Worcester State College: Distance Learning Programs

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WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE

Worcester, Massachusetts
http://www.worcester.edu/

Worcester State College was founded in 1874. It is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It first offered distance learning courses in 2000. In fall 2003, there were 405 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.

Contact Dr. William White, Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education, Worcester State College, Office of Graduate and Continuing Education, 486 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA 01602-2597. Telephone: 508-929-8811. Fax: 508-929-8100. E-mail: wwhite@worcester.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— biology, general; business administration and management; communications, general; computer and information sciences, general; economics; English language and literature, general; mathematical statistics; mathematics; philosophy; physical sciences, general; psychology.

Graduate— education, general; English language and literature, general; health professions and related sciences, other; history.

Non-credit— business administration and management; communications, general; computer and information sciences, general; computer science; entrepreneurship; film/video and photographic arts; human resources management; human services; legal studies; public relations and organizational communications.

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