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Distance Learning NCPACE, sometimes referred to
as "Technology Delivered" NCPACE, is provided by eight colleges
and universities. Alphabetically, they are Central Texas College, Coastline Community College,
Dallas Telecollege, ECPI College of Technology, Governors State University,
Old Dominion University, Saint Leo University, Thomas Edison State College, University of Oklahoma
and Vincennes University. Collectively, they offer over one hundred and
twenty courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Several associate
degrees and bachelor's degrees and two masters degrees are available through
Distance Learning NCPACE. Degree Roadmaps are depicted for each institution's
degrees in the catalog at this website.
Distance Learning NCPACE is delivered primarily
using self-paced CD-ROM technology, since afloat conditions
aboard deployed vessels preclude reliable and consistent
Internet access. There are also a few courses offered by
Old Dominion University that are delivered by synchronous
video teleconferencing technology to some of the large ships
possessing VTC technology and set-ups.
Distance Learning NCPACE is offered as an
alternative to Instructor Led NCPACE for those Sailors who
cannot attend regularly scheduled classroom format or those
Sailors who desire the convenience of a self-paced study
environment. First-time students taking college courses
should consider taking a traditional instructor led class
before attempting a distance learning course.
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