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Because not all the students wishing to complete or enhance their education live near the University of Wyoming we take the classroom experience across the state. With the help of modern technology, UW is able to offer courses in Kemmerer, allowing off-campus students to receive their degrees while staying in their hometown.

On-line degree programs available in Kemmerer include Certificate in Real Estate, Certificate for Director of Early Childhood Programs, Bachelors in Early Childhood Development, Bachelors in Business Administration, Bachelors in Nursing, Masters in Nursing Education and Masters in Education - Instructional Technology. Local teleconference degree programs are also available for Bachelors in Criminal Justice, Bachelors in Social Science, Bachelors in Psychology, Masters in Speech-Language Pathology, Masters in Public Administration, and a Certificate in Surveying.

While not available in Kemmerer, Masters degrees in Education-Special Education, Education-Teaching and Learning, Education-Adult and Post Secondary Education, and Business Administration are offered by compressed video in neighboring town including Evanston and Rock Springs.

ACADEMIC ADVISING IN KEMMERER
The University of Wyoming has several regional offices across the state. The academic coordinators and assistants help students in getting started in an off-campus program. Kemmerer's regional office is located in Rock Springs on the Wester Wyoming Community College campus. Feel free to call the regional office for more information about off-campus programs at (307) 382-1817.

Bachelor of Arts or Science, Social Science (Part V)
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Science (Plan V) degree is tailored to students wishing to develop an individualized course of study. The requirements for the program are the same as those for other programs, except, instead of being concentrated in only one area, they are distributed across disciplines. Areas of study include: anthropology, communication and mass media, economics, geography and recreation, history, political science, psychology, and sociology.
Students must earn 48 credit hours in at least four of the eight areas listed above, with a minimum, of 15 credit hours in one area and six credit hours in each of the other three areas. The remaining 15 credit hours may be fulfilled by taking electives in any of the eight departments. Before entering the off-campus program, students must finish their first 60 hours of instruction at any local community college or university.

Bachelor of Arts or Science, Psychology
In the past psychology courses were available only through the social science degree but now the complete degree program is available with at least two psychology courses being offered every semester.

After completing lower division general education and psychology courses at a community college or another university, students will be eligible for admission to the off-campus psychology degree program. The 33 hours Psychology major is made up of courses in five core areas, electives and two non-psychology requirements. These 33 hours must include at least 18 hours of psychology courses at the 3000 level or higher.

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice
The off-campus Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice degree program is designed to offer a multi-disciplinary approach. The program draws on many fields, allowing students to proceed to a variety of careers in criminal justice as well law school or graduate studies.
Criminal Justice is a joint program between the political science and sociology departments. Classes are also offered in various supporting disciplines including: Communication and Mass Media, Philosophy, Anthropology, and Psychology. The program also offers an internship elective with placement available in a variety of Wyoming criminal justice agencies.

Call 877-6958 to schedule an appointment for Academic advising with UW's academic coordinator Dr. Michael Woolcott

Master of Science, Speech-Language Pathology
The Speech-Language Pathology Masters program is open to both resident and nonresident students. Some under graduate "leveling" courses are offered for students preparing for the master's degree. The "leveling" courses consist of about 12 speech, language, and hearing science core courses.
The master of science degree in Speech-Language Pathology leads to Eligibility for the Certificate of Clinical competence in Speech-Language Pathology. (CCC/SLP).

Master of Public Administration
Designed for public servants, as well as for traditional precareer students wanting to enter public service, the program is one of the most successful off-campus degree programs at UW, The MPA program provides education and training for professionals seeking careers in federal, state and local government agencies, and typically covers a broad range of topics. The curriculum requires at least 39 semester credits of course work and is divided into three sections: required core, option core, and elective tracks.

Instructional techniques are tailored to the needs of adult students. Much of the course work is offered through a combination of video and audio teleconferencing and intensive weekend sessions held at a central location in the State.
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