K.U. Modalities

There are now more ways to learn at Kutztown University! Courses offered in a variety of modalities help modern students select what works best for their unique style of learning.  

In Person 

Face to Face (F2F) 

Face to Face courses are traditional courses offered in person with instructions occurring at a specific date, time and on- campus location. 

 Taisha enjoys taking 8 am classes and arrives on campus by 7:30 each morning. She likes knowing she can make friends on campus and take advantage of all the traditional school activities and serendipitous meetings with people. 

Details F2F:

  • Section numbers: 100-199 
  • Campus: KU 
  • Instructional Method: F2F 

Blended/Hybrid (BLND) 

Blended/ Hybrid courses are offered primarily face-to-face but have at least 30% of instruction offered via distance education (i.e., 30% to 79% online). 

Makayla wants to be in the classroom most of the time and appreciates that there are also opportunities for online learning in her classes. 

Details BLND:

  • Section numbers: 800-899 
  • Campus: KU 
  • Instructional Method: BLND 

Multi-Classroom Synchronous (MCS) 

Multi-Classroom Synchronous is specifically defined for faculty to be able to use multiple classrooms at the same time to accommodate student activities. 

Leslie has a sculpture course that is scheduled in multiple classrooms rooms at Kutztown University. When they have large projects it’s easy to expand beyond one classroom at the same time. 

Details MSC

  • Section numbers: driven by F2F location (see details above). 
  • Campus: driven by F2F location (see details above).
  • Instructional Method: MCS 

Online 

Asynchronous Distance Education (ASYNC) 

Asynchronous Distance Education courses are offered entirely online but not at a specific date and time. (This was formerly coded OL 100% online) 

Shevelyn is a busy professional and takes courses asynchronously, completing her assignments on D2L and collaborating with her peers virtually. 

Details ASYNC 

  • Section numbers: 800-899 
  • Campus: KUO (Kutztown Online) 
  • Instructional Method: ASYNC 
  • Meeting Type: ASYN 
  • Building: KUONL 
  • Room: TBA 

Synchronous Distance Education (SYNC) 

Synchronous Distance Education courses are offered entirely online at a specific date and time. (This was formerly coded OS 100% online scheduled) 

Tomomi knows her learning style works best with a time set aside for her to focus on her studies. The synchronous modality allows her to feel connected to her learning but still be online. 

Details SYNC 

  • Section numbers: 800-899 
  • Campus: KUO (Kutztown Online) 
  • Instructional Method: SYNC 
  • Meeting Type: SYNC 
  • Building: ZOOM 
  • Room: TBA 

Mixed Remote (MXRE) 

Mixed Remote courses are offered entirely by distance education, using a combination of synchronous and asynchronous instruction, as indicated in the course description. 

Susan registered for a synchronous class section to align with her marching band schedule, while her roommate, Cherise, opted for the asynchronous version to work around her softball practices and championship commitments. 

Details MXRE 

  • Section numbers: 800-899 
  • Campus: KUO (Kutztown Online) 
  • Instructional Method: ASYNC or SYNC 
  • Meeting Type: ASYNC or SYNC 

Combination In Person and Online

The following modalities present students within the same course with choices regarding their learning mode. 

Hyflex (HYFL) 

Hyflex courses are offered via two or more modalities, and students may choose modalities for each class period. (This was formerly coded MM multi modal) 

 Alex feels the dynamic environment created by faculty using a combination of online meetings, activities, and assignments keeps them interested in the quest for learning. 

Details HYFL 

  • Section numbers: driven by F2F location (see details above). 
  • Campus: KU 
  • Instructional Method: HYFL 
  • Meeting Type: CLAS 

Simultaneous Modalities (SIM)

Simultaneous Modalities courses have sections that can be offered face to face, online synchronous, or online asynchronous, and still be the same course. This   is accomplished by cross-listing the sections. The number of seats offered per modality is determined by the faculty. 

 Jess wanted to go in person and meet everyone. Jamie wanted to study online at her own pace. Julie wanted online meetings. Fortunately, Professor Jennifer Jackson offers three sections of her class ‘Just Justice’ that will meet the learning styles of each student. 

Details SIM 

  • Section numbers: 
    • SIM-F: driven by F2F location (see details above) 
    • SIM-A: 400-499 
    • SIM-S: 600-699 
  • Campus: KU and KUO 
  • Instructional Method:F2F, ASYNC or SYNC. 
  • Meeting Type: CLAS or ASYNC or SYNC.