Buena Vista University: Distance Learning Programs

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BUENA VISTA UNIVERSITY

Storm Lake, Iowa Centers
http://centers.bvu.edu

Buena Vista University was founded in 1891. It is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1975. In fall 2004, there were 1,371 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, campus computer network, career placement assistance, e-mail services, library services.

Contact Dr. Janet K. Stremel, Dean of Centers, Buena Vista University, 610 West 4th Street, Storm Lake, IA 50588. Telephone: 712-749-2250. Fax: 712-749-1470. E-mail: [email protected].

DEGREES AND AWARDS

Programs offered do not lead to a degree or other formal award.

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— accounting and related services; business administration, management and operations; business/commerce; business, management, and marketing related; criminal justice and corrections; criminology; education; education related; education (specific levels and methods); education (specific subject areas); English; entrepreneurial and small business operations; finance and financial management services; health and medical administrative services; history; human services; management information systems; political science and government; psychology; psychology related; social sciences; social sciences related; sociology; special education.

Graduate— education related.

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