Online Courses & Programs

At Quincy College we recognize that taking courses on campus does not work for everyone. Taking online courses with us means that you can work toward a degree from the flexibility and convenience of anywhere at a time that works for you.  All of our online courses are developed using the Quality Matters Higher Education Rubric to ensure the highest-quality course design in preparation for real-world success.  

Taking online classes at QC also means that you receive support from our entire College community. From the personalized support of our advisors and tutoring services to the dedication from our faculty, librarians and IT support, we are here to help you throughout your educational journey to success. 

Quincy College currently offers 7-week and 15-week online courses. These courses are available for enrolled Quincy College students and residents of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts only. We offer a diversity of courses within Liberal Arts, Professional Programs, and Natural & Health Science disciplines. Search current online course schedule>>

Search Online Courses

Click here to search current courses>> Use Online campus as the searching criteria when you look for online courses. All 7-week online courses have course codes ending in “OL”, all 15-week courses have course codes ending in “ON”.

If you are looking to take classes to transfer to another college or university or for your own personal interests and you are not looking to get a degree from Quincy College, you can register as a Non-Degree Seeking student. Please note that Non-Degree Seeking students are not eligible to receive Financial Aid; if you hope to use Financial Aid, please apply to one of our associate degree or certificate programs.

Non-Credit Courses

The Workforce Development Department at Quincy College, offers a wide array of classes and customized programs to individuals in career transitions, those reentering the workforce, updating technical skills, or seeking knowledge enrichment. In conjunction with our educational partner MindEdge, we offer a wide array of online noncredit professional development and career advancement training courses many of which offer Continuing Ed. Units. Courses are affordable and flexible. Learn more>>

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Online Programs

QC, a NECHE accredited College, provides high-quality online courses focused on personalized support so you can study a degree or certificate program when and where you want, without having to attend any campus-based classes. Our online courses are developed by our faculty, subject matter experts and professionals in the field. All of our online faculty are educational leaders who have relevant, real-world experience who are ready to help you learn content and develop skills leading you to academic and professional success. 

SmarterMeasure

Students accepted into the fully online programs, part-time or full-time are required to take the SmarterMeasure – Learning Readiness Indicator (LRI). The LRI measures a student’s level of readiness to engage in an online academic program in a technology rich learning environment. The LRI is used for aligning fully online students with campus support services, advising, and is used in IDS 167 – First Year Seminar.

Online Courses

Online courses are completed at a time, place, and pace that is convenient for the student; there are no requirements to attend on-campus classes. Please note online courses may require more reading and writing than a similar course offered on campus. Learn more about online courses>>

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Students interested in online learning should consider the following parameters when registering for online coursework:

• Online courses have the same class requirements, “meeting time” requirements, deadlines, and learning outcomes as on-campus classes.
• Online learning requires a weekly time commitment.
• Online courses require students to use a Quincy College e-mail address, available to all registered students.

Online Class Models

In addition to on-campus classes, Quincy College offers three types of online learning experiences: Traditional Online, Blended Online, and Hybrid Courses.

Traditional Online Courses

Traditional online courses at Quincy College are 100% online and do not have a set class time in which you need to be at your computer. You will still engage with your instructors and peers, but instead of virtual or face-to-face discussions, you will participate in online discussions and submit your assignments online.

This course experience works best for:

• Independent, self-directed learners who like the flexibility to balance their own work-life-learn schedules.
• Students who have effective time management skills to manage online course expectations. Keep in mind that online courses do not have a set class time in which you need to be at your computer.
• Students who like engaging with instructors and peers in online discussions
• Students who are comfortable submitting assignments with set deadlines online

Blended Online Courses

Blended learning at Quincy College is a flexible way of completing your coursework without feeling isolated. We combine the independent, online aspects of learning with mandatory, virtual (live) classroom experiences to maximize the benefits of both.

This course experience works best for:

• Independent, self-directed learners who like the flexibility to balance their own work-life-learn schedules
• Students who have effective time management skills to manage online course expectations
• Students who have time to attend scheduled, virtual (live) class meetings online
• Students who have technology, such as a webcam and microphone, to attend and participate in the scheduled, virtual (live) class meetings

Hybrid Courses

Hybrid courses at QC also provide flexibility for students since most course activities are done online. Students enrolled in hybrid courses have time to work independently online and enjoy time interacting face-to-face with the instructor and peers on campus. Students receive a schedule of their mandatory, on-campus classes. Please note that individual programs may require a different number of on-campus hours, but no less than six hours.

This course experience works best for:

• Independent, self-directed learners who like the flexibility to balance their own work-life-learn schedules
• Students who have effective time management skills to manage online course expectations
• Students who have time to attend scheduled class meetings on campus

Professional Licensure and Certification Requirements

For students that reside outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

• Professional licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state. Licensure and certification in one state do not guarantee automatic licensure in another state. Quincy College offers courses and programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification in states outside of Massachusetts. Quincy College has not made a determination that its curriculum meets State educational requirements for licensure or certification in states outside of Massachusetts.
• Students in programs that lead (or may lead) to out-of-state licensure or certification should speak to their Quincy College Academic Advisors and/or Deans about licensure requirements.
• At this time, Quincy College cannot confirm if programs meet the prerequisites for professional licensure or certification outside of Massachusetts.
• Out-of-state students should consult relevant associations, boards, agencies or governmental bodies within their states for licensure and/or certification information.

View the chart of online programs that may or may not require additional licensure outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Online Student Complaint Policy and Procedure

At Quincy College, we attempt to resolve student complaints within our academic and administrative departments, as specified in Policy 6.14 Student Grievance Procedure (Policy Manual page 177) contained in the Quincy College Policy Manual. The QC Policy Manual can be located at https://quincycollege.edu/policy-manual/.  Note: Students with concerns about grades should first refer to Policy 5.14: Final Grade Appeal Process (Policy Manual page 147).  For all Sexual Misconduct related matters, please refer to the Policy 3.03: Quincy College Sexual Misconduct Policy and Procedures in Accordance with the Violence Against Women Act (Policy Manual page 62).

Students who have a grievance or complaints are encouraged to first address his/her grievance with the individual against whom the grievance exists. Online and distance education students who have a grievance or complaints may submit complaints to the College by completing this Complaint Form [PDF], and emailing it to onlineprograms@quincycollege.edu. After the student submits the Form, it will be forwarded to the appropriate academic or administrative department. The appropriate department will send an email response to the student informing that the grievance or complaint was received and is under review.

A student is encouraged to utilize the College’s internal complaint process.  If a student’s complaint is not satisfied at the institutional level, the student may file a complaint with the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education (DHE):

For Massachusetts Residents and Online Students in Non-SARA Member States and Territories

If a student’s complaint is not resolved at the institutional level, the student may file a complaint with DHE by using the general complaint form. The DHE general complaint form should be used by students who are located in:

• Massachusetts
• Non-SARA Member States or Territories (e.g., California, Guam, etc.)

For Online Students Located in SARA Member States and Territories

After the student has exhausted the complaint procedures made available by Quincy College, if the student’s complaint has not been resolved, the student may file a complaint with the DHE by using the SARA complaint form. The DHE SARA complaint form should be used by students who are located in SARA member states and territories. This includes all students who are located in SARA member states and territories for the purposes of completing out-of-state learning placements, such as internships, practica, clinical experiences, etc., in SARA member states and territories outside Massachusetts.

Additional information from the DHE’s SARA complaint website is below:

The SARA complaint process is as follows:

1. Students must first attempt to resolve their complaint using internal administrative procedures offered by the SARA institution.
2. After all administrative remedies have been exhausted with the MA-SARA institution, the student may submit a SARA Complaint via the URL below.
3. The Department shall send a copy of the complaint to the institution that is the subject of the complaint;
4. Within 30 days of the date that the Department sends a copy of the complaint to the institution, the institution must provide a written response to the student and the Department.

Please note that complaints about student grades and student conduct violations are expressly excluded from the SARA complaint process. For information about the DHE’s SARA complaint process, please visit the DHE SARA website and its Complaint Policy and Process.