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Welcome to NAU Distance Learning.
NAU Distance Learning allows students to pursue higher education through
alternative learning environments that meet the demands of today's busy
student. Distance Learning is flexible , delivered through new
and innovative technologies, and allows students to meet their educational
goals outside of -- or in conjunction with -- a traditional classroom setting.
NAU has been providing higher education opportunities through Distance Learning
to Arizona citizens for 25 years. Initially these services were delivered via
television and only focused on a few core programs. With technological
advances, NAU now employs a variety of mediums to deliver programs to students
worldwide.
NAU offerings have more than doubled in the last three years, with increased
emphasis on online degree and certification programs at both
the bachelor and master degree levels. NAU currently offers over 65 degree,
certificate, and endorsement programs - many of them available online via the
Web. Likewise, programs are also available at the local level via campuses
located throughout Arizona. Distance Learning reaches across disciplines
including Education, Arts and Sciences, Forestry, Health Professions,
Engineering, and more.
NAU Distance Learning students are typically professionals seeking career
advancement through higher education. The demands of full-time employment and
family, plus the challenges often imposed by geographic location make it
difficult for many students to participate in traditional classroom programs.
As a result, NAU Distance Learning is often the only higher education option
available to them.
The dynamics are changing to include additional student populations looking for
alternatives to the traditional classroom setting. Approximately
30 percent of NAU Distance Learning students are under 29 and enrolled in
undergraduate programs. NAU Distance Learning continues to adapt to serve an
evolving student population driven by different educational needs.
The University is committed to incorporating new learning opportunities
in its repertoire of traditional learning. With a strong commitment to
education, continued faculty involvement, and visionary staff, NAU continues to
be a leader in Distance Learning and is dedicated to helping students meet the
demands of an ever-changing world.
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