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Distance Education

Welcome! If you are looking for exemplary online learning, you have come to the right place! Not only does Beaufort County Community College offer over 60 fully online programs, we also offer many award-winning online courses as well.

At BCCC, we are committed to providing students with superior online instruction delivered by qualified and caring faculty. Our online courses offer the same rigor and quality as traditional courses while providing the convenience and flexibility needed for busy lifestyles and schedules. All online courses are delivered through a learning platform called Blackboard. Every instructor uses Blackboard in some capacity, so it will be important to learn how to navigate courses and use available tools efficiently. Fortunately, we provide a variety of resources and support. At BCCC, our goal is your success.

Is Online Learning Right For You?

Because we want you to be successful, we want to make sure you choose the type of course that best fits your learning style and situation. At BCCC, you can choose from fully seated, hybrid, blended, or fully online courses. Although online courses provide the flexibility that fits with many of today’s busy lifestyles, it is not ideal for everyone. There are important aspects to consider before making your decision. Certain technical requirements as well as personal characteristics and skills are necessary for online learning success.

Technical Requirements

  • Computer access (a limited number of laptops are available for checkout in BCCC Library)
  • Internet access (BCCC Library provides internet access during hours of operation)
  • Compatible browser – Blackboard is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. Browsers should be current. Run the browser checker to see whether Blackboard Learn supports your browser.
  • Appropriate software – As a BCCC student, you have FREE access to Office 365 which includes Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Characteristics & Skills for Success

  • Basic computer skills
  • File management skills
  • Time management skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Communication skills (especially written)
  • Independence
  • Self-motivation

If you would like to learn more about online courses at BCCC, please reach out to our Centralized Advising Center. We have caring staff who want to help you succeed.

Fully Online Programs

Take advantage of the convenience and flexibility of online learning while earning your degree, diploma, or certificate! BCCC offers a variety of fully online programs – perfect for the busy or working student.

For program requirements, please visit the BCCC Academic Catalog page.

Degrees

  • Associate in Arts 
  • Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation   
  • Associate in General Education  
  • Associate in General Education-Health Information Technology  
  • Associate in General Education-Pre-Medical Laboratory Technology  
  • Associate in General Education -Pre-Licensed Practical Nursing  
  • Associate in General Education-Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses  
  • Associate in General Education-Pre-Associate Degree Nursing  
  • Associate in Science  
  • Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation  
  • Agribusiness Technology AAS – Hyde Correctional 
  • Business Administration – Career Track AAS 
  • Business Administration – Transfer Track AAS 
  • Medical Office Administration AAS 
  • Office Administration AAS 
  • Information Technology-Information Systems AAS 
  • Information Technology-Network Management AAS 
  • Information Technology-Software & Web Development AAS 
  • Information Technology-BSIT AAS 
  • Emergency Medical Science AAS 
  • Human Services Technology-Transfer AAS 
  • Human Services Technology-Career Entry AAS 
  • Criminal Justice Technology-Career Entry AAS 
  • Criminal Justice Technology-Transfer AAS 
  • Early Childhood Education-Career Entry AAS 
  • Early Childhood Education-Non-Licensure Transfer AAS 
  • Early Childhood Education-Birth to K Licensure Transfer AAS 
  • General Occupational Technology AAS 

Certificates

  • Business Administration Certificate 
  • Business Administration-Management/Supervision Certificate 
  • Business Administration-Accounting Certificate 
  • Business Administration-Human Resource Management Certificate 
  • Business Administration-Marketing Certificate 
  • Business Administration-Entrepreneurship Certificate 
  • Medical Office Administration-Basic Medical Office Certificate 
  • Medical Office Administration-Med Coding, Billing & Insurance Certificate 
  • Medical Office Administration-Patient Services Representative Certificate 
  • Medical Office Administration-Med. Document Specialist Insurance Certificate 
  • Office Administration-Basic Office Skills Certificate 
  • Office Administration-Word Processing Specialist Certificate 
  • Office Administration-Software Applications Specialist Certificate 
  • Office Administration-Office Finance Certificate 
  • Information Technology-Networking Support Certificate 
  • Information Technology-Web Development & Design Certificate 
  • Information Technology-Cybersecurity Certificate 
  • Information Technology-Computer Repair & Troubleshooting Certificate 
  • Information Technology-Transfer Certificate 
  • Information Technology-Mobile App & Web Programming Certificate 
  • Information Technology-Programming Certificate 
  • Information Technology-Cloud Computing Certificate 
  • Human Services Technology-Transfer Certificate 
  • Human Services Technology-Career Entry Certificate 
  • Criminal Justice Technology-Essential Police Operations Certificate 
  • Criminal Justice Technology-Basics of Criminal Justice Certificate 
  • Criminal Justice Technology-Corrections Certificate 
  • Criminal Justice Technology-Transfer Certificate 
  • Early Childhood Education Certificate 
  • Early Childhood Education-Special Education Certificate 
  • Early Childhood Education-Infant and Toddler Certificate 
  • Early Childhood Education-School Age Certificate 
  • Early Childhood Education-Administration Certificate 
  • Community Spanish Interpreter Certificate 

Diplomas

  • Business Administration – Career Track Diploma 
  • Business Administration – Transfer Track Diploma 
  • Medical Office Administration Diploma 
  • Office Administration Diploma 
  • Human Services Technology Diploma 
  • Criminal Justice Technology Diploma 
  • Early Childhood Education Diploma 

Blackboard Support

At BCCC, you have our support! Please contact our team during regular business hours or the 24/7 HelpDesk at any time. Help is only a phone call or email away!

Kate Purvis, Director of Distance Learning
(252) 940-6247
blackboard@beaufortccc.edu

Paula Cox, Assistant Blackboard Administrator
(252) 940-6342
blackboard@beaufortccc.edu

IT Support (Log in issues, Authenticator app issues, and more!)
252-940-6300
itsupport@beaufortccc.edu

24/7 HelpDesk (Log in issues and more!)
855-588-2926
https://help.beaufortccc.edu

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