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MAJOR SCHOOLS SPECIALIZING IN ONLINE DEGREES  An old school that now offers a very wide variety of degree programs in online & campus-based formats. Associates, bachelor's and masters degrees available in specialties including business, health care, media, technology and all liberal arts. DeVry University  Strayer offers a wide variety of programs at the associates, bachelor, diploma and masters degree level in business and finance, marketing, advanced technology, human recources and hospitality, among others. Strayer University Online  AIU Online offers many specialized MBAs and undergrad business degrees, as well as bachelors degrees in computer systems, organizational psychology and other specialties, with associates degrees in criminal justice, human resources, healthcare administration and more. American Intercontinental University Online  Online associates, bachelors and masters degrees in accounting, criminal justice, health science, legal studies, business, information technology, homeland security, paralegal and medical assisting, as well as other specialties. Keiser University eCampus  Central Pennsylvania College has a national online presence in addition to it's campus-based classes, with financial aid options and accelerated programs in many specialties. Offers associates and bachelor degrees in criminal justice and business, and a range of information technology degrees in database management, cyber security and more. Central Pennsylvania College  One of the best known e-learning schools, with more than 40 degree programs in engineering, human services, technology, business management, education, nursing & public health, among others. Walden University  Virginia online's degrees are mainly in accounting, business administration, criminal justice, health services and paralegal across the associates, bachelors and masters levels. Virginia College Online  100 year old school that's now become heavily focused on cutting-edge online learning methods. Offers accounting and business degree programs at the associates, bachelors and masters levels, as well as nursing administration and graphic arts. Stevens Henager Online |
Resources for Checking Accreditation of Online Schools
In a nutshell, accreditation is a process of making sure that a school admits students, spends money and pursues educational goals and brings in faculty that meet basic quality standards. Although the U.S. Department of Education has repeatedly indicated this year (2007) that it would like to institution some kind of national accreditation process, the government is not in charge of college and university accreditation right now.
Keys to watch for:
Make
sure your prospective school is accredited by a recognized body. Watch
out for school websites that hedge by saying the institution is
“approved,” “chartered” or
“registered.” For basic “trade”
training, it’s often fine to go to a school that is simply
licensed by the state. But for an undergraduate degree, make sure the
school is accredited (see our list of major accrediting agencies).
The U.S. Department of Education has a great search tool to help you check on the accreditation of all sorts of schools available here.
CHEA, The Council for Higher Education Accreditation, also has a comprehensive database of accredited schools.
Online Accredited Courses Overview
Accreditation Agencies
Accreditation Resources
How To "Quick Check" A School's Accreditation Status
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