Governors State University: Distance Learning Programs

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GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY

University Park, Illinois
Center for Extended Learning and Communications Services
http://www.govst.edu

Governors State University was founded in 1969. It is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1981. In fall 2004, there were 1,221 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

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

Contact Veronica Williams, Director, Governors State University, 1 University Parkway, University Park, IL 60466. Telephone: 708-534-4099. Fax: 708-534-8458. E-mail: v-williams@govst.edu.

DEGREES AND AWARDS

BA Individualized Studies

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— accounting and related services; anthropology; developmental and child psychology; English composition; fine and studio art; geography and cartography; marketing; psychology; social work; sociology.

Graduate— anthropology; developmental and child psychology; fine and studio art; social work; sociology.

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