Online/Hybrid Courses

SF Online includes different types of courses:

  • ONLINE COURSES- Online courses provide convenience and flexibility, but they aren’t for everyone. Be sure to check out “Is Online Learning for You” to see if you are a good candidate for online learning. Anyone at SF can take an online course for more flexibility in scheduling. Online courses may have no on-campus requirements at all, or may include required exams that have to be taken in a face-to-face environment (i.e., proctored). 
  • HYBRID COURSES– Also referred to as blended courses, these mixed classes combine the best of both worlds. Typically, hybrid classes meet about half the amount of required hours in a classroom, and the rest of the work is done online. You significantly reduce your travel time and time in class, but you still get to meet regularly with your instructor and classmates. 

    For summer 2020 A, C, and D terms, SF will mostly offer classes that do not require campus attendance.  We will offer standard online courses as well as hybrid virtualized courses.  Students in professional-technical programs (in health sciences, biotechnology, public safety, skilled trades, and others) may be invited to return to campus as soon as it is safe to do so.

  1. If you see an "M" in the section number, the class is fully online, you will not be required to come to campus or participate in any synchronous activities with other students.

  2. If there is no "M" in the section number, the class is a hybrid virtualized class with regularly scheduled virtual meetings. You will be required to attend class meetings at the regularly scheduled times through the internet, and so will need regular access to a computer with a webcam and the internet.

    If it is safe to return to campus for summer B, standard face to face classes will also be offered.

  • WEB-ENHANCED COURSES– This term is used when you don’t have any reduced time in a physical classroom, but your instructor still includes many online components to the course, such as handouts, course notes, quizzes, a grade book and other tools to enhance learning and make course materials accessible 24/7.

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