McNeese State University will offer a variety of electronic learning courses for academic credit during the spring 2010 semester that are designed for well-disciplined students who are capable of handling independent study.

All McNeese College by Cassette (CS) classes and Web-based hybrid (WH) classes require some on-campus classroom obligations and assignments. All Web-based (W) courses are only offered online. Information for these programs is listed in the spring class schedule that is now online at www.mcneese.edu. Electronic learning courses have fees in addition to regular registration fees.

Students can register for classes during spring registration currently underway through Nov. 30. Spring classes begin Jan. 19.

College by Cassette classes offer students a convenient option of course preparation and study. A complete series of videocassette lessons are used throughout the course. They may be rented or viewed in the McNeese library.

Compressed video courses offer students an opportunity to receive credit from McNeese or other state universities by attending class at one of the on-campus sites or at one of McNeese's off-campus sites in Allen, Beauregard or Jeff Davis parishes. Compressed video involves two-way, full motion video and audio that closely replicates a traditional face-to-face class. Students should look for course listings marked section CV (on-campus) or CZ (off-campus) to register for these courses.

Web-based courses are being offered in several departments, which allow students to access information and assignments from home or at times that might be more convenient to the student. Some on-campus meeting times or designated testing sites may be required for Web hybrid (WH) classes, while Web (W) classes are strictly online classes and require no meeting times on campus. Students should look for course listings marked section W or WH to register for these courses.

For more information, contact the McNeese Electronic Learning Office at (337) 475-5075.