Division of Lifelong Learning

The primary mission is to offer innovative credit and non-credit programs in alternative delivery methods for diverse students. Detailed information about the division and its various services can be found on the university’s website. The Division offers the following:

Advisement and academic assistance to adult students returning to college, to all non-degree seeking students, and to students seeking additional degrees who need prerequisites prior to entry into the selected major.
Distance Learning delivery systems—credit courses offered at sites other than the main campus or via technology.
Development and administration of non-credit courses, seminars, and institutes designed to address professional development, personal enrichment, or vocational interests.
Representation and advocacy within the university for adult students.
Coordination of self-paced opportunities provided by The University of North Carolina Online.

Non- Traditional Adult Student Services

Adult Student Services in the Division of Lifelong Learning is designed to provide adult students (25 years or older) with quality instructional and support services that promote open access for this particular group. Services provided include:

Advice
Adult Student Orientation
Alpha Sigma Lambda
Non-Traditional Adult Student Organization (NASO)
Registration and Admission Guidance
CLEP Tests
Scholarship Information
Veteran’s Services

Distance Learning

The Office of Distance Learning administers several credit bearing opportunities for North Carolinians and others to enhance their education. These opportunities include credit courses provided by Winston-Salem State University faculty to students who are place or time bound and cannot take advantage of on-campus offerings. Delivery methods include traditional faculty-led classes at remote sites, and technology-assisted instruction to include use of the Internet and interactive telecommunications, as well as other media.

Winston-Salem State University emphasizes customer service and responsiveness to the needs and concerns of all students. Distance learners will have access to full-time faculty and staff committed to delivering quality instruction and services. WSSU facilitate access to faculty and support staff committed to delivering quality instruction and services by using teahnologies, in addition to traditional methods, to privide distance learners with instruction, instructionla support, and student support services.

Current undergraduate programs include (1) a degree completion programs for registered nurses to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree; (2) a degree completion and lateral entry/certification program in Birth through Kindergarten Education; (3) a lateral entry program in Midlde Grades /education; (4) a degree completion program for experienced medical laboratory technicians leading to the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science; (5) a lateral entry program for physical education teachers; and (6) an Interdisciplinary Studies program, with a concentration in Integrative Studies.

For a description of these programs and announcements of new programs, visit the WSSU website and search Lifelong Learning or call the Office of Distance Learning at (336) 750-2630.

Summer School

The summer school is an integral part of the university. Summer classes are taught by members of the regular faculty of the university, supplemented by other outstanding educators and scholars. Summer school courses are designed to assist students who wish to graduate sooner; visiting students who wish to transfer earned credit to their home institutions; students who wish to earn credit for internship experiences; recent high school graduates who wish to transition to college student; teachers needing to earn certification credits or update subject matter knowledge; and individuals who wish to take courses for personal and professional enrichment.

The basic schedule for summer school consists of two five week sessions, a six-week session, an eight-week and a ten-week session. Courses are typically provided in most of the university’s academic areas, including art, business, clinical laboratory sciences, computer science, education, English, foreign language, life and physical sciences, mathematics, mass communications, nursing, physical education, physical therapy, and social sciences, including history, political science, psychology, and sociology. For more information, check the WSSU website or call (336) 750-2630.

Non-Credit Courses

The Office of Continuing Education provides assistance in planning and conducting short courses, seminars and institutes for groups with various academic and training interests. These are frequently provided with the support of professional, educational and cultural organizations, and in many cases, continuing education units (CEU’s) are awarded as credit for successful completion of the activities. For more information call: (336)750-2630.