University of Wisconsin–River Falls: Distance Learning Programs

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UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–RIVER FALLS

River Falls, Wisconsin
Outreach Office
http://www.uwrf.edu/ogs

University of Wisconsin–River Falls was founded in 1874. It is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1982. In fall 2004, there were 200 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

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

Contact Katrina Larsen, Director of Outreach Programs, University of Wisconsin–River Falls, 410 South 3rd Street, River Falls, WI 54022. Telephone: 715-425-3256. Fax: 715-425-0624. 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— agricultural and food products processing; agricultural business and management; agriculture; astronomy and astrophysics; business administration, management and operations; business/commerce; communication and media; dramatic/theater arts and stagecraft; education (specific subject areas); geological and earth sciences/geosciences; history; liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities; political science and government; psychology; sociology; speech and rhetoric.

Graduate— agricultural business and management; biological and biomedical sciences related; biological and physical sciences; city/urban, community and regional planning; community organization and advocacy; counseling psychology; curriculum and instruction; economics; education; education (specific levels and methods); education (specific subject areas); environmental design; food science and technology; geological and earth sciences/geosciences; history; hospitality administration; natural resources and conservation related; natural resources management and policy; parks, recreation and leisure facilities management; political science and government; sales, merchandising, and related marketing operations (specialized); special education; statistics; wildlife and wildlands science and management.

Non-credit— food science and technology; foods, nutrition, and related services.

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