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Types of Courses

Penn State World Campus distance education courses offer a variety of delivery methods that will determine how your course(s) work.  In all cases, you will be given information about how to contact your instructor and submit your lessons.   

Course Type Technology Usage Completion Time Student Interaction Registration
Online Group: Web access is required to complete these courses. These courses are generally between 12 and 15 weeks long but may be shorter during the summer semester. For the lengths of specific courses, check the online course catalog. Students interact with their instructors and other students. Group work and/or student-student interaction may be required. For specific registration dates, check the online catalog.
Online Individual: One Semester Web access is required to complete these courses. These courses are generally between 12 and 15 weeks long but may be shorter during the summer semester. For the lengths of specific courses, check the online course catalog. Students interact one-on-one with their instructors. Group work and student-student interaction are not required. For specific registration dates, check the online catalog.

 

 



 

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