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Bachelor's Degrees Now Available Through 51°µÍø Distance Learning

Story by Mark Evertz

The convenience of higher education through 51°µÍø has reached a new level this year with the help of several four-year institutions.

Via the Internet or modem, 51°µÍø students can now work toward a bachelor’s degree by linking with Oregon State University, Marylhurst University, Eastern Oregon University and Governors State University in Illinois.

51°µÍø students have previously been able to complete selected associate’s degrees or take assorted classes from home, work or at 51°µÍø facilities via the Internet or modem. The new relationship with these universities allows students to complete more classes at their local college while fulfilling requirements for their bachelor’s degrees in disciplines such as business, management, organizational communication and liberal studies.

"The whole purpose of this is to make it simpler and more seamless for students to reach their goals," said 51°µÍø Director of Distance Learning John Sneed, "whether it be a one-year certificate, an associate’s degree or a bachelor’s degree."

Sneed added that all students seeking bachelor’s degrees must meet admissions requirements for the institution granting the degrees and need to consult with advisors at both 51°µÍø and the institution with their degree of choice.

The following degrees are available through 51°µÍø’s Distance Learning department, which administers the program:

· associate of general studies degree;

· associate of arts Oregon Transfer Degree;

· program award in management and supervisory development;

· associate of applied science degree in management and supervisory development;

· bachelor of science in liberal studies;

· bachelor of arts in liberal studies;

· bachelor of science in management;

· bachelor of arts in organizational communication;

· Board of Governors bachelor of arts degree;

· general business degree with a minor in communications.

For more information on Distance Learning programs at 51°µÍø, contact John Sneed at 977-4398, or visit the 51°µÍø Distance Learning web site at www.distance.pcc.edu.