Programs & Majors

Online Degrees and Certificates

Inver Hills Community College is fully accredited by the Higher Education Commission as an online provider of the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree. Additional online degrees and certificates are offered completely online.

Getting Started

To become a student in any of the online degree programs, complete the admission process described in the Admission section.

Online Degrees

Associate in Arts (A.A.)
Contemporary Business (A.S.)
Contemporary Business Practice (A.A.S.)

Online Certificates

Child Care Teacher (Human Services)
Criminal Justice (Postgraduate Certificate)
Customer Service (Business)
Human Resource Management (Business)
Project Management (Business)
Professional Writing (English)
Sales and Marketing (Business)

Online Courses

Inver Hills offers more than 75 web-based or web-enhanced classes each fall and spring semester. Approximately half that number are offered during summer session. Students have access to materials through the Internet and via D2L (Desire to Learn). Desire to Learn is a web-based learning management system used to administer classes. Students are able to access class materials, engage in conversations with other students, and turn in assignments via the web.

Inver Hills Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Inver Hills's accreditation includes approval to provide all of its degrees online.

To see what classes are scheduled online, you may use the class schedule.

Quality Matters

The Quality Matters(tm) program is a faculty-centered peer course review quality assurance process for online learning. Review criteria are linked to rigorous standards and guided by instructional design principles. The Quality Matters standards assure that the online components of these courses promote learner engagement and provide students with all the tools and information they need to be successful learners.

The following courses are recognized:

Course Number Course Name Faculty BUS 1104 Principles of Marketing Kazeroony BUS 1160 Entrepreneurship And Small Business Management Kazeroony MATH 0840 Introductory Algebra Naughton MATH 0940 Intermediate Algebra Naughton MATH 1118 College Algebra I Naughton ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills Petrie ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills Lansky ENG 2238 Contemporary Fiction Petrie ENG 1112 Creative Writing Lansky ENG 2237 The Short Story DuRose/Lansky CMSV 2870 Construction Management Holm

 

MnSCU Quality Matters Certified Courses

Inver Hills Community College is among the system leaders in moving forward with Quality Matters course reviews.

 

 

Technical Preparedness

 Desire2Learn, the web application that Inver Hills uses to administer classes, has minimal demands that most computers will meet easily. If your computer passes the Desire2Learn system check, your computer is able to use Desire2Learn. Depending on your course, you may need to install additional software used to complete assignments or access certain multimedia.

While possible, it will be more difficult to succeed online if you expect to use a work computer or a lab computer on campus. One of the benefits of an online class is that scheduling your participation is up to you. However, your freedom in scheduling will be quite limited if you cannot access a computer when it's needed. If this is your situation, it is important to try to block out a few specific times when you know you'll be able to log on.

In addition, you will need to be prepared to learn online using your computer. Expect to log in to a course at least three to four times a week in order to keep up with the rapidly changing content, participate in and follow online discussions, and complete assignments. Much of online learning is a collaborative effort where your participation is needed, and it is important to ensure that you will be comfortable contributing in this environment.