Program delivery
Dynamic and interactive programs delivered to suit your preferred learning style
Whether you choose to study online or on campus, your professors will be with you every step of the way, and you’ll have lots of opportunities to interact with your classmates from across Canada and around the world.
Hands-on and practical learning experiences
In programs where there are placement/co-op/internship requirements, students must be prepared to complete these requirements in person. Cambrian has a variety of placement partners located locally, provincially, and nationally. In some programs, given the limited number of local placement opportunities, students may have to complete their placement requirements with a placement partner in another city or another province.
Please note that all related clinical placement expenses such as travel, parking, and accommodation are the responsibility of the student. To learn more, please contact the program coordinator (view programs and find contact information).
Learning formats
Here are some of the learning formats we offer:
On-campus
Definition: The program is delivered in person through scheduled synchronous teaching.
What this means
Your courses run on a specific date and time, and your professor engages with you and your classmates on campus, in person, and in real-time.
Flex
Definition: The program is delivered through scheduled synchronous teaching at a specific date and time that you can access in real-time in person, or via web conferencing.
Online (HyFlex)
Definition: The program includes both synchronous and asynchronous learning, both in-person and virtually, and you can move between both components seamlessly.
What this means for Flex and HyFlex
Online (HyFlex) and Flex options enable you to continue to learn even when you are not able to be present in class.
Online (HyFlex) programs also include asynchronous learning options.
To enhance learning and career readiness through social relationships and professional practice, we recommend you attend classes in person as much as possible.
International students! We highly recommend you visit the IRCC website regularly to monitor important updates relevant to your study permit and post-graduation work permit requirements. Should there be significant changes to this policy, Cambrian College will communicate with you directly.
Online
Definition: The program includes asynchronous learning. There are no in-person requirements. Your professor will share learning resources and activities with you via our online learning platform, Moodle.
What this means
Your professor will provide regular opportunities for you to ask questions and request clarification. You, your classmates, and your professor are not necessarily accessing the online course material at the same time.
Executive Model
Definition: Asynchronous coursework with short residential components at various points throughout the program (in person, occasional weekends). Please contact your program coordinator for more specific information regarding in-person components.
Additional definitions
Synchronous teaching and learning
A faculty member (your professor) is engaged with you and your classmates teaching and learning at the same time (in real time). Your courses are scheduled at a pre-determined day and time on your timetable.
Asynchronous teaching and learning
Your professor shares learning resources and activities with you and your classmates in a flexible way, typically via our online learning platform – Moodle. Your professor confirms the regular times and channels for you to ask questions and request clarification. You, your classmates, and your professor are not necessarily accessing the online course material at the same time.
Cambrian’s Teaching and Learning Innovation Hub
Our professors and staff have access to an award-winning team of instructional designers and experts in the development of their courses, digital learning experiences, multimedia services, and more!