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Guide to Online Colleges and Education

In-depth reference information for prospective students

BrainTrack's Online College Guide offers a series of detailed articles researched and written by BrainTrack staff. The articles address critical questions about online colleges which are not readily answered on most college information sites, such as:

• What is taking an online course really like?
• What sort of internet and computer technology would I be using?
• How do hiring companies view and value people with degrees from online colleges?
• Will my online course credits be transferable?
• How can I make the most of my online studies?

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Founded in 1976, The University of Phoenix is one of the largest universities that offer online education. With more than 200 campuses and education centers, students can come here for an education that is relevant to their lives, and the world around them. The University of Phoenix has open registration, and offers a variety of flexible online courses. Maximize your potential, get more information on Phoenix today.

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Kaplan University offers degrees at the associate's, bachelor's, and master's levels. Students may pursue a degree in one of the many subjects such as education, business, computers, and criminal justice. The university is one of the largest fastest-growing schools in the higher education realm, serving more than 100,000 students online. Maximize the possibilities, your future starts right here.

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As a leading provider in online education, Colorado Technical University offers the employed a chance to obtain new skills and comprehension in order to advance in the workplace without having to step foot into a traditional classroom. The university offers degree programs at the Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's levels and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

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American Intercontinental University offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees both on campus and online. The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredits the university, founded in 1970. Degrees are offered in numerous subjects including business, science, education, and health.

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Located in Virginia, Liberty University offers various degrees at the associate's, bachelor's, and master's levels. With over 12,000 students living on campus and more than 45,000 online, Liberty is one of the leading universities in the world. Invest in your future with a quality education and look into Liberty University today.

A few of the articles that speak to these these topics include:

The Technology of Online Learning

VLEs: About Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs). Students typically interact with VLEs through standard web browsers, to receive and submit assignments, chat with faculty and other students, and listen to lectures. The article describes the leading VLEs, shows screen images of several, and lists schools using each.

Job Prospects for Grads with Online Degrees and Certifications

Recruiters Say: Recruiters' Opinions Of Online Degrees. Excerpts from interviews with professional recruiters specializing in a variety of industries. From the ongoing BrainTrack Interview Series of discussions with a range of experts and thought leaders in the education and career planning fields.

Online Student Experiences

From interviews with current and recent online college students.

Online Teacher Experiences

Views of Online Instructors. The article, based on interviews with faculty members currently teaching online college courses, includes tips for both online students and teachers.

Accreditation and Online Degrees

Accreditation can impact the value of an online degree and the ability to transfer credits to other schools.

Online Schools Accepting Students Globally

These large and well-regarded online schools are known for accepting students from a range of countries. The ability to serve students from all over the world is one of the advantages of online schools.

A Selection of Notable Online Colleges

The selected colleges and universities below offer online programs across a wide variety of subjects and degrees. For listings of online schools by career area, please see the individual occupation profiles within BrainTrack's Career Guide.

School	Popular Program Categories
A.T. Still University of Health Sciences	Medical Administration Medical Support And Technology Medicine Nutrition And Exercise Therapy Therapy And Counseling
Bethel University	Business And Management Education And Teaching Liberal Arts Media Medical Administration Nursing And Emergency Medicine Office And Administration Religion And Philosophy Therapy And Counseling
Boston University - Online	Business And Management Liberal Arts Security And Law Enforcement Therapy And Counseling
California State University, Monterey Bay	Business And Management
California State University, Northridge	Education And Teaching
Capella University	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Education And Teaching Family And Social Work Law Leisure Media Medical Administration Medical Support And Technology Medicine (More)
Champlain College	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Engineering Technician
Creighton University Online	Computer Science And Engineering Liberal Arts Therapy And Counseling
DeVry University Online	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Education And Teaching Engineering Technician Leisure Medical Administration
Eastern Kentucky University	Engineering Technician Security And Law Enforcement
Florida Tech University Online	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Liberal Arts Medical Administration Security And Law Enforcement
Golden Gate University Online	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Family And Social Work
Gonzaga University Online	Business And Management
Grantham University	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Engineering Engineering Technician Liberal Arts Security And Law Enforcement
Jacksonville University Online	Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Jack Welch Management Institute at Chancellor University	Business And Management
Lesley University Online	Business And Management Education And Teaching
Loyola University New Orleans Online	Nursing And Emergency Medicine

Northeastern University Online	Business And Management Medical Administration
Norwich University	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Engineering Family And Social Work Liberal Arts Nursing And Emergency Medicine
St. Joseph's University	Business And Management Education And Teaching Medical Administration Security And Law Enforcement Therapy And Counseling
Sterling College Online	Business And Management Religion And Philosophy
Strayer University Online	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Design Education And Teaching Family And Social Work Hospitality Law Liberal Arts Media Medical Administration (More)
TUI University	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Education And Teaching Family And Social Work Medical Administration Medical Support And Technology Medicine Nutrition And Exercise Therapy Security And Law Enforcement
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh - Online Division	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Design Family And Social Work Hospitality Media Photography And Commercial Art
The Chicago School	Therapy And Counseling
The Edinburgh Business School	Business And Management
The George Washington University - Online	Education And Teaching Law Medical Administration
The University of Liverpool	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Law Medical Support And Technology Medicine
University of Cincinnati	Basic Skills Business And Management Education And Teaching Engineering Technician Family And Social Work Liberal Arts Medical Administration Medical Support And Technology Medicine Nursing And Emergency Medicine (More)
University of Notre Dame	Business And Management Liberal Arts
University of Oxford Online	Archaeology Art History Computing Data Analysis Economics English Literature History Human Rights Law Nanotechnology Pediatric Infectious Diseases (More)
University of Phoenix Online	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Education And Teaching Family And Social Work Hospitality Medical Administration Medical Support And Technology Nursing And Emergency Medicine Security And Law Enforcement Therapy And Counseling
University of Southern Queensland Online	Arts Business Education Engineering English language Sciences Surveying
Utica College	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Medical Administration Nutrition And Exercise Therapy Security And Law Enforcement Therapy And Counseling
Vanderbilt University Online	Nursing And Emergency Medicine
Villanova University Professional Certificate Online Programs	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Engineering Technician
Walden University	Business And Management Computer Science And Engineering Education And Teaching Engineering Family And Social Work Liberal Arts Media Medical Administration Medical Support And Technology Medicine (More)

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Why BrainTrack's Online College Guide Is Different

It's balanced: It explores not just the advantages of online education, but also its challenges and disadvantages.
It's real: Articles include interviews with people directly involved with online education such as students in online programs, faculty teaching online classes, recruiters who work with online degree recipients and others.
It's detailed: It delves into the technology used in online courses so students know what to expect in an online classroom.
It's practical: Topics covered include important accreditation and transfer of credit questions.

Online College Guide Snippets

"Always take advantage of the orientation process. Do this well in advance of the class to make sure that both your technological skills and your computer's hardware and software are equal to the task."

- Kelly Cannon Hess, online student quoted in "Tips For Getting The Most From A VLE."

"The first year was tough, but you could do it. Unless you aren't working full time, there are going to be times when you're just not going to get great grades."

- Scott Van Zandt, former online MBA student quoted in "Days In The Life Of Two Online MBAs"

"There are, however, many unknown online schools that don't necessarily help a person's cause by saying that they got their degree there."

- Lew Dittelman, employment recruiter quoted in "What Recruiters Are Saying"

"It looks like a Brady Brunch screen - you can see everyone's face and the professor's there too. She'll lecture, she'll put us in smaller breakout groups to have discussions using the same video conferencing system and we can come back together at the end."

- Haley De Marian, online student at USC quoted in "Online Master Of Arts In Teaching: Online Program Surpasses Expectations"

"Many people expect online education to be easy, but that's not the case. Students are expected to take responsibility for getting their work done. They must be able to manage their time and be self directed."

- Shelley Dixon, Associate Dean at Empire State College quoted in "More Adult Learners Effecting Career Change Through Online Education"

"When online programs are reviewed, we consider all of the pieces, such as the qualifications of the faculty, the availability of student support services and the curriculum. Programs are held to the same standards as the entire institution."

- Dr. Belle Wheelan, President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools quoted in "Accreditation Of Online Courses And Degrees"

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