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EXPERIENCE SIU FROM WHEREVER YOU ARE.
At SIU Carbondale we offer unparalleled access to the degree completion programs you need!
Contact us to learn more about programs below and programs available online!
- Elementary Education
- Industrial Management and Applied Engineering
- Public Safety Management
- Special Education
- Workforce Education and Development
You can also find us at the events below!
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FLEXIBILE
We know your time is valuable. This is why we've designed courses with flexibility in mind to fit your busy schedule. Whether you're looking for a fast lane to your degree or prefer to take is slowly, we have you covered.
AFFORDABLE
We've made it part of our mission to dismantle anything that stands between people and their education goals. Whether through scholarships, grants, or loans, we put your college experience within reach.
ACCESSIBLE
We strive to extend the four walls of the university to those you can't make it to Carbondale. With seated programs at off-campus locations and dozens available online. A degree from SIU is in reach!
WANT TO TALK ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS AND BECOMING A SALUKI?
Call our dedicated off-campus advisors!
Elementary Education
Dr. Crystal Shelby-Caffey
Elementary Education Coordinator
ccaffey@siu.edu
(618) 563-2441
Leslie Bertholdt
Program/Student Advisor
uclc@siu.edu
(847) 665-4154
Industrial Management and Applied Engineering
Carolyn Smith
Program/Student Advisor
carolsmith717@siu.edu
(618) 453-7828
Marilyn Updike
Program/Student Advisor
mmupdike@siu.edu
(618) 453-7989
Public Safety Management
Craig Keith
Program Coordinator/Director of Graduate Studies
craig.keith@siu.edu
(618) 453-7277
Special Education
Dr. Deborah Bruns
Special Education Coordinator
dabruns@siu.edu
(618) 453-2311
Leslie Bertholdt
Program/Student Advisor
uclc@siu.edu
(847) 665-4154
Workforce Education and Development
Cathy Resman
Chicago Regional Coordinator
cathy.resman@siu.edu
(847) 665-4154
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