Distance Learning at Missouri University of Science and Technology Online
Education that fits - Missouri University of Science and Technology Online Courses
Are you looking for a way to fit professional development or a college degree into your busy schedule?
In today's marketplace, an advanced degree or specialized education in your field gives you the advantage that you need to succeed. Missouri University of Science and Technology's Distance and Continuing Education (DCE) programs are convenient, versatile, and, most of all, they represent the academic quality you expect from Missouri S&T. For more than 130 years, Missouri S&T has been educating some of the best leaders and professionals in the world.
Take Classes Anytime, Anywhere
Our e-learning capabilities allow you to take your classes at your convenience even if you're traveling for business or vacationing across the world.
Easy to Access
Courses are easily accessible — all you need is a computer with a high-speed Internet connection (Cable/DSL is highly recommended). You can view the live streaming video class while interacting with the on-campus students via an 800 number phone connection or watch the class later through the archived servers.
Classroom Collaboration at Missouri S&T Online
Distance learners at Missouri S&T participate in their classes in a variety of ways. The technology utilized for our online courses is structured to promote classroom engagement and to make the information as accessible as possible.
Our classrooms have:
- Streaming media — You can watch everything in real time.
- Phone conferencing — You can dial in toll free and ask questions, answer questions, participate and listen to the entire class.
- Collaborative software — WebEx allows you to participate more fully in your classroom experience, with its real-time data, video and voice sharing capabilities.
- Course management system — Blackboard® allows you to access documents, class information, lecture notes and media links at any time.
Transfer Credits
Nine hours of graduate credit with a grade of "B" or better from accredited institution may be transferred into a graduate program.
About Missouri S&T Online Programs
As one of the nation's premier technological research universities, Missouri S&T is shaping the future and preparing students to be top leaders in their fields through focused academics, hands-on research and innovative programming.
Over the past century, Missouri S&T has set the standard for science and engineering education. Founded in 1870 as the Missouri School of Mines (MSM), the campus became the first technological university west of the Mississippi, and one of the first in the United States. In 1964, MSM was renamed the University of Missouri-Rolla.
In January 2008, the campus became Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) to reflect its intrinsic natures as one of the nation's top technological research university.
