Distance Learning

Distance Learning at Cumberland County College offers flexibility, convenience, and uncompromising quality of education. Distance Learning provides students opportunity to take courses otherwise non-accessible due to scheduling constraints. Students are physically separated from their instructors but are connected through technology.

Some students may require the structure of a traditional course, therefore, students are encouraged to visit their advisors to determine if Distance Learning courses are for them. Try a questionnaire and see if distance learning is for you.

Already registered for Distance Learning Courses? 


Do you have questions?
Read the FAQs (DL) link on the left menu or call 856.691.8600 x480 or email distancelearning@cccnj.edu. 


Online Courses 
These courses are conducted over the Internet using an eLearning Course Management System called Blackboard.  Round-the-clock access to Blackboard allows students to download class notes, submit assignments, take scheduled exams, read and contribute to class discussions, communicate with the instructor and other students, and receive faculty feedback, all at the student's convenience.

Generally, students are not required to be on campus, however, some instructors require students to attend an Orientation Session or take exams on campus. Online courses are listed with course section numbers 60 to 67.

The same as a traditional face-to-face course, students are required to study the assigned materials, participate in discussions, complete assignments, and take exams. Some students may require the structure of a traditional course, therefore, students are encouraged to visit their advisors to determine if these courses are for them.  


Hybrid Courses 
Hybrid Courses are listed with course section numbers 70 to 74. These courses are combination of Online and traditional (on-campus) course. Part of the time students are required to be on-campus and the other part will be off-campus utilizing Blackboard to participate in class activities. The number of class meetings will vary with each course.


Tele Courses
These courses are conducted utilizing video broadcasted through cable television. Students are able to record these video programs at home and watch at their convenience. Additionally, students have the option to view or borrow these video programs at the College Library or rent them from a third-party vendor.

There are FIVE required meetings on-campus. At these meetings students will obtain valuable information, submit assignments, or take exams. Telecourses are listed with course section numbers 50 to 54.

The same as a traditional face-to-face course, students are required to study the assigned materials, participate in discussions, complete assignments, and take exams. Some students may require the structure of a traditional course, therefore, students are encouraged to visit their advisors to determine if these courses are for them.
Go to the Tele Course homepage: http://www.cccnj.edu/distanceLearning/telecourses/default.aspx