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CoachT Said,
March 13th, 2010 @5:09 pm  

Brigham Young University – http://ce.byu.edu/is/site/courses/select.cfm?type=univ
Louisiana State University – http://is.lsu.edu/

Neither offer a full online degree though. Take your coursework at one of these and then transfer it to one of the ‘Big Three’ (now four) regionally accredited colleges that accept high levels of transfer credit.

Excelsior College – http://www.excelsior.edu
Thomas Edison State College – http://www.tesc.edu
Charter Oak State College – http://www.cosc.edu
Athabasca University – http://www.athabascau.ca/

You could take some courses at any of these but BYU and LSU are much less expensive and aren’t on a set timeline.

These ‘Big Three’ also accept high levels of credit by examination (if you have the knowledge and can pass the exams):
CLEP http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
DANTES http://www.getcollegecredit.com/
ECE http://www.dantes.doded.mil/Dantes_Web/examinations/ECE.htm

You are not restricted to those “as seen on TV” colleges – there are some really good schools teaching online these days.

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RC Said,
March 13th, 2010 @5:52 pm  

Grantham University that I know of, but the key is to make sure the college/university is accredited. I have three basic recommendations for everyone looking into online/distance education. They all have to do with exploring; after all, you have to defend your assets.

1. Make certain that you have triple checked their accreditation. First, they tell you what it is, then you go to that accrediting body’s website (not through the link provided by the school), and thirdly you would visit the department of education to see what they have to say. Do your diligent research into the institutions once you have narrowed down to a couple. You can look at the Better Business Bureau for more information on the college.

2. You must have extreme self motivation and be able to teach yourself per say. This means that you will not have someone telling you verbally, so it is up to you to get the information from the course room, text, and other resources. The best way to look at it is like a guided independent study course.

3. Review your goals, personal and professional. Make sure that the school that you are going to offers the programs that match your goals. Do not settle. There are many programs that are similar, but you have to make the ultimate decision. Do not let it be based on finances and length of program, but the fact that when you are finished or near finished you will be able to assume your proper place in the career field sought.

You should market yourself and not the degree or university. There are many traditional universities offering degrees that can be earned through online methods. Distance Learning Alliance has a list of these traditional online schools. Look at that if you are truly concerned with the name of the school. Good luck on your search!

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