Lifelong Learning

Distance Learning Delivery Systems

Televised Instruction - University credit courses are offered over cable systems in Lamar, Carthage, Monett, Pierce City, Aurora, Verona, Neosho, and the Southern Instructional Television Network. Live broadcasts afford student opportunities to talk with instructors through the use of the telephone. Delayed transmission courses are also offered for persons with schedules that do not coincide with the live telecasts. For access to a list of Televised courses offered this semester, click on the "courses" link above.

Interactive TV- A number of University credit courses leading to the bachelors degree are provided through interactive television to different sites. Some courses provide traditional University credit and others provide dual credit for high school students. Click on the "courses" link above for access to a list of these courses. Interactive TV courses are listed with the Televised courses.

Internet Courses - University courses are offered over the Internet for the convenience of students who need flexibility in their schedule. Courses available include core curriculum and specialty courses necessary for various Associate and Baccalaureate degrees. For access to a list of Internet courses offered this semester, click on the "courses" link above

DVD Video Correspondence Courses - A number of courses are offered through the use of DVD Video. The student and teacher also interact with e-mail communications and Internet for these classes. For access to a list of DVD Video Correspondence courses offered this semester, click on the "courses" link above.

Weekend Hybrid Courses - These University courses consist of a combination of traditional classroom and Internet sessions. The on-campus classroom sessions are typically on Saturdays. The majority of the student's work and interaction with the teacher is through the Internet using e-mail and the Blackboard course manager. For access to a list of Weekend Hybrid courses offered this semester, click on the "courses" link above.

Credit for Life/Work Experience - Credit may be earned for career and professional experiences that are documented through the portfolio process. The availability of credit depends on the relevance of the students' experiences to their major as determined by the department and the school dean. The application process and initial advisement begins by contacting the Lifelong Learning Advisor, Dr. Jack Spurlin. For more detailed information, click on the portfolio link.

Continuing Education Credit Hour Courses - These courses are offered in non-traditional scheduling formats and designed primarily for professionals and job improvement. The courses may be transferable to University credit through academic petition and the approval of the department head and the school dean. Students pursuing these courses will be considered as either special or temporary until they have completed the regular student admission process. For access to a list of Professional Development/Continuing Education courses offered this semester, click on the "courses" link above.

60-Plus Program - The pursuit of education is not limited by a person's chronological age. The 60-Plus Program provides tuition reduction for persons 60 years of age and over, encourages continued educational growth, and prevents psychological retirement.

Videoconferences and Conference Development - A number of conferences are provide for professional development and public awareness. Many of the conferences provide continuing education units to meet professional mandates.