Distance Learning

External Degree
The External Degree Program is designed to meet the needs of students who find it difficult to finish a college degree during traditional weekday hours or within fixed class schedules. Students are able to pursue their degrees without being confined exclusively to class schedules or to a campus. Courses are offered via online or print. The program includes opportunities to earn college credit through credit-by-examination and professional portfolio assessment.

Programs Offered
Business Administration (BS)
General Studies (BA, BS)
Psychology (BA)
Religion (BA)
Theology (BA)
General Studies (AA, AS)
Business Administration Minor
Psychology Minor

Information About the Program
CUC External Degree Program
c/o Griggs University
P.O. Box 4437
Silver Spring, MD 20914-4437
Phone: 301-680-6590
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Office of Academic Administration
Columbia Union College
7600 Flower Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
Phone: 301-891-4052
E-mail: vpaa@cuc.edu
Office: Wilkinson Hall, Room 336A

Contact an Admissions Counselor
Phone: 877-246-2225
E-mail: online@cuc.edu

Application
The External Degree Program application can be downloaded by clicking on the following links: (under construction)
External Degree Program PDF Application, Page 1
External Degree Program PDF Application, Page 2

Non-degree-seeking students wishing to pursue individual courses for personal growth, certification, or to supplement a program that they are taking elsewhere, need not complete the degree program application, but should complete the following CUC Griggs University Enrollment Packet.

Through our distance learning programs, Columbia Union College enables students to earn college credits and prepare for the competitive market, anytime and anywhere. Students are able to pursue their degrees without being confined to traditional class schedules or to a campus. Through a collaborative effort with Griggs University, the Columbia Union College External Degree Program provides print-based courses leading to both bachelors and associate degrees.

Online Learning
Online Learning uses technology to facilitate learning without the constraints of time or place. Students can access course material, exchange ideas with faculty and other students, and submit course assignments via the Internet. Online courses allow students to earn college credits and prepare for the competitive market, anytime and anywhere. Students are able to pursue their degrees without being confined to traditional class schedules or to a campus. Online learning uses a schedule similar to the on-campus schedule, but offers the flexibility of learning at your own pace, within course deadlines.