Distance Education
Distance Learning at FTCC is available in a number of delivery methods. These include courses offered via the Internet, College-by-Cassette, Television Courses, Video Conference courses and courses that combine several methods of instruction. The College currently has eleven associate degrees, one diploma and nine certificates that can be earned via distance learning options at FTCC.

eArmyU is a program offered by the US Army for soldiers stationed at selected bases. Participants in this program must be approved by the Army and be processed through the Army Education Center prior to being admitted. FTCC is one of the colleges providing education through the distance learning program for soldiers selected for this initiative. Additional information is available at earmyu.com.

College-by-Cassette (CBC) is one of the distance learning delivery methods at FTCC. Students attend an on-campus orientation prior to taking the course. Students who take a CBC course checkout a set of videotapes from the Media Services Division. The students will follow the instructions of the assigned faculty member to progress through the courses using a textbook, videotapes and assigned materials.

Television Courses (Telecourses) are college credit courses that are delivered over the Public Broadcast System channel (UNC TV). The students will follow the instructions of the assigned faculty member to progress through the courses using the TV broadcasts, textbook and assigned materials.

eArmyU and active army students using Army Tuition Assistance must use the email account provided for them by the Army (name@us.army.mil).