Distance Learning

Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science Degrees Online

San Antonio College offers 200+ college credit online courses that meet the core curriculum requirements for an online Associate of Arts Degree and an online Associate of Applied Science Degree. Both online degrees are approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 

San Antonio College students can obtain an Associate of Arts Degree and an Associate of Applied Science Degree through Internet courses with a concentration in the following disciplines: History (AA), Social Work (AA), Sociology (AA), General Science (AS), Mathematics (AS), and Criminal Justice (AAS). These online degrees are sanctioned by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.  Information on SAC Online, visit their website.

San Antonio College Online degrees offer maximum flexibility and convenience to students who work, and they also provide homebound students and others access to higher education.

Associate in Arts - Liberal Arts Degree

• Communications
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences
• Humanities
• Literature
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Criminal Justice Degrees & Certificate

• Associate of Arts Degree
• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
• Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Associate of Applied Science in Corrections
• Associate of Applied Science in Law Enforcement
• Certificate
• Law Enforcement Certificate Level I

 Business Certificates

• Banking Level 1 
• Business Management Level 1 
• Financial Analysis Level 1 
• Financial Management Level 1
• Financial Services Industry Level 1
• Small Business Management Level 1
• Banking (Marketable Skills Certificate)
• Financial Services Industry (Marketable Skills Certificate) 

Online Courses

Online courses allow students to access 85 to 100 percent of the course by computer through the Internet. Course requirements vary. Students may be required to attend an on-campus or an on-line orientation on how to take an online course or come to campus to be proctored for testing. Online courses transfer the same and cost the same as on-campus courses.  Online courses are recommended for students who have a flexible work schedule or who live out-of-state or out-of-country.

Hybrid Courses

Hybrid courses are classes in which at least 50 to 85 percent of the course is taught online and 15 to 50 percent of the course is taught on campus.  Hybrid learning combines online learning with face-to-face learning in a traditional classroom.  Hybrid courses combine online and traditional teaching elements such as:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Group Work
• In person activities on campus

Hybrid courses are recommended for students who have a flexible work schedule. 

Video Courses

Video courses are college credit courses that are broadcast on television or accessible DVD. Students attend an on-site orientation, watch televised broadcasts, or DVDs, attend several on-campus review sessions, and take exams on-campus. Most of the course assignments are done by the student independently. Video courses provide flexibility for students who work and want to study at a time convenient to them. Lessons are broadcast on KLRN channel 9 (Time Warner, cable channel 10), and on Time Warner channel 19. Video courses are taught by experienced faculty. Video courses are college credit courses and cost the same as on-campus courses.

SAC Online at Military Bases

San Antonio College provides college student services and SAC Online course information to military and civilian personnel at Fort Sam Houston. Students can enroll in on-site courses, video courses, and online courses.

San Antonio College makes no distinction in the length or rigor of our classes and programs offered through Distance Education.  Expectations for the faculty and students remain the same as within our traditional coursework on campus.