Academic Information
Special Study Offerings
At Cape Cod Community College, there are a range of special study options and learning opportunities to explore. Some of these opportunities involve working independently, some provide advanced academic challenges, some take classroom into the community, and others can help build your professional skills.
Adult Education
The Adult Education Center at Cape Cod Community Collge offers free educational services on Cape Cod and the Islands to individuals, 16 years-of-age or older, to improve their reading, writing, listening, speaking, math, science and social studies skills. Other services include career planning, placement services, and transition programs.
| Adult Education Center | |
|---|---|
| Location | Hyannis Center 540 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 |
| Phone | 508.375.5000 |
| Online | Adult Education Center website |
Community Engagement
Students in every discipline have the opportunity to enhance their college experience by combining meaningful civic engagement or service learning with academic instruction. Classroom learning is taken into the real world where students complete related service and volunteer projects that fill needs in the community, leading to an enriched learning experience and increased awareness of civic responsibility. Students volunteer, teach, or care for others while being challenged to explore their role in the community.
There are two options for earning academic credit for service learning at the College:
- Civic/Service learning incorporated into a course
Some classes have service initiatives embedded into the class as a requirement or as an alternative assignment. To participate in service learning, a student must register for the course. - Civic/Service learning added to an anchor course
For this option, a student undertakes volunteer work outside the College as a one-credit add-on to an existing anchor course. Students simultaneously register for both the anchor course and the Service Learning course (SLR 101.) Enrolling in this option requires submission of a contract between the student and the course instructor.
For more information: Community Engagement Opportunities
Corporate & Professional Training
The Center for Corporate and Professional Education (CCAPE) is an innovative educational center providing career advancement, workforce training and enrichment opportunities for individuals, businesses, and organizations across Cape Cod and the Islands, Southeastern Massachusetts, and the South Shore region.
CCAPE empowers personal advancement through market-driven programs design to make personal and professional goals achievable. CCAPE works with employers to provide diverse, pragmatic training that spans across the organization, targeting the needs of staff from entry level to executive level. In partnership with CCAPE, local employers have obtained over $650,000 to implement grant-supported training plans.
Community Education: CCAPE offers a variety of learning opportunities focused on enhancing the educational experience of the community. Our programs assist in the preparation of industry specific certifications and offer opportunities to engage in life-long learning.
Corporate and Professional Resources: CCAPE offers an expansive range of options for acquiring and enhancing professional skills and improving business practices. CCAPE works hand-in-hand with employers to design customized training programs, preparing their workforce to address challenges and maximize opportunities.
Partnerships and Funding Sources: CCAPE seeks to identify, support and create collaborative community partnerships that provide career advancement for individuals and innovative workforce training options for employers. CCAPE guides employers of all sizes in identifying funding sources and navigating the funding process, including the Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund.
Through the development of comprehensive and collaborative programming, Cape Cod Community College is able to respond to the region’s immediate and long-term economic and workforce needs, fostering a vibrant workforce.
| The Center for Corporate and Professional Education (CCAPE) | |
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| Location | Hyannis Center 540 Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601 |
| Phone | 508.375.5010 |
| ccape@capecod.edu | |
| Online | Center for Corporate and Professional Education |
Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment is a great opportunity for high school juniors and seniors to earn high school and college credits simultaneously. Qualified high school students who take college courses receive many benefits:
- Accumulate credits towards a college degree
- Learn about the college experience
- Enrich college applications
- Try out college classes
- Gain confidence
In addition, students can save on tuition costs while getting a head start on college coursework to graduate on time – or early!
Eligible students will be at least 16 years of age and be recommended by their teacher, guidance counselor or principal.
| Admissions Office | |
|---|---|
| Location | Nickerson Administration Building, Ground Floor |
| Phone | 774.330.4311 |
| admiss@capecod.edu | |
| Online | Dual Enrollment Program |
Honors Program
The Honors Program at 4Cs provides students with opportunities to enrich their learning experiences. We offer courses, advisement, scholarships, and support dedicated to the academic success of Honors students. Highly motivated students can pursue independent research, collaborate with faculty and fellow Honors students, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for advancement to Commonwealth Honors Programs.
The 4Cs Honors program is accredited by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is a member of the National Collegiate Honors Council. This state-wide program allows community college students to graduate as Commonwealth Honors Scholars and transfer their honors credits directly into the honors programs at four-year state colleges and universities.
For further information visit: Commonwealth Honors Program
Independent Study
Independent Study is a great opportunity for students to work independently under the guidance of a faculty member. A student may pursue an independent study project for credit. The project must be approved by the student's faculty advisor, as well as by the faculty member who will present the project to the appropriate department. An interdisciplinary project may be planned requiring approval from more than one academic department. Projects will be planned and approved in advance.
For eligibility and details visit: Admissions Policies/Independent Study
Online Learning
To provide flexibility and convenience, many of our courses are offered online or have online components. Online education can provide a rich and interactive environment which will allow you to develop good communication skills through digital communication. Learning is paced, but allows you to study anywhere, anytime, while you gain real-world web research and communication skills..
Some course instruction at 4Cs is offered fully online (may require proctored exams), and some courses are hybrids, which are split between online and in-class instruction. Students may use college computers on campus.
Online and hybrid students should have access to:
- The Internet using the current version of Chrome, or Firefox with sufficient bandwidth to download and use course and web-based tools, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite.
- A computer -- desktop, laptop, tablet. Course participation is limited on a cellphone;
- A webcam or built-in camera for ID verification, online discussions/office hours, and some proctoring*.
All online instruction requires the use of our Internet-based learning management system, Moodle™. All students have access to The Tutoring Center, IT Help Desk, and the Office of Online and Blended Learning which provides support for students using the Moodle™ platform.
| Office of Online and Blended Learning | |
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| Location | Wilkens Library, Room G13 |
| Phone | 508.375.4040 |
| Online | Online & Blended Learning |