Online Learning
Online Learning
Online Learning at Independence Community College offers a variety of courses designed to help tudents complete a degree or certificate. Each student will receive the same quality education in the online environment as is offered in the classroom. Students have access to services and resources without ever stepping foot on our campus. From applying to college, enrolling in courses, receiving textbooks, and even tutoring services; ICC works hard to combine customer service with a quality education to those students who want to learn from a distance.
While online courses are not self-paced, students are able to work at any hour of the day or night. Course material is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The courses are designed to engage students who have a variety of learning styles. Videos, audio casts, and the traditional reading of material are among a few of the delivery methods of educational material. Discussion boards with peers, worksheets, and project based learning activities are just some of the ways students interact with the material.
Online Courses May Have a Proctored Exam Requirement. Fees for external proctoring may apply or an alternative option may be available.
Online Student Resources
- Online courses at ICC qualify for all types of financial aid, including scholarships.
- Most textbooks for the online courses are available as loaner books. Consumable books and internet codes will need to be purchased.
- Textbooks may be picked up from our bookstore or shipped to your location, for a small fee.
- Online courses do have set due dates and deadlines just like on ground classes. These are not self-paced courses.
- Online courses require great time-management skills. You should plan on a minimum of 9 hours per week for each online class.
- Plan to have a second computer and internet access available in the event you begin to have issues. (family, friend, library, etc.)
- Our most successful students are highly motivated, have great discipline, have patience, and possess basic computer skills.
Professional Licensure
In compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, ICC provides information pertaining to professional licensure and certification for all relevant programs.
Professional Licensure Requirements May Vary State to State
ICC offers a number of programs that lead to professional licensure or certification within the State of Kansas as well as, potentially, other states. States vary in what professions they require to be licensed and how licensure or certification functions. Some states require individuals to graduate from an approved program. Others require individuals to meet the requirements of a national organization. Specific amounts of training may also be required as well as passage of an exam based on a state requisite exam score. Additionally, certain licensed professionals may be required to complete continuing education annually to maintain licensure or certification.
Disclosures Based on Student Location
The U.S. Department of Education requires direct disclosures of professional licensure or certification information to students based on their locations. ICC identifies the location of its students based on information provided by students during the registration process identifying students’ physical locations or upon relocation. Relocating to another state prior to completing a program may affect state licensure requirements. Prior to considering relocation, students are advised to contact their programs to discuss licensure and certification eligibility requirements. Following relocation, students must update their addresses with ICC.
What All Students in Licensure Programs Should Do
State Authorization
Independence Community College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
In order to comply with the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) requirements, our organization is actively collaborating with the Department of Education and various state agencies.
Changes to the Higher Education Act of 1965 have made it necessary for each institution of higher learning to respond to the following: “If an institution is offering post secondary education through distance or correspondence education to students in a State in which it is not physically located or in which it is otherwise subject to State jurisdiction as determined by the State, the institution must meet any State requirements for it to be legally offering post secondary distance or correspondence education in that State. An institution must be able to document to the Secretary the State's approval upon request. (Authority: 20 U.S.C. 1001 and 1002)”
At Independence Community College, we prioritize the support and well-being of every student during their academic journey with us. We actively promote the use of the Report It link as a resource for students seeking resolution in academic or disciplinary matters. We strive to create an environment where students feel empowered to address any concerns they may have, and our institution is dedicated to providing the necessary support and guidance throughout this process.
Questions regarding Independence Community College and SARA should be addressed to tcrawshaw@indycc.edu
Independence Community College has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.