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 activity is primarily delivered around scheduled instructional site meetings, which may use web-based technology as part of instruction. 

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). 
• Hybrid synchronous, online synchronous, and online mixed course options are offered for graduate courses unless approved by the academic department and school dean.