Distance Learning Programs in Ohio

Ohio University

• Ohio University in Athens offers various distance learning programs. The university offers online associate degrees in applied business, an associate of science (A.S.) and and an associate of arts degree (A.A.). The A.S. and A.A. degrees are general education programs with slight variations in emphases. The A.S. degree emphasizes studies in science, while the A.A. degree emphasizes studies in the humanities. Students can obtain bachelor's degrees in criminal justice, nursing, technical and applied studies and specialized studies, an interdisciplinary self-directed study program. The university offers an additional online education program for incarcerated inmates and independent study programs. Students take independent study when they need courses to complete their degree that are not offered in the academic semesters they attend school. These courses are self-paced, allowing students up to six months to complete required coursework.

  Independent and Distance Learning

  Ohio University

  Athens, OH 45701

  740-593-2910

  ohio.edu

University of Northwest Ohio

• The University of Northwest Ohio in Lima offers all of its online courses and degree programs through its College of Distance Learning. The school offers various associate and bachelor's degree programs as well as various diploma programs. Students can obtain associate degrees in the fields of accounting, word processing and administrative support, office management, travel and hotel management, agribusiness marketing and medical office management, among others. At the bachelor's degree level, students can pursue degrees in specialized studies, business administration, marketing, forensic accounting, health care administration and accounting. A C.P.A. (Certified Public Accountant) track is available in the accounting degree program as well. The school offers nondegree diploma programs in the areas of agribusiness management, word processing specialization, executive assistant, travel and hospitality, medical coding, paralegal studies and studies as a medical transcriptionist.

  University of Northwest Ohio

  1441 N. Cable Road

  Lima, OH 45805

  419-998-3120

  unoh.edu

University of Cincinnati

• The University of Cincinnati offers various associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs through its Distance Learning and Outreach program. Students can pursue associate of applied science degrees in the fields of fire science technology and early childhood education and care. Bachelor's degrees offered by the university include studies in the fields of addiction studies, special education, clinical laboratory science, health information management, early childhood education and fire science. The school offers a variety of graduate degree programs as well. A master of arts degree is available in the field of speech-language pathology. Students can obtain master of science degrees in the fields of criminal justice and pharmaceutical science. The school offers master of education degrees in the fields of special education, curriculum and instruction and educational leadership. The master of science in nursing (M.S.N.) is available as well.

  Distance Learning & Outreach

  University of Cincinnati

  330 Van Wormer Hall

  P.O. Box 210635

  Cincinnati, OH 45221

  513-556-9154

  uc.edu