The University of Texas at Arlington

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON

Arlington, Texas
Center for Distance Education
http://distance.uta.edu

The University of Texas at Arlington was founded in 1895. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1973. In fall 2005, there were 2,500 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, e-mail services, library services, tutoring.
Contact Dr. Pete Smith, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, The University of Texas at Arlington, Box 19027, Arlington, TX 76019. Telephone: 817-272-5727. Fax: 817-272-5728. E-mail: info@distance. uta.edu.

DEGREES AND AWARDS

BA Criminology and Criminal Justice (Completion Degree)
MBA Management, general
ME Aerospace Engineering; Computer Science and Engineering; Mechanical Engineering
MEd Curriculum and Instruction/Reading
MPA Public Administration
MS Industrial Engineering
MSCE Civil Engineering
MSEE Electrical Engineering

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate —biology; business, management, and marketing related; communication and journalism related; criminology; dramatic/theater arts and stagecraft; economics; fine and studio art; political science and government; social work; sociology.
Graduate —aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering; curriculum and instruction; engineering mechanics; environmental/environmental health engineering; finance and financial management services; mechanical engineering; political science and government; social work.

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