What is eCore?
eCore - short for electronic core-curriculum - allows University System of Georgia (USG) students the opportunity to complete a portion of the core classes in an online environment for student needing convenience and flexibility. eCore courses are taught entirely online, except for the occasional proctored exam. eCore courses are designed, developed, taught and supported by faculty and staff from the University System of Georgia (USG).
General information about eCore, Georgia's College Core-Curriculum Online, can be found at http://ecore.usg.edu/
Why eCore?
- Transferability of Courses
- Affordable Tuition Rate
- Accredited Courses
- Convenience and Flexibility
- Highly Qualified Instructors
- Accessible Course Design
Discover eCore at Gordon State
eCore Registration, Tuition, Fees & Payment Information
Getting Started in your eCore Course
eCore Exams and Testing (Gordon State College is an approved testing center.)
| Differences Between Gordon Online and eCore Courses | |
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| Gordon Online Courses | eCore Courses |
| Taught exclusively by Gordon Professors | Taught by Professors within the University System of Georgia |
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Uses Gordon's Brightspace by D2L |
Uses GoView |
| Costs the same as any other Gordon course. Usually, financial aid can be applied. | Currently costs $159 per credit hour. Usually, financial aid can be applied. |
| Follows Gordon State's schedule (Click here to view GSC's schedule) |
May follow a slightly different schedule (Click here to view eCore's schedule) |
| Appears as a regular college credit on transcripts | Appears as a regular college credit on transcripts |
| Highly suggests the completion of the Gordon State eLearning Quiz to become familiar with online courses (Click here to complete the quiz) | Requires the completion of an eCore eLearning quiz before registering for your first eCore class (Click here to complete the quiz) |
| Can register for Gordon Online classes through Highlander Registration (Click here to learn more about Highlander Registration) |
Can register for eCore classes through Highlander Registration (Click here to learn more about Highlander Registration) |
| Usually coded with a section letter of A, B, C, etc. | Usually coded with a section number containing a G. (ie: 02G, 04G, etc.) |
| Books can be purchased online via the Gordon State College bookstore by selecting your course and section (Click here to navigate to the GSC bookstore) |
Books can be purchased online via the Gordon State College bookstore by selecting your course and section. Many eCore courses use free education resources. (Click here to navigate to the GSC bookstore) |
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May require that some online exams are proctored via ProctorU or Gordon State College testing center. |
May require some online proctored exams (Click here to read more about eCore's proctored exams) |