Pasadena City College, a member of Intelecom, offers a number of telecourses each semester as an alternative to classes in a traditional college setting. If you successfully complete a telecourse, you can earn transferable college credit.

What is a telecourse?

A telecourse is a traditional college course which is designed for television. All courses earn transferable credit. PCC delivers telecourses via cable television, videotapes and DVDs.

Students are required to:

• view the television programs,
• complete study assignments,
• take a midterm and final exam,
• and attend all on-campus sessions held at PCC.

Other work may be assigned by the instructor. Required materials may be purchased at the PCC Bookstore.

Are telecourses for you?

Although students are required to meet on campus only six (6) times per semester, telecourses may not be for everyone. In general you will do well with telecourses if you are:

• self-motivated,
• good at time management,
• able to work independently,
• and goal directed.

Each telecourse includes contact with the instructor through:

• six (6) on-campus lectures,
• review sessions,
• email and voicemail.

What are the fees?

Fees for students enrolling in telecourses are the same as for students taking regular on-campus classes. See the Fees, Tuition, and Refund Information section.

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