AAC Classes are Different

AAC classes are self-instructional with flexible scheduling. You will see "TBA" when you look at the course catalog for AAC classes. This is because they do not meet on a set schedule. You can work on your classes anytime during regular AAC hours. AAC classes require students to study independently with the assistance of instructors who are on duty; they do not offer formal lecture or one-on-one tutoring. During the first week of classes, students are required to attend an orientation session in LIB 227. Orientations are on a first-come, first-served basis and take approximately one hour. A JCCC student ID card is required for admission to the AAC.

You are required to take your classes in the center, so no online courses are offered. The only exception to this is section 350 of Medical Terminology (AAC 130).

AAC Course Requirements

To pass the 1 credit AAC courses (with a grade of C or P), you must complete the following:

• Hours: Complete a minimum of 20 study hours in the AAC (except for AAC 130-Medical Terminology and AAC 102-Basic Spelling).
• Tests: Complete the required number of tests (usually 4 - 7).
• Notebook: Maintain and turn in a course notebook.
• Post-test: Take a post-test.

Individualized Study

If you enroll in Individualized Study, a specific program will be designed for you. Your visits to the AAC must be spent on that program. You can't come in and study other subjects.

Medical Terminology Online vs. Medical Terminology TBA

In general, the on-campus class is best for students who are already taking courses on campus, while the on-line class provides an option for students who cannot visit campus even once a week. The main differences are:

TBA (Sec 001):

• Meets in the AAC and is self-paced and follows self-instruction format with flexible scheduling
• You can visit the AAC to study or take tests whenever your schedule allows.
• You must visit the AAC at least once a week to take a chapter test. A total of 15 chapter tests are required. Students who do not attend regularly are subject to administrative withdrawal.

Online (Sec 350):

• You must complete on-line study assignments each week.
• All assignments and tests have specific due dates.
• Online testing is not permitted.
• You must take five unit tests, covering from two to-four chapters in the JCCC Testing Center.