University of California, Riverside: Distance Learning Programs

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, RIVERSIDE

Riverside, California
University Extension
http://www.unex.ucr.edu

University of California, Riverside was founded in 1954. It is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It first offered distance learning courses in 1994. In fall 2004, there were 150 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, library services.

Contact Jon Kindschy, Director of Sciences, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA 92507. Telephone: 909-787-5804 Ext. 1622. E-mail: jonk@ucx.ucr.edu.

DEGREES AND AWARDS

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

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Non-credit— agriculture and agriculture operations related; applied horticulture/horticultural business services; atmospheric sciences and meteorology; computer software and media applications; education related; geography and cartography; nursing; plant sciences.

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