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Learn About SinclairOnline Options

Sinclair offers 85 associate degrees and certificates that can be completed entirely in eLearning modalities. Additionally, students may choose from more than 300 online courses to complete portions of most other degrees and certificates. These include most general education courses and many core program courses in Business and Computer Science and Information Systems, Health Information Management, Health Sciences, Criminal Justice Science, Management, and more.

Sinclair's online courses and programs are award winning with recognition from Premium Schools as Ohio's Best Online Community College Programs (2021), a Top Online Learning School by Newsweek (2023), and from organizations such as Association for Educational Communications and Technology, Instructional Technology Council, and the Bellwether Consortium. 

At Sinclair, all eLearning courses (online, blended, and FlexPace) have embedded into the design and development Quality Matters™, the national higher education’s standards for online course development. Sinclair is also a member of the Quality Matters Ohio Consortium

 

23
Completely Online
Associate Degrees

62
Completely
Online Certificates

300+
Completely
Online Courses

200+
Blended 50% Online &
50% Face to Face Courses

18
Quality Matters ™ Certified
Online Courses

75+
FlexPace Competency Based
Education (CBE) Courses

Courses and Options

Sinclair affords students more paths to success with course modalities and options. Choose how you want to take classes that are best for your needs. Online and especially FlexPace courses offer the most flexible scheduling and eliminate the need to drive to campus. Face to Face, Online with Scheduled Meeting Times, and Blended meet at scheduled day(s) and time(s). To read more about what to expect in online, blended, and FlexPace courses, view this Learning Modalities Infographic.

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Online Courses

Complete work online when it fits your schedule while adhering to weekly deadlines. Requires computer and high-speed internet.

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Courses Schedules
 
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Online with Scheduled Meeting Times 

Course meets synchronously online using virtual tools (i.e. Zoom) during scheduled day(s) and time(s) and contains online content. Check the schedule to confirm days and times your class will meet. Requires computer and high-speed internet.

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(Virtual) Course Schedules
 
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Face to Face Courses

Course meets in person on scheduled day(s) and time(s).

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Course Schedules
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FlexPace Courses

Online learning completed around your schedule as you demonstrate competency in the subject. Requires computer and high-speed internet

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Course Schedules
 
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Blended Courses Blended Modality Icon

Course meets in person on scheduled day(s) and time(s) with online content. Check the schedule to confirm days and times your class will meet in-person. Requires computer and high-speed internet.

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Course Schedules
 
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Prior Learning Assessment Prior Learning Assessment Modality Icon

Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) gives students the opportunity to demonstrate learning done outside of the college classroom to potentially earn college credit. PLA options are broken in two categories: credit by exam and evaluation of a credential, transcripts, or portfolio

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About eLearn and the eLearning Division

Sinclair's learning management system, named eLearn, is powered by D2L's Brightspace. eLearn provides students with the tools and resources needed to excel in an online environment. Current students can access the learning portal directly at elearn.sinclair.edu or login through my.sinclair.edu.

What all does eLearn do?
  • Creates an online environment for students to easily communicate with their instructors and with other students.
  • eLearn’s discussion forums, assessments, and assignments are used for grading to assess students and assign grades.
  • Delivers online, FlexPace, and blended classes. Some instructors teaching in-person classes also use eLearn.
  • Provides access to student courses and online course materials.

The eLearning Division is the academic unit responsible for support of eLearning courses, peripheral technology, academic coaching and student support, and faculty training. 

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