
Online Courses and Distance Learning
Online courses enable students to study at their convenience and obtain a
degree or certificate.
Courses are print-based (correspondence), audio-based, video-based
(video conferencing) or Internet-based (online courses, e-learning over the
Internet.)
Accreditation
Before selecting an online program, you should check out the Accreditation
to see if the program meets certain standards.
www.accsct.org
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology
www.nces.ed.gov
National Center for Education Statistics
University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix Online provides the largest private university
education of working adults.
http://online.phoenix.edu 1-800-366-9699
Indiana University School of Continuing Studies
The Indiana University Extended Education Program provides high school
and college level course.
http://scs.indiana.edu
Brigham Young University
http://e-learn.byu.edu
1-800-914-8931
The University of California College Prep Online
These courses meet the a-g requirements for the University of California.
Advanced Placement courses are also offered.
www.uccp.org
California Virtual Campus Online College Classes
The California Virtual Campus provides online classes at accredited public
and private colleges and universities in California.
www.cvc.edu
Public Statewide Consortium
University of Texas Telecampus www.telecampus.utsystem.edu
Kentucky Virtual University www.kyvu.org
Books:
Paterson's Guide to Distance Learning Programs
A helpful guide to Distance Learning Programs.
Online Colleges