What is a Hybrid Course at Georgia Perimeter College?

Traditional and fully online courses both offer unique advantages, allowing students to choose the format most suitable for their individual needs.  The hybrid or blended format creates a third option combining a portion of the flexibility and reduced commute times of online courses with the familiarity and direct contact of a traditional course.

A hybrid course reduces the amount of time a student may have to spend physically in a classroom or commuting to a campus. It does not reduce the amount of time a student will dedicate to a particular course. A hybrid course makes use of online learning tools in addition to face-to-face teaching. Hybrid courses may meet once a week or even less with students completing required course work in an online environment to accomplish the course goals and outcomes.

The result is a best-of-both worlds course that offers students the best of a face-to-face course coupled with the best of an online course. 
Students who crave the flexibility and convenience of an online course but still want to be able to connect face-to-face with an instructor and other students should consider a hybrid course.

Consider these reasons to take a hybrid course:

1. Flexibility: Georgia Perimeter College offers different formats or schedules for hybrid courses for maximum flexibility.

2. Qualified Faculty: Highly qualified and trained faculty. Faculty teaching hybrids complete training in the hybrid course format and must have their courses reviewed to ensure they meet established standards for hybrid courses.

3. Leader in Online Education: GPC is the largest public institution provider of online learning in Georgia. This experience helps hybrid instructors create robust online learning environments.

4. Accessibility: GPC has 5 locations in the metro Atlanta area. One is sure to be close to your home or office!

5. Affordability.

View a schedule of hybrid offerings!