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Online Learning

Why Study Online at FLCC?
  • FLCC offers a wide range of programs online, allowing you to explore your academic interests and build skills for a fulfilling career. All online learning opportunities at FLCC are fully accredited and deliver an engaging educational experience designed to help you succeed.
  • Flexibility That Fits Your Life: Online courses help you work around obligations related to job, family, and location. You complete coursework on your own schedule, guided by a clear course deadline structure.
  • Independence and Structure: Students who succeed online bring motivation, discipline, and strong time-management skills to their coursework. Many find online learning fits their learning preferences.
  • Dedicated, Experienced Instructors: Faculty who teach online courses often also teach on campus, bringing deep expertise in their disciplines. Through regular and substantive interaction (RSI), you will come to know your faculty member by their online presence. Expect to hear from them regularly and to receive meaningful feedback on your work.
  • A Recertified Standard: FLCC is a SUNY Online+ campus, a designation held by 27 of our degree and certificate programs and recertified in 2025. Online courses are also reviewed using the SUNY OSCQR rubric for consistent, high-quality course design.

 

Online Degree Programs

FLCC offers fully online degrees and certificates across a wide range of disciplines, including:

  • AAS Accounting
  • AA American Sign Language
  • AAS Applied Business Studies
  • AS Business Administration
  • AS Computer Science
  • AA Creative Writing
  • AS Engineering Science
  • AAS Graphic Design

AS Health Care Studies: Healthcare Track

  • AS Health Care Studies: Health Science Track
  • AS Health Care Studies: Public Health Management Track
  • AS Kinesiology and Human Performance
  • AA Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies Track
  • AS Liberal Arts and Sciences: General Studies Track
  • AAS Networking and Cybersecurity
  • AS Nutrition and Dietetics
  • AAS Paralegal and Legal Studies
  • AS Psychology
  • AAS Smart Systems Technologies

FLCC has fully accredited online certificate programs, including:

  • Paralegal
  • Smart Systems Technologies
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Viticulture 

The following degrees are at least 50% online:

  • AAS Chemical Dependency Counseling
  • AA Liberal Arts and Sciences: Childhood Education (Teacher Education Transfer)
  • AS Communications
  • AS Computer Information Systems
  • AAS Criminal Justice
  • AS Fine Arts
  • AS Game Programming and Design
  • AAS Hospitality and Tourism Management: Event and Tourism Management Track
  • AS Human Services
  • AAS Marketing

The following certificates are at least 50% online:

  • Criminal Justice
  • Culinary Arts

 

FLCC also has many more online degree and certificate programs currently in development. For a complete and current list of programs, visit www.flcc.edu/online

 

Instructional Modalities

FLCC offers courses in multiple formats, called course types, so you can choose the learning experience that best fits your schedule, preferences, and goals. No matter the course type, every course meets the same academic standards and is taught by FLCC faculty. Understanding each type before you register helps you make an informed choice. For full details and examples, see the Course Types page at flcc.edu/academics/course-types.

 

  • In-Person (Face-to-Face): All instruction is delivered in person, with students and instructors meeting at a designated campus location on scheduled days and times. Best for students who value direct interaction, immediate feedback, and built-in structure.
  • Online (Asynchronous): All instruction is delivered through Brightspace, FLCC's learning management system. Students engage with course materials and complete assignments at their convenience within instructor-set deadlines. Ideal for independent learners who need maximum schedule flexibility.
  • Online (Synchronous): All instruction is delivered in real time via video conferencing at the scheduled days and times for the course. Students attend virtually at the designated times. No commute required, but attendance at set times is expected.
  • Combined Online: Instruction is delivered through a combination of asynchronous Brightspace coursework and scheduled live video sessions, offering both the flexibility of self-paced learning and the support of real-time interaction.
  • Hybrid: A combination of face-to-face instruction and asynchronous online learning. Some course components occur in person on campus, while others are completed through Brightspace. In-person session schedules are published before registration.
  • HyFlex: Students choose how they participate in each class session: in person, synchronously online via video conferencing, or asynchronously through recorded sessions in Brightspace. All sessions are conducted in person, broadcast live, and recorded for later viewing.
  • Live Dual Delivery: Instruction is delivered simultaneously to students in the classroom and students joining live online via video conferencing. All students participate together in real time, regardless of location. Well-suited for students who want a live classroom experience but face challenges attending in person.
    Note: If you enroll in six or more credits in courses with an on-campus option (in-person, hybrid, HyFlex, or live dual delivery), plan to participate in on-campus activities, or live at The Suites at Laker Landing, you must meet New York State immunization requirements. Learn more on the immunization page.

 

Online Course Access and Support

Courses at FLCC are delivered through Brightspace, SUNY's learning management system. Log in to Brightspace at mylearning.suny.edu to access course materials, complete assignments, and connect with your instructor.
For technical support, contact the SUNY Online Support Services Help Desk at online.suny.edu/help or 1-844-673-6786.
Not sure if online learning is the right fit for you? Take the Online Readiness Self-Assessment.

 

Office of Online Learning

Have questions about online programs, student services, financial aid, scheduling, or transferring credits? FLCC's Office of Online Learning can help connect you with the right resources across the college.

  • Phone: (585) 785-1733
  •  Email: onlinelearning@flcc.edu
  • Location: Room 3790, Main Campus
  • Website: flcc.edu/online