University of Houston: Distance Learning Programs

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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

Houston, Texas
Division of Educational Technology and Outreach
http://distance.uh.edu

University of Houston was founded in 1927. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1983. In fall 2003, there were 7,988 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 Distance Education Adviser, University of Houston, Educational Technology and University Outreach, 111 C.N. Hilton, Houston, TX 77204-3051. Telephone: 713-743-8627. Fax: 713-743-3300. 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— anthropology; apparel and accessories marketing operations; communications, general; dance; English language and literature, general; health and physical education/fitness; history; hospitality services management; liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities; philosophy and religion.

Graduate— computer science; educational psychology; hospitality services management; mathematics.

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