PittOnline
Choosing Courses
Download Spring 2007 (2074) PittOnline schedule. (PDF)
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Description of Course Types
All courses offered through PittOnline are Web based, meaning that all course materials can be accessed through CourseWeb, the University of Pittsburgh's implementation of the Blackboard course management system. Students can earn degree credit by choosing courses from PittOnline's three different course formats including:
Web courses feature Web-based instruction and interaction. Students interact with their instructors and other students through the class Web site, participating in online discussions and activities. Students complete the course requirements within one term and move through the course materials as a cohort.
Online courses are recommended for students who want to complete a class within a term.
Hybrid courses combine Web-based interaction and face-to-face instruction. Students are required to attend scheduled workshops and participate in online discussions and activities. Students complete the course requirements within one term and move through the course materials as a cohort.
Hybrid courses are recommended for students who want to complete a class within a term.
Self-Paced courses utilize a flexible format where students move though assigned course materials at their own pace. Course study guides and other materials are available in Blackboard, and on-site workshops are either mandatory or strongly advised for many courses.
Self-paced classes are recommended for students who require a flexible timeline to complete a course.