Highland Community College: Distance Learning Programs

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HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Freeport, Illinois
http://www.highland.cc.il.us/

Highland Community College was founded in 1962. It is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1983. In fall 2004, there were 243 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, tutoring.

Contact Nancy Barker, Academic Computing Specialist, Highland Community College, 2998 West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL 61032-9341. Telephone: 815-599-3403. Fax: 815-235-1366. E-mail: nancy.barker@highland.edu.

DEGREES AND AWARDS

Programs offered do not lead to a degree or other formal award.

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— accounting and related services; American literature (United States and Canadian); astronomy and astrophysics; biology; business/commerce; criminal justice and corrections; ethnic, cultural minority, and gender studies; history; mathematics and statistics related.

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