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Experience College Online that Fits Your Lifestyle

Take classes online to fit your busy work or home schedule. Interact in virtual classroom discussions and study groups with other online students, and have dedicated online student support at your fingertips.

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Learn About SinclairOnline Options

Sinclair offers 108 degrees and certificates that can be completed entirely in eLearning modalities. Additionally, students may choose from more than 400 online courses to complete portions of most other degrees and certificates. These include most general education courses and many core program courses in Business and Computer Science and Information Systems, Health Information Management, Health Sciences, Criminal Justice Science, Management, and more.

Sinclair's online courses and programs are award winning with recognition from Premium Schools as Ohio's Best Online Community College Programs (2021), a Top Online Learning School by Newsweek (2023), and from organizations such as Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Instructional Technology Council, and the Bellwether Consortium.

30
Completely Online
Associate and Bachelor Degrees
78
Completely
Online Certificates
400+
Completely
Online Courses
175+
Blended (50% Online &
50% Face to Face) Courses
80+
FlexPace Competency Based
Education (CBE) Courses

Courses and Options

Sinclair affords students more paths to success with course modalities and options. Choose how you want to take classes that are best for your needs. Online and especially FlexPace courses offer the most flexible scheduling and eliminate the need to drive to campus. Face to Face, Online with Scheduled Meeting Times, and Blended meet at scheduled day(s) and time(s). To read more about what to expect in online, blended, and FlexPace courses, view this Learning Modalities Infographic (PDF).

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Complete work online when it fits your schedule while adhering to weekly deadlines. Requires computer and high-speed internet.

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Student participating in a remote virtual class

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Course meets synchronously online using virtual tools (i.e. Zoom) during scheduled day(s) and time(s) and contains online content. Check the schedule to confirm days and times your class will meet. Requires computer and high-speed internet.

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Students sitting in an in-person classroom

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Course meets in person on scheduled day(s) and time(s).

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Student working flexibly on coursework

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Online learning completed around your schedule as you demonstrate competency in the subject. Requires computer and high-speed internet.

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Blended classroom environment

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Course meets in person on scheduled day(s) and time(s) with online content. Check the schedule to confirm days and times your class will meet in-person. Requires computer and high-speed internet.

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Student portfolio for prior learning review

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Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) gives students the opportunity to demonstrate learning done outside of the college classroom to potentially earn college credit. Options include credit by exam and evaluation of credentials or portfolios.

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About eLearn and the eLearning Division

Sinclair's learning management system, named eLearn, is powered by D2L's Brightspace. eLearn provides students with the tools and resources needed to excel in an online environment. Current students can access the learning portal directly at elearn.sinclair.edu or login through my.sinclair.edu.

What does eLearn do?

  • Creates an online environment for students to easily communicate with their instructors and with other students.
  • Provides discussion forums, assessments, and assignments used for grading and progress tracking.
  • Delivers online, FlexPace, and blended classes (some instructors teaching in-person classes also use eLearn).
  • Provides 24/7 access to student courses and online course materials.

The eLearning Division is the academic unit responsible for support of eLearning courses, peripheral technology, academic coaching, student support, and faculty training.

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