Carrington College California - Online

Integrating online capabilities with its proven educational methodologies, Carrington College California - Online offers “anytime, anywhere” education to students who reside beyond the geographic reach of Carrington locations, whose schedules preclude onsite attendance or who want to take advantage of the tremendous flexibility afforded by online. Interactive information technology enables students to effectively communicate with faculty, as well as to participate in group activities with fellow online students.

Carrington’s online learning platform – accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week – offers:

• Course syllabi and assignments, Carrington College California - Online virtual library and other Web-based resources.
• Email, threaded conversations and chat rooms.
• Text and course materials, available through Carrington’s online bookstore.
• Study notes or “instructor lectures” for student review.

Applied study and capstone courses are essential components of online programs. Working with their faculty member, students develop a project plan in a curricular area of particular interest that incorporates research and theoretical review as well as quantitative and qualitative analysis. To ensure effective delivery of course materials, and to facilitate participation from all class members, faculty teaching online complete specialized instruction to prepare them to teach via this medium. As a result, students are provided with a comprehensive learning experience that enables them to master course content.

Online courses are structured using a linear, integrated approach, starting with general education classes to build a sound foundation within the degree program. Faculty who teach the online version of these degree programs use a lockstep approach where students start their program with entry-level classes and progress through to capstone courses that apply knowledge learned and mastered skills in each discipline.

College Accreditation
Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), 750 First St. NE, Suite 980, Washington, DC 20002, 202 336 6780, to award associate degrees and certificates of achievement. ACICS is recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.