FLEXIBLE SCHEDULING OPTIONS
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You can take college credit courses in several ways that fit your busy schedule. Flexible scheduling options allow you to take Del Mar College classes off campus, on television, online, on weekends, and even finish your degree more quickly. Just a reminder: these courses require the same admissions, registration, tuition, and prerequisites as other credit classes.
Choosing distance learning courses, or Web-based courses allows more flexibility for your busy schedule. But don't be misled, these courses aren't easier than courses taught on campus. Successful distance learning students dedicate specific time each week to their studies, stay committed to keeping up with class assignments, and take the initiative to stay in contact with instructors. If you are an organized, self-starter committed to your studies, distance learning can give you more flexibility for your education schedule. For more information, visit www.delmar.edu/distancelearning.
PAIRED AND CLUSTERED COURSES - (361) 698-1430 or (361) 698-2265
In order to enhance students’ learning experience, Del Mar College offers a number of clustered and paired courses. Clustered courses (made up of three or more courses) and paired courses (made up of two courses) seek to remove some of the barriers that often separate subjects and replace those barriers with connections to help students discover relationships among different courses. Besides adding greater depth and meaning to students’ educational experience, these approaches also encourage a sense of community, involvement, and support among participating students because those students become part of a unique group taking specially designed courses together.
Note: Students enrolling in clustered or paired courses should understand that they must enroll in all of the courses included in each cluster or pair. In addition, if they should decide to drop one of the courses in a pair or a cluster, they must drop the other courses in that pair or cluster, as well. Please see individual course sections in the main body of the schedule for detailed information on Paired or Clustered courses.
An example listing of a Paired course follows:
| ENGL 1302 COMPOSITION II |
3 |
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| 10664 014 | LEC | TR 8-9:20 | CB 217 | STAFF | |
| Co-requisite: CRIJ-1306-001 | |||||
According to this example, the English 1302 class listed above (I.D. number 364100902) is PAIRED with History 1302. Both classes must be taken in the same semester. For additional information, please visit www.delmar.edu/titlev/cooperative.htm.
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OFF-CAMPUS COURSES - 1 (800) 652-3357 or (361) 215-6952
Off-Campus courses are taught at several locations. Call (361) 698-1255 for admission and registration information for these courses. Call (361) 698-1255 for information about the classes.
Some classes have mandatory laboratories. For more information about these courses, see the appropriate subject in the course sections.
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OFF-CAMPUS COURSES
- SINTON - 1 (800) 652-3357, ext. 1859
or (361) 215-6952
Del Mar College credit classes and noncredit workforce development courses will be offered in Sinton.
For course offerings, check the available course sections. Sinton courses will have section numbers in the 640's.
For more information on dates and times, potentional classes, registration and admission procedures, contact the Sinton Program Director at (361) 215-6952.
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RAPID TRACK COURSES - (361) 698-2237
You can complete an entire college course in just six weeks and the courses required for an associate in arts degree in 12 months. This option is for highly-motivated students who can devote time to an accelerated program of study.
Please see the available course sections for the most up-to-date information on available course sections, including Rapid Track courses.
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SHORT SEMESTER COURSES - (361) 698-2237
Mini-sessions may be offered with a variety of courses that last anywhere from three to 13 weeks, shorter than the traditional 16-week classes. Some classes may have mandatory laboratories.
Please see the available course sections
for the most up-to-date information on available course sections, including
Short Semester courses.
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WEEKEND COURSES - (361) 698-2236
You can earn college credit toward your degree by attending weekend classes on Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays at Del Mar College. Unless otherwise designated, these classes start at the end of the first week of classes. Note: For purposes of refunds and withdrawals, the first day of class is defined as all classes begin, and not as the first day you attend class. English and Mathematics Laboratories are open on Saturday.
Some classes have mandatory laboratories. For more information about these courses, see the appropriate subject in the available course sections.
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Online/E-LINE COURSES - (361) 698-1312 or www.delmar.edu/distancelearning
To participate in online courses, students must provide their own computer and modem. Students must have the skills necessary to connect to their ISP, operate an email program, and navigate the Web. Additional skills necessary include keyboarding and managing files (saving, uploading, downloading, and installing). You are responsible for configuring and maintaining your own equipment.
You must secure your own account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). These charges are not included in the course tuition or fees. Del Mar cannot guarantee that the software of all ISPs will be compatible with Del Mar's online course offerings. Contact Distance Learning or visit the Distance Learning Web page at www.delmar.edu/distancelearning/sresources.php to find out how to test your equipment before you sign up for a class.It is your responsibility to make sure technical issues have been resolved prior to registration.
All online students will need to follow the course information under the course name in this schedule for more information. All new students to online courses may assess their readiness to take an online course. Call (361) 698-1312 for additional information. Your instructor may require attendance at a campus-based orientation for an overview of your course and testing procedures. Orientation times will be posted in the Orientation Schedule available at www.delmar.edu/distancelearning and then clicking Orientation Schedule. Please note that you may be dropped from the class if you do not attend a required orientation and/or complete the orientation requirements. In addition, students not logging in to their online courses within the first week of the term may be dropped from the course. Please make arrangements with your instructor if cannot log in for any reason.
See the main course listing for Online or E-Line Courses offered this semester. Note that some classes may have mandatory laboratories. For more information about these courses, go to www.delmar.edu/distancelearning and click Course Listings.
Courses with I/NET in the room designation in the class listing are Online courses.
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ORIENTATION SESSIONS FOR Online/E-LINE COURSES
Orientation sessions are mandatory for Web-based and E-Line courses. You may be dropped from the class if you do not attend orientation. Information regarding orientations can be found in the class schedule listing under the specific telecourse or Web course or visit www.delmar.edu/distancelearning.
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Can't find the course you need or want to take this semester?
The Virtual College of Texas could be your answer. Visit the VCT Web site for access to distance learning courses offered by Texas’ 50 community college districts and the colleges of the Texas State Technical College System. Get Del Mar College credit! Enroll at Del Mar College while taking a class being taught at a remote campus elsewhere in Texas.
For additional information, call (361) 698-1876.