What is Distance Education?
A distance education (DE) course or program is one in which over 50 percent of the instruction is delivered via satellite, compressed video, Internet, or other electronic means. All distance learning courses/programs are subject to the same academic standards as those offered on campus. At TWU, our DE courses are delivered predominately through the Internet. We have one program that uses televideo. Within DE, courses are classified as either Fully Online or Hybrid/Blended.
Fully Online DE courses are delivered 85 to 100 percent electronically.
Hybrid/Blended DE courses are delivered more than 50 but less than 85 percent electronically.
For more information, please refer to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Rules, chapter 4, subchapter P, section 4.257.
Distance education courses are highly interactive. In addition, face-to-face sessions are offered in more convenient class locations, and the need for weekly commutes to campus is virtually eliminated. TWU faculty work hard to bring a full experience to distance learning students, and students receive quality feedback and communication with faculty.
