University of Connecticut: Distance Learning Programs

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UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

Storrs, Connecticut
College of Continuing Studies
http://continuingstudies.uconn.edu/onlinecourses

University of Connecticut was founded in 1881. It is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It first offered distance learning courses in 2001. In fall 2003, there were 350 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 Dr. Judy Buffolino, Director of Distance Education, University of Connecticut, College of Continuing Studies, Distance Education Office, One Bishop Circle, Unit 4056, Storrs, CT 06269-4056. Telephone: 860-486-1080. Fax: 860-486-0756. E-mail: [email protected].

DEGREES AND AWARDS

BGS Information Technology Focus; Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health Focus

Certificate Environmental Health and Safety; Himalayan Studies; Information Technology–Web Content Development; Information Technology–Web Systems Administration; Occupational Safety and Health

Graduate Certificate Humanitarian Services Administration

MPS Human Resource Management; Humanitarian Services Administration

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— anthropology; area, ethnic and cultural studies, other; communications, general; computer and information sciences, other; computer/information technology administration and management; computer programming; computer software and media applications; cultural studies; economics; English language and literature, general; fine arts and art studies; geography; health professions and related sciences, other; Internet and World Wide Web; liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities; miscellaneous health professions; philosophy; political science and government; sociology.

Graduate— health professions and related sciences, other; human resources management; human services.

Non-credit— health professions and related sciences, other; miscellaneous health professions.

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