Distance Learning Catalog

Empire State College offers more than 400 online courses in its areas of study (similar to a college major). The areas of study are listed at the right.

COURSE DESCRIPTION LISTED IN ORDER BY SUBJECT

• Alternate listing of course catalog by subject listed right by area of study.

UPCOMING DEADLINES Find out deadlines for admission, registration and book ordering. Check the detailed term calendars. TERM OFFERINGS This course catalog allows you to view all available courses in an area of study, including current and future offerings, to help you plan your academic program and the progress of your degree. You may also: View Current Term Offerings. View Eight-Week Courses Being Offered in a Term. Download Copy of the Current Term Booklet. If the courses listed in the catalog do not meet your needs, you might also consider guided independent study (learning contracts). ALL CDL COURSES MEETING GEN ED REQUIREMENTS Click here for list of all CDL Gen Ed courses AREAS OF STUDY We encourage you to consider courses in more than one area of study related to your personal and career interests. For example, if you are interested in business and management, you might look in two areas for courses in computers, information systems and mathematics: Business, Management and Economics; and Science, Mathematics and Technology. Likewise, if you choose a concentration in Community and Human Services, you might wish to take courses in Human Development; and Social Theory, Social Structure and Change. Keep in mind we list courses in only one area of study, so you will find a particular course listed in only one location. View sample degree programs. COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM Please read the explanation of the course numbering system to help you to choose courses. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE PREREQUISITES Be sure to read the catalog listing carefully. It lets you know if the course has any special technical or software requirements. The catalog listing will inform you of any prerequisites and may have a self-quiz that you can take to determine if you have the background knowledge for the course. REGISTER To register for the upcoming term, go to MyESC and click the Register tab.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BY AREA OF STUDY and DEGREE PROGRAMS The Arts Business, Management and Economics Accounting, Business, Economics, Human Resources, Management and Marketing Communications, Humanities and Cultural Studies Communications & Media, Educational Planning Skills and Investigations courses, Humanities, Languages, Literature and Philosophy & Religious Studies Community and Human Services Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Emergency Management, Fire Protection, Health Services, Human Services and Public Affairs Educational Studies Educational Planning Courses for Planning & Finalizing the Degree. Historical Studies History & Civilizations, Historical & Political Science and U.S. History Human Development Family/Gender Studies, Human Development and Psychology Labor Studies Nursing Science, Mathematics and Technology Computers & Information Systems, Educational Planning Courses for Skills and Investigations, Emergency Management, Math & Quantitative Studies and Science Social Theory, Social Structure and Change Political Science & Public Affairs and Sociology