Kamis, 08 Maret 2012

Five Leading Schools

A good online education institute should have several qualities that make them a top-notch school. Among them are accreditation, flexibility, and student support systems. The following schools have all of these. While these schools have good reputations as online college institutions, there are many more just as good. The most important factor for selecting the college or university is that it is right for you.

University of Phoenix.


Founded in 1976 the Uof P is the largest private college in the US. with more than 150,000 students. The North Central Association of Schools and Colleges and the Higher Learning Commission accredit Uof P. Its Masters in nursing school is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing, and it's counseling tract by the Council for Accreditation in Counseling and Related Educational Programs. Uof P is an entirely online learning institute. New classes start each week, so it is very flexible. The counselors will help you with registration, answer questions about financial aid or other questions. The University of Phoenix has a large selection of degrees and classes you can attend. Doctoral students are required to have 19 days of residential instruction.

Capella University

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Capella is accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges, and the Higher Learning Commission. It currently has approximately 19,000 online students. Classes start continuously, so you can enter a program at anytime. Materials are available 24/7 on the Internet. You can receive credit from previous experience through a DANTES exam or from previous classes through a CLEP exam. Capella University has five schools: Business and Technology, Education, Human Services, and Psychology.

Aspen

Aspen was the first University to offer a 100% online masters degree in business (MBA). Twenty-five years later the school still offers accredited online college degree programs. The Distance Education and Training Council Accrediting Commission accredit Aspen. Internet classes last eight weeks and start five times a year. You can earn credit by exam through DANTES and CLEP examinations. Aspen is an adult-focused college, with course work entirely online. Programs in business, technology, education, nursing and criminal justice are offered. Aspen offers a decrease in tuition if paid up front: a bachelor's degree will only cost 4,500 plus the cost of books.

Westwood

The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology accredit Westwood. Online courses are offered for seventeen degrees. This includes computer science, criminal justice, graphic design, and fashion merchandising. With accelerated programs you can finish an associates degree in 17 months and a bachelors degree in 3 years. Westwood utilizes modern computer technology to provide an interactive, hands-on approach to education. Westwood also offers employment assistance.

Walden University

North Central Association of Schools and Colleges and the Higher Learning Commission accredits Walden University, founded in Baltimore, MD. Walden's online courses have frequent start dates. Degrees in education, health and human services, management, psychology, nursing, engineering and public policy administration are available. The Commission on Collegiate Nursing accredits the masters in science of nursing program and the education tract is accredited by CCNE. Advisors will help you decide on the program for you.

There are literally hundreds of campus based colleges and universities as well as online colleges and universities that offer a multitude of degrees online. There is absolutely a school and program that will meet your needs. The flexibility of an online degree education program will allow you to complete a degree and still meet your other obligations, such as work and family. Take the time to go get on the Internet and go to an online college website and get the information you need to make an informed choice.

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