How much time does a distance learning course require?
Students taking distance learning courses should expect to spend up to three hours a week per credit working on a course. (For a five credit course, you should plan to spend 12-15 hours a week working on the course.) Distance learning does not take less time – it takes more. The advantage is being able to work when it is convenient for you. Distance learning is not self-paced; you will have due dates and deadlines for assignments and tests.
