Skidmore College: Distance Learning Programs

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SKIDMORE COLLEGE

Saratoga Springs, New York
University Without Walls
http://www.skidmore.edu/uww

Skidmore College was founded in 1903. It is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1971. In fall 2004, there were 250 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, tutoring.

Contact Tracy Riley, Administrative Assistant, Skidmore College, University Without Walls, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Telephone: 518-580-5450. Fax: 518-580-5449. E-mail: [email protected].

DEGREES AND AWARDS

BA Individualized Studies

BS Individualized Studies

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— accounting and related services; American literature (United States and Canadian); anthropology; archeology; area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies related; biology; business administration, management and operations; communication and media; creative writing; dance; developmental and child psychology; English composition; ethnic, cultural minority, and gender studies; geography and cartography; journalism; languages (Romance languages); microbiological sciences and immunology; social work; sociology.

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