MCC has long provided dual-credit courses and online courses, but this semester marks the first time the college has combined the two to offer an online dual-credit course.
As part of a growing partnership with Kearney High School, MCC is testing out this innovative course structure with a pilot English 102 course that began in early January. The course is taught by Jodi Puls, who teaches dual credit at MCC-Maple Woods and full-time at the high school.
Lynn Barron, associate dean of instruction at MCC-Maple Woods, said that more online dual-credit courses are currently being explored.
“The growth potential for the online format is high,” said Barron.
Barron and other administrators and faculty members at Maple Woods worked closely with Leo Hirner, district director of distance education services, on developing the pilot course, including instructor training.
“We’re still reviewing some procedural changes that will streamline the development and delivery of this kind of course, but I’m really looking forward to being able to grow this delivery model,” said Hirner.
Eleven students, all seniors at the high school, are enrolled in the course. Upon successful completion, they will have earned three college credit hours.
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