Iowa State University of Science and Technology

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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Ames, Iowa
Continuing Education and Conference Services
http://www.lifelearner.iastate.edu

Iowa State University of Science and Technology was founded in 1858. It is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1969. In fall 2005, there were 1,185 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.
Contact Lynette Spicer, Communication Specialist, Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Extension 4-H Youth Building, Ames, IA 50011-3630. Telephone: 515-294-1327. Fax: 515-294-7767. E-mail: [email protected].

DEGREES AND AWARDS

Certificate Information Assurance; Power Systems Engineering
Graduate Certificate Environmental Engineering; Family Financial Planning; Gerontology; Systems Engineering
MAg Agriculture
MCP Community and Regional Planning
ME Systems Engineering
MS Agronomy; Computer Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Family and Consumer Sciences; Industrial Engineering; Interdisciplinary Studies, Community Development specialization; Mechanical Engineering; Seed Technology and Business; Statistics
PhD Food Service and Lodging Management

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate —agriculture; atmospheric sciences and meteorology; biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology; biology; criminal justice and corrections; economics; food science and technology; human development, family studies, and related services; mathematics and computer science; sociology.
Graduate —agricultural business and management; atmospheric sciences and meteorology; biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology; civil engineering; family and consumer economics; food science and technology; foods, nutrition, and related services.

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