Current Students
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Dallas TeleCollege and how long has DCCCD been involved in distance learning?
- Can traditional and online courses be taken simultaneously?
- Are all the class assignments completed online, or will some of the content required in the classroom activities?
- Will the course exams be included online?
- Is there a required scheduled time to be online daily?
- What does MTuWRFr1SatSun mean? Does that mean we are required to be online those days?
- When you complete a Dallas TeleCollege course, which DCCCD College will be on the transcript?
- How do I know if I’ll make a good online learner?
- What different types of courses are offered?
- How do you attend “orientation” for an online course?
- Can you earn an Associate of Arts degree program completely online?
- What will I need to be an online student?
- How will I talk to my instructor?
- Is a DL (distance learning) course easier?
- How much does an online course cost?
- What If I need help or guidance along the way?
- How do I get my books?
- Are there minimum requirements for my computer?
- PC (Windows XP, Vista)
- Mac (10.3, 10.4, 10
- 128 MB of RAM
- 2 GB of free disk space
- Sound card with speakers (for courses with multimedia)
- Ethernet or Wireless network card (for high-speed Internet connection) or 56K modem (for dial-up Internet connection)
- T1, DSL, Cable, or Satellite high-speed connection (56K dial-up will work, but the online course system will run slowly).
- Are the courses transferable to another college or university?
- How do I get started?
Dallas TeleCollege is the online campus of the DCCCD, allowing students to take
classes or complete a degree online without ever setting foot on campus. We
produced our first television-based course back in 1972. In the 35 years that
have followed, this high quality courseware has continued to evolve and leverage
the latest innovations in technology and teaching theory.
Yes. In fact, most of our students take a mixture of online and classroom
courses. Regardless of the delivery method, you are still limited to 18 semester
credit hours (during Fall & Spring) without getting special permission.
Courses offered by Dallas TeleCollege do not have any on campus requirements and
are designated on the course schedule as sections 9400-9999. Online courses
offered by other DCCCD colleges may require students to come to campus for some
activities such as testing.
Most courses include online exams, however some may require a paper exam be proctored (we can easily help you arrange that). Read your course syllabus for testing details.
Not usually, although some faculty members may require specific times for testing, exam reviews or other activities.
Online courses default to this day of the week combination in our academic records software. You will not be required to log in to your class everyday, but it couldn’t hurt.
Your college transcript could show any one of our DCCCD accredited colleges. It depends on the home campus of your instructor.
Visit our homepage and challenge yourself with the free, interactive READI Assessment to see if distance learning is right for you.
Dallas TeleCollege offers online classes that could include various multimedia components, such as video/audio streaming, CDs or DVDs.
The orientation is presented in an online format as part of the course. That way, you can always go back and review the information when you need to.
Yes, we offer all of the courses online to complete the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science as well as several online certificate programs. Please visit our website or contact an advisor for an up to date list. Here’s the link: http://dallastelecollege.dcccd.edu.
You will need reliable access to the internet and an email address. If you do not have an email account, we can provide one for you. Some classes also require extra course materials such as DVDs, CDs or may even offer podcasts.
You will communicate with the instructor using email, online discussion forums and, if needed, by telephone.
Academically, online courses offer the same amount of material and have the same measured learning outcomes as their on campus counterparts. For some people, an online course may be easier because of their learning style. Test your DL skills by taking our online “Is Distance Learning Right for Me” assessment.
For Dallas County and Texas residents, online courses cost the same as any other course with the same number of credit hours. Some Dl fees are required for out of state students. The DCCCD offers the lowest tuition in the State of Texas.
Our team of trained and dedicated academic advisors is available by email and phone to help guide your way through the college process. If you are at a point where a face to face meeting is best, that can also be arranged by calling
972-669-6400.
You can review the textbook list on our website. However, before you buy your books contact your instructor and read your class syllabus for information on books and other required course materials. Our homepage features a link to Dallas TeleCollege’s online book store.
Yes. We require a computer capable of running IE 7 or higher, Firefox 3 or higher. In addition, the following hardware and software are recommended specifications, (also visit the Dallas TeleCollege Technical Support & Help Desk):
Platform:
Hardware:
Also, each class may have additional hardware and software requirements.
Yes. Most regionally accredited institutions will accept/transfer credits from DCCCD. In addition, courses taken as part of the core curriculum are transferable to any Texas state college or university. We do recommend that you contact the college you plan to attend prior to transferring.
The first step in becoming an online student is to visit www.dallastelecollege.dcccd.edu and view the Getting Started section on our homepage.
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