MCC Leads the Way with Online & Evening Course Offerings

Middlesex Community College helps students fit education into their lifestyles. Many Middlesex students hold full- or part-time jobs in addition to their studies. With evening and online class offerings, students save time and money without sacrificing quality.

Registration is now open for Spring 2020 online and evening courses.

Matthew Olson, MCC’s Dean of Social Science, Interdisciplinary Studies & Online/Weekend Education, highlights the benefits of online and evening education.

“Adults who are looking to attend Middlesex – both new students and those returning to college – want education to be useful and convenient,” he said. “Whether you are coming to school for job advancement, to change careers, or simply to get your degree for yourself or your family, Middlesex provides the right mix of online and evening courses. Mixing some face-to-face classes with online is a great way to get started.”

MCC offers 15 degree and certificate programs that can be completed entirely online. Another 10 degree programs can be completed 80 percent online through hybrid course offerings, which combine online and in-class instruction.

Olson emphasizes the importance of evening classes for students who want to have hands-on and face-to-face instruction for subject matter they find difficult, or for classes that include labs.

Having access to either or both of the college’s two campuses – in Bedford and Lowell – provides access to campus amenities such as the library, Student Information Centers and peer interaction in class and out.

Evening courses are a great opportunity to complete general education and introductory courses, including math classes, English Composition, Introduction to Psychology and Biology.

Roxanne McCorry, MCC’s Director of Academic Technology & Distance Learning, believes taking an online or evening class is time well spent – and helps develop professional skills.

“The new skills based economy has changed the job market forever,” McCorry said. “Your core skills will determine your value in today’s economy and you can take the time to learn and develop on a daily basis. Investing in yourself pays the best dividends.”

Learning or improving upon professional skills increases value in the workforce. Some examples of skills Middlesex helps develop and hone include entrepreneurship, programming, marketing, copywriting, health care practices, foreign languages and Microsoft Excel.

The college has a proven track-record for the success of their online programming. MCC’s Online Business Administration program was ranked No. 41 in the country on the 2019 list of Best Online Associate in Business Administration Programs – one of the first programs at Middlesex to be offered fully online.

“Our faculty assisted several institutions with the development of their online programming, including presenting at conferences all over the country, and continue to be considered the premiere instructors in the field,” said Judith Hogan, MCC’s Dean of Business, Legal Studies & Public Service. “Our students readily tell us that our online course instruction and technology is superior to anything they have experienced.”

Whether as a new or returning student, MCC provides a high-quality and affordable education with the convenience and flexibility of online and evening classes. Spring classes begin Wednesday, Jan. 22. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

For more information visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/registration or call 1-800-818-3434 to register for Spring 2020 classes. Visit www.middlesex.mass.edu/discover/ to discover your path.

Discover your path at Middlesex Community College. As one of the largest, most comprehensive community colleges in Massachusetts, we educate, engage and empower a diverse community of learners. MCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs – plus hundreds of noncredit courses – on our campuses in Bedford and Lowell, and online. Middlesex Community College: Student success starts here!