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• Petersons

• Frequently Asked Questions on Distance Learning

• ILT at Columbia University

• University of Washington - Extension

• The INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES, founded in 1986 at Teachers College, Columbia University, works to advance the role of computers and other information technologies in education and society.

• CollegeNET The Internet Guide to Colleges and Universities - marine engineering, navigation, small business management, microcomputer office administration, on-line courses and more.

• Assiniboine Community College offers distance education related services through the DENIM Centre, including curriculum design, professional development, program planning expertise, and access to technology.

• Chemeketa Community College - 3 degrees available online

• Rogers State College Online - online learning, online education, distance learning, distance education, degree, course, accredited, college, university (named for Will Rogers, located in Claremore, OK)

• Comprehensive Directory of Colleges and Universities offering classes online from the Online University Operating System.
  1.[Courses] - a listing of over 700 courses that you can take via the Internet.
  2.[Providers] - contacts for 30+ online course-providing Colleges and Universities.
  3.[Research] - 100's of educational mailing list, newsgroup, ftp, Telnet and WWW links.
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• University of California (Berkeley) - Extension

• University of Minnesota -- Distance Learning

• Florida's public universities offer a range of courses and programs that enable students to learn at a distance.

College Courses On-Line

• Reading About the World: A Reader for the Study of World Civilizations The DJ50-Project.

• Online (WWW) University courses in computer and information science.

Christian Colleges

• Moody Bible Institute -- Their undergraduate school's catalog to the web site is at: http://www.moody.edu/ED/UGS

• ACCESS A Beginning Home Page for ACCESS (Assocation of Christian Colleges and Seminaries) and its member schools.

• Miami Bible Institute is an innovative example of a private Christian School's distance learning effort.

• Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA, a fully-accredited graduate institution, is now offering a Ph.D. in communication studies (including the possibility of a minor in Christian missions) via distance education, delivering syllabi over the Web and using Eudora for professor-student exchanges. The in-person, on-site residency requirements are met by short summer visits to the university campus.

Other Related College Sites

• The College Board is a national membership association of schools and colleges whose aim is to facilitate the student transition to higher education. Serving high schools, colleges, universities, students and parents, the organization is a nationally recognized source of essential programs, services, and information in the areas of assessment, guidance, admission, placement, financial aid, curriculum, and research.

• Internet College Exchange - guidance and discussion related to undergraduate and graduate school admissions. Search for your ideal school by comparing your description against all the colleges in the U.S.. Discover the best resources available to help you with college choice, admissions, and financial aid!

• The Federal Information Exchange - Linking higher education and the Federal Government. Topics include Federal Opportunities, Minority Colleges, Federal Equipment, Electronic Research Administration, and Research/Education Resources.

The National Technological University NTU pioneered many of the uses of broadcast distance education in the United States.

University On-Line Inc. Based out of Ohio, they are on-line publishers which offer courses, on a contract basis, to business and industry, and in conjunction with other schools. Calvert School, for instance, uses them to offer home study courses. They don't carry any accreditation themselves, but rely on the accreditation of their participating institutions.

The University of Phoenix is another well respected pioneer and innovator in on-line distance learning courses. They also offer traditional courses at their campus locations, as well as an MBA course on-line.

Globewide Network Academy (GNA) is an attempt to create a virtual global campus linking colleges, professors, and courses from around the world. It is a worthwhile site to visit. Their Text Project which accepts courses which a contributing professor could teach, and a listing of Useful Net Sites for Instructors. They maintain a discussion section at listproc@gna-lists.uman.mx Subscribe GNA-Guide Firstname Lastname.

Walden University in Minneapolis, MN is an NCA accredited Ph.D. completion school. They teach in a combination of correspondence study, supplemented by a summer school. For more information contact Dr. Mark Rossman at mrossman@waldenu.edu

Diversity University DU is a bold new experiment in offering courses. Note: This is a Telnet connection, Telnet to moo.du.org 8888. For more information contact Cindy Tallis CindyT@primenet.com

Athena University is a fasting growing virtual university seeking accreditation. Check out their Web site or Telnet them at: telnet://athena.edu 8888 (M00)

Other Private Ventures

The Open University Located in Orlando, Florida, this school is not to be confused with the Open University in Great Britian. The OU houses three institutes: The National Mortgage Investors Institute, The International Factoring Institute, and the Diversified Cash Flow Institute. The Institutes at OU are recognized by professional associations which accredited the training and extend membership privileges to graduates.

Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) Schools

International Correspondence Schools ICS is a worldwide provider of distance learning opportunities. Located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, they enroll more than 350,000 students in 150 countries. Since 1890 they have enrolled almost 11 million students.

National Institute for Paralegal Arts and Sciences in Boca Raton, FL was established 1976 and offers diploma and degree programs in paralegal arts and sciences. Accredited by DETC

California College for Health Sciences. Accredited by DETC. The college is also licensed as a degree granting institutions by the State of California, Council for Private, Postsecondary and Vocational Education. offer a variety of degree programs in the health and human service disciplines.