Distance Learning Courses

Distance Learning Courses For Convenient Study

Distance learning is a mode of education where a person can study according to his pace and comfort. In the past, distance education implied that all your course material, report cards and other information can be sent only by post. But nowadays with the advancement in technology, the way we define distance education has changed.

These days distance education means use of mediums like Internet, videoconferencing, CD ROMS and DVDs. Now you can communicate with the instructor and also chat with him regarding your queries. These days even the course materials are found in websites of the institutions.

Distance learning courses are offered by the government agencies as well as by various universities. You can get graduate, masters, doctors as well as certificate degrees. The government agency that offers distance learning course is called Foreign Service institute. This course is available free of cost to all the state government employees. The two most popular courses are the fast track program and the FSI developed distance learning program. In the first program there are around 3000 courses ranging from computers to self development. FSI also has language courses offered via distance learning. Some other popular programs are the Administrative Management Distance Learning for the government employees to further enhance their management skills, The Economic Training Division which gives a comprehensive study of world trade organization and its working principles and history, and The Transition Center offers a course in fire safety.

Some prominent universities also provide distance learning courses. Below is a list of the universities and the courses that they offer. But you must check the accreditation of the university, all the relevant information about the admission process and the future prospects. Some of the Universities are mentioned below:

* Saybrook Graduate School and Research Center offers MA and PhD degrees in Organizational Systems and Human Science and Psychology.

* University of Massachusetts offers Bachelor's, Associates, Master's and Certificate degrees in courses like Hospitality Management, Business & Management, Communications, Nursing, Education, Continuing Medical Education, Health Sciences, Criminal Justice or Homeland Security, Information Technology, Hospitality Management, Liberal Arts and Paralegal Studies.

* Washington International University offers bachelor's degree in Arts and Business Administration; Masters in arts, MBA, Engineering, Computer Systems & Information Technology.

* Westwood College offers degrees in courses like Computer Network Engineering & Management, Technical Management, Business Administration, Software, Engineering, Graphic Design and Multimedia, Accelerated MBA, Accounting, Paralegal, Interior Design Fashion, Criminal Justice, Web Design and Multimedia, Game Art, Information Systems Security, Health care Management and Visual Communications.

* North Central University offers master's and graduate degrees in the following areas - Computer Science ,Marketing, Public Administration Psychology, Organizational Leadership, Management, Criminal Justice or Homeland Security, Financial Management, E-Commerce, Health Care Administration, International Business, Human Resources Management, MIS, Education Technology Management, Exceptional Student Education, Education Leadership, Instructional & Curriculum Leadership, Teacher Leadership and Higher Education Leadership.