
{"id":103,"date":"2022-01-28T15:29:03","date_gmt":"2022-01-28T15:29:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stgschoolcraft.wpengine.com\/distance-learning\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2024-03-01T19:55:55","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T19:55:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"layout-hero-container alignfull\" style=\"margin-top: -78px; background: url(https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/08\/hero-student-laptop-6.png) no-repeat; background-size: cover;\">\n    <span class=\"sr-only\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"person typing on laptop smiling\"><\/span>\n        \n    <div class=\"text-container\">\n\n        <div class=\"headlines\">\n            <h1>We offer flexible, accessible options to meet your goals.<\/h1>\n            <p>Your education. Delivered to you.<\/p>\n            <a href=\"\/distance-learning\/programs-and-courses\/\">Explore Options<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"value-benefits-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"value-1\"><p>Convenient<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"value-2\"><p>Comprehensive<\/p><\/div>\n    <div class=\"value-3\"><p>Connected<\/p><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"336\" height=\"96\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/logo-distance-learning.png\" alt=\"Distance Learning 40 years\" class=\"wp-image-63\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/logo-distance-learning.png 336w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/03\/logo-distance-learning-300x86.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container intro gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\">\n<p>Schoolcraft College understands the needs of today\u2019s learners and offers flexible schedule options including online and hybrid programs and courses. Since 1982, Schoolcraft Distance Learning has designed and delivered innovative online learning. We have dedicated faculty and staff educators who specialize in delivering a quality experience for Schoolcraft learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distance Learning Programs and Courses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Schoolcraft Distance Learning offers 15 associate degrees and certificates 100% online, nearly 20 associate degrees and certificates 75% or more online, and over 125 accelerated and full-semester online and hybrid courses. Schoolcraft students can customize their course schedules with a variety of course modalities (online, hybrid, and traditional) and term lengths (5, 7, 12, and 15-week) that meet your schedule needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"\/distance-learning\/programs-and-courses\/\">View Programs and Courses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distance Learning Course Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you prepare for distance learning courses at Schoolcraft, watch our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/schoolcraft.hosted.panopto.com\/Panopto\/Pages\/Viewer.aspx?id=b92037bf-71a5-49ea-9c4a-af5501090c14\">online course tour<\/a>. This short video provides you with an overview of our online course delivery format and its distinct features. In addition, view the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/programs-and-courses\/technology-requirements\/#technology-specs\">technical requirements<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/programs-and-courses\/technology-requirements\/#course-specs\">course specific requirements<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/programs-and-courses\/online\/#faq\">additional questions<\/a>&nbsp;to ensure your readiness on day one of your online course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fschoolcraft.hosted.panopto.com%2FPanopto%2FPages%2FViewer.aspx%3Fid%3Db92037bf-71a5-49ea-9c4a-af5501090c14&amp;data=05%7C01%7Cmgosur%40schoolcraft.edu%7C9703274b983343e5abfa08dad7bb424e%7C0b05de1b84dd4538acac1bc692325b03%7C0%7C0%7C638059496557054437%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=qYtAFwH%2F3kW2YY8Vdjk0OGFc%2By%2FpcAIDfP0qMzzzKmo%3D&amp;reserved=0\">View Online Course Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helpful Distance Learning Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Schoolcraft students have access to robust technical, learning and student support services to prepare and champion your success in online and hybrid courses (and all courses). Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/resources\/\">Resources<\/a> for information on our learning management system, technical requirements, online course specific requirements, requirements for on-campus assessments, student support and tutoring, and frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Schoolcraft College and Distance Learning recognize the varied costs of education and continue to incorporate open educational resources (OERs), where appropriate, that provide quality learning and save money for students. Since 2016, Schoolcraft College and Distance Learning have saved students over $4 million in textbook costs by adopting OERs in courses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/resources\/open-educational-resources-oer\/\">Open Education Resources<\/a> to view our online courses that use OERs!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/resources\/\">View Resources<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-spacer-divider gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:30px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As you complete your coursework, you will learn from knowledgeable, engaging, and supportive professors &#8211; certified through Schoolcraft\u2019s comprehensive professional development series to design and teach distance learning courses. Online\/hybrid programs and courses ensure the same rigor as classes offered in-person. Moreover, Schoolcraft online courses apply the Quality Matters Higher Ed Rubric, a nationally recognized measurement in quality online &amp; hybrid course design. <strong>A quality-driven, flexible, and innovative Schoolcraft education delivered to you!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-button\"><a href=\"\/distance-learning\/programs-and-courses\/\">Explore Options<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:150px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading center-heading\">How to Get Started<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"layout-steps-container\">\n\n    <div class=\"step1\">\n        <span class=\"number\">1<\/span>\n        <h3>Look<\/h3>\n        <p>Check out our Distance Learning course offerings.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"step2\">\n        <span class=\"number\">2<\/span>\n        <h3>Learn<\/h3>\n        <p>Decide which learning method is right for you.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"step3\">\n        <span class=\"number\">3<\/span>\n        <h3>Register<\/h3>\n        <p>Apply to become a Schoolcraft College student and get started!<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-button move-up-25\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/programs-and-courses\/\">Explore Options<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center cta-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.schoolcraft.edu\/RecruitNewWFE\/Account\/Create?returnUrl=%2FRecruitNewWFE\">Apply to schoolcraft<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#ddd\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-spacer gb-block-spacer gb-divider-solid gb-divider-size-1\"><hr style=\"height:125px\"\/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-container gb-block-container\"><div class=\"gb-container-inside\"><div class=\"gb-container-content\"><div class=\"wp-block-image move-up-25\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/SARA_Seal_group_2024_Participating.png\" alt=\"National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements\" class=\"wp-image-133\" style=\"width:178px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/SARA_Seal_group_2024_Participating.png 586w, https:\/\/www.schoolcraft.edu\/distance-learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/03\/SARA_Seal_group_2024_Participating-276x300.png 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">State Authorization for Out-of-State Online Students Disclosure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Schoolcraft College has been approved by Michigan to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. 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