Online Learning/Hybrid Overview

Southwestern Michigan College has combined the best features of face-to-face classroom learning with online technology to form its hybrid courses. Hybrid courses are classes in which a significant portion of the learning activities occur online, as well as in the classroom and through independent study and research. SMC also offers courses that are 100% online through the Ed2Go program.

A typical hybrid course will have about 15 hours of traditional, classroom instruction, 15 hours of online activities, and 15 hours of independent research and study.

Currently, students can complete either an Associate in Arts, an Associate in Applied Science with a Business major or a one-year General Education certificate via online hybrid courses. Not all courses are offered each semester. Check the current SMC schedule of classes for hybrid courses offered during that semester.

Super Thursday!

Obtain up to 12 credits in Humanities and General Education courses by attending class one day every two weeks on the Dowagiac campus of Southwestern Michigan College.

Earn Your Business Degree Faster

Attend class only one night a week and earn up to nine credits of business courses. And since these hybrid courses are all offered in the evening at the SMC Niles Area Campus, it's truly convenient for everyone!

Ed2Go

SMC also provides another opportunity for students through its Ed2Go online classes. Each one-credit, one-contact hour course runs for six weeks and consists of 12 lessons. These courses are entirely online with no instructional classroom time.

Are Hybrids Right for You?

Read the Prerequisites section below and complete a short self-assessment linked on this page to determine if a hybrid course is right for you.

Check with an advisor for specific information on courses and programs offered in this format.

Follow the link to the Schedule of Classes for details on course meeting days and times.

Prerequisites

Students who enroll in online/hybrid courses are expected to have some computer and technical skills in order to be successful. As a student in a either of these types of courses, you will be expected to have good reading, writing and study skills. You will also be expected to:

• complete your assignments on time as outlined by your instructor
• organize your time
• keep up with your reading assignments
• participate in online activities
• monitor SMC Wired for communications
• be able to read and understand assignments and directions which may be provided in person or online
• immediately inform your instructor of any questions or concerns
• be a person that stays on schedule and is self-motivated

You will be required to take any traditional classes which are prerequisites to these courses prior to enrolling in an online or hybrid courses. Please refer to the individual Course Descriptions for details on prerequisites for the hybrid courses and visit the Ed2Go web site to view course descriptions and class syllabi for these online opportunities.