One option for online courses in Canada is the University of Manitoba. The University of Manitoba offers hundreds of online courses and several online degrees through its 12 different faculties and schools. The school offers a general studies bachelor of arts program, bachelor of arts in geography, bachelor of social work and a baccalaureate program for registered nurses. A 30 credit hour post-baccalaureate certificate is also offered for professional development of teachers. Other courses of study are offered in fields such as anthropology, the arts, Asian studies, biology, economics, agriculture, history, native studies, religion, sociology and women's studies.
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB,
Canada R3T 2N2
800-432-1960
umanitoba.ca
Athabasca University (AU) in Alberta is a second option for students wanting to pursue a degree through online courses. AU is an open university that admits students 16 years of age and older. Online degrees are offered at both the bachelor's and master's degree levels. Bachelor's degrees include the fields of nursing, anthropology, professional arts, Canadian studies, management, human resources, general studies, French, health administration, commerce, information systems, humanities, history, women's studies, psychology, sociology, political economy and labor studies. Master's degrees include business administration, community studies, adult education, health studies, education, equity studies and counseling.
Athabasca University
1 University Drive
Athabasca, AB T9S 3A3
Canada
780-675-6100
athabascau.ca
A third option for Canadian students to pursue online courses and degrees is Thompson Rivers University (TRU). TRU is an open university like Athabasca University. The primary mission of the university is to provide distance education courses and degrees. Areas of study offered at TRU include health science, psychology, history, tourism management, general studies, sociology, English, commerce, technology and the fine arts. Master's degrees are offered online in the fields of education, social work, business administration and environmental science.
Thompson Rivers University
Box 3010, 900 McGill Road
Kamloops, BC.,
Canada V2C 5N3
250-828-5000
tru.ca