Johns Hopkins University online programs offer a variety of fully online degrees as well as a multitude of online individual courses. The school's Internet-based learning offers students flexibility, for those students who work full-time, have busy lifestyles or live a long distance from the school. The programs online contain numerous degree options, contain a new interactive teaching and learning strategy, as well as provides easy access to the schools resources such as financial aid, libraries or instructors. Online classes follow the same schedules as regular classes and are not self-paced.
Johns Hopkins University offers a variety of degree programs that are completely online except for practicums or internships. The School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University offers degree programs including a Master of Science in bioinformatics, systems engineering, computer science and environmental planning and management. The bioinformatics program mixes engineering and the sciences to prepare students for industry or government based bioinformatics/computational biology careers. The computer science program teaches students the analysis, theory, implementation and design of computer information systems. The school of nursing at Johns Hopkins University offers three master's degree options fully online, including health systems management, clinical nurse specialist and forensic clinical nurse specialist.
In addition to online degree programs, a large number of courses are available online. Students that are taking regular classes at Johns Hopkins campuses have the ability to take selected classes either online or in campus classrooms. Students that work part-time jobs or are involved with extracurricular activities may find online courses free up time for other commitments.
Johns Hopkins University requires students to complete an online orientation course to familiarize the student with Internet-based course rooms, resources and assignments. Class timelines are the same as regular campus classes except students need to register earlier with online courses. All students considering the online degree program or just individual classes must confirm technology requirements with the school to ensure the student has the appropriate equipment for the learning environment.