Barron's Guide to Distance Learning

by Criscito, Pat

• ISBN13: 9780764107252
• ISBN10: 0764107259
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-02-01
• Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc

Summary

Profiles institutions offering distance learning programs in the United States and Canada

Table of Contents

Preface	v
1 -- Introduction to Distance Learning	1	(14)
What Is Distance Learning?	1	(1)
The History of Distance Learning	2	(1)
Why Distance Learning?	3	(3)
Types of Distance Learning	6	(2)
What Is Available	8	(3)
Is Distance Learning Just as Credible?	11	(1)
How Much Does Distance Learning Cost?	11	(1)
Internet Resources	12	(3)
2 -- Is Distance Learning Right for You?	15	(8)
The Personality Evaluation	15	(3)
Reading and Writing Skills	18	(1)
Communication at a Distance	18	(1)
Special Skills and Resources	19	(1)
Student Profiles	19	(4)
3 -- Accreditation of Distance Learning	23	(44)
Who Accredits the Accreditors?	24	(1)
Who Accredits Colleges and Universities?	25	(20)
Internet Resources	45	(1)
Should You Consider an Unaccredited College?	45	(19)
Shop! Shop! Shop!	64	(3)
4 -- Earning and Transferring Credits	67	(6)
Credit Banks	67	(1)
Credits by Examination	68	(2)
Credits for Life Experiences	70	(1)
Extrainstitutional Learning	71	(2)
5 -- Financing the Cost of Distance Learning	73	(6)
Grants	73	(1)
Federal and State Loans	74	(1)
Veteran and Military Benefits	75	(1)
Scholarships	76	(1)
Other Sources of Funds	76	(1)
Internet Resources	77	(2)
6 -- Get Ready, Get Set, Go!	79	(10)
Examine Your Options	79	(1)
Make a Plan	79	(1)
Entrance Examinations	80	(2)
Learning Contracts	82	(1)
Transcripts and Grades	83	(1)
Course Materials	83	(1)
Internet Resources	83	(6)
7 -- The Directory	89	(384)
How to Read the Profiles	89	(6)
The Profiles	95	(378)
Indexes	473
By State and Province	473	(5)
By On-Campus Requirements	478	(2)
By Fields of Study: Undergraduate Degree Programs	480	(10)
By Fields of Study: Graduate Degree Programs	490	(5)
By Fields of Study: Doctoral Degree Programs	495	(1)
By Fields of Study: Certificate and Diploma Programs	496	(5)
By Fields of Study: Individual Classes	501