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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. In addition, for people who work during the day, these factors allow them to access courses whenever it works best for them. Online courses work very similar to campus-based courses; except for the fact that 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. For some courses, chat sessions are used to promote student-student and student-teacher interactions. In these situations, teachers will often require a minimum amount of participation to pass the course. In online education, lecture times can vary depending on the teacher and course. For some classes, lectures may be at set times that students must attend online, while for other classes, students can download lectures and study at their own pace. Since teachers cannot prevent students from using materials during exams, tests are often more in-depth. Students may also be required to take timed tests online during specific time periods. For online colleges in Texas, some classes will also allow students to access teachers on campus.
Even if you live in a city with multiple college options like Arlington, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston or San Antonio, colleges with online degree programs may still be a great option for you. Browse our list of local and national colleges offering online degree programs below. For more information or to speak with an admissions counselor, click the request information button. Be sure to ask several questions when speaking with an admissions counselor. In terms of online education, some good questions include how do students access their classes, how much opportunity do students have to interact with teachers and fellow students and how do students typically take exams online.
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.
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.
International Academy of Design & Technology Online
Online
Offers Associate and Bachelor degrees in graphic design, web design and web development. Programs offered online
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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