Athabasca University offers the widest variety of distance learning programs in Canada, with all undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates delivered through a combination of online multimedia and correspondence print materials.
Bachelor of arts degrees are available in anthropology, Canadian studies, English, French, history, humanities, information systems, labor studies, political economy, political science, psychology, sociology and women's studies. Bachelor of commerce degrees are available in accounting, e-commerce and financial services. Bachelor of science degrees are available in human science or computing and information systems. Bachelor level degrees in communication studies, criminal justice, human services, nursing, management, human resources and health administration are also offered. Athabasca University also has distance learning graduate degree programs, including master's degrees in the liberal arts, business administration, counseling psychology, nursing, health studies and information systems. Doctorate degrees are available in business administration and distance education.
Athabasca University
1 University Drive
Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3
800-788-9041
athabascau.ca
Ryerson University offers 12 certificate programs through online distance learning. Subjects include financial accounting, safety management, applied digital geography, food security, fundraising management, non-profit management, occupational health and safety, public administration, publishing, social work and public relations.
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, ON M5B 2K3
416-979-5035
ryerson.ca
Royal Roads University offers programs at all levels that are designed for working professionals. Coursework is delivered through a specialized online platform where students complete assignments and learning activities with the opportunity to network and collaborate with both instructors and peers.
Undergraduate programs offered through distance learning include bachelor of arts programs in hotel management, justice studies and professional communication, a bachelor of commerce in management and a bachelor of science in environmental management. Many certificates are available through distance education, including environmental practice, hotel and resort management, environmental education, health systems leadership, project management, leadership and management, human resources, sustainable community development and tourism. Distance learning master of arts degree programs include conflict analysis and management, disaster and emergency management, environmental education and practice, human security and peacebuilding, intercultural communication, leadership, learning and technology, professional communication and tourism management. A doctorate in social sciences is also offered through distance education.
Royal Roads University
2005 Sooke Road
Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2
800-788-8028
royalroads.ca
Thompson Rivers University offers many programs at the post-secondary level, including certificates, diplomas, associate degree and bachelor's degrees. Distance learning certificates and diplomas are available in social work, information technology, liberal arts, business, management, commerce, online teaching and learning, legal administration and nursing. Baccalaureate level degrees offered through distance education include programs in English, history, psychology, sociology, design, fine art, music, public administration, real estate, accounting, management, human resources, marketing, science, nursing, technology, computer science and tourism management.
Thompson Rivers University
900 McGill Road
Kamloops, BC V2C 5N3
250-828-5000
tru.ca
Memorial University offers online distance learning bachelor's degrees in English, police studies, business administration, nursing and technology. Distance learning master's degree programs are available in education, counseling psychology, physical education, nursing and social work. Certificate programs in business administration, criminology, library science, Newfoundland studies and public administration are also offered through distance education.
Memorial University
300 Prince Philip Drive
St. John's, NL A1C 5S7
709-737-8000
mun.ca