Telecourses are one method for taking distance education classes. All telecourses carry full college credit which may be applied to MJC graduation, and courses are usually transferable to four-year institutions. See what we have to offer.
Are telecourses right for you?
Students who succeed in Telecourses are self-motivated, independent learners. It’s in your best interest to review telecourse requirements prior to enrolling. If you're unsure if a Telecourse is best for you, contact the Telecourse Office so you can ask the staff any questions in terms of how these courses work or if they're right for you.
How telecourses work
Telecourses use pre-taped instructional lessons along with at least one required textbook, a study guide, syllabus, exams. Students usually interact with their instructor using email, the telephone or during any scheduled meeting times. Students can make arrangements to meet with instructors as well by contacting them via email or telephone.
All telecourses are part of the MJC curriculum and are subject to the fees listed in the class schedule. In addition to MJC fees, you will need to purchase one or more textbooks for your course. Texts are available for purchase in the MJC bookstore or via the Pirates Bookstore web site. Once you have registered for a telecourse, you will receive your course syllabus and other course materials via US mail.
HIST 101 & HIST 102 telecourses will not be broadcast on the Cable Channels during the Summer 2010 session. The Telecourse video programs are available for viewing in two formats; 1. Students are able to view all programs via the Internet for no cost or 2. Students may purchase a set of DVD 's containing all the programs at the MJC bookstore for $55.00. (Students may choose to watch DVD's available at the East Campus Library Reserve Desk. There is no cost but the DVD's cannot be removed from the Library.)
Access to the videos will be available through the MJC website using the Blackboard/WebCT icon that is used for the Online courses. The instructions will be in the course syllabus that is mailed to enrolled students prior to the course beginning.
HIST 101 & HIST 102 Tapes will not be available for checkout for the Summer 2010 session, you must watch the videos online through the MJC website.
Telecourses (with the exception of HIST 101 and HIST 102) will be broadcast on the Cable Channel during the Fall 2010 session. Again, you view telecourses on television, usually using your home video machine or DVD player or using equipment in the library. Some students may be able to view telecourse programs via broadcast if they subscribe to Comcast or Charter cable and they live in certain zip codes (see more information below).
Turlock Charter Cable Channel 2 broadcasts the telecourses to residents of Ceres, Delhi, Denair, Hilmar, Keyes, Turlock and Modesto (zip code 95351). The course syllabus will list the dates and times.
Modesto Comcast Cable Channel 96 broadcasts the telecourses to residents within the city limits, excluding zip code 95351. The course syllabus will list the dates and times.
If you're able to be on the East Campus, you have the option of viewing the video programs in the MJC Library during normal library hours. For more information, contact the Reserve Desk at 575-6229.
Telecourses are NOT available via satellite (Directv or Dish Network).
Telecourse tapes (with the exception of HIST 101 and HIST 102) will be available for "Check Out" for the Fall 2010 session.
Most students ‘Check Out’ video tapes to view at home. Once you've enrolled in a telecourse, you can check out Tapes or DVDs from the Reserve Counter located in the Library on the East campus. The Reserve Counter phone number is 209 575-6229. There is no cost to ‘check out’ the tapes or DVDs, however students will be charged if they do not return them at the end of the semester (December 18, 2010)!
HIST 101 & HIST 102 Telecourses will not be broadcast on the Cable Channels during the Fall 2010 session. The Telecourse video programs will be available for viewing in two formats: 1. Students are able to view all programs via the Internet for no cost or 2. Students may purchase a set of DVD's containing all the programs at the MJC bookstore. (Students may choose to watch DVD's available at the East Campus Library Reserve Desk. There is no cost but the DVD's cannot be removed from the Library.)
The telecourses will not be available to be viewed online during the Fall 2010 session (with the exception of HIST 101 and HIST 102).
Most telecourses have several mandatory meetings on campus. The syllabus will list the dates, times and locations. If you are not enrolled and are interested in going to the Orientation, please call the Telecourse Office at 209 575-6236. The Telecourse Office is located in the MJC Library, East Campus.
If you try to register for a Telecourse and are put on a WAIT LIST, you are NOT guaranteed entry into that telecourse. Please contact the Telecourse Office for further information about being on a Wait List - 209 575-6236.
