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 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 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. 

Additional Notes

• To filter by hybrid or online modalities, go to the Course Search page and select “hybrid” or “online” 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).