Online Education
Jacksonville State University is committed to meeting the needs of all students. With a learning-centered focus, online education at JSU enhances this capability by utilizing an ever-expanding set of instructional and technological tools to reach students who may have previously been unable to participate in higher education. With modern approaches to teaching that bring instruction to students where they are, dedicated learners from all walks of life can engage in course work while continuing with their demanding personal and employment schedules. Greater flexibility in scheduling provided by online education courses allows JSU to serve a broad and diverse range of students by providing them with the education and tools needed to reach their goals, whether professional or personal.
JSU is dedicated to developing relevant, engaging, and high-quality courses for online distribution, and our classes meet stringent requirements to ensure the same high levels of quality and rigor as those offered on campus. A growing number of graduate and undergraduate courses, as well as full degree programs, and certificates are offered online - a listing of all online programs. Convenient to students who are unable to travel to JSU’s main campus, online courses save time and travel expenses. Students may communicate with their instructors and collaborate with classmates in many and various ways such as email, instant messaging, web conferencing, discussion boards, and other methods. Depending on instructor preferences, examinations may be administered online, or through a proctor near a student’s location. All students should review the following website for more information on proctoring options which may be utilized by instructors and the costs associated with those options: https://www.jsu.edu/disabilityresources/testing/index.html.
For further information about online education, students may contact Online@JSU at (256) 782-8172 or toll free at 1-800-231-JAX1, extension 8172, email online@jsu.edu, or visit the Online@JSU website.