Indiana State University Online

Indiana State University Online

• Public university founded in 1865
• Named among the best schools in the Midwest by the Princeton Review
• Distance learning courses offered since 1969
• Students attend from throughout United States and 59 countries
• Offers online undergraduate and graduate degree and professional development programs
• Offers comprehensive student services to distance learning students
• Financial aid for qualified applicants

About Indiana State University Online

Founded in 1865, Indiana State University is a public university located in Terre Haute, Indiana. Consistently ranked by the Princeton Review as among the Best in the Midwest, Indiana State University offers more than 30 undergraduate, graduate, and professional development programs in addition to campus-based programs. Some distance learning programs require some on-campus visits, while many can be completed entirely online. All online programs are accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Academic Programs

A wide variety of disciplines are offered to distance learning students at Indiana State University. The following is a sampling of some of the degree programs currently offered:

• Undergraduate - Bachelor Degree Completion Programs - majors offered in Adult and Career Education, Business Administration, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Electronics Engineering Technology, Human Resource Development, Insurance and Risk Management, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Nursing (L.P.N./L.V.N. to B.S.), Nursing (R.N. to B.S.), and Technology Management
• Undergraduate - Certificates/Licensures - Criminology/Corrections, Criminology/Law Enforcement, Criminology/Private Security and Loss Prevention, Driver Education, and Post-Secondary Facilitator
• Graduate - Master's Degree Programs - Criminology and Criminal Justice, Electronics and Computer Technology, Health and Safety: Community Health Promotion, Health and Safety: Occupational Safety Management, Human Resource Development, Nursing (specializations options), Public Administration (M.P.A.), and Student Affairs and Higher Education
• Graduate - Certificates/Licensures - Career and Technical Education Business License, Driver Education, Family Nurse Practitioner, Gifted and Talented, Human Resource Development, Middle/Secondary Teaching, Nursing Education, Public Administration-Public Personnel Administration, Public Librarian, Level IV, School Administration, School Library Media Services, Special Education: Mild Interventions, Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language, and Visual Impairment
• Doctoral Programs - Technology Management

Learning Options

Distance learning courses at Indiana State University are delivered via the internet and are academically equivalent to campus courses. Some courses may include video and audio components, as well as web-based conferencing. Many programs can be completed entirely online while others may require minimal campus visits. All distance learning students are considered part-time students, with the University allowing part-time students a time limit of seven years to complete degree work. The minimum time to complete an online degree is one and one-half years. Classes follow campus schedules with courses offered in the fall, spring, and summer.

Faculty

Distance learning courses at Indiana State University are taught by the same highly qualified, degreed faculty members that teach on-campus courses.

Student Life

Online students receive comprehensive services through the Office of Distance Support Services, including technical assistance, admission and credit transfer assistance, library services, and an online bookstore, among others.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrolling in a distance learning course or program must apply to Indiana State University as either a degree-seeking or non-degree seeking student. Application requirements vary by program and interested students should review each program for details. Financial aid is offered for those students enrolled in a semester-based degree program with a minimum amount of coursework per term. The Office of Financial Aid is available to assist students throughout the process.