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Online Courses - Overview

Looking to complete courses in the comfort of your own home or office?  Charter Oak’s video and online courses are the perfect solution! They are offered in 5-, 8- and 15-week formats, and are developed and taught by faculty who are experts in their fields. Download the Summer 2008 Course Schedule.

For more information, please visit FAQs-Online Courses or How to Register?. To find and register for courses, go to Course Search & Registration.

Credit Courses

Charter Oak’s credit courses offer a convenient way to complete your degree.  When you become a degree-seeking student, you have the option to complete 12 credits of online courses at a reduced cost.  Learn more about this Comprehensive Matriculation & Course Enrollment Plan. In addition, credits earned with Charter Oak are added directly to your transcript – no need for transfer requests. Furthermore, course costs are very reasonable.

Non-Credit Courses

If you already have a degree, or are not interested in earning a degree at this time, you may enjoy one of our non-credit courses.  These courses were developed to provide working adults with personal or professional enrichment. Several of these courses are offered for healthcare workers:

Healthcare Courses

Home Care Nursing Course

LPN Refresher Course

Pharmacist Refresher Course

RN Refresher Course

Perioperative Nursing Course


Certificate & Credential Programs

Certificate Programs, combining multiple courses in one subject-area, are offered in:

In addition, credentialing is provided for Child Care Directors and workers through the:

Technical Requirements

Charter Oak’s online courses require the use of a computer with an Internet connection. The Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC) hosts Charter Oak's courses. Technical requirements for courses can be found under "Blackboard" at http://www.ctdlc.org/Help/requirements.html (Note: link will open in a new browser window).

For additional assistance, contact the Distance Learning office at dlinfo@charteroak.edu, 860.832.3837, or 860.832.3812.


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