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 https://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 - Disability Support Services
At Central Texas College, the goal of Disability Support Services (DSS) is to provide educational access for students with disabilities through reasonable classroom accommodations in accordance with federal disability laws.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to visit with a Disability Coordinator to discuss disability documentation requirements and any reasonable accommodation options for lecture and online courses. DSS serves disability students worldwide. DSS is here to promote student success and to assist students with disabilities reach their academic goals.
Please visit our website at http://www.ctcd.edu/disability-support or contact one of our Disability Coordinators listed below for additional information.
Disability CoordinatorsNote: You will need to schedule a meeting in advance with a disability coordinator if you would like to meet with one.
- Wilma Brown-Smith wbrown@ctcd.edu (254) 526-1863
- Ron Porter ron.porter@ctcd.edu (254) 526-1822
Please view this Disability Support Services presentation, Preparing for Postsecondary Education.