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Program Overview
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Distance and Online Education (DE) at the University of Manitoba (UM) offers over 139 degree credit courses across twelve faculties/schools. Complete programs offered include a Bachelors of Arts, Arts in Geography, and Social Work; a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education and a Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses.
Most newly admitted students and those who have completed less than 24 university credit hours will complete the first year of their degree programs in University 1. Some students may be admitted through General Studies, which provides an opportunity for individuals to study degree credit courses for meeting entry requirements, career development or personal interest.
Full courses (six credit hours) normally take two terms to complete, while half courses (three credit hours) take one term to complete. Full term courses begin in either September or January.
In addition to tuition, which is C$345-$423 per three credit hour course, students must remit a nonrefundable application fee ($60-$100) plus any other compulsory fees (i.e. registration fee, student services fee, etc). For further information regarding application, tuition and other fees (including fees for international students), please refer to www.umanitoba.ca/applynow.
Support services are provided through DE Library Services, the UM Book Store, and the DE Student Support staff who can provide assistance or direct students to the appropriate person for academic advising. DE Student Support staff can be contacted at 1-888-216-7011 ext. 8012 or at de_info@umanitoba.ca.
Bachelor of Social Work
The distance education B.S.W. is intended for individuals who are employed in the social services, and who wish to complete a degree while working in their communities. Course delivery methods include a combination of audioconference sessions and print based course materials.
Applicants to the program must have a minimum of two years work experience in the social services with the last five years; reside outside the city of Winnipeg; and meet the University 1 admission requirements for either a regular or mature student.
Bachelor of Arts (3 Year General)
This program is aimed at training students to evaluate information, reach conclusions and act on the conclusions. The training is intended to result in flexibility and objectivity in problem solving, sensitivity to the social and physical environment, breadth of learning and an appreciation of our cultural, political and economic milieu.
The selection of major areas is limited and may vary from year to year. This year, courses are offered that lead to a major in Canadian Studies, English, History, Psychology, Psychology (advanced) and a minor in Anthropology, Canadian Studies, Economics, English, Geography, History, Philosophy, Political Studies, Psychology, or Sociology. Please refer to the website for details regarding residency requirement and University written English and mathematics requirements.
Bachelor of Arts (Geography)
The Bachelor of Arts in Geography provides students with a basic level of understanding of the four broad categories of course in the discipline: physical geography, human geography, regional geography; and techniques in geography. The degree can be used to meet the admission requirements for the After-Degree Bachelor of Education program. Those interested in declaring the Geography major must be admitted to the Clayton H. Riddell Faculty of Environment, Earth, and Resources.
Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses
This program has been designed to recognize and value the knowledge and experience of practicing Registered Nurses (RNs). The learner-centred, process oriented curriculum is designed to further the capacity of Registered Nursing practice in an ever-changing health care system.
The nursing courses offered are restricted to RNs and any pre-requisites and/or co-requisites must be met. The curriculum consists of a minimum of 33 credit hours in nursing and 12 credit hours from Arts, Science or a professional faculty, for a total of 45 credits.
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education
The Faculty of Education offers a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Education (PBDE) designed for teacher professional development. Applicants must hold a BEd and a teaching certificate, or a Baccalaureate degree and two years of teaching experience, and a GPA of 2.00 in the Baccalaureate degree.
The PBDE program consists of 30 credit hours of coursework. Students from faculties other than Education may take up to a maximum of six credit hours of complementary education courses.
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Highlights
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- Over 139 courses offered across twelve faculties/schools
- Three bachelor degrees and two post-baccalaureate certificates available
- Courses offered in September, January and May, with full courses (six credit hours) beginning in both September and January
- Convenient online assignment submission
- Founding member of the Canadian Virtual University-Université virtuelle canadienne (CVU)
- Support services available through DE Library Services, UM Book Store and DE Student Advising at de_info@umanitoba.ca
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Delivery Mode
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- Independent study (print-based materials)
- Group Based study (print-based materials with audioconference sessions)
- Online study (online materials)
- Campus Manitoba (virtual classroom, web-based components)
- Flexible Study (print-based materials with scheduled tutorial sessions)
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University Statistics
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| Year Founded: | 1877 | | Total Enrolment: | 23,600 | | Undergraduate Enrolment: | 20,600 | | Graduate Enrolment: | 2,700 | | Distance Education Enrolment: | 4,500 |
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University Overview
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Founded in 1877, the University of Manitoba is Western Canada's oldest university and Manitoba's largest, most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. UM awards degrees, diplomas and certificates in 79 academic programs through 17 faculties and four schools. The university currently enrols 23,600 undergraduate and graduate students and employs nearly 4,400 teaching and support staff.
The UM Libraries contain two million books and bound journals and 9,000 periodical subscriptions. The Libraries include more than 4,500 full-text electronic journals and more than 2 million microforms and multimedia materials. UM maintains two art galleries, a natural history museum, rock and mineral museum, theatre group, and instrumental and choral ensembles. Athletic facilities are housed in the Frank Kennedy Physical Education and Max Bell centres, university stadium and the Investors Group Athletic Centre and more than 1,000 students live on campus.
UM is located in Winnipeg, the provincial capital. Known as the "Gem of the Prairies" and the "Chicago of the North," Winnipeg combines prairie charm and cosmopolitan diversity. Residents and visitors can dine in more than 1,000 restaurants, play or relax in 850 parks and watch concerts at more than 50 venues.
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Instruction and Student Support
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With Independent study, students use study notes, assignment packages and audiotapes or videotapes. Optional online assignment submission, as well as online assignment tracking and discussion groups are available. Online study provides access for students to online course materials and interaction with instructors and other students via email and online discussions. Group Based study combines independent study course materials with audioconference sessions between students in distant communities and the instructor.
Students can enrol in Campus Manitoba, a consortium of Manitoba universities, which offers tutorial sessions at 16 provincial centres using virtual classroom software and the Internet. Independent study and Group Based study courses may require access to a VCR and television; Online study requires access to a PC, sound card, speakers and software such as Netscape 4.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0.
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Programs Offered |
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Bachelor Degrees:
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Arts
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Arts (Geography)
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Social Work
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Baccalaureate Program for Registered Nurses:
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Nursing
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Post-Baccalaureate Diploma:
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Education
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Undergraduate Credit Courses:
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Agricultural & Food Sciences |
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Arts (Anthropology; Canadian Studies; Classics; Economics; English; German & Slavic Studies; History; Native Studies; Philosophy; Political Studies; Psychology; Religion; Sociology; Women's and Gender Studies) |
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Education (Educational Administration, Foundations and Psychology) |
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Engineering |
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Environment, Earth, and Resources (Environment and Geography; Geological Sciences) |
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Fine Arts |
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Human Ecology (Family Social Sciences; Human Nutritional Sciences) |
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Kinesiology and Recreation Management |
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Nursing |
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Science (Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Mathematics; Microbiology; Statistics) |
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Social Work |
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