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.
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.
NOTE: Before taking a hybrid course, it is recommended that students complete CCIS 143, Introduction to Online Learning. CCIS 143 is an online, one-credit class that is six weeks long and provides students with an opportunity to develop skills which will support their success in an online learning environment. Students may take CCIS 143 concurrently with their first hybrid course.
Super Thursday!
Obtain three to fifteen credits in General Education courses by attending class once a week at Southwestern Michigan College.
Earn Your Business Degree Faster
Each business course meets only once every three weeks. These courses are coordinated to meet on alternate weeks so you can take up to nine credits of business courses and only meet for the class one night each week. And since these hybrid courses are all offered in the evening on the Niles Area Campus, it's truly convenience 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.
Programs Available in
Hybrid Format
Fall 2008 Hybrid Courses
| Super Thursday | |
| Freshman English II | |
| Children's Literature | |
| Introduction to Philosophical Thought | |
| General Psychology | |
| Intro to Human Communication | |
| Accounting | |
| Principles of Accounting II | |
| Business | |
| Intro to Business | |
| Principles of Management | |
| Business Communications | |
| Marketing | |
| Health Education | |
| Medical Terminology | |
| Intro to Health Care Systems | |
| Nutrition | |
| Information Systems | |
| Intro to Computer Technology | |
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.