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Contact Information:
Distance Degree Programs
Van Doren Hall, Washington State University
PO Box 645220
Pullman, Washington 99164-5220 USA
| Phone: | 1-800-222-4978 | | Fax: | 1-509-335-4850 |
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 Program Overview
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The Center for Distance and Professional Education (CDPE), through its Distance Degree Programs (DDP) unit, brings the best of Washington State University directly to students, in a convenient online format that lets students pursue a world-class education from wherever they have internet access. DDP offers nine undergraduate degree completion programs to students around the globe. CDPE also offers undergraduate certificates in professional writing, early childhood care and development, organic agriculture, and several professional development certificates.
Distance Degree Programs offers the following online Bachelor of Arts degrees:
business administration - entrepreneurship, business administration - international business, business administration - management and operations, business administration - management information systems, criminal justice, human development, humanities, social sciences and women's studies.
Additionally, the WSU School of Nursing offers an online RN to BSN, and the College of Education offers distance courses that lead to teaching endorsements in special education and English as a second language, as well as the State of Washington professional certification program.
Admission
To be admitted into one of the undergraduate degree completion programs, students must have a minimum of 27 transferable semester credits (40 quarter hours) with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students with a 2.0 to 2.49 GPA may be eligible. Students who would like to take DDP courses for personal enrichment, or to transfer to another institution (but not earn a WSU degree) do not have to meet the minimum GPA or credit requirements, and do pay a reduced application fee.
Courses
Courses are designed and developed by WSU faculty in conjunction with CDPE's instructional designers. WSU online courses have the same learning objectives and standards as WSU campus courses. All courses follow the WSU academic calendar.
Financial Aid
Students taking courses through DDP are recognized as having the same needs as on-campus students and are therefore eligible for the same financial assistance. To receive financial aid, students must be admitted as a degree-seeking student who is enrolled at least half-time at WSU. Half-time enrollment is six credits for undergraduate courses and five credits for graduate and professional students.
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| Programs Offered
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| Highlights
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- WSU's academically rigorous courses are adapted especially for online delivery
- First semester experience courses are designed to facilitate optimal online learning
- Online students are taught by the same faculty who teach on the WSU campus
- Students are supported by staff who work exclusively with DDP students
- Online students receive personal academic advising, responsive technical support, and extensive library services
- A degree from WSU is respected by employers nationwide
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| University Statistics
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| Year Founded: | 1892 | | Total Enrollment: | 23,330 | | Undergraduate Enrollment: | 19,476 | | Graduate Enrollment: | 3,151 | | Distance Education Enrollment: | 2,500 |
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| Institute Overview
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Washington State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges. WSU is also a member of the National University Continuing Education Association, and is listed in the official publications of the U.S. Office of Education and the Washington State Department of Public Instruction.
WSU has been offering degrees at a distance since 1992, and more than 2,000 students have graduated from WSU through DDP. WSU's DDP is recognized as a leader in innovative programs and services by colleague institutions.
Washington State University is located in Pullman, which is set amongst the beautiful rolling hills of southeastern Washington, approximately 78 miles south of Spokane and 280 miles east of Seattle. Pullman has all the advantages of city life, combined with a rural location: There are many restaurants, and plenty of arts and sports opportunities to suit any taste.
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| Program Delivery and Student Support
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Students taking online courses through WSU DDP need regular access to a computer with Internet access. Students should also have an alternative computer available to them, in case their primary computer becomes unavailable. DSL or Cable connection is recommended.
DDP students receive support services including personal academic advising, tutoring, mentoring, access to WSU's library system, career counseling and online student government.
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| Delivery Mode
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- Internet
- CD
- DVD
- Videotapes
- Threaded discussion boards
- email
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