New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, New York
Distance Learning Program
New York Institute of Technology's Online Campus offers students the opportunity to earn an undergraduate or graduate degree via the Internet from NYIT, consistently ranked among the nation's finest colleges and universities by major publications. Only a computer, modem, and Internet service provider are required.
NYIT's Online Campus uses a fully integrated Web application that allows text, graphics, audio, and multimedia activities. To access the Online Campus, students need a computer with a 486 or higher processor, a minimum 14.4bps modem, and a current Web browser. It is recommended that students use either Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer and download the most recent version of that software before beginning online courses.
All NYIT students with a 2.5 GPA or above are eligible to take individual courses online through the Online Campus. Undergraduate courses are available in business, communication arts, computer science, economics, English, life sciences, mathematics, physics, social sciences, and speech; graduate courses are available in business administration and instructional technology.
NYIT faculty members are both academic and professional experts in their fields. The majority possess the terminal degree for their disciplines, participate in research and professional development, and serve as professional mentors to their students.
All Online Campus students have access to on-campus facilities and are assigned student e-mail accounts. The NYIT libraries offer online access to a number of academic research and professional databases in such fields as education, engineering, architecture, and medicine, as well as general educational databases, including ProQuest Direct and SIRS Knowledge Source.
Programs of Study
NYIT offers four undergraduate degrees and one graduate degree entirely online. Undergraduate programs include the college's core curriculum and concentrated preprofessional and professional courses in the area of study. Graduate programs offer advanced course work in the area of study that emphasizes solutions-based outcomes. All programs incorporate technology into all aspects of the curricula.
The Bachelor of Science in behavioral sciences prepares students for careers or graduate study in psychology, sociology, criminal justice, or community mental health.
The Bachelor of Science in business administration prepares students for careers or graduate study in business, including management, finance, marketing, e-commerce, and international business.
The Bachelor of Professional Studies in hospitality management prepares students for careers as leaders in the hospitality industries, including travel and tourism, business conferencing, and food and beverage services.
The Bachelor of Arts, Sciences, or Professional Studies in interdisciplinary studies allows students to design their own degree programs by combining a core curriculum with three concentration areas from a choice of sixteen in professional services, liberal arts, business, and physical, natural, and social sciences.
The Master of Science in energy management prepares students for careers as leaders in all aspects of energy management and usage, including environmental management, conservation, energy technology, and hazardous materials management.
Applying for Distance Education
Online Campus students must fill out an NYIT undergraduate or graduate application, which is available either via mail or on the NYIT Web site. A nonrefundable fee of $50 must accompany the application, which should be mailed back to the NYIT Office of Admissions.
Candidates for admission must possess a high-school diploma or equivalent, take the SAT or ACT, fill out an application form (available online), and pay a nonrefundable application fee of $50. Transfer students must forward copies of previous college transcripts. Online Campus students must choose a qualified proctor while taking online classes, and first-time online students must take a special course during their first semester.
NYIT offers a generous transfer credit policy to all students who have previous educational experience at accredited colleges and universities. Undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 30 credits at NYIT, with some individual programs requiring additional credits. Students transferring from a two-year school are eligible for a maximum of 70 transfer credits. Graduate students may be eligible to transfer up to 6 graduate credits if they are equivalent to courses in the NYIT program. NYIT also accepts CLEP, DANTES, and RCE.
Costs
For the 2003-04 academic year, the undergraduate tuition was $525 per credit; graduate tuition was $575 per credit. Tuition cost is subject to change. For updates and additional fees, prospective students should visit the NYIT Web site, listed below. .
Financial Aid
NYIT offers generous financial aid to all qualified students. Most financial aid options are available to Online Campus students. NYIT participates in federal and New York State programs including direct loans, TAP, and Pell, and offers a number of NYIT-exclusive scholarships for academic excellence, community service, and financial need. Prospective students should visit the NYIT Web site, listed below, for a complete list of financial aid options.
For Additional Information
Ms. Katie Lyons
Assistant Director of Admissions
New York Institute of Technology
Central Islip, New York 11722-9029
631-348-3050
E-mail: klyons@nyit.edu