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Diplomas / Certificates / Degrees
A diploma, certificate, or degree is awarded to a graduate candidate upon completion of all requirements
for graduation. BHCLR reserves the right to void the diploma, certificate, or degree awarded upon
discovery of verified credible information that the graduate applied to the college and withheld
information, falsified information, or completed requirements for commencement and graduation under
false pretenses. The college transcript shall reflect the action.

Distance Education
Baptist Health College Little Rock is an educational facility that serves many non-traditional students.
Distance education, internet-based, and hybrid methods of delivery transcend the requirements of face-to-
face classes thus providing greater flexibility to allow student participation in classes on their own time. It
provides a viable option to the motivated, independent learner.

BHCLR does not offer any full distance education programs of study.

Important Distance Education Terms at BHCLR:

Learning Management System (LMS)
A platform or software application for the administration and management of online distance education
courses, activities and resources.

Residential Program of Study
All (100%) of the program is provided in an on-ground location.

Residential-Blended (Hybrid) Program of Study
A portion of the program is provided in an on-ground location. A Residential-Blended Program of Study
includes both on-ground and distance education.

Full Distance Education (Full DE) Program of Study
All (100%) of the program is provided through distance education. This program of study is also called a
non-residential program of study.

Residential Course
A course in which 100% of instruction is on-ground / face-to-face. A variety of supporting course
materials may be available to students through a LMS.

Residential-Blended (Hybrid) Course
A course in which instruction is provided through a combination of on-ground / face-to-face and distance
education.

Full Distance Education (Full DE) Course
A course in which 100% of instruction occurs through distance education.

Technology Requirements
Technology requirements for BHCLR students are detailed under “Technology Requirements” in the
“Applicant and Admission” section of the BHCLR Catalog.

Residential-Blended (Hybrid) and Full Distance Education Student Expectations
While hybrid and full DE courses provide increased flexibility and convenience to students, the course
work is not self-paced. The requirements in hybrid and full DE courses are completed within a

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