KAHULUI - Students interested in getting degrees through distance learning can learn about two programs at information sessions this week.

Candace Wheeler, the University of Hawaii-Hilo distance learning coordinator, will meet with people interested in getting a teaching certificate at the secondary level, starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Maui Community College, Laulima 102. She can also answer questions about other UH-Hilo programs, including nursing and psychology.

There will also be an information session on how students can earn bachelor's degrees from UH-West Oahu without leaving Maui, in programs such as disaster preparedness and emergency management, health care administration, business administration or early childhood education. The session starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday in MCC Laulima 225.

For information, call the University Center, Maui at 984-3525, e-mail uctrmaui@hawaii.edu or visit the Web site uctrmaui.hawaii.edu.