Hybrid and Online Course Modalities

Although all courses may be conducted differently, the following information describes what a student should expect when enrolling in one of the online or blended modalities at Molloy.
Modality definitions
Hybrid Modalities:
- Hybrid Asynchronous - A course that combines traditional on-site meetings with asynchronous online/distance learning.
- Hybrid Synchronous - A course that combines traditional on-site meetings with synchronous virtual meetings and asynchronous learning activities.
Online Modalities:
- Online Asynchronous - A course where all course content is delivered online with no required virtual or instructional site meetings.
- Online Mixed - A course where all course content is delivered online with scheduled virtual meetings combined with asynchronous learning activities. Synchronous live meetings will be communicated in the syllabus.
- Online Synchronous - A course where all course content is delivered online with scheduled virtual meetings for all class sessions.
Traditional Modality:
The traditional modality is a course where all content is delivered in a classroom.
Additional Notes
- To filter by Hybrid, Online or Traditional Modalities, go to the Course Search page and select from under the Meeting Type menu option.
- From the Search Results page, students should click on the course code link to see the full description and note about the course’s modality.
- If the note contains no reference to online or hybrid, the course's modality is traditional (face-to-face).
Contact us
Office of Blended and Online Learning
Student Support