There are currently two main ways of participating in Distance Learning courses at UGF. One method is based on attending regularly scheduled live, interactive LearnLinc discussion sessions. The other method uses an industry-leading course management system called Blackboard, which enables students to participate in class "asynchronously" (not at the same time). In other words, they log in whenever their busy schedules allow.
Distance Learning classes are designed to help you earn a degree from the University of Great Falls from home. We offer several complete degrees and over one hundred courses every year via distance learning.
Distance Learning programs have been designed to enhance student/professor involvement and to increase communication between students within a class. Classes are small and use various platforms for different degree programs. The use of different technologies has allowed the University to become a recognized leader in delivering innovative models of education.
Distance Learning Degrees
Semester Schedules and Registration Information
Financial Aid
The Distance Learning Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Courses based on the live LearnLinc discussion sessions are designated with a section of "D," while Blackboard courses are listed with a section of "BKB."
All UGF Distance Learning students are assigned an on-campus academic advisor who assists with class scheduling and program planning. Students may be eligible for a dual-enrollment consortium tuition option if:
- They are eligible for a full Pell Grant, and
- Have completed an Associate Degree or equivalent, and
- Are dually enrolled at the University of Great Falls and another participating college or university.
Degrees offered through Distance Learning
Bachelor Degrees
Bachelor of Science Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies*
Bachelor of Science Psychology
Minors/Concentrations
Addictions Counseling*
Criminal Justice
Psychology
Associate Degrees
Associates in Addictions Counseling*
Associates in Criminal Justice
Associates Paralegal Studies
Army Paralegal Program
Army Paralegal Program
Graduate Degrees
Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching (MAT)
Master of Educaton (MED)
Master in Science of Organizational Management (MSM)
*Individual programs may require on-campus courses. For instance, students admitted to the paralegal program are required to complete 10 credits of legal specialty courses in a traditional classroom setting.
**If you can travel to Great Falls and attend weekend courses or finish your last semester on campus, you will be able to complete requirements for many other Associate, Bachelor, and Graduate degrees that are not offered on Distance Learning. Call Distance Learning at 800-342-9824 for details.
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Registration Information and Semester Schedules
To register for Distance Learning courses:
• Click on the semester below to access the schedule and syllabi.
* Fall 2008
* Spring 2009
• Select classes and fill our registration form (Access the Registration form here), book order form and method-of -payment form.
• Confirm schedule with academic advisor.
• All students must be accepted to UGF before they may register for courses.
• Fill out a separate application for each Home Study course, obtained from the UGF Distance Learning Office or online.
• Obtain approval from the course instructor and academic advisor.
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Financial Aid Information
Financial aid is available for qualified students.
Click here to visit our financial aid website for more information.
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Contact the UGF Distance Learning Team
800-342-9824
Fax: 406-791-5394
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