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Overview
As more people look to further their education, online degree programs provide another option to access higher education. Advantages of online education include the ability to take courses with flexible scheduling and to access courses anywhere a student has access to the internet. This is particularly important when a degree program is not offered locally. For people who wonder how online degree programs work, courses are very similar to traditional campus-based college classes; except that students access the classroom through the internet.
To access the classroom, most online programs have education portals where students can also download lectures, homework assignments and other handouts. These portals are also used for online chat sessions that are designed to promote student-teacher and student-student interactions. For lectures, times vary depending on the course and the teacher. Some teachers require students to attend lectures at specific times, while others allow students to access lectures online on their own schedule. Exams also vary by course and teacher. For some courses, students take exams online during set time periods, while in other courses, students submit exams online or through email. For online colleges in Colorado, some classes also allow students to access teachers on campus.
For people who live in Aurora, Boulder, Colorado Springs or Denver, where there are several local colleges, online education is becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional campus-based degree programs. To save you time, we have compiled a list of schools with online degree programs below. For more information or to speak with an admissions counselor, click the request information button and we will send your contact information to the school of your choice. When speaking with an admissions counselor, some good questions to ask are how do students access their classes, what are the typical lecture times and schedules and how much do students interact with teachers and classmates.
Accreditations and affiliations: when speaking with an admissions counselor be sure to ask about the types of accreditations and affiliations the school has completed.
We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.
DeVry University Online
Online
One of the largest post-secondary educators in the United States, DeVry provides access to many of its degree programs via the Internet.
DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management Online
Online
Offers Master's degrees and graduate certificates in a variety of fields. Offered online
University of Phoenix Online
Online
Providing the flexibility of a 100% online education. Receive lectures, questions and assignments from instructors electronically. Students study them at their convenience.
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division
Online
Established in 2000, the school blends creative arts and design education with the convenience of web-based learning. Students attend classes online with no pre-set schedule.
Argosy University Online
Online
Offers certificate programs online through Argosy University in Chicago.
Colorado Technical University Online
Online
Colorado Technical University Online (CTUO) provides online education for those looking to advance their career in a convenient manner. Online programs allow for the flexibility of today's busy lifestyles.
Lincoln College of Technology
Online
Lincoln College of Technology (LCT) has 37 campuses in 17 different states, with online programs as well, in a variety of different fields.
Anthem College
Online
Anthem College has 24 campus locations nationwide as well as the flexibility of online program options.
ITT Technical Institute
Online
With over 100 campuses in 34 states nationwide and online programs offered as well, the ITT Technical Institutes may have a program that is convenient for you. ITT Tech is dedicated to teaching technology.
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| School | Degrees | |
|---|---|---|
| AIU Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Walden University | Bachelor, Doctorate, Master, Post-Master Certificate | |
| Keiser University eCampus Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Virginia College Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Grand Canyon University | Bachelor, Coursework, Master | |
| South University | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| The University of Liverpool | Master | |
| Berkeley College Online | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate | |
| Kaplan University Online | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Executive Juris Doctor, Juris Doctor, Master | |
| Jones International University | Bachelor, Master | |
| Everest University Online | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Baker College Online | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Doctorate, Graduate Certificate, Master | |
| Ashworth College | Associate, Diploma | |
| ECPI Online | Associate, Bachelor, Diploma | |
| Norwich University | Master, Master | |
| Central Pennsylvania College | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate | |
| Brookline College | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma | |
| Minnesota School of Business | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma, Master | |
| Briarcliffe College | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma | |
| New England Institute of Technology | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Stratford Career Institute | Diploma | |
| Charter College | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma | |
| Western Governor's University Online | Bachelor, Post-Bachelors Certificate | |
| Bryan College | Associate, Coursework | |
| Pinnacle Career Institute | Associate, Certificate, Diploma | |
| Ivy Bridge College of Tiffin University Online | Associate | |
| Albertus Magnus College | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| American Sentinel University | Bachelor, Master | |
| Concord Law School | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Certificate , Doctorate, Master | |
| Herzing College | Associate, Bachelor, Diploma |
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