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.
• How does online learning work? (video)

Upcoming Deadlines

Find out deadlines for admission, registration and book ordering.

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

A list of all CDL Gen Ed courses is available.

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.

Financial Aid Office

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