Iowa State University of Science and Technology: Distance Learning Programs

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IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Ames, Iowa
Continuing Education and Communication 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 2004, there were 925 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 Financial Planning–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; Mechanical Engineering; 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; economics; food science and technology; human development, family studies, and related services; zoology/animal biology.

Graduate— agricultural business and management; agriculture; atmospheric sciences and meteorology; biochemistry, biophysics and molecular biology; computer engineering; family and consumer economics; food science and technology; foods, nutrition, and related services; mechanical engineering; statistics.

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