Distance Education
What is Distance Education?
Distance Education (also called Distance Learning) describes an instructional situation where teachers and
students are physically separated. Used for over 100 years, distance education started with “correspondence courses”
and has moved to today’s electronic communication. Distance Education makes education accessible and available.
Who uses Distance Education?
Anyone interested in learning! St. Philip’s College Distance Education meets the needs of students unable to
attend on-campus classes.
How does it work?
In Distance Education, student work interactively with faculty through:
Distance education has opened the doors for many people to reach their education potential. You too can open yours!
Recognized as a leader in distance learning, St. Philip’s College offers a growing number of courses.
Contact the St. Philip’s College Center for Distance Education, (210)
486-2239, for more information.
page last updated 11/25/08