UCLA Extension offers a variety of instruction formats designed to fit your learning style and schedule. Understanding the differences can help you choose the best fit for your educational goals.
Here's a brief overview of our primary instruction methods:
- In-Person: Class meetings are primarily held in person with the instructor and all students in the same physical classroom.
- Hybrid: Hybrid courses combine elements of online, live online, and in-person learning, typically involving a mix of online coursework and scheduled on-campus meetings.
- Live Online: All class meetings are scheduled and held in real-time using Zoom, allowing for live interaction with your classmates and instructors online.
- Online: Course content is delivered through the Canvas online learning platform, offering flexibility to learn from anywhere with an internet connection. Assignments are due regularly, and you can engage with your instructor and classmates online.
Class materials are delivered through the Canvas learning platform for all instruction methods. Assignments are due regularly, irrespective of the instruction method.
International Students can check the section details to determine if a section is eligible for International Student enrollment.
To find out the instruction method, scroll down on a course page and view all available sections. Hover over the i button or click ‘see details’ for more information. See the screenshot below as a visual aid.
For more detailed information on each instruction method, including specific course schedules and requirements, please visit: UCLA Extension Instruction Methods.
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