 credits or more) and meet all criteria required to participate in the Dual/Concurrent Admission program.

For additional questions, contact Jennifer Houchin at 301-934-2251 ext. 7044

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