Welcome to CTC Distance Education
Central Texas College (CTC) is a recognized leader in providing educational opportunities to students all over the world,
and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
We offer more than 60 certificate and associate degree programs entirely online, with classes starting monthly, using the Blackboard Learning Management System.
Visit http://online.ctcd.edu/orientation.cfm for a quick tutorial on using Blackboard.
See Quick Start for Blackboard for important information.
Why consider Distance Education?
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A certificate or associate degree from Central Texas College has the potential to:
- increase your lifetime earnings
- improve your employability and chances of promotion
- serve as a stepping-stone to a higher degree with further increases in earnings, employment, and promotion
The CTC Distance Education program gives you the flexibility to increase your potential, regardless of work, family, and other obligations. Central Texas College - for students of the real world!

Department Spotlight - Communications
Great News!
The Communications Department has a full service 24/7 online Writing Lab. You can visit with an English Instructor or attend recorded tutorials. Submit any written assignment from any Department for a full paper review before you submit the paper for a grade.
If you need a little extra help with any written assignment, take advantage of our Online Writing Lab. Find information about it in Blackboard, in the Tutoring box on the My Institution page. Your tuition dollars have paid for it, why not take advantage of this remarkable tool?