Courses by mail

The nostalgia of taking courses by mail! While online learning has become the norm, there are still some courses and programs that offer a more traditional, mail-based approach. Here are some examples:

  1. Correspondence courses: These are self-paced courses that are delivered through the mail, with students completing assignments and sending them back to the institution for grading. Examples include:
    • The University of the Air (now defunct)
    • The University of Phoenix's correspondence program
  2. Distance learning programs: Some institutions offer distance learning programs that combine online and mail-based components. For example:
    • The University of Maryland's University College offers a range of online and correspondence courses
    • The University of Wisconsin-Extension offers online and correspondence courses in fields like business, education, and healthcare
  3. Mail-based certification programs: Some organizations offer certification programs that are completed through a series of mail-based courses and assignments. Examples include:
    • The American Marketing Association's (AMA) Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) program
    • The National Association of Social Workers' (NASW) Certified Social Worker (CSW) program
  4. Mail-based continuing education: Many professional associations and organizations offer continuing education courses and programs that can be completed through the mail. For example:
    • The American Bar Association (ABA) offers continuing legal education (CLE) courses and programs
    • The American Medical Association (AMA) offers continuing medical education (CME) courses and programs
  5. Mail-based language courses: There are many language courses that are delivered through the mail, often with audio recordings, textbooks, and assignments. Examples include:
    • Rosetta Stone's language courses
    • Berlitz's language courses

Keep in mind that the availability and popularity of mail-based courses have decreased in recent years, as online learning has become more prevalent. However, there are still some institutions and organizations that offer mail-based courses and programs, often as an alternative or supplement to online learning.