Hardware/Peripherals
Camera and microphone: All courses require a camera and microphone. The camera will allow interaction with other students. Microphones are included in most laptops and mobile devices. External webcams or cameras built into mobile devices, laptops, and monitors are all acceptable options.
Internet Connection
High speed internet access is necessary to access the online courses.
Email Account: An email account is necessary to register for the class.
Recommended Software and Applications
Word Processor: All enrolled students need a word processor application like Microsoft Word or notepad(Which is included on Windows, which is needed for the course to upload homework or essay questions.
Apple Pages is not allowed at this time.
Device and Operating System
Mac
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.9 or higher
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i7, or Xeon processor or faster
Windows PC
Operating System: Windows 8 or later
Processor: 1.33 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 64-bit processor
Computer Memory: 4 GB of RAM minimum, 8 GB or more recommended
Mobile Device (iOS, Android)
Most course content is accessible via mobile device.
Supported Internet Browsers
Your computer must have one of the following Internet browsers to successfully participate in our online classes. Make sure you have one of the following browsers below installed on your computer:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Safari
What Browser am I Using?
To find out more about your specific system, this site will tell you which browser and OS you’re currently using.
