Online Courses - Overview

Looking to complete courses in the comfort of your own home or office? Charter Oak's online courses are the perfect solution! They are offered in 5-, 8- and 15-week formats, and are developed and taught by faculty who are experts in their fields. Download the Summer 2012 Online Course Schedule.

For more information, please visit FAQs-Online Courses or How to Register?.

To find and register for courses, go to Course Search.

Credit Courses

Charter Oak's credit courses offer a convenient way to complete your degree. When you become a degree-seeking student, credits earned with Charter Oak are added directly to your transcript - no need for transfer requests. Furthermore, course costsare very reasonable.

Non-Credit Courses

If you already have a degree, or are not interested in earning a degree at this time, you may enjoy one of our non-credit courses.  These courses were developed to provide working adults with personal or professional enrichment. Several of these courses are offered for healthcare workers:

• Pharmacist Refresher Course
• RN Refresher Course

Certificate & Credential Programs

Certificate Programs, combining multiple courses in one subject-area, are offered in:

• Public Safety Administration,
• Project Management, and
• Computer Security

In addition, credentialingis provided for Child Care Directors and workers through the:

• CT Directors' Credential, and
• After School Education Credential

Technical Requirements

Charter Oak's online courses require the use of a computer with an Internet connection. The Connecticut Distance Learning Consortium (CTDLC) hosts Charter Oak's courses. Technical requirements and other help with Blackboard courses.

For additional assistance, contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@charteroak.edu, (860) 515-3702.