State University of New York at New Paltz: Distance Learning Programs

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STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT NEW PALTZ

New Paltz, New York
Center for Continuing and Professional Education
http://www.newpaltz.edu

State University of New York at New Paltz was founded in 1828. It is accredited by Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1995. In fall 2004, there were 230 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to bookstore, campus computer network, e-mail services, library services.

Contact Helise Winters, Director of Extension and Distance Learning, State University of New York at New Paltz, 75 South Manheim Boulevard, Suite 9, New Paltz, NY 12561-2443. Telephone: 845-257-2894. Fax: 845-257-2899. E-mail: edl@newpaltz.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— American literature (United States and Canadian); anthropology; astronomy and astrophysics; communication and media; comparative literature; computer science; curriculum and instruction; developmental and child psychology; economics; English composition; English literature (British and Commonwealth); geography and cartography; history; psychology; public relations, advertising, and applied communication related; sociology.

Graduate— education.

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