president of lifelong learning and workforce development before the course is considered approved. An official letter will be sent to the student stating that his/her request is approved or denied. Students should not begin work with the instructor until they receive their official notice.
complement MWCC distance learning offerings to make it easier for a student to complete his/her program of study. Computer with Internet access is required. Some courses require specialized software.
Online Courses International Education Opportunity
Tomorrow’s workforce must function in an increasingly interdependent global economy. That is why, in increasing numbers, students are choosing to make study abroad a part of their academic experience. MWCC is a member of the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS), one of the oldest and largest international education consortia, linking more than 170 fully-accredited US colleges and universities in a partnership dedicated to advancing international/intercultural perspectives in higher education. Through its member colleges and universities, the CCIS sponsors more than 35 study abroad programs around the globe each year, for a semester, an academic year, or a summer. Students enrolled at MWCC may elect to spend part of their academic career at one of the following locations and receive credit from the college. Programs of study are located in Australia, China, Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, India, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Russia, and other countries. Interested students should contact the coordinator of international studies.
Mass Colleges Online MWCC participates in the Massachusetts community colleges e-learning network, Mass Colleges Online. This collaboration makes other community college quality online learning courses offerings available to MWCC students with the ease of registering for an MWCC course. These courses
MWCC’s online courses provide students with the opportunity to continue their education via the Internet. The center of this “anytime, anyplace” learning mode is each course’s interactive website permitting the instructor and students to collaborate online. These Internet courses allow students to receive and submit assignments, take self-corrected quizzes and exams, participate in class discussions, and explore supplementary Internet resources on the student’s time schedule. Although most web courses do not require on-campus visits, they do require self-discipline and dedication to complete the course requirements during the semester. Computer with Internet access is required. Some courses require specialized software.
Self-paced Modular and Distance Courses
Self-paced modular and distance courses are designed for students who wish to learn at their own pace. Students taking these courses will use a variety of instructional tools and materials. For example, students taking modular courses may need to use computer software and/or other equipment, audio and/or video tapes, textbooks and/or other printed materials. Permission of the instructor will be needed prior to registering for these courses. Also, learning materials will be provided by the faculty/advisor at the start of the course.
LIFELONG LEARNING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 48 MWCC 2012-2013 College Catalog & Student Handbook