Last Tuesday I received an email from my friends in Bangkok – asking me what universities in our country that offer distance learning courses. I did some research on the Internet and the result was quite good. Let me share what I found.
1. University of the Philippines Open University (http://www.upou.org/)
This is a well known university in the Philippines including abroad. The Open University was founded on February 23, 1995. It is located in Los Banos, Laguna. The university offers undergraduate program, Post-Baccalaureate Diploma, Master’s program, Doctoral Program, and non-formal courses. Below are the lists of degree programs:
Undergraduate Program
Associate in Arts
Bachelor of Arts Multimedia Studies
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma
Diploma in Social Work
Diploma in Computer Science
Diploma in Research and Development Program
Diploma in Environment and Natural Resources Management
Diploma in Science Teaching
Diploma in Mathematics Teaching
Diploma in Language and Literacy Education
Diploma in Social Studies Education
Master’s Program
Master in Social Work
Master of Development Communication
Master of Distance Education
Master of Public Health
Master in Hospital Administration
Master of Arts in Nursing
Master of Public Management
Master of Environment and Natural Resources Management
Master of Arts in Education
Master in Information Systems
Doctoral Program
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Non-formal courses and certificates
Online teaching and learning
Filipiniana Online
Information Technology for Health Research
Caring for the Special Child
Caring for Older Person
New Enterprise Planning
Personal Entrepreneurial Development
Introduction to E-commerce
Certificate in Barangay Administration
Professional Teaching Certification Program
2. Polytechnic University of the Philippines (http://www.pup.edu.ph/)
This university is the country’s largest state university. It started from its humble beginning as a Business School in 1904. At present, it has 6 campuses and 14 extension branches outside National Capital Region. The Open University offers Undergraduate program, Post-graduate programs, and Master’s program. Below are the lists of degree programs:
Undergraduate Degrees
Bachelor in Broadcast Communication
Bachelor in Entrepreneurial Management
Post-Baccalaureate Programs
Post-Baccalaureate in Computer Technology
Post-Baccalaureate in Entrepreneurial Management
Post-Baccalaureate in Library and Information Science
Master Degrees
Master in Construction Management
Master in Educational Management
Master in Mass Communication
Master in Public Administration
Aside from the Open University program, PUP also offers Non Traditional Program (NTSP) and Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP).
For more information, kindly visit this site: http://www.pup.edu.ph/ntspeteeap/
3. CAP COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC
This college was established in 1988 and known as the ‘pioneer in educational innovations in the Philippines’. The college is recognized by the Commission on Higher of Education, and it has linkage with international organizations such as: International Council for Distance Education (ICDE), Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Open and Distance Learning Foundation (ODLF). The college offers Undergraduate programs and Graduate Programs. Below are the lists of degree programs:
Undergraduate Programs
College of Liberal Arts
BA History BA Political Science
BA Pastoral Studies BA Journalism
BA Economics BA Sociology
BA English BA Mathematics
BA Psychology BA Information Technology
College of Business Administration
Certificate in General Skills
Certificate in Sales Management
Certificate in Wholesaling and Retailing
BS in Business Administration major in
- Marketing
- Management
- Entrepreneurship
Graduate Programs
Master of Business Management in Management or Marketing
Master of Arts in Education (joint program with PWU)
For more information, kindly visit this site: http://www.capcow.com/
4. Asian Institute for Distance Education
AIDE is a private and non-sectarian institution recognized by Commission on Higher Education (CHED). It was established in 1984 and one of the oldest distance course provider in the Philippines. The college was headed by Dean Antonio O. Cojuangco.
The college offers three degree programs:
Bachelor of Arts in English
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
For more information, kindly visit this site: http://asianinstituefordistanceeducation.com/
5. Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Development Institute School of Organization Development
This is a graduate school located in Antipolo City, Rizal. It was established in 1975 by a group of educators and since then, it started accepting students not only in the Philippines, but also abroad.
SAIDI offers the following graduate programs:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Organization Development
- Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Organization Development
- Master of Arts in Instructional Development and Technology
- Master of Arts in Instruction Development major in TESOL
For more information, kindly visit this site: http://www.saidi.edu.ph/
6. Central Luzon State University Open University
CLSU Open University was founded on August 29, 1997. It is located in Munoz, Nueva Ecija. The open university offers Master’s program, Doctoral program, and certificate courses. Below are the lists of degree programs:
- Master of Science in Education
- Master of Professional Studies in Education
- Master of Science in Rural Environment
- Master of Professional Studies in Rural Environment
- Master in Local Government Management
- Master in Agribusiness Management
- Master in Renewable Energy System
- Master in Environmental Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Development Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Rural Environment
- Certificate in Teaching
For more information, kindly visit this site: http://www.openuni-clsu.edu.ph
7. Cebu International Distance Education College (www.cidec-edu-ph.com)
8. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Open University (www.plm.edu.ph)
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27/1/10
Awesome List!! Thanks for Detail Outline of Courses and programs!!
Useful information!!
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24/4/10
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27/4/10
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29/4/10
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3/8/10
Ohh this is a good news to me! im also looking for a school that offers courses from a distance. nice post. keep it up..you helped me a lot ^_^.
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9/10/11
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19/11/16
anyone who knows the course offered online by PLM ? thankyou so much :)
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