The University of Texas at Austin: Distance Learning Programs

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THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

Austin, Texas
Continuing and Extended Education
http://www.utexas.edu/cee/dec/

The University of Texas at Austin was founded in 1883. It is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1941. In fall 2003, there were 5,000 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore.

Contact Olga Garza, Manager of Student Services, The University of Texas at Austin, PO Box 7700, Austin, TX 78713-7700. Telephone: 888-232-4723. Fax: 512-475-7933. 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— American literature (United States); anthropology; area, ethnic and cultural studies, other; astronomy; biology, general; curriculum and instruction; economics; education, general; English creative writing; English language and literature, general; English literature (British and Commonwealth); foreign languages and literatures; geography; history; mathematics; nursing; philosophy; physics; psychology; social psychology; social sciences, general; social work; sociology.

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