University of Florida: Distance Learning Programs

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UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

Gainesville, Florida
Florida Campus Direct
http://www.distancelearning.ufl.edu

University of Florida was founded in 1853. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1996. In fall 2004, there were 4,600 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 Christopher D. Sessums, Director of Distance Learning, University of Florida, 2209 NW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL 32609. Telephone: 352-392-1711. Fax: 352-392-6950. E-mail: [email protected].

DEGREES AND AWARDS

Diploma Business Administration (BS); Fire and Emergency Services (BS)

Graduate Certificate Forensic Toxicology

MA Latin

MAg Agricultural Education

MBA Business Administration

MBS Audiology

MEd Curriculum and Instruction

MS Computer Engineering; Computer Engineering; Entomology; Environmental Science; International Construction Management; Materials Science and Engineering; Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering; Pest Management; Pharmacy–Forensic DNA and Serology concentration; Pharmacy–Forensic Drug Chemistry concentration; Water Resources Planning and Management

MSHA Occupational Therapy

PharmD Pharmacy

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— anthropology; applied mathematics; astronomy and astrophysics; biology; chemistry; criminology; economics; English as a second language; English composition; foods, nutrition, and related services; geography and cartography; history; journalism; liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities; mathematics; multi-/interdisciplinary studies related; philosophy; philosophy and religious studies related; political science and government; psychology; public administration; public relations, advertising, and applied communication related; social sciences related; sociology.

Non-credit— business/corporate communications; computer programming; computer systems analysis; computer systems networking and telecommunications; foods, nutrition, and related services.

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