Utah State University: Distance Learning Programs

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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY

Logan, Utah
Independent and Time Enhanced Learning
http://extension.usu.edu

Utah State University was founded in 1888. It is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. It first offered distance learning courses in 1983. In fall 2004, there were 7,200 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, campus computer network, e-mail services, library services.

Contact Staff Assistant, Independent and Distance Education, Utah State University, 5055 Old Main Hall, Logan, UT 84322-5055. Telephone: 800-233-2137. Fax: 435-797-1399. E-mail: [email protected].

DEGREES AND AWARDS

AS General Studies

BS Computer Science; Psychology; Special Education

MEd Elementary or Secondary Education; Instructional Technology–Educational Technology emphasis; Special Education

MS Business Information Systems; Computer Science; English/Technical Writing Specialization Online; FCSEE or AST Specialization; Family and Human Development; Human Resource Management; Psychology–School Counseling specialization; Special Education

EdD Education

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— accounting and related services; anthropology; biology; business administration, management and operations; chemistry; data entry/microcomputer applications; data processing; economics; English literature (British and Commonwealth); family and consumer economics; history; human resources management; social psychology; social sciences; social work; sociology.

Graduate— agriculture and agriculture operations related; computer programming; computer science; computer software and media applications; computer systems analysis; computer systems networking and telecommunications; curriculum and instruction; education; educational administration and supervision; educational assessment, evaluation, and research; educational/instructional media design; educational psychology; education (specific levels and methods); education (specific subject areas); family and consumer sciences/human sciences; human resources management; psychology; school psychology; social sciences related; special education.

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