A Program of Study at MIAT may be offered in either an on- campus, traditional classroom setting, a fully online format (i.e., general education courses in the Associate degree programs), or in a blended format (typically didactic online and hands-on on campus).
NOTE: The MIAT Houston campus does not offer blended learning. All programs are taught in an on-campus traditional classroom setting. Only the general education courses in the Associate degree programs are delivered fully online.
The blended programs are based on a learning model that combines online instructor-led training, technology-enabled interactions, and hands-on training to prepare students for careers in industry. The model also introduces students to the job and training requirements of today’s technicians by using technology and current industry best practices. The flexible design of the material allows students to move quickly from fundamentals to hands-on following industry guidelines . The benefits of this approach include:
- Serving different learning styles by providing information designed in a variety of formats with a strong emphasis on instructional and competency-based testing.
- Supporting flexibility, consistency and efficiency in curriculum delivery and facility utilization.
- Delivering conceptual topics effectively through web-based training experiences including video lectures, technology- enabled live student/instructor interactions, and online threaded discussions. This allows students flexibility to complete lessons when and where they want.
- Making the most of the time that students spend on campus completing hands-on lab activities and demonstrating competency in learning objectives.
- Preparing students to use the same training methodology that industry provides its employees in ongoing technical education.
Qualified instructors and the staff of the Learning Resource Center are available to aid all students who may need support while completing their online academic activity.
For information on a specific online course or any hardware and/or software requirements, please see an Admissions Representative.
Students enrolled in online or blended courses will have the same access to services traditionally provided on campus including, but not limited to, the Learning Resource System, academic advising, career services, financial aid counseling and student services.
All academic policies (i.e., grading, course evaluation, admission requirements, satisfactory academic progress, etc.) apply to all courses offered through distance education. The ability of MIAT to offer the designated courses via distance education is subject to demand and scheduling. Courses may be offered on campus and/or online.