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Distance Learning, Off-Campus Instruction

9th Street and Indiana Ave. | Lubbock, TX 79409-2191
T 806.742.7200, ext. 276 | 800.692.6877, ext. 276 | F 806.742.7222
www.de.ttu.edu | dldegrees.ode@ttu.edu

Division of Outreach and Distance Education

Division of Off-Campus Sites

Texas Tech University offers courses and programs both at a distance and through off-campus sites. If more than half of a course/program is delivered electronically, it is considered a distance course/program; if more than half is delivered face-to-face in a location other than on the Lubbock campus, it is considered an off-campus course/program.

Semester-based distance courses and programs are administered by the colleges. The Division of Off-Campus Sites manages Coordinating Board-recognized sites in Abilene, Amarillo, El Paso, Fredericksburg, Highland Lakes (Marble Falls), and Junction. Electronic, face-to-face, and blended semester-based offerings may be taken at these and other sites. In addition, the Division of Outreach and Distance Education administers self-paced independent study distance education courses along with the Bachelor of General Studies.

Semester-Based Degrees, Certificates,
Certification Preparation Programs Available

Degrees at a distance are delivered through a variety of methods, including online, interactive video (IVC), chat, email, and others. Some programs require students to attend face-to-face meetings or classes at a particular location.

Degrees
  • Bachelor of Science in Horticultural and Turfgrass Sciences
  • Master of Agriculture
  • Master of Arts in Technical Communication
  • Master of Education in Instructional Technology
  • Master of Education in Special Education (emphasis available in Deaf Education, Dual Sensory Impairments, Educational Diagnostician, Generic Special Education, Orientation and Mobility, and Visual Impairment)
  • Master of Engineering
  • Master of Science in Agricultural Education
  • Master of Science in Crop Science
  • Master of Science in Family and Consumer Science Education*
  • Master of Science in Horticultural and Turfgrass Sciences
  • Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies emphasis on Gerontology*
  • Master of Science in Restaurant, Hotel, and Institutional Management
  • Master of Science in Software Engineering
  • Master of Science in Systems and Engineering Management
  • Ed.D. in Agricultural Education (joint program with Texas A&M)
  • Ph.D. in Technical Communication and Rhetoric
Graduate Certificates
  • Autism (Texas Tech University)
  • Crop Protection (Texas Tech University)
  • Dual Sensory Impairments (Texas Tech University)
  • Fibers and Textiles (Texas Tech University)
  • Gerontology*
  • Horticultural Landscape Management (Texas Tech University)
  • Soil Management (Texas Tech University)
Graduate Certificate Preparation Programs
  • Deaf Education (Texas State Board for Educator Certification)
  • Educational Diagnostician (Texas State Board for Educator Certification)
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Education (FCSE) Teacher Education**
  • Generic Special Education (Texas State Board for Educator Certification)
  • Orientation and Mobility (National Certification in Orientation and Mobility through the Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired [AER])
  • Visual Impairment (Texas State Board for Educator Certification)

Division of Outreach and Distance Education

Rosslyn Smith, Ph.D., Vice Provost for Outreach and Distance Education
Division of Outreach and Distance Education
9th Street and Indiana Ave. | Lubbock, TX 79409-2191
T 806.742.7200 | 800.692.6877 | F 806.742-7222
www.ode.ttu.edu | distlearn@ttu.edu

The Division of Outreach and Distance Education (ODE) administers self-paced, independent study print and web-based distance learning programs that include college and K–12 courses for credit, a Bachelor of General Studies degree, and an accredited K–12 diploma-granting program–the Texas Tech University Independent School District (TTUISD). ODE also offers non-credit community outreach programs for both students and adults through the Institute for the Development and Enrichment of Advanced Learners (IDEAL), Study with the Masters and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Texas Tech University. Customized employee training and program/conference registration services are available to academic departments through ODE. ODE also assists academic departments in developing and delivering non-credit short courses, certificate programs, or workshops to professionals.

The main offices of the Division of Outreach and Distance Education are located at 9th Street and Indiana Avenue adjacent to the International Cultural Center. IDEAL is located on the third floor of the Administration Building.

College Offerings Administered by ODE

The Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.) degree is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences through the Division of Outreach and Distance Education. The curriculum consists of the typical liberal arts education as based on Bachelor of Arts general-degree requirements and can prepare a student to pursue an intellectual interest, a career goal, or graduate or professional study. The B.G.S. degree features three core areas of concentration in lieu of a major and minor, each of which meets the minimum requirements of an existing departmental or interdisciplinary minor (e.g., English, psychology, history).

ODE also administers more than 70 college courses at a distance. College-level credit courses are offered in an asynchronous, print-based format or, when available, online. The self-paced design of the courses allows many students to stay on track with their degree plans when scheduling conflicts occur with resident classes. Academic departments ensure that all ODE college credit courses are equivalent in quality to courses taken in residence. All Texas Tech students must have the signature of their academic dean on the enrollment form.

Students must take a final examination at least 30 days before the semester ends to receive a grade for that semester. Final examinations are administered after all graded lessons have been returned to the ODE office. Exceptions require instructor approval.

A Texas Tech resident student may not enroll in or complete an ODE course during the last semester or summer term before graduation unless his or her academic dean approves the enrollment. A student who has failed a course taken in residence may take that course or a degree-plan alternative through ODE with approval of the academic dean.

University students may take elective courses through ODE on a pass-fail basis under the same regulations governing resident students. ODE must receive the pass-fail form, signed by the student’s dean, before the first course lesson may be submitted. Once a lesson has been submitted, a student cannot switch from the pass/fail option to a letter-grade option. Students enrolling in ODE college courses must adhere to the provisions outlined in the Graduate and Undergraduate Catalog concerning the Texas Success Initiative (formerly known as the TASP test). Contact the Texas Success Initiative Office for additional information.

On occasion, ODE courses are used to fulfill full-time student status. To petition use of such course hours toward full-time status (for financial aid, scholarships, health services, student services, etc.), obtain a computer printout of resident courses from the Registrar’s Office, attach a receipt for ODE courses, and submit documentation to the appropriate department (e.g., Financial Aid, Student Business Services) for a decision on the petition. (Back to Top)

Division of Off-Campus Sites

Bob Hickerson, Chief Operation Officer
254 Red Raider Lane | Junction, TX 76849 |
T 325.446.2301 or 806.742.6434 | F 325.446.4011
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/provost/offcampussites.php | bob.hickerson@ttu.edu

Texas Tech University at Abilene
Tom Dolan, Associate Director
302 Pine Street | Abilene, TX 79601
T 325.677.1112 or 806.742.6446 | F 325.677.1224
www.abilene.ttu.edu | info.abilene@ttu.edu

Texas Tech University at Amarillo
Dr. Milton Smith, Director
1616 S. Kentucky Avenue, Suite C150,
Wellington Square Building | Amarillo, TX  79102
T 806.742.6460 or 806.356.4702 | F 806.742.3411
www.amarillo.ttu.edu | info.amarillo@ttu.edu

Texas Tech University at El Paso
Dr. Nicholas Markovich, AIA, Director
P.O. Box 20500 | El Paso, TX 79998-0500
T 915.831.3265 | F 915.831.2507
www.arch.ttu.edu/programs/elpaso/ | nicholas.markovich@ttu.edu

Texas Tech University at Fredericksburg
Dr. James Morris, Director
102 E. San Antonio Street | Fredericksburg, TX 78624
T 830.990.2717 or 806.742.6440 | F 830.990.1567
www.fredericksburg.ttu.edu | info.fredericksburg@ttu.edu

Texas Tech University at Highland Lakes
Dr. Will Cohen, Director
Frank Fickett Educational Center
806 Steve Hawkins Parkway, Suite 101 | Marble Falls, TX 78654
T 830.798.9548 or 806.742.6450 | F 830.798.8598
www.highlandlakes.ttu.edu | info.highlandlakes@ttu.edu

Texas Tech University Center at Junction
Dr. Grant Hall, Director
254 Red Raider Lane | Junction, TX 76849
T 806.742.6434 or 325.446.2301 | F 325.446.4011
www.junction.ttu.edu | info.junction@ttu.edu

Texas Tech University operates off-campus educational sites at Abilene, Amarillo, El Paso, Fredericksburg, Highland Lakes, and Junction. Students pursuing degree programs at these locations are held to the same entrance requirements as students at the main campus. Courses, curriculum, and graduation requirements at each site meet the same standards as those on the main campus. The following programs require intensive face-to-face instruction or meetings at the locations indicated.

Offered in Abilene—TTU at Abilene

  • Master of Science in Computer Science
  • Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Science+
  • Master of Science in Software Engineering
  • Ph.D. in Computer Science
  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership^

Offered in Amarillo—TTU at Amarillo

  • Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Science+
  • Master of Science in Systems and Engineering Management
  • Ph.D. in Systems and Engineering Management
  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership^

Offered in El Paso—TTU at El Paso

  • Bachelor of Science in Architecture (offered in partnership with El Paso Community College and Dona Ana Community College)

Offered in Fredericksburg—TTU at Fredericksburg

  • Bachelor of General Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies with ESL and EC-6 Certification (Generalist) (offered in partnership with Austin Community College)
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Principal Professional Certification Preparation
  • Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Science+
  • Superintendent Professional Certification Preparation Program
  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership^

Offered in Marble Falls—TTU at Highland Lakes

  • Bachelor of General Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies with ESL and EC-6 Certification (Generalist) (offered in partnership with Central Texas College)
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Principal Professional Certification Preparation
  • Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Science+
  • Superintendent Professional Certification Preparation Program
  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership^

Offered in Junction—TTU Center at Junction

  • Bachelor of General Studies
  • Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies with ESL and EC-6 Certification (Generalist) (offered in partnership with Howard College)
  • Master of Art Education
  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Principal Professional Certification Preparation
  • Master of Science in Multidisciplinary Science+
  • Superintendent Professional Certification Preparation Program
  • Ed.D. in Educational Leadership^

Additional Opportunities at Off-Campus Sites

Continuing education opportunities are also available at some off-campus sites. Additionally, students at TTU at Abilene have access to funded research and assistantships, allowing them to work closely with Abilene and Lubbock-based professors as well as with agencies such as NASA.

TTU Center at Junction offers intensive two-week sessions during May (Intersession) and during the holiday break (WinterSession) as well as two three-week summer sessions allowing students to take undergraduate and graduate coursework. Texas Tech University Center at Junction is available to Texas Tech student organizations, faculty groups, researchers, and other groups for workshops, retreats, and other special activities. A wide range of housing accommodations and full meal service are available year round for groups from 20 to 200 people. Recreational opportunities include river activities, hiking and nature trails, a sand volleyball court, and a large swimming pool.

TTU Center at Junction is also home to the Llano River Field Research Station that supports a research focus on aquatic and watershed management; Red Raider Camp, a freshman spirit and orientation camp that operates from mid to late summer; and the Outdoor School real-world, hands-on program for K-12 teachers and students that stimulates imagination and understanding of difficult abstract concepts.

* Inter-institutional program offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance – GPIDEA
** Inter-institutional program offered through the Family and Consumer Science Alliance
^ This program requires students to travel occasionally to the Lubbock campus.
+ This program requires students to attend TTU Center at Junction for two or three weeks during the summers.

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