Beckfield College has built its reputation on the individual attention that is paid to each student during every phase of their education, including Enrollment, Financial Aid, Instruction, and Career Services.
Online learning provides students with the opportunity to fit a college education in their daily schedule without major interruptions and with maximum results. Through the Student Forum, Chat and Discussion Board and a variety of interactive activities students can actively learn, minimize their inhibitions and maximize their participation during an online course.
Online classes at Beckfield College combine the best of both worlds as we extend the personal touch to online students. Support from Financial Aid and Tuition Planning, Student Services, and Career Services are just a click or a phone call away and every online class is led by a professional and engaging instructor that knows who their students are. Specific courses have been carefully selected from approved programs to be offered both online and in the classroom, leaving the student in control. Think, research, study, compare and make your contribution when your time allows, from the convenience of your own home or office. Let us be there to help.
Online Programs* (as of February 7, 2012)
· Bachelor of Business Administration
· Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration
· Associate of Applied Science, Health Information Technology
· Associate of Applied Science, Hospitality Administration
Programs offering selected courses in an online format: (as of January 1, 2012)
· Bachelor of Science, Nursing (RN to BSN)
· Bachelor of Business Administration
· Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration
· Associate of Applied Science, Criminal Justice
· Associate of Applied Science, Health information Technology
· Associate of Applied Science, Hospitality Administration
· Associate of Applied Science, Medical Assisting
· Diploma: Medical Assisting
· Diploma: Medical Office Technology
*Externship components of these programs will be tracked and documented in a virtual classroom, although the externship itself will be conducted on a workplace site consistent with the requirements of the program and expectations of the industry. The externship site will be selected using the same criteria used in the traditional execution of the externship and all documentation requirements will be communicated using uploaded files and threaded discussion forums in the virtual classroom.
Is Online Learning for You? Let’s find out!
· Students who have strong critical reading skills and can learn well on their own will find they will perform at their optimum level in an online course.
· Writing is also important for online education. Online courses use writing assignments in place of class discussion to ensure students correctly understand what they have studied.
· Organized, self-motivated, disciplined students, serious about accomplishing their goals will be able to learn a lot from their online classes.
The skills a student develops from taking an online course will also benefit him/her in the job market. A solid foundation in reading, writing and use of technology are all marketable qualities a prospective employer would look for in a potential candidate. Not to mention, participants in online classes enjoy an enhanced understanding of interpersonal communication.
So, if you have technical skills, study skills, a computer, some free time and a quiet place to study, distance learning could be right for you! Everyone learns in a different way; perhaps taking an online class will be the way for you to succeed in meeting your educational goals.
Getting Started
Send an email to online@beckfield.edu or call 859-371-9393 to take a test drive of the virtual classroom or for more information on making online classes part of your education at Beckfield College.
Beckfield College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at http://www.beckfield.edu/about-us/disclosures.aspx.