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Overview
The popularity of online education continues to grow as programs evolve and students look for more options to access higher education. The advantages of online degree programs include courses with flexible scheduling and the ability to access degree programs that may not be available locally. Students can now earn degrees in Business and Management, Education and Teaching, Medical Administration, Nursing, Computer Science and Engineering, Design and much more online. For people wondering how online education works, students access the classroom over the internet.
To access the classroom, students typically use an online portal to attend lectures as well as download assignments and other handouts. Chat sessions are then used to promote student-teacher and student-student interactions. For some classes, a minimum amount of participation in these sessions is required. When it comes to classes, lecture times vary depending on the course and the teacher. Some classes require students to attend online lectures at specific times. Other classes allow students to download or access lectures online at their own convenience. For exams, some courses require students to take tests during specific time periods, while others allow students to submit their work through the portal or by email. If the online degree program is connected to a local college or university in Minnesota, students may also have access to teachers on campus during office hours.
For people who live in Duluth, Minneapolis, Rochester or St. Paul, 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 local colleges that offer online programs along with national colleges offering courses to students in Minnesota. When speaking with an admissions counselor, be sure to ask about how students access their classes, the typical amount of student-teacher and student-student interactions and how students take exams.
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.
Minnesota School of Business
Online
Minnesota School of Business offers certificates and diplomas to people that want to start careers. They have campuses located in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota.
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 | |
| Colorado Technical University Online | Associate, Bachelor, Doctorate, 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 | |
| Briarcliffe College | Associate, Bachelor, Certificate, Diploma | |
| New England Institute of Technology | Associate, Bachelor | |
| Stratford Career Institute | Diploma | |
| Lincoln College of Technology | Associate, Bachelor, Coursework | |
| 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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