FDTC was the first college in South Carolina to offer complete programs via the Internet. If your personal situation, such as your job, health, or family obligations, prevent you from attending college on campus, the Online College provides you the opportunity to receive a certificate or degree and reach your educational goals. Remember, you may also take online courses even if you attend on-campus classes in other curriculums.
Online classes require no traditional class attendance; however, you are required to log in to your online class at least once every 48 hours or you may be dropped for non-participation. (Students will be required, at a minimum, to come to FDTC or other approved location for a supervised exam.) Students register for online classes just as they would for on-campus classes. However, students "attend" by logging into their courses from a computer at home or work. Assignments are displayed in the Desire2Learn (D2L) learning management system, as are instructor's lectures, study notes, and other course materials, such as multimedia and self-assessments. Students submit assignments via the electronic drop box, they participate in online discussion groups, and take assessments within the Learning Management System. Although students must follow a schedule of assignment submission, they work at a time and a place convenient to them. Students may be asked to attend campus for supervised testing or labs if there are extenuating circumstances that impact online testing or labs. In these cases, students living out of the FDTC service area may obtain a local proctor for their supervised testing. You must have a GPA of 2.0 or better in order to take online classes. Approval of the academic division Associate Vice-President is required for exception to this procedure.
The policy of the Online College is to offer students educational opportunities which may otherwise not be possible in on-campus programs. Online courses are not an easy way to get college credit without working. Online courses are designed to be comparable to on-campus courses in terms of subject-matter covered, course objectives, and competency testing. Although regular, on-campus attendance is not required, the student can expect to spend as much, if not more, time on course work as he/she would in an on-campus course. Success in an online course requires a high degree of self-discipline and communication skills. Online College teachers carefully monitor all students’ progress. Students who are not keeping up with assignments may be withdrawn from the course.
Two facts stand out among online students:
(1) The withdrawal rate is typically higher than that of on-campus courses.
(2) The grades of students who complete the course are typically very good.
Ask yourself the following question: "Am I a self-motivated, serious student who is willing to keep up with my assignments without letting up, and who is willing to communicate frequently with my teacher and ask for help whenever I need it?" If your answer is "Yes," Online College courses are for you, and the chances are very good that you will succeed.
Current Online Programs
- Associate in Arts
- Associate in Criminal Justice Technology
- Associate in Science
- Certificate in Accounting
- Certificate in Criminal Justice Technology
- Certificate in Management
Policy and Procedure
Students will log into the course area, receive assignments from the online course materials, and depending upon the particular course, submit work and receive evaluation via e-mail, file transfer, or other electronic means, participate in class discussions via online conferencing, and use multimedia resources and the Internet. Read the Online College Policy Statement and Student Self-Evaluation.
The below listed documents pertain to all FDTC online courses and constitute the policies and procedures to be followed by students and the College. Decisions by the college regarding your status will be based upon these documents.
What You Need
In order to take a course over the Internet, you must have access to the following:
- A computer with Internet connection and a web browser (Internet Explorer or Firefox recommended)
- An e-mail address and an e-mail program which supports file attachments
- A word processing program
- Specific hardware/software which may be required by the course
- Virus protection software. (E-mail or attachments with viruses will be immediately deleted and not received by your instructor. It is your responsibility to insure that your submitted work is virus-free. )
- Fundamental skills in personal computer operation, word processing, e-mail (including file attachment), and use of a web browser, including searching and downloading. Some courses will also require you to develop research skills such as library use and electronic information retrieval.
The above are minimum requirements. You may also need a CD-ROM drive, a downloaded document "reader" (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Word Viewer, or Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer).
Attendance Policy
See Attendance Policy.
Refund Policy
See Refund Policy.
Online College
Let us know if we can be of help! For questions, contact:
Bob Garand
LMS Administrator
Bob.Garand@fdtc.edu
843.661.8326 843.250.7193
Online Course Log In
Desire2Learn (D2L) Login Procedure
In order to log in to Desire2Learn you will need to use the same username and password you use for all other systems: Web Advisor, Campus Computers, etc. Firstname.Lastname1 and the password you set in Passchange. If you have any questions please contact the Help Desk at 843-661-8123.
*** Students will not have access before the first day of class. ***
Login to D2L >>
If you receive an error message or do not receive a response from your instructor, please call the Online College at 843.661.8117.
Program Outcomes
All online programs will follow the same program outcomes identified by the respective department. Program outcomes that have been identified apply to all types of instruction.
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Associate in Arts
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Demonstrate the ability to reason and solve quantitative problems using a variety of formats including words, tables, graphs, and mathematical expressions. (Quantitative Literacy)
Demonstrate the ability to review information from a variety of sources: readings, lectures, and discussions to formulate a well-reasoned conclusion that addresses a specific issue and reflects the material presented. (Critical Thinking)
Apply application software to course related materials. (Applied Technology)
Construct a composition that is clear, well organized, informative, grammatically correct, and free of spelling errors. (Written Communications)
Research, develop, and deliver a speech that is clear, well organized, informative, and persuasive. (Oral Communications)
Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply material from academic, technical, professional, and personal readings. (Reading Comprehension)
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Associate in Criminal Justice Technology
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Identify and describe the major components of the criminal justice system and explain how criminal justice agencies function within the criminal justice field.
Differentiate the criminal justice professionals and summarize their roles in the criminal justice system.
Explain the roles of courtroom personnel and describe criminal procedures as defined by Constitutional and criminal law.
Summarize how criminal law and Constitutional due process affects and guides the criminal justice professional, defendant, convicted offender, and public.
Identify and explain the causes of criminal behavior and how criminal justice professionals utilize this knowledge to navigate the decision making process in criminal justice.
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Associate in Science
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Demonstrate the ability to reason and solve quantitative problems using a variety of formats including words, tables, graphs, and mathematical expressions. (Quantitative Literacy)
Demonstrate the ability to review information from a variety of sources: readings, lectures, and discussions to formulate a well-reasoned conclusion that addresses a specific issue and reflects the material presented. (Critical Thinking)
Apply application software to course related materials. (Applied Technology)
Construct a composition that is clear, well organized, informative, grammatically correct, and free of spelling errors. (Written Communications)
Research, develop, and deliver a speech that is clear, well organized, informative, and persuasive. (Oral Communications)
Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply material from academic, technical, professional, and personal readings. (Reading Comprehension)
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Certificate in Accounting
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Communicate effectively using best practices prevailing in the business environment.
Prepare financial statements and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Analyze and prepare financial information about business organizations to support decision-making.
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Understand the major components of the criminal justice system (law enforcement agencies, criminal courts, and correctional institutions) and their functions.
Understand the basic functions and practice of policing.
Understand the basic functions and practices of the correctional system.
Evaluate criminal law and law enforcement procedures.
Discuss Constitutional due process protections applied to the criminal justice system.
Develop knowledge and understanding of the functions and process of the criminal justice system.
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Certificate in Management
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Communicate effectively using best practices prevailing in the business environment.
Prepare financial statements and reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Evaluate and interpret information about business organizations to support decision-making.
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Courses Offered Online
With a few exceptions, all of the following courses are offered online each term. Please use our Web Advisor system to view up to date course offering information.
Online Course List
| Course | Course Name | Sections |
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| ACC-111 |
Accounting Concepts |
50 - 59 |
| ACC-112 |
Organizational Accounting |
50 - 59 |
| ACC-150 |
Payroll Accounting |
50 - 59 |
| ACC-240 |
Computerized Accounting |
50 - 59 |
| AHS-102 |
Medical Terminology |
50 - 59 |
| ART-101 |
Art History and Appreciation |
50 - 59 |
| BAF-101 |
Banking and Finance |
50 - 59 |
| BIO-100 |
Introduction to Biology |
50 - 59 |
| BIO-101 |
Biological Science I |
50 - 59 |
| BIO-110 |
General Anatomy & Physiology |
50 - 59 |
| BIO-112 |
Basic Anatomy & Physiology |
50 - 59 |
| BIO-210 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
50 - 59 |
| BIO-211 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
50 - 59 |
| BIO-225 |
Microbiology |
50 - 59 |
| BUS-101 |
Introduction to Business |
50 - 59 |
| BUS-123 |
Business Law II |
50 - 59 |
| BUS-250 |
Introduction to International Business |
50 - 59 |
| COL-103 |
College Skills |
50 - 59 |
| CPT-170 |
Microcomputer Applications |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-101 |
Introduction to Criminal Justice |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-115 |
Criminal Law I |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-120 |
Constitutional Law |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-125 |
Criminology |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-126 |
Criminal Justice Research Methods |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-130 |
Police Administration |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-210 |
The Juvenile and the Law |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-222 |
Ethics in Criminal Justice |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-230 |
Criminal Investigation I |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-232 |
White Collar Crime Investigation |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-233 |
Cyber Crime and the Law |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-236 |
Criminal Evidence |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-242 |
Correctional Systems |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-244 |
Probation, Pardon and Parole |
50 - 59 |
| CRJ-246 |
Special Problems in Criminal Justice |
50 - 59 |
| ECO-201 |
Economic Concepts |
50 - 59 |
| ECO-210 |
Macroeconomics |
50 - 59 |
| ECO-211 |
Microeconomics |
50 - 59 |
| EGR-175 |
Manufacturing Processes |
50 - 59 |
| ENG-101 |
English Composition I |
50 - 59 |
| ENG-102 |
English Composition II |
50 - 59 |
| ENG-155 |
Communications I |
50 - 59 |
| ENG-160 |
Technical Communications |
50 - 59 |
| ENG-201 |
American Literature I |
50 - 59 |
| ENG-202 |
American Literature II |
50 - 59 |
| ENG-205 |
English Literature I |
50 - 59 |
| ENG-206 |
English Literature II |
50 - 59 |
| ENG-230 |
Women in Literature |
50 - 59 |
| ENG-238 |
Creative Writing |
50 - 59 |
| ENG-260 |
Advanced Technical Communications |
50 - 59 |
| GEO-102 |
World Geography |
50 - 59 |
| HIS-101 |
Western Civilization to 1689 |
50 - 59 |
| HIS-102 |
Western Civilization Post 1689 |
50 - 59 |
| HIS-115 |
African-American History |
50 - 59 |
| HIS-201 |
American History: Discovery to 1877 |
50 - 59 |
| HIS-202 |
American History: 1877 to Present |
50 - 59 |
| HIS-222 |
Global Women's History |
50 - 59 |
| HIS-230 |
The American Civil War |
50 - 59 |
| HSS-205 |
Technology and Society |
50 - 59 |
| HUS-101 |
Introduction to Human Services |
50 - 59 |
| HUS-110 |
Orientation to Human Services |
50 - 59 |
| HUS-205 |
Gerontology |
50 - 59 |
| HUS-208 |
Alcohol and Drug Abuse |
50 - 59 |
| HUS-209 |
Case Management |
50 - 59 |
| IET-223 |
Industrial Safety |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-033 |
Developmental Mathematics |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-101 |
Beginning Algebra |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-102 |
Intermediate Algebra |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-107 |
Contemporary Statistics and Probability |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-110 |
College Algebra |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-111 |
College Trigonometry |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-120 |
Probability and Statistics |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-130 |
Elementary Calculus |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-140 |
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-141 |
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-155 |
Contemporary Mathematics |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-170 |
Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry I |
50 - 59 |
| MAT-175 |
Alegebra and Trigonometry I |
50 - 59 |
| MGT-101 |
Principles of Management |
50 - 59 |
| MGT-121 |
Small Business Operations |
50 - 59 |
| MGT-206 |
Managing Spreadsheets |
50 - 59 |
| MGT-280 |
Executive Development |
50 - 59 |
| MKT-101 |
Marketing |
50 - 59 |
| MKT-110 |
Retailing |
50 - 59 |
| MKT-140 |
E-Marketing |
50 - 59 |
| MKT-240 |
Advertising |
50 - 59 |
| MKT-250 |
Consumer Behavior |
50 - 59 |
| MUS-105 |
Music Appreciation |
50 - 59 |
| PHI-101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
50 - 59 |
| PHI-110 |
Ethics |
50 - 59 |
| PHS-101 |
Physical Science I |
50 - 59 |
| PSC-201 |
American Government |
50 - 59 |
| PSY-105 |
Personal/Interpersonal Psychology |
50 - 59 |
| PSY-201 |
General Psychology |
50 - 59 |
| PSY-203 |
Human Growth and Development |
50 - 59 |
| PSY-208 |
Human Sexuality |
50 - 59 |
| PSY-212 |
Abnormal Psychology |
50 - 59 |
| PSY-218 |
Behavior Modification |
50 - 59 |
| PSY-230 |
Interviewing Techniques |
50 - 59 |
| PSY-231 |
Counseling Techniques |
50 - 59 |
| PSY-235 |
Group Dynamics |
50 - 59 |
| PSY-237 |
Crisis Management |
50 - 59 |
| REL-103 |
Comparative Religion |
50 - 59 |
| RWR-100 |
Integrated Reading and Writing Transitional |
50 - 59 |
| SOC-101 |
Introduction to Sociology |
50 - 59 |
| SOC-205 |
Social Problems |
50 - 59 |
| SPA-101 |
Elementary Spanish I |
50 - 59 |
| SPA-102 |
Elementary Spanish II |
50 - 59 |
| SPC-205 |
Public Speaking |
50 - 59 |
| THE-101 |
Introduction to Theatre |
50 - 59 |
General