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Overview
Online education provides students with a new way to access higher education. Online degree programs allow students to take courses with flexible scheduling and to access programs that may not be offered at local colleges or universities. For people who work during the day, online courses may be the only option to further their education. Online colleges works very similar to traditional colleges; except for the fact that courses are taken over the internet.
Most online colleges have an educational portal where students access lectures and download assignments and handouts. To foster student-teacher and student-student interactions, most online programs require a minimum amount of participation in online chat sessions. For lectures, some courses have set times that students must attend, while other courses have flexible scheduling where students can download the lectures and study on their own time. In online education, exam types also vary by course and teacher. Some teachers allow students to complete exams by a specific date, while others require students to log into the portal and take tests at specific times. If the online college also has a campus in Florida, some courses allow students to access teachers on campus as well.
Even if you live in a city with multiple college options like Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando or Tampa, colleges with online degree programs may still be a great option for you. Browse our list of local and national online colleges below. To speak with an admissions counselor, click the request information button. Several good questions to ask an admissions counselor include the different program choices available, how do students access classes and coursework and how do students interact with teachers and fellow 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.
AIU Online
Online
Students can complete their career-oriented degree entirely through web-based classes attended at the their convenience and from just about anywhere that has quality Internet access.
Keiser University eCampus Online
Online
Offers degree programs in various fields. Offered online
South University
Online
South University Online offers associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in business, information technology, healthcare management, nursing and more.
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.
Everest University Online
Online
Offers online graduate and undergraduate degree programs. Undergraduate programs include accounting, business, computer information science, criminal investigations, criminal justice, homeland security, and paralegal. Graduate programs include MBA and criminal justice.
International Academy of Design & Technology Online
Online
Offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in graphic design, web design and web development. Programs offered online
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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