How to Take Online Courses from South Texas College

If you are interested in taking continuing education courses in order to further your career or learn a new skill, you should consider enrolling in courses at South Texas College. The school, located in the Rio Grande Valley, provides online courses perfect for working adults with busy schedules who would like to further their education. Whether you wish to take a few courses or earn an online degree, South Texas College might have the program you seek. Online degree programs include Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Education, Interdisciplinary Studies and Social Sciences. All the online degree programs lead to an Associate's Degree. Graduates can then transfer to a four-year college in order to work toward a Bachelor's degree, if so desired. If you're not interested in earning a degree, you can enroll in various online courses ranging from Accounting to Spanish. Even better, you can save gas by taking classes in the comfort of your own home.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• PC with internet access
• Required textbooks for the course

1. Apply for admission to South Texas College by visiting their website or applying in person. The application process is now more streamlined due to technology, but if possible you should visit the campus and ask about their admission standards in person to personalize the process.

2. Send official transcripts from your high school or any college you have attended in the past. Ensure that the school(s) send certified sealed copies.

3. Apply for financial aid or scholarships in order to help finance your education at South Texas College. The financial aid office can help you apply for federal, as well as private loans and grants.

4. Call the Testing Center of South Texas College to find out whether you need to take an entrance exam before beginning your online program.

5. Attend an orientation for new students. The orientation will give you a feel for the program as well as the school. Additionally, it will help you understand which offices you should contact when and if you encounter issues or have questions at some point during your program.

6. Visit your adviser so he or she can help you determine which classes you should take. Advisers can also be helpful in assisting you if you are unsure about what degree program you want to work toward.

7. Register for classes online, by phone or in person. When you attend an orientation, you'll be able to register there if you choose to do so.

8. Pay for your classes and purchase your books. If you receive financial aid, you will receive assistance with both tuition and the purchase of textbooks.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you take the survey to see if you are an ideal candidate for distance education.

• Be sure to take the online orientation at South Texas College so you'll know how to navigate all the functions of your course and ensure your computer can support.

• If you want more variety of courses that do not lead to a degree, click on the Continuing Education link. It will take you to a variety of courses offered by its partner, Ed2Go (see Resources below).

• If you want to take online real estate courses or home inspection courses from South Texas College, check out the South Texas College website for more information.

Resources

• Visit this site to check out South Texas College and see if it's for you.
• If you're looking for more continuing education courses online, check out South Texas College's partner site ed2go.com.
• Anyone interested in pursuing a career in Real Estate or Home Inspection should go to this South Texas College link for more information.