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U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT - AMERICA’S BEST COLLEGES - 2003 RANKINGS:

You may CHECK also go directly to the following website for more detailed information on any schools you are interested in:

http://www.usnews.com

 

1. Tier Ranking: First through Fourth (First being highest)

2. Academic Reputation: 5.0 through 1.0 (5.0 being highest and an indicator or the rigor of the program)

Copyright, 2002, U.S. News & World Report

Tuition:

$ = Inexpensive

$$ = Average

$$$ = Expensive

Check the tuition figures directly with each institution - they constantly change.

 
AMBERTON UNIVERSITY
1700 Eastgate Drive; Garland, TX 75041
972-279-6511    Email: info@amberton.edu
URL: www.Amberton.edu
Started: 1971 Private
Tuition: $$ $165 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
B.A. Professional Development
B.S. Human Relations & Business
B.B.A. Business Administration (Information Systems & Technology, Management)
M.B.A. Business Administration (Management, Strategic Leadership)
M.A. Professional Development
M.S. Human Relations & Business, Human Resources and Training
Internet, tutorial learning, interactive video, conference classes.

AMERICAN COLLEGE
270 S. Bryn Mawr Avenue; Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
888-AMERCOL    610-526-1490
Email: StudentServices@Amercoll.Edu
URL: www.tac-cdl.org/
Started: 1927 IndependentTuition:
$$$ $525 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
M.S.F.S. Financial Services (for financial services Professionals)
Residency: Up to 12 hours

AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
5550 Prairie Stone Parkway; Suite 400; Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
877-701-3800 Email: info@aiu-online.com
URL: http://www.aiuonline.edu/programs.asp
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.2
Tuition: $22-28,000
A.A. Business Administration (Business, Information Systems)
B.A. Business Administration (Information Technology)
B.S. Information Technology
M.S. Information Technology
M.B.A. Business Administration (Global Technology Management)
Online

ANDREWS UNIVERSITY
Andrews University/HSI Office; Nethery Hall; Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI 49104-0070
800-782-4769  301-680-6590 E-Mail: jwl@andrews.edu
URL: www.andrews.edu/AUHSI
Started: 1874 Adventist
Tuition: $$$ $445 p/hour
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 1.9
Degrees Offered:
A.A. General Studies (Personal Ministries)
B.A. General Studies (Humanities)
B.S. General Studies (Cross-Cultural Relations, Human Organization and Behavior Studies)
Correspondence

ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY MCGREGOR
800 Livermore Street; Yellow Springs, OH 45387
937-769-1800     URL: www.mcgregor.edu/
Started: 1852
Tuition: $$$    27,700
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.6
Degrees Offered:
M.A. Conflict Resolution
Residency: Two weeks
Online

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
5250 17th Street; Sarasota, FL 34235
941-379-0404     800-331-5995
URL: www.sarasota.edu
Started: 1969 Independent
Tuition: $$$ $320 p/hr ave.
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
B.S.        Business Administration, Organizational Management
M.A. Education (Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction), Clinical Psychology, Mental Health Counseling, Guidance Counseling
M.B.A. Business Administration (Finance, Marketing, Human Resources, Health Care Administration, International Business, International Trade) Ed.D. Educational Leadership (Higher Education Administration, K-12-, Curriculum & Instruction (K-12, Higher Education Curriculum, Special Education, Gifted/Talented Education), Organizational Leadership, Counseling Psychology, Community Counseling, Pastoral Community Counseling
Ed.S. Educational Leadership, K-12; Curriculum & Instruction, K-12 Program; School Counseling
D.B.A. Business Administration (Accounting, Information Systems, International Business, Management, Marketing)
Psy.D. Clinical Psychology
Residency: Varies considerably depending on degree
Self-paced tutorials, fax, email.

ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
(cf. Mind Extension University); 2500 W. College Drive;
Littleton, CO 80120; 303-797-5900
URL: www.arapahoe.edu/
Started: 1965 State
Tuition: $ $400 p/ 3 hours
Degrees Offered:
A.A. wide variety available – check site

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Distance Learning; Tempe, AZ 85287
480-965-6738 Email: m.engr@asu.edu
MBA: 602-543-6201
URL: www.asu.edu/xed/
MBA: www.west.asu.edu/som/MBA/connect/
Started: 1885 State
Tuition: $$ $390 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Universities
U.S. News Tier Rank - 3rd, Academic Reputation – 3.4
Degrees Offered:
M.S. Engineering
M.B.A. *Business Administration
Residency: * Every sixth weekend on campus
All courses available through cable television, and 21 corporate viewing locations, videotapes, videoconferencing, email.

ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY
11935 Abercorn Street; Savannah, GA 31419-1997
912-927-5360 URL: www.radsci.armstrong.edu/
Started: 1935 State   Tuition: $$
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.3
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Radiation Therapy, Radiography
Online

ATHABASCA UNIVERSITY
Athabasca University Learning Center; Second Floor, North Tower
Seventh Street Plaza; 10030-107 Street Edmonton, AB; Canada T5J 3E4     
800-788-9041, x. 6179     403-675-6168
Email: auinfo@cs.athabascau.ca
URL: www.athabascau.ca
Started: 1970 Independent
Tuition: $$ MBA: $25K
Accreditation of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Nursing (Post R.N.), Commerce, Computing and Information Systems, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, General Studies, Human Science,
B.A. Anthropology, English, French, History,Health Administration, Humanities, Industrial Studies, Information Systems, Labor Studies, Management, Organization, Psychology, Public Administration, Sociology, Women's Studies
M.A. Distance Education
M.S. Health Studies, Information Technology
M.B.A. Business Administration (General, Information Technology, Agriculture) possible w/o undergrad degree
Residency: 30 credits on campus (Nursing)
Correspondence courses, T.V., audio/video-cassettes. Central component is a home-study learning package. The only "University" in North America willing to award a B.S. based on work done 100% elsewhere.

ATLANTIC UNION COLLEGE
Adult Degree Program; 338 Main St. P.O. Box 1000
South Lancaster, MA 01561
800-282-2030 978-368-2300 Email: adp@atlanticuc.edu
URL: www.atlanticuc.edu/
Started: 1882 Seventh Day Adventist
Tuition: $$$ $500 p/hr
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.0
Degrees Offered:
B.A. Art, Business Administration, Communications, Education, English, History, Modern Languages, Personal Ministries, Philosophy, Physical Education, Religion, Secondary Education, Theology, Women's Studies
B.M. Music (Music Education, Performance Emphasis)
by special arrangement – contact school
B.S. Art, Behavioral Science, Computer Science, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Interior Design
M.Ed. Education
Residency: Two on-campus seminars annually
Predominately at home under guidance of professors via mail, tapes, phone, computer networking, or personal conferences.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY
Graduate Outreach Program; 171 South College Street; O.D. Smith Hall; Auburn University, AL 36849
334-844-4060 888-844-5103 Email: audl@uce.auburn.edu
URL: www.auburn.edu/outreach/dl
www.eng.auburn.edu/gop/degrees.html
MBA: www.mba.business.auburn.edu/Outreach/
Started: 1856 State
Tuition: $$ MBA: $447 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.9
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business Administration (Human Resource, Management, Finance, Marketing, Production/Operations Management, Management Information Systems, Management of Technology, Health Care Administration, Techno-EMBA)
M.A.C. Accountancy
M.E.  Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Materials Engineering
M.S.  Civil, Chemical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nutrition and Food Science (Hotel and Restaurant Management)
M.I.E. Industrial Engineering
Residency: 3-5 days on campus for oral exams
Grad courses are taped on campus and mailed to off-campus students. Audio/videotapes, email, software.

AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
901 E. Alosta Ave.; Azusa, CA 91702-7000
626-815-5485 Email: gbarnes@apu.edu
URL: www.apu.edu www.apu.edu/educabs/csa/operationimpact/
Started: 1899 Evangelical
Tuition: $$ $350 p/hr
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank - 22nd Nationally, Academic Reputation – 3.0
Degrees Offered:
M.S. Social Science (Leadership Studies)
Residency: Two weeks each summer
Offered in more than 19 countries including Brazil, Haiti, Kenya, Mexico, the Philippines, Switzerland, Thailand, the Ukraine, and Zimbabwe

BAKER COLLEGE
1050 Bristol Rd.; Flint, MI 48507
800-469-3165      Email: info@baker.edu
URL: www.baker.edu
Started: 1911 State
Tuition: $$ U: $155 p/hr G: $235 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 1.8
Degrees Offered:
A.A.   Business Administration (Human Resources Management, Management, Marketing), Web-Design
B.A.  Business Administration (Accelerated, Human Resources Management, Management, Marketing)
M.B.A. Business Administration (Accounting, Computer Information Systems, E-Commerce, Finance, Health Care Management, Health & Sports Recreation Management, Human Resource Management, Industrial Management, International Business, Leadership Studies, Marketing)
Software, email, web, correspondence, asynchronous delivery

BALL STATE UNIVERSITY School of Continuing Education; Carmichael Hall, Room 200; Muncie, IN 47306
800-872-0369 765-285-8888 Email: distance@bsu.edu
URL: www.bsu.edu/provost/distance/
Nursing: www.bsu.edu/nursing/
Started: 1918 State
Tuition: $ $206 p/hr Grad: $332 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.6
Degrees Offered:
A.A.  General Studies
B.S.N. Nursing (Post R.N. completion program)
M.S. Nursing, Industrial Vocational/Technical Education
M.A. Physical Education (Coaching), Technology Education
Online

BARTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
245 NE 30th Rd.; Great Bend, KS 67530
800-748-7594 URL: www.bartonline.org/
Started: 1965 State
Tuition: $$$ U: $125 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
A.S.  Dietary Management, Hazardous Materials Management (Environmental Health & Safety)
A.G.S. General Studies, Military Studies
Online

BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY
1000 Galvin Rd. South; Bellevue, NE 68005
800-756-7920 402-291-8100
Email: online-u@scholars.bellevue.edu
URL: www.bellevue.edu
www.bellevue.edu/Programs/degreesoffered.html
Started: 1966 State
Tuition: $$ U: $180 p/hr G: $295 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.2
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Criminal Justice Administration, Business Information Systems, Management of Human Resources, Human and Social Service Administration, Management, Global Business Management, Management of Information Systems, E-Business, Business Administration of Technical Studies, Health Care Administration, Internet Systems and Software Technology, Marketing Management
B.A. Leadership
M.B.A. Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, International Management, Management Information Systems)
M.A. Leadership
M.S.  Health Care Administration
Online, Credit for life experience via portfolios at undergrad level

BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY
Center for Extended Learning; 1500 Birchmont Drive, N.E.; Bemidji, MN 56601
218-755-2068 800-475-2001, x. 2068
Email: cel@vax1.bemidji.msus.edu
URL: http://bsuweb.bemidji.msus.edu/~cel/extindex.html
Started: 1919 State Tuition: $ $139 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation - 2.7
Degrees Offered:
A.S./B.S. Criminal Justice
A.A. Liberal Studies
B.A. History, Social Studies
Audio/videocassettes

BENTLEY COLLEGE
Dept. of Financial Planning and Taxation; 175 Forest St.; Waltham, MA 02452
781-891-2624 Email: jlynch@bentley.edu
URL: www.bentley.edu
Tuition: $$ $775 p/hr
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 1st, Academic Reputation – 3.4
Degrees Offered:
M.S. Taxation, Financial Planning
Residency: One week during summer

BETHEL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Office of Admissions; 3949 Bethel Drive; St. Paul, MN 55112-6998      651-638-6288 800-255-8706, ext. 6288
Email: bsem-admit@bethel.edu
URL: www.bethel.edu/seminary/aboutbts/vwinmin.htm
U.S. News Tier Rank – 9th MidWest, Academic Reputation – 3.4
Started: 1871 Evangelical
Tuition: $ $207 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
M.Div. Divinity
M.A. Children’s and Family Ministry
Residency: Two weeks annually
Audio/video tape modules, email

BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE
P.O. Box 5587 Bismarck; ND 58506-5587
800-445-5073 ext. 5714;       701-224-5414
Email: lahuber@gwmail.nodak.edu
URL: www.bsc.nodak.edu/power/Onlinec/index.htm
Started: State
Tuition: $$ U: $120 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
A.S. Power Plant, Process Plant Tech, Electrical Power Technology
Online

BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY
1910 University Dr.; Boise, ID 83725
208-426-4457     800-632-6586    Email: bsuipt@boisestate.edu
URL: www.boisestate.edu/extendedstudies/schedule/distance.html
Started: 1932 State
Tuition: $$$ $365 p/hr
Accreditation: Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 3.0
Degrees Offered:
M.S.    Instructional & Performance Technology
Computer conferencing, personal computers

BRENAU UNIVERSITY
One Centennial Circle; Gainesville, GA 30501
770-718-5327 Email: Nursing: eawoods@lib.brenau.edu
MBA: kcobb@lib.brenau.edu
URL: http://online.brenau.edu/
Started: 1878 Baptist
Tuition: $$ $350 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 2.6
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Nursing (For R.N.s)
M.B.A. Business Administration (Accounting, Healthcare Management, Leadership Development)
M.Ed. Early Childhood Education
Online

BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Brevard Community College Virtual Campus; 1519 Clearlake Rd.;
Cocoa, FL 32922  321-632-1111
Email: motonm@brevard.cc.fl.us
URL: http://www.brevardcc.edu/campuses/virtual/
Tuition: $
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
A.A., A.S.
Online, Credit for Life Experience 

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
General Studies; 315 Harman Bldg.;
Provo, UT 84602-1515  888-298-3137 801-378-4351
Email: bgs@byu.edu
URL: http://ce.byu.edu/bgs/
Started: 1875 Mormon
Tuition: $ $106 p/hr
Accreditation: Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 3.1
Degrees Offered:
B.G.S. General Studies (American Studies, English and American Literature, Family History, Family Life, History, Management, Psychology, Writing)
Residency: 30 credits on-campus

BURLINGTON COLLEGE

Office of Distance Learning; 95 North Avenue; Burlington, VT 05401     800-862-9616   Email: admissions@burlcol.edu
URL: http://www.burlcol.edu/c_4_a.htm
Started: 1972 Independent Tuition: $$ $318 p/hr
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.1
Degrees Offered:
B.A. Writing and Literature, Cinema Studies, Humanities, Spiritual Studies, Psychology, Transpersonal Psychology, Holistic Health, Individualized Studies (e.g., Human Resources and Communications, Contemporary Spirituality, Educational Pscyhology, International Studies, Gender Studies, Art Therapy)
Residency: Four days each semester
Completion program for those who’ve earned at least 45 credits
Correspondence work with audio tapes to instructors once a month

CALDWELL COLLEGE
External Degree Program; 9 Ryerson Avenue; Caldwell, NJ 07006
973-618-3000 Email: caldadmit@aol.com
URL: www.caldwell.edu/adult-ed/external.html
Started: 1939 Catholic
Tuition: $$$ $337 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 2nd, Academic Reputation - 2.6
Degrees Offered:
B.A.  Accounting, *Art (Studio Art, Art History, ArtTherapy, Education) Marketing, Management, Communication Arts, Criminal Justice, Spanish, Sociology, English, History, Political Science, Psychology, Social Studies, Religious Studies
B.S. Business Administration, International Business, *Computer Information Systems
Residency: 1 weekend each semester, *Some on-campus work
Guided independent study using correspondence, audio/videocassettes, computers

CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF INTEGRAL STUDIES
9 Peter Yorke Way; San Francisco, CA 94109
415-674-5500  Email: info@ciis.edu  URL: www.ciis.edu/online/
Started: 1968 Independent
Tuition: $$ $12,500 annually
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Degrees Offered:
M.A. Cultural Anthrolpology & Social Transformation
Ph.D. Humanities (Transformative Learning and Change)
Residency: week in August; 5 days Spring semester
Guided independent study with learning contracts, Internet classrooms.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-CHICO
Center for Regional and Continuing Education; 400 West First Street
Chico, CA 95259-0250
530-898-6105    Email: cont@csuchico.edu
URL: http://rce.csuchico.edu/degree.html
Started: 1887 State      Tuition: $$$
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 1st, Academic Reputation – 2.7
Degrees Offered:
B.A or B.S. Computer Science, Social Sciences, Sociology,
B.S.N. Nursing (post RN degree)
M.S.  Computer Science, Interdisciplinary Studies: Science Education
Online as well as Interactive TV offered to corporate subscribers.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-DOMINGUEZ HILLS
SAC. Room 2126; 1000 E. Victory Street; Carson, CA 90747
310-243-2272     Email: mbaonline@soma.csudh.edu
URL: www.csudh.edu/dominguezonline/docourses.htm
MBA: http://mbaonline.csudh.edu/
Started: 1960 State
Tuition: $ MBA: $9K
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.5
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Nursing (Post R.N.)
B.A. Interdisciplinary Studies
M.A. Behavioral Science, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Humanities (Art, History, Music, Philosophy, Religion)
M.S.   Quality Assurance, Nursing
M.B.A. *Business Administration
Parallel study with residential students-mail, telephone, online and interactive TV broadcast to public sites. * Online

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-FRESNO
Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders
5048 N Jackson Ave M/S LS80; Fresno, CA 93740-8022
559-278-2423       Email: ron_parker@csufresno.edu
www.csufresno.edu/gradstudies/narratives/disorder-prog.htm
Started: 1911 State
Tuition: $$ varies with each host campus
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation - 2.9
Degrees Offered:
B.S./M.S. Communicative Disorders (Speech-Language Pathology, Deaf Studies)
Televised to campuses at Stanislaus, Bakersfield and Stockton, CA

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY-LOS ANGELES
Department of Technology; 5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90032-8619
323-343-4916 www.calstatela.edu/academic/engr/tmp/et/tech/fire/index.htm
Started: 1947 State
Tuition: $$ $102 p/hr
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation - 2.8
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Fire Science
2 + 2 Articulation program
Teleconferencing, interactive TV broadcast to public sites, video

CALIFORNIA VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY
Combines 132 accredited California colleges and universities offering close to 4500 courses online and a limited number of full degree programs (most of which are included in this book).
http://www.cvc.edu/    (newly updated site)

CAPELLA UNIVERSITY
222 South Ninth Street; 20th Floor; Minneapolis, MN 55402-3389
612-339-8650   800-987-1133   Email: goldmail@tgsa.edu
URL: www.capellauniversity.edu
Started: 1993 Independent
Tuition: $$$ MBA: $19,000
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Information Technology
M.B.A. Business Administration (Entrepreneurship,
E-Business, Finance, International Business, Information Technology, Leadership, Marketing)
M.S.     Education (Educational Administration, Distance Education, Adult Education, Instructional Design)
Organization and Management, Communication Technology, Human Services (Professional Counseling, Health Care Administration, Marriage and Family Services, Social and Community Services), Psychology (Clinical Psychology, Addiction Psychology, Educational Psychology, Organizational Psychology)
Ph.D. Education (Higher Education Administration, Adult Education, Distance Education, Instructional Design), Organization and Management, Communication Technology, Human Services (Professional Counseling, Health Care Administration, Marriage and Family Services, Social and Community Services), Psychology (Clinical Psychology, Addiction Psychology, Educational Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Family Psychology, Health Psychology, Industrial/ Organizational Psychology, School Psychology, Sport Psychology
Online courses, guided tutorials.

CAPITOL COLLEGE
11301 Springfield Rd.; Laurel, MD 20708
800-950-1992      301-369-2800
Email: admissions@capitol-college.edu
URL: www.capitol-college.edu/academics/dl/
Started: 1964 Private
Tuition: $$$ Grad: $333 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
B.S.  Computer Science, Management of Information Technology, Software and Internet Applications, Telecommunications Engineering Technology
M.S.   Information and Telecommunications Systems Management, Electronic Commerce Management, Information Architecture, Network Security
Online, asynchronous and synchronous classrooms, email, chat

CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY
Office of Admissions; 6801 N. Yates Rd.; Milwaukee, WI 53217
414-410-4040    Email: getalife@acs.stritch.edu
URL: www.stritch.edu/
Started: 1937 Catholic         Tuition: $$
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation 2.5
Degrees Offered:
B.S.  Business Administration, Management, Management of Information Systems
M.S.   Health Services, Management
M.B.A. Business Administration (Health Care)
Residency: Site-based in Wisconsin and Minnesota – 1 night a week.

CASE WESTERN UNIVERSITY
535 Enterprise Hall, 10900 Euclid Avenue; Cleveland, OH 44106
216-368-1943      Email: san2@po.cwru.edu
URL: http://weatherhead.cwru.edu/edm/
Started: 1826 Private    Tuition: $27,700
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 37th Nationally, Academic Reputation – 3.5
Degrees Offered:
EDM     Management (Executive)
Residency: Every 3 weeks on Fridays and Saturdays during the Fall and Spring semesters.
Online

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Extended Degree program; Rowe Hall 126; Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859
800-688-4268      517-774-3865    
Email: help-ddl@cel.cmich.edu
URL: www.cel.cmich.edu/ddl/
Started: 1892 State
Tuition: $ $220 undergrad, $266 grad, $381 Doc.
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.2
Degrees Offered:
B.A./ Administration (Guest Services Administration Industrial B.S.   Administration, Organization Administration, Service Sector Administration)
M.S.  Administration, *Nutrition and Dietetics
M.A. Counseling, Educational Administration and Community
Leadership, Educational Technology, Recreation, Special Eduction, Teaching, Administration, Humanities, Education (Administration, Adult Education, Instruction, Humanities, Coaching, Community College)
Au.D. *Audiology, Health Administration
* No residency
Intensive classes given at various sites nationally including Hawaii, DC, Michigan and other states throughout the Southeast and Midwest. Not all courses are offered via distance ed, but more are being added each term.

CHADRON STATE COLLEGE
Department of Education; 1000 Main Street; Chadron, NE 69337
800-CHADRON     Email: inquire@csc1.csc.edu
URL: www.csc.edu/r/Regional/Disteddg.htm
Started: 1911 State
Tuition: $ U: $119 p/hr G: $149 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.4
Degrees Offered:
B.A./B.S. Accounting, Business, Education, Elementary Education, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Management, Marketing, Psychology, Social Work, Management, Marketing, Psychology
M.B.A. Business Administration (site based)
M.S./M.A. *Education (Administration, Elementary Education)
Site-based using two-way audio and video at sites in Nebraska.
Residency: *12 hours during Summer

CHAMPLAIN COLLEGE
163 South Willard Street; Burlington, VT 05402-0670
888-545-3459     Email: online@champlain.edu
URL: http://www.champlain.edu/
Started: 1972 Independent
Tuition: $$ $365 per/hr
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 2.6
Degrees Offered:
A.A.    Accounting, Software Development, Web Site Development and Management
A.A., B.A.    Business, Computer Programming, e-Business & Commerce, International Business, Management, Telecommunications, Software Engineering
B.A.    Professional Studies

CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE

55 Paul J. Manafort Drive; New Britain, CT 06053-214266
860-832-3800   Email: info@cosc.edu
URL: www.cosc.edu/
Started: 1973 State      Tuition: $ $175 p/hr
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges
Degrees Offered:
B.S./B.A.   General Studies (unlimited specializations) Very flexible, portfolio review, tests and assessments, correspondence, videos

CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Distance Education; 4000 Lancaster Dr., NE; Salem, OR 97309
503-399-7873 800-330-5191; Email: ccc@bbs.chemek.cc.or.us
URL: http://bbs.chemek.cc.or.us/public/default.htm
Started: 1955 State      Tuition: $78 p/hr
Accreditation: Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
Degrees Offered:
AGS  General Studies
AA Applied Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management
AA Applied Science in Fire Protection Technology (Fire Prevention, Fire Suppresstion)
Computer mediated communication, prerecorded telecourses, videocassettes, correspondence, live TV

CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY
1 University Place; Newport News, VA 23606
757-594-7015 800-333-4CNU Email: online@cnu.edu
URL: www.cnuonline.cnu.edu/
Started: 1960 State
Tuition: $$$ $147 p/hr in-state $421 p/hr out-of-state
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 1.9
Degrees Offered:
B.S./B.A. Degree Completion Program
Must have an AA, AS, or a significant number of credits

CITY UNIVERSITY
335 116th Avenue; Bellevue, WA 98004
425-637-1010    800-426-5596    Email: info@cityu.edu
URL: www.cityu.edu
Started: 1973 Independent
Tuition: $$ U: $199 p/hr G: $342 p/hr
Accreditation: Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
A.S. General Studies
B.S. Accounting, Business Administration, (E-Commerce, Europe, Mass Communication and Journalism, Management, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, Marketing, Project Management) Computer Systems Network Telecommunications, C++ Programming, Web Design, Web Development for E-Commerce), General Studies, Management Specialty, Marketing
B.A.  Applied Psychology, Education (Elementary Education, Special Education)
M.S.  Computer Systems (C++ Programming, Project Management, Web Development, Web Programming Languages) Organization and Management (Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management) Project Management
M.A. Counseling Psychology
M.B.A. Business Administration (E-Commerce, Financial Management, Information Systems, Managerial Leadership, Marketing, Individualized Study, Personal Financial Planning, Project Management)
Combined M.B.A./M.P.A.
M.P.A. Public Administration (Management, Human Resource Management, Individualized Study,Information Systems, Managerial Leadership,Project Management
M.i.T. Teaching
M.Ed. Educational Leadership (Principal Certification), Guidance & Counseling, Reading and Literacy
Correspondence by mail, phone, videotapes, software, and email. Some of these are site-based programs.

CLARKSON COLLEGE
101 South 42nd Street; Omaha, NE 68131
402-552-3039   800-647-5500 admiss@clrkcol.crhsnet.edu
www.clarksoncollege.edu/programs/de.htm
Started: 1888 Episcopal
Tuition: $$$ U: $299 p/hr G: $344 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
B.S.  Business (Health Care), Medical Imaging, Nursing (Post RN
M.S. Nursing (Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Family Nurse Practitioner)
Online, audio/videocassettes, teleconferencing, correspondence

COLLEGE FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING
4695 S. Monaco St.; Denver, CO 80237
303-220-1200    800-237-9990
URL: www.fp.edu/
Started: 1972      Tuition: $$$ $600 p/course
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
M.S. Financial Planning (Estate Planning, Retirement Planning, Tax Planning, Wealth Management)
Correspondence, audiotapes, software.

COLLEGE OF SAINT SCHOLASTICA
1200 Kenwood Avenue; Duluth, MN 55811-4199
218-723-6046   800-888-8796 Email: admissions@css.edu
URL: www.css.edu/distance.shtml
Started: 1912 Catholic Tuition: $$ $565 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
M.A. Education (Educational Media and Technology), *Health Information Management
Residency: 2 day at beginning and end of session; * Two-weeks each summer
Correspondence, videotape, audiotapes, television.

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
Division of Continuing Education; Spruce Hall;
Fort Collins, CO 80523
970-491-4336   800-525-4950 MBA: 800-491-4622
Email: dsheaman@learn.colostate.edu
URL: www.csu2learn.colostate.edu/
Started: 1870 State
Tuition: $$ $195-$448 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 3.0
Degrees Offered:
B.S.   Technology Education and Training
M.S.  Agriculture, Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Management, Statistics, Adult Education
M.B.A. Business Administration
M.Ed. Human Resources Development
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering
Videotape, online

COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE
External Degree Program; 7600 Flower Avenue; Tacoma Park,
MD 20912
301-891-4124   800-835-4212 Email: webeditor@cuc.edu
URL: www.cuc.edu/
www.cuc.edu/ntp/ext_degree.html
Started: 1904 Seventh Day Adventist
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Tuition: $$
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.4
Degrees Offered:
A.A. General Studies
B.A. General Studies, Psychology, Religion,Theology
B.S. General Studies, Business Administration, Respiratory Care, Information Systems
Residency: Respiratory students must spend two 2-week summer sessions on campus
Correspondence

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
500 West 120th Street, 540 Mudd MC 4719; New York, NY 10027
212-854-2315 112-678-3760 (Ed.D.)
URL: www.cvn.columbia.edu/
www.cvn.columbia.edu/Registration/Degree_Programs/degree_programs.html
Started: 1887 Independent
Tuition: $$$ $951 p/hr
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank - #10 Nationally, Academic Reputation – 4.6
Degrees Offered:
M.S.  Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering and Management Systems, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering
P.D. Professional Degree (Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering)
Video based, email conferencing, online

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
P.O. Box 302, 146 Horace Mann; 525 W. 120th St.;
New York, NY 10027
212-678-3710     Email: tcinfo@www.tc.columbia.edu
212-678-3773 (Computer Ed)
www.tc.columbia.edu/programs/Adult-Learning/edd.htm#aegisEd:
www.tc.edu/programs/INSTEP-comped/
Started: 1887 Independent
Tuition: $$$ Doctorate: $32K
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank - # 10 Nationally, Academic Reputation– 4.6
Degrees Offered:
M.A. *Computing and Education
Ed.D. *Adult and Continuing Education
Residency: Participants in the Adult Education Guided Intensive Study (AEGIS), attend a concentrated three-week session at Teachers College in each of three summers. During the academic year, they meet for monthly Friday evening and Saturday and Sunday seminars four times each semester for a total of four semesters. * 4 week sessions on-campus annually. Learning contracts, fax, phone, email, correspondence

CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
12800 N. Lake Shore Drive; Mequon, WI 53097
414-243-5700 800-665-6564
URL: www.cuw.edu/graduate/distance_learning.htm
Started: 1881 Lutheran
Tuition: $$ $375 p/credit
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation - 2.7
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business Administration (Church Administration, Finance, Health Care Administration, Human Resource Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Managerial Communications, Marketing, Public Administration,  Risk Management)
M.A. Education (Counseling, Education Administration, Curriculum & Instruction, Reading)
M.S.   Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Geriatric Nurse Practioner)
Residency: One to two weeks total
Online, correspondence, Videos

DALLAS BAPTIST UNIVERSITY
3000 Mountain Creek Parkway; Dallas, Texas 75211-9299
214-333-6893     800-460-8188     Email: online@dbu.edu
URL: www.dbu.edu/online/
Started: 1965 Evangelical
Tuition: $$$ U: $1,155 p/course G: $1,185 p/course
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.4
B.A./B.S. Business Administration (Management)
M.A. Organizationial Management
M.Ed. Educational Organization and Administration
M.B.A. Business Administration (E-Business, Management)
Online

DALLAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Extension Programs; 3909 Swiss Avenue; Dallas, TX 75204
214-841-3677 800-992-0998
URL: www.dts.edu (click on "External Studies")
Started: 1924 Evangelical
Tuition: $$ $260 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered: M.A. Biblical Studies
Residency: Site based 1-6 times per semester, per course) at extension campuses (San Antonio, TX; Austin, TX; Houston. TX; Tampa Bay, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chattanooga, TN) weekends, evenings

DAVID N. MYERS COLLEGE
112 Prospect Avenue; Cleveland, OH 44115
216- 696-9000 Email: cwilson@dnmyers.edu
URL: www.dnmyers.edu/dal/dalhome.html
Started: 1848 Independent
Tuition: $$ $275 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
A.S.  Accounting, Management, Marketing, Paralegal Education, Public Administration, Sales Technology
B.S Business Administration (Human Resource Management, Management, Marketing) Criminal Justice
M.B.A. Business Administration (Criminal Justice)
Correspondence, learning contracts, online, WWW

DEFIANCE COLLEGE
701 North Clinton Street; Defiance, OH 43512
419-783-2465    800-520-GODC
URL: www.globaltown.com/dfl/
Started: 1850 United Church of Christ
Tuition: $$
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 3rd, Academic Reputation - 2.6
A.A. Religious Education
B.A.,B.S. Religious Education
Correspondence, evening, weekend classes

DEPAUL UNIVERSITY
School for New Learning; Center for Distance Education
25 East Jackson Boulevard; Chicago, IL 60625
866-765-3678    312-362-8821    Email: support@snlonline.net
URL: www.snlonline.net/home/default.asp
Tuition: $335 per/credit
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.8
Degrees Offered:
B.A.   Individualized Degrees
Online, minimum age is 24; Competency based Bachelors degree completion program available in 50 areas: course transfers, experiential learning, and independent learning projects

DESALES UNIVERSITY
2755 Station Avenue; Center Valley, PA 18034
888-MBA-EXCEL    610-282-4625
Email: mba@email.allencol.edu
URL: www.desales.edu
Started: 1964 Catholic
Tuition: $$ $415 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation - 2.5
Degrees Offered:
B.A. Accounting, Marketing, Information Technology Political Science, Philosophy.
MBA Business Administration (E-Commerce, Marketing,  Health Care Systems Management, Self-Designed)
Online, video conferencing

DEVRY INSTITUTES
One Tower Lane; Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
800-73-DEVRY     630-571-7700
Email: obtweb@dpg.devry.edu
URL: http://www.devry.edu/online/thank_you.htm
Started: 1931 Private
Tuition: $$$ $330 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools Degrees Offered:
B.S. Business (Accounting, Business Information Systems E-commerce, Project Management), Information Technology
Online

DREXEL UNIVERSITY
College of Business and Administration; 105 Matheson Hall, Drexel University; 3141 Chestnut Street; Philadelphia, PA 19104
URL: http://mbaonline.lebow.drexel.edu/
Started: 1899 Church
Tuition:      $$$ $35K total program
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank 3rd , Academic Reputation – 2.9
M.B.A. Business Administration
Residency: Two in Philadelphia, one in London
Online

DUKE UNIVERSITY
The Fuqua School of Business; P.O. Box 90127; Durham, NC 27708-0127
919-660-7700   Email: fuqua-admissions@mail.duke.edu
URL: www.fuqua.duke.edu/admin/gemba/
Started: 1850 Tuition: $$$ $100,500 program
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - # 4 Nationally, Academic Reputation – 4.6
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business ministration (Executive)
Residency: 11 weeks at program sites in Europe, Asia and the Americas
Advanced interactive technologies, Voted 1 of top 20 in Nation

DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY
600 Forbes Avenue; Pittsburg, PA 15212
412-396-6553
URL: http://www2.duq.edu/distancelearning/index.cfm
Started: 1878 State     Tuition: $$$ $479 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.9
M.A. Leadership and Liberal Studies
M.E.M. Environmental Management
M.M. Music Education*
B.S., M.S. Nursing
Ph.D. Nursing**
Pharm.D. Pharmacy
Residency: * 14 credit hours summer workshops, ** 1 week each summer
Online

DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Chief Clerk's Office; Old Shire Hall; Durham DH1 3HP; ENGLAND
Tel: 0191 374 2925, Fax: 0191 374 3740
Email: mbadl.enq@durham.ac.uk
URL: www.dur.ac.uk/~dbr0www2/
Started: 1832
Tuition: $ $23,000 program
Accreditation: Royal Charter (England’s regional accreditation equivalent) and AMBA (AACSB equivalent in Europe). Third oldest university in England after Cambridge and Oxford.
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business Administration (possible to enroll without a Bachelor’s degree)
Residency: None (proctored exams at test centers throughout the U.S. and elsewhere)
Online, Correspondence

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Erwin Hall; Division of Continuing Studies; Greenville, NC 27858
800-398-9275   252-328-6346   Email: Byrdj@mail.ecu.edu
URL: www.dcs.ecu.edu
Doctorates: www.leed.soe.ecu.edu/degreeprograms/default.htm
Started: 1907
Tuition: $ U: $56, Out-of-state $201; G: $81, $203
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.3
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Industrial Technology (Design and Drafting, Industrial Distribution, Electronics, Manufacturing), Physician Assistant, Information Technologies
M.A. Art Education, Health Education, Special Education
M.S.    Industrial Technology (Manufacturing, Digital Communications) Occupational Safety, Instructional Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Speech Language and Auditory Pathology
M.L.S. Library Science
Ed.D./ *Educational Leadership
Ed.S. *Education Specialist
Residency: Bachelor’s programs are site-based.
Masters are all available online; *2 consecutive semesters on campus for two courses
Online, Interactive T.V.  

EASTERN OREGON UNIVERSITY
Division of Continuing Education; 1410 L Avenue;
La Grande, OR 97850
541-962-3378   800-544-2195    Email: dde@eou.edu
URL: www.eou.edu/dde/
Started: 1929 State       Tuition: $
Accreditation: Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.7
A.S. *Office Administration
B.A./ *Business Administration (Marketing, Leaership,
B.S. Organization and Management, Accounting), *Business Economics, *Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Liberal Studies (Business/Psychology, Environmental Studies, Small City and Rural County Management, Gender/Business), Fire Services Administration, Physical Education and Health (Health Studies)
Residency: 6 hour degree planning workshop
*Available to students outside of Oregon. All others require in-state class meetings at various sites.
Correspondence, interactive satellite TV, computer conferencing

ECKERD COLLEGE
Program for Experienced Learners (PEL); 4200 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
813-864-8226    800-234-4735    Email: admissions@eckerd.edu
URL: www.eckerd.edu/pel/extcampus.html
Started: 1959 Independent      Tuition: $ $710 p/course
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation - 2.6
B.A. Business Management, Human Development,
Organizational Studies
Residency: Orientation weekend (must be 25 years old)
Correspondence, directed studies (must have 30 hours credit)

ELECTRONIC UNIVERSITY NETWORK
(cf.: Rogers State University, City University, Brevard Community College, Salve Regina University, Heriot-Watt University, Michigan State University, Norwich University, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Walden University, California Institute of Integral Studies)
Check under the individual listing for each school.
[Soon to be called, The World Knowledge Network (WKN)]
1977 Colestin Rd.; Hornbrook, CA 96044
541- 482-5871 800-225-3276
URL: www.pangaeanetwork.com/colleges.html
Started: 1983           Tuition: $
Accreditation: Regional
Degrees Offered: 32 degrees offered, including:
A.A., B.A., B.S., M.A., M.S., M.B.A., Ph.D.

ELIZABETHTOWN COLLEGE

One Alpha Drive; Elizabethtown, PA 17022
800-877-2694     717- 361-1411
Email: novakea@acad.etown.edu
URL: www.etown.edu/cce/homepage.asp
Started: 1899 Church
Tuition: $$
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 1st, Academic Reputation – 3.4
Degrees Offered:
B.P.S. Professional Studies (Criminal Justice)
B.A. Communications (Public Relations or Marketing Communications), Social Work
B.S. Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Computer Information Systems
Residency: 4 all day seminars over 15 months
(must live within 400 miles of campus)

EMBRY-RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY
Center For Distance Learning; 600 S. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-3900
Undergrad: 800-359-3728    Graduate: 800-866-6271
Email: indstudy@cts.db.erau.edu
URL: www.ec.erau.edu/cdl/index.htm
EMBA: www.db.erau.edu/EMBA/
Started: 1926 Independent
Tuition: $$ G: $355 p/hr, MBA: $36,000 program
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 1st, Academic Reputation – 3.4
Degrees Offered:
A.A. Aviation Business Administration, Aviation Maintenance Management
B.S. Professional Aeronautics, Management of Technical Operations
M.S.   Aeronautical Science (Aeronautics, Education, Human Factors, Management, Operations, Safety, Space Systems)
M.B.A. Business Administration (Aviation Business Administration, Airline management, Airport management, Aviation Marketing Management, Flight Operations, General Management, International Air Transportation Management)
6 two-week residencies required
Correspondence, audio/videocassettes, email
Offered through 100 site-based centers in 36 state and Europe

EMPIRE STATE COLLEGE
Center For Distance Learning; Two Union Avenue
Sarasota Springs, NY 12886-4390
518-587-2100   800-468-6372 877-968-7622
Email: cdl@sescva.esc.edu mba@sescva.esc.edu
URL: www.esc.edu/
MBA: www.esc.edu/mba/default.html
Started: 1971 State
Tuition: $ U: $137 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
A.S. Business
B.S. Business, Management, Economics (numerous concentrations available in all 3 degrees—Accounting, Business Administration, Businss Management, Community and Human Services, Criminal Justice, Fire Service Administration, Health Services Management, Interdisciplinary Studies, Labor Studies, Marketing, Public Administration, Political Science, Public Affairs)
M.B.A. *Business Administration 18 of the 60 hours may be earned through credit for life experience in this unique program)
Residency: *5 two-day residencies over 3 yrs.
Correspondence, audio/videocassettes, TV courses, phone, learning contracts, credit for life experience, equivalency exams, online

EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Office of Continuing Education; 1200 Commercial St.
Emporia, KS 66801-5087
620-341-5385    Email: lifelong@esumail.emporia.edu
URL: www.emporia.edu/lifelong/under.htm
MLS: http://slim.emporia.edu/program/distance/distance.htm
Started: 1863 State      Tuition: $$ G: $300 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation - 2.7
Degrees Offered:
B.A. Integrated Studies
M.S. Physical Education (Health, Physical Education and Recreation), Business Education, Instructional Design and Technology, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Administration, Special Education
M.L.S. *Library Science (available in 7 states)
Residency: 5 days in the summer; *Site-based, some Internet
Online, correspondence

ENDICOTT COLLEGE
Online Degree Program; 376 Hale Street; Beverly, MA USA 01915
800-325-1114    978-927-0585  Email: econline@endicott.edu
URL: www.webed.com/Text_AA_EC.htm
Masters: www.ties-edu.org/
Started: 1939 Private
Tuition: Masters: $4,800 p/semester
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 2.7
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Business Administration, Communications, Psychology
M.Ed. Integrative Studies
Online, Credit for life experience via portfolios, career assessment

EXCELSIOR COLLEGE (previously: Regents College)
7 Columbia Circle; Albany, NY 12203
888-647-2388  518-464-8500   Email: admissions@excelsior.edu
URL: www.excelsior.edu    Started: 1971 State
Tuition: $ G: $5,175-$9,300
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
National League for Nursing (NLN)
Degrees Offered:
A.A.  Aviation Studies, Technical Studies (Chemical Technologies, Computer Technologies, Electromechanical Technologies, Electronic/Instrumentation Technologies, Manufacturing Technologies, Mechanical/Welding Technologies, Nuclear Technologies, Optical Technologies)
A.S. Business, Computer Software, Electronics Technology, Nuclear Technology, Technology, Nursing
B.A. Liberal Arts (With concentrations in: Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Economics, Foreign Language and Literature [Non-Western], Foreign Language and Literature [Western], Geography, Geology, History, Literature in English, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology)
B.S. General Business (Accounting, International Business, Finance, Management of Human Resources, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Operations Management, Management of Human Resources, Management Information Systems, Marketing), **Nursing, Computer Information Systems, Computer Technology, ***Electronics Technology, ***Nuclear Technology, Technology (Chemical Technologies, Computer Technologies, Electromechanical Technologies, Electronic/Instrumentation Technologies, Manufacturing Technologies, Mechanical/Welding Technologies, Optical Technologies)
M.A. Liberal Studies
M.S.   Nursing (Clinical Systems Management)
The oldest college in the United States devoted exclusively to the needs of adult learners. With no residency requirement, there are many ways to earn credit including correspondence, videocassette, computer, equivalency exams, portfolios assessment, etc.
**Largest NLN approved nursing program in U.S.-11,000 students. Must be an EMT, LPN, LVN, paramedic, Respiratory Therapist, etc., or have significant clinical experience.
***These programs are ABET accredited.

FIELDING INSTITUTE

2112 Santa Barbara St.; Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3538
805-687-1099  800-340-1099   Email: sawilliams@fielding.edu
Internet URL: www.fielding.edu
Started: 1974 Independent
Tuition: $$$ $13,740 - $14,800 per year
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Degrees Offered:
M.A. Organization Development, Organizational Management Ph.D. Clinical Psychology* (Health Psychology, Prevention and Control of Violence) Human and Organizational Systems, Human Development
Ed.E. Education Leadership and Change
Residency: *300 hours
Learning contract, bulletin board, email, audioconferencing, fax (computer required for degree programs)
* APA accredited (the only distance one so accredited at this time)

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
POB 3091; Boca Raton, FL 33431
561-297-3196    Email: FTaylor@Fau.edu
URL: www.accountingmba.com/
www.mastersoftaxation.com
Started: 1961 State
Tuition: $$ G: $579 p/hr
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.3
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
M.B.A.   Business Administration (Accounting)
E.M.T.P.   Taxation (Executive Program)
Online

FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY
10501 FGCU Boulevard South; Fort Myers, FL 33965-6565
800-590-FGCU   941-590-7920   Email: itech@fgcu.edu
URL: http://itech.fgcu.edu/distance/
Criminal Justice: www.fgcu.edu/srec/
Started: 1991 State
Tuition: $$$ U: $300 p/hr G: $571 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 2.5
Degrees Offered:
B.S.  Criminal Justice, Health Sciences (completion programs)
M.S.  *Curriculum and Instruction (Education and Technology), Health Science
M.B.A.  Business Administration
M.P.A.  Public Administration
Residency: * 3 weeks per year
Online, correspondence, WWW, videotape.

FLORIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Dean, School of Extended Graduate Studies; 1501 Robert J. Conlan Blvd., Suite 140; Palm Bay, FL 32905
407-674-8880       Email: rmarshal@fit.edu
URL: http://ec.fit.edu/cdl/
Started: 1958 State      Tuition: $$ $990 p/course
Accreditation: Southern Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.4
Degrees Offered
M.B.A.   Business Administration (Acquisition and Contract Management, eBusiness, Information Systems)
M.P.A.   Public Administration
M.S.     Management (Acquisition and Contract Management, eBusiness, Human Resources Management, Information Systems, Logistics Management, Transportation Management, Management) Acquisition and Contract Management, Operations Research, Project Management (Information Systems, Operations Research), Systems Management
Online and at Graduate Centers in a variety of States

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Online Distance Learning School of Information Studies
4600C University Center; 101-E Louis Shores Bldg.
Tallahassee, FL 32306
850-644-4592      850-644-5775
Email: distancelearn@lsi.fsu.edu
URL: http://online.fsu.edu/
Criminal Justice: www.criminology.fsu.edu/dlstudents.htm
Started: 1857 State
Tuition: $$$ G: $153 p/hr in-state; $560 others
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 3.1
Degrees Offered:
B.A.   Computer Science (Software Engineering) Information Studies, Interdisciplinary Social Science
(these are completion degree programs)
B.S.  Nursing (Post RN)
M.S.   Instructional Systems (Open and Distance Learning, Information Studies), Educational Leadership, Information Studies, Math Education, Mechanical Engineering, Risk Management and Insurance, Social Work
M.A. Criminology (Criminal Justice)
Residency: 3 day orientation
Online

FORDHAM GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 113W. 60th Street; New York, NY 10023
800-367-3426    914-829-5453   Email: tmba@embanet.com
URL: http://150.108.69.10/page/3020.asp
Started: 1841 Catholic
Tuition: $$ $17K program
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 3.1
Degrees Offered:
MBA   Business Administration(Executive)
Online
Residency: 1 weekend per month

FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY OF STEUBENVILLE
1235 University Blvd.; Steubenville, OH 43952
800-466-8336    740-283-3771
URL: http://www2.franuniv.edu/disted/
Started: 1946 Catholic    Tuition: $600 p/course
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 1st, Academic Reputation – 2.6
Degrees Offered:
M.A. Theology and Christian Ministry
Audio tapes, online

FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY
201 S. Grant Ave.; Columbus, OH 43215
888-341-6237   Email: alliance@franklin.edu
URL: www.alliance.franklin.edu/
Started: 1902 Independent
Tuition: $ U: $212 p/hr G: $355 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
B.S.  Business Administration, Technical Administration, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Health Services Administration
M.B.A. Business Administration
Residency: Undergrad: Alliances with community colleges in Colorado, Illinois,Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin.
Online

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
4400 University Drive; Fairfax, VA 22030
703-993-8301   Email: admissions@gmu.edu
URL: www.gmu.edu/mlnavbar/sitemap/findex.html
Started: 1957 Tuition: $
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 3.0
M.A. Interdisciplinary Studies (Recreation Resources Management)
Correspondence

GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
Educational Technology Leadership Program
Division of Continuing Education;
2134 G Street, N.W., Ste. B-6; Washington, DC 20052
202-994-6122 distance@www.gwu.edu
URL: www.gwu.edu/~distance/
Education Tech: www.gwu.edu/~etl/
Started: 1821 Independent
Tuition: $$$ G: $895 p/3 hr course **$440 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 3.3
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Health Sciences (Clinical Health Sciences, Clinical Management and Leadership, Clinical Research Administration, EMS   Management)
M.S.   Project Management, Health Sciences
M.A.   Education Technology Leadership, **Tourism Administration
Ed.D. *Education (Executive Leadership)
www.va.gwu.edu/wwwelp/
Residency: *Cohorts meet on VA campus one weekend p/month
Satellite TV, audio/videocassettes, correspondence, email, toll-free line available so off-campus students can participate in discussions.

GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Continuing Education; 613 Cherry St., Swann Building
Atlanta, GA 30332-0385
404-894-857   800-225-4656   Email: cdl@conted.gatech.edu
URL: www.conted.gatech.edu/distance/
Started: 1885 State   Tuition: $$$ $594 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Accreditation Board for Engineering and Tech.
U.S. News Tier Rank:# 35 Nationally, Academic Reputation 4.1
Degrees Offered:
M.S.  Electrical and Computer Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, *Mechanical Engineering, Health Physics/Radiolocial Engineering , Operations Research
Videocassettes of classroom lectures, television, web, etc.
*Entirely online

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
J. Mack Robinson College of Business; University Plaza
Atlanta, GA 30303-3087
404-463- 9300 Email: geminfo@eci.gsu.edu
URL: www.cba.gsu.edu/executive/EMBA/
Started: 1913 State  Tuition: $$$ $36,000
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.7
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Global E-Commerce
Joint Venture with six business schools around the world.
Residency: 15-month executive weekend format

GODDARD COLLEGE
Plainfield, VT 05667
802-454-8311    800-468-4888
Email: Admissions@goddard.edu
URL: www.goddard.edu/offcamp/ofindex.htm
Started: 1938 Independent   Tuition: $$$
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.3
Degrees Offered:
B.A.  Individualized (Art History, Business and Non-profit Organizations, Communications, Community Economic Development, Community Activism\Democratic Social Change, Creative Writing: Autobiography, Drama, Fiction, Non-fiction, and Poetry; Cultural theory, Democratic Community Development, Disability Studies, Economics, Education and Radical Pedagogy, Environmental, Ecological and Nature Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gay and Lesbian Studies, Gender Studies, History, Holistic and Community Health Systems, Individual and Community Health Education, Journalism, Labor, Labor-Management Relations, Labor History, Literature, Media and Communications, Movement and Dance, Multicultural Studies, Museum Studies, Music, Mythology, Organizations and Development, Philosophy, Political Theory, Psychology, Psychoanalysis, Religion and Spirituality, Social Policy, Theatre\ Performance Studies, Visual arts, Women's studies) Health Arts & Science, Social Ecology, Teacher Education
M.A. Individualized, Health Arts & Sciences, Psychology and Counseling, Social Ecology, School Guidance, Teacher Education (Licensure Certification)
M.F.A.  Creative Writing, Interdisciplinary Arts
Residency: 7 days prior to each semester
Individualized to transfer all work into "course equivalents" so it can be assigned credit, credit for life experience

GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY
536 Mission Street; San Francisco, CA 94105-2968 888-874-CYBER      Email: cybercampus@ggu.edu
Inrernet URL: http://cybercampus.ggu.edu/
Started: 1853 Independent
Tuition: $$ U: $1,200 p/3 hr course, G: $1312-1824
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Degrees Offered:
B.S.   Telecommunications Management, Technology Mngt.
M.S.   E-Business Systems and Technology. Finance, Financial Planning, Human Resource Management, Management of Technology, Marketing, Taxation, Telecommunications Management
M.P.A. Public Administration (Executive MPA)
M.B.A. Business Administration
Internet, asynchronous conferencing, email

GOUCHER COLLEGE
1021 Dulaney Valley Rd.; Baltimore, MD 21204
410-337-6200      800-697-4646
URL: www.goucher.edu/cstudies/Masters.htm
Started: 1885 Independent
Tuition: $$$ $485 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 3.0
Degrees Offered:
M.F.A. Creative Non-fiction
M.A. Historic Preservation, Art Administration
Residency: 2 weeks

GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY
BOG BA Program; University Parkway;
University Park, IL 60466
708-534-4087   Email: gsubog@govst.edu
URL: www.govst.edu/bog/index.html
Started: 1969 State
Tuition: $ $100 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
B.A.    Interdisciplinary Studies
Television, audiotapes, videotapes, WWW, correspondence, proficiency exams, equivalency exams

GRACELAND COLLEGE
College Outreach Program; Independence Campus
221 West Lexington, Suite 110;
Independence, MO 64050-3720
515-784-5000    800-537-6276
Email: admissions@graceland.edu
URL: http://www2.graceland.edu/outreach/
Started: 1895 Church     Tuition: $$
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
National League for Nursing Council
U.S. News Tier Rank - 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.3
Degrees Offered:
B.S.N. Nursing (For R.N.s)
M.S.     Nursing- B.S. not required (Family Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist in Family Nursing, Nursing Administrator)
Residency:Two 2 week sessions for B.S., three 2-3 week sessions, M.S.Correspondence, videocassettes

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
3300 W. Camelback Rd.; Phoenix, AZ 85017
800-800-9776
URL: www.grand-canyon.edu/Admission/admiss_dl_online.htm
Started: 1945 Private   Tuition: $ $184 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 2.5
Degrees Offered:
M.A. Teaching
M.S.    Fire Service Leadership
Available to groups of two or more in 13 states using videoptapes

GRAND RAPIDS BAPTIST SEMINARY
Extension Program; 1001 East Beltline, N.E.;
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
616-222-1422     800-697-1133
URL: www.cornerstone.edu (click on Grand Rapids)
Started: 1945 Baptist      Tuition: $$$
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
D.Min. Ministry (Education/Management, Missions/Cross-cultural, Pastoral, Biblical Counseling)
Residency: Two week sessions annually
Correspondence, audio cassette lectures.

GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Office of Distance Education; 301 West Fulton, Suite 228
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616-771-6616    Email: beckers@gvsu.edu
URL: www.gvsu.edu/ce/distance-education/
Started: 1960 State
Tuition: $$ $205 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation - 2.8
Degrees Offered:
B.A.   Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Sociology
B.S.   Nursing (Post R.N.)
M.A.   Education, Behavioral Science, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Social Work, Business Administration
M.S.   Nursing, Social Work
Interactive TV at seven sites, videocassette telecourses ONLY available to residents of Michigan

HENLEY MANAGEMENT COLLEGE
Henley Management College; Greenlands, Henley-on-Thames
Oxfordshire, RG9 3AU; England
Telephone : +44 (0) 1491 571454
Email: enquiries@henleymc.ac.uk
URL: www.henleymc.ac.uk/henleymc01.nsf/pages/distancelearningmba
Started: 1945 Tuition: $$ $19,000
Accreditation: Royal Charter (England’s regional accreditation equivalent) and AMBA (AACSB equivalent in Europe).
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business Administration (possible to enroll without a Bachelor’s degree)
Residency: None – proctored exams available throughout U.S. and elsewhere
Online, Correspondence, Lotus Notes

HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
Financial Times Management Inc.; Two World Trade Center
Suite 1700; New York, NY 10048
510-528-3777 800-622-9661
Email: ebsmba@pearsoned-ema.com
URL: www.ebsmba.com/
Started: 1821 State   Tuition: $ $12,000
Accreditation: Royal Charter in 1966, the British equivalent of regional accreditation in the U.S. The program enjoys a strong reputation internationally, as well as in the States. The world’s largest MBA program, and one of the only ones that doesn’t require a Bachelor’s degree or entrance exams.
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business Administration
Software packages, correspondence, proctored exams.

HOPE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
2500 East Nutwood Avenue; Fullerton, CA 92831
714-879-3901, ext. 251   Email: palexander@hiu.edu
URL: www.hopeonline.edu/
Started: 1928 Private
Tuition: $$ U: $900 p/course
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.1
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Human Development, Christian Ministry, Business Management, Business Administration
M.B.A. Business Administration (International Development, Nonprofit Management)
Online

HOWARD UNIVERSITY
2600 Sixth Street, NW; Washington, DC 20059; 202-806-1500
URL: www.howarduniversityonline.com/
Started: 1867 Tuition: $$ $721 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation 2.9
Degrees Offered:
M.E.     Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
M.B.A. Business Administration (E-Commerce)
Online

ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
3300 South Federal St.; Stuart Building, Room 226;
Chicago, IL 60616
312-567-3460    Email: ia_pryor@vax1.ais.iit.edu
URL: www.distance-education.iit.edu/
Started: 1890 Private
Tuition: $$$ $610 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 2nd, Academic Reputation 2.9
Degrees Offered:
M.S. Analytical Chemistry, Materials and Chemical Synthesis, Health Physics
Online

INDIANA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Extended Studies Division; 1600 East Washington Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
800-288-1766, Ext 2278   219-422-5561-ext. 2278
Email: esd@indtech.edu    URL: www.indtech.edu
Started: 1930 Independent
Tuition: $$
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
A.S., B.S.
Business Administration (Management, Marketing, Finance, Human Resources)
Correspondence, Credit for Life Experience

INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Erickson Hall Rm 217; Terre Haute, IN 47809
PhD: 888-237-8080       888-237-8080
Email: exttipto@ruby.indstate.edu
Internet URLS: http://web.indstate.edu/distance/
Ph.D. www.sit.ecu.edu/gradprog/ConsortPhD.htm
Started: 1865 State
Tuition: $ U: $148 p/hr G: $178 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.5
Degrees Offered:
A.S. General Aviation Flight Technology
B.S. Degree completion programs: Business Administration, Community Health, Criminology, Electronics Technology,
Industrial Technology, Human Resource Development,
Industrial Supervision, Insurance, Nursing (Post RN),
Mechanical Technology
M.S.   Criminology, Human Resource Development, Student Affairs Administration, Health & Safety, Nursing, Electronics and Computer Technology
Ph.D. Technology Management
Residency: One Saturday session per course
Correspondence, videotapes, audiotapes, online

INDIANA UNIVERSITY
Office of Distributed Education; Union Bldg. 2129
902 W. New York Street; Indianapolis, IN 46202
317-278-4833    800-334-1011
Email: scs@indiana.edu
URL: http://scs.indiana.edu/de/dis_degrees_courses.html
www.indiana.edu/~ist/programs/masters/masters.html
MBA: http://kelley.iupui.edu/graduate/omba/default.cfm
Started: 1865 State
Tuition: $$ $650 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.9
A.A.  Histotechnology
A.A., B.A. General Studies
A.S., B.S.   Labor Studies
M.S.   *Adult Education, Therapeutic Recreation, *Nursing, Instructional Systems Technology, Finance, Global Supply Chain Management, Strategic Management
M.B.A. Business Administration
Correspondence, television, software, audiotapes, videotapes, interactive video * Indiana residents only

INDIANA UNIVERSITY-INDIANAPOLIS
Kelley Direct Online MBA Program; 801 West Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-5151
317-278-1566      Email: kdirect@iupui.edu
URL: http://kelley.iupui.edu/omba/
Started: 1865 State      Tuition: $$ $32,000
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.9
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business Administration
Residency: 1 week annually
Online

INDIANA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
4406 S. Harmon Street; Marion, IN 46953
800-895-0036    Email: Graduate@indwes.edu
URL: www.indwes.edu/MBAOnline/
Started: 1920         Tuition: $$ $18,000 program
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 3rd, Academic Reputation - 2.8
Degrees Offered:
B.S.   Business Information Systems, Management
M.Ed. Education
M.B.A. Business Administration
Online

INSTITUTE OF TRANSPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY
744 San Anjtonio Rd.; Palo Alto, CA 94303
650-493-4430     Email: rcook@tmn.com
URL: www.itp.edu/programs/global.html
Started: 1975 Private
Tuition: $$ TP: $2,304 p/qtr T.S $1,669 p/qtr
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
M.A. Transpersonal Psychology, Transpersonal Studies
Online, learning contracts, fax, correspondence

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
102 Scheman; Ames, IA 50011-1112
515-294-6222     800-262-0015
Email: x1hunt@exnet.iastate.edu
URL: www.lifelearner.iastate.edu/degree.htm
Started: 1858 State
Tuition: $ U: $117 p/hr G: $184 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 2nd, Academic Reputation – 3.4
B.S.   Liberal Studies
M.S.   Agriculture, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Family and Consumer Sciences, School Mathematics*, Statistics, Family Financial Planning
M.Ag. Agriculture
Residency: *Limited to Iowa
Correspondence, satellite TV, videocassette, audiotapes

JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY
Bisk Education, Inc.; 9417 Princess Palm Ave.; Tampa, FL 33619   
866-257-4316 URL: www.jacksonvilleu.com/
Started: 1934     Tuition: $350 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 2.8
B.S. Nursing (Post R.N. program)
Online

JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Distance Learning Coordinator; MSC 2502;
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
540-568-3253      Email: bahnkb@jmu.edu
URL: http://cob.jmu.edu/mba/
Started: 1908 State
Tuition: $$ $17,000 for program
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 1st, Academic Reputation – 4.0
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business Administration (Information Security)

JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY
School of Management; 1250 Arroyo Way;
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
925-254-0200     Email: som@jfku.edu
URL: www.jfku.edu/management/macd.html
Started: 1964 Private      Tuition: $$
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Degrees Offered:
M.A. Career Development
Residency: Two weeks each summer
Correspondence

JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY

Distance Education Division; JHU School of Public Health
111 Market Place; Suite 850; Baltimore, MD 21202-4036
888-548-6741     410-223-1830   Email: mphprog@jhsph.edu
URL: http://distance.jhsph.edu/
Started: 1876 Private
Tuition: $$$ $32,350 program
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier :# 15 Nationally, Academic Reputation - 4.6
Degrees Offered:
M.P.H. Public Health
Online Program
Residency: 20 credit units must be earned in a face-to-face environment. These credits can be earned through intensive summer/winter institutes, a term of full-time study in Baltimore, or part-time study at one of the Washington D.C. campuses.

JOHNSON BIBLE COLLEGE
Graduate Studies Office; 7900 Johnson Dr.;
Knoxville, TN 37998
865-251-2254   800-669-7889    Email: mketchen@jbc.edu
URL: http://ashley.jbc.edu/mastersnt/
Started: 1893 Church
Tuition: $ $150 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
American Association of Bible Colleges
Degrees Offered:
M.A. New Testament (Research, Preaching, Individualized Contract)
Residency: Three campus visits (orientation, thesis, exam)
Video-tape, toll free phone calls with faculty

JOHNSON STATE COLLEGE
External Degree Program; RR#2 Box 75; Johnson, VT 05656
802-635-2356-ext. 1290 800-635-2356-Vermont Only
URL: www.jsc.vsc.edu/academics/externaldegree.html
Started: 1828 State
Tuition: $ In state: $184 p/hr Out-of-state: $430 p/hr
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank - 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.3
B.A.    Anthropology, Biology, Sociology, Art, Business Management (Accounting, Marketing, Management, Management Information Systems), Elementary Education, English, History, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Liberal Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Political Science, Psychology
B.S.  Biology, Environmental Sciences, General Studies, Health Sciences, Mathematics
B.F.A. Studio Arts, Performing Arts, Writing and Literature Teacher Certification
Correspondence, learning contracts, periodic cluster meetings, degree completion program— serves only adults who live in Vermont or near the Vermont borders of New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and New York.

JONES INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY
9697 East Mineral Avenue; Englewood, CO 80112
303-784-8045  800-811-5663   Email: info@international.edu
URL: www.international.edu
Started: 1995 Private
Tuition: $$$  $550 p/3 hr course G: $750-$925 p/3 hr course
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
B.A.  Business Communications, Business Administration
B.S. Information Technology
M.A. Business Communications
M.Ed. E-Learning (Research and Assessment, Corporate Training & Knowledge Management, Global Leadership & Administration, Library & Resource Management, Technology & Design, Generalist)
M.B.A Business Administration (E-Commerce, Global Enterprise Management., Health Care Management., Entrepreneurship, Information Technology Management, Negotiation and Conflict Management, Project Mangagement Financial Management in the Digital Age)
Online, audiotapes, videotapes, credit for life experience

JUDSON COLLEGE

Adult Studies Program; Marion, AL 36756
334-683-5100      800-447-9472, ext. 169
Email: Mtew@future.judson.edu
URL: www.judson.edu/academic/external/external.html
Started: 1838 Church
Tuition: $$ $235 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 2.6
Degrees Offered:
B.A. Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Elementary
Education, English, History, Music, Music Education,
Psychology, Religious Studies, Secondary Education
(Language Arts Education, Social Science Education)
B.S. Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology
Correspondence, learning assessment, equivalency exams.

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Division of Continuing Education; 131 College Court
Manhattan, KS 66505
785-532-5687      800-432-8222
URL: www.dce.ksu.edu/dce/degrees.html
Started: 1863 State
Tuition: $$ G: $15-16,000 program
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.9
B.S.   Business, *Dietetics, Animal Sciences and Industry,
Interdisciplinary Social Science, Food Science & Industry (Food Business & Operations Management)
M.S. Engineering (Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Software Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Management), Agribusiness, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Food Science, Personal Financial Planning
Online, Cable, satellite, videocassette to the home or workplace. Many are completion programs - you earn the first two years elsewhere.
Residency: *Require minimal residency

KELLER GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
One Tower Lane; Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
630-574-1960    Email: admissions@online.keller.edu
URL: http://online.keller.edu/
Started: 1973 Private
Tuition: $$$ Approx. $1,620 p/ 4 qtr hr course
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
M.B.A.   Business Administration (Accounting, Finance, General Management, Health Services, Human Resources, Information Systems, Marketing, Project Management,
Telecommunications Management)
M.I.S.M.  Information Systems Mangement
M.A.F.M.   Accounting and Financial Management
M.H.R.M. Human Resources Management
M.T.M. Telecommunications Management
M.P.A. Public Administration
M.P.M. Project Management
Online, audio/video, virtual discussions
Residency: Online but also available in intensive 10 week programs in 19 centers in IL, AZ, CA, WI, IN, VA, GA and MO only.

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Dr. Gary L. Selden. Director of Executive Programs
Kennesaw State University; 1000 Chastain Road MB# 3306
Kennesaw, GA 30144-5591
Tel: 770-423-6087   Email: gary_selden@coles2.kennesaw.edu
URL: www.kennesaw.edu
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 3.1
Started: 1963     Tuition: $29,500 for program
Degrees:
M.B.A. Business Administration - Executive Program
Online

KETTERING UNIVERSITY
1700 W. Third Avenue; Flint, MI 48504
800-955-4464  810-762-7494    Email: gradoff@kettering.edu
URL: www.kettering.edu/acad/grad/video.htm
Started: 1919 Private
Tuition: $$ $1,230 p/course
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools U.S. News Tier Rank – 1st, Academic Reputation – 3.3
Degrees Offered:
M.S.  Engineering, Manufacturing Management
Videotapes, telephone access to professors, online
Residency: Site-based centers in 28 states

KIRKSVILLE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
School of Health Management; 800 W. Jefferson Street
Kirksville, Missouri 63501
660-626-2237     Email: admissions@kcom.edu
URL: www.shm.kcom.edu/
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Started: 1892    Tuition: $394 p/hr
Degrees:
M.G.H. Geriatric Health Management
M.P.H. Public Health,
M.H.A. Health Administration
Online

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY
955 Oliver Road; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Canada P7B 5E1
807-343-8110    Email: parttime@lakeheadu.ca
URL: www.lakeheadu.ca/~disedwww/
Started: 1965 State    Tuition: $$
Accreditation of Universities and Colleges of Canada
B.A.  General Studies, Education
B.N.   Nursing (Post R.N. degree)
Correspondence

LAKELAND COLLEGE
P.O. Box 359; Sheboygan, WI 53082
888-525-3638   Email: online@lakeland.edu
URL: www.lakeland.edu/online/
MBA http://vc.convene.com/lakeland/academic/graduate.asp
Started: 1862 United Church of Christ
Tuition: $$ U: $850 p/ 4 hr course Grad: $825 3/hrs
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation - 2.5
Degrees Offered:
B.A.    Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Marketing, Specialized Administration
M.B.A. Business Administration
Online, computer conferencing

LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY
Admissions Office; 844 North Campus Court
Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 49783
906-635-2231    888-800-LSSU, ext. 2802
URL: www.lssu.edu/
Started: 1946 State
Tuition: $
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.3
Degrees Offered:
B.S.  Accounting, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Engineering Management, Nursing
M.B.A. Business Administration (Marketing, Information Systems, Finance, Accounting, Comptrollership, Human Resources, International Business)
M.P.A. Public Administration (accreditation pending)
Videotapes, videoconferencing, correspondence - 4 regional centers Michigan residents only.

LANSBRIDGE UNIVERSITY
10 Knowledge Park Drive, Suite 120; Fredericton, New Brunswick   Canada E3C 2M7; 506-443-0780 800-839-5602
Email: admissions@lansbridge.com
URL: www.lansbridge.com/shared/programs.shtml
Tuition: $$$ $28,000 U.S. for both degrees
Accreditation of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business Administration (Executive)
M.S.    Management
Online: MBAgrads automatically earn the M.S. in Management in a partnership with Boston-based Arthur D. Little School of Management.

LEE UNIVERSITY
External Studies Program; 100 8th Street; Cleveland, TN 37311
423-614-8000      800-533-9930
Email: externalstudies@leeuniversity.edu
URL: www.leeuniversity.edu/externalstudies/
Started: Church of God
Tuition: $ $110 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 3.1
Degrees Offered:
B.A., B.S. Christian Ministry (Bible, Christian Education, Pastoral Ministry, Theology, Urban Ministries)
Group study, correspondence

LEHIGH UNIVERSITY
Office of Distance Education; 36 University Dr.
Bethlehem, PA 18015-3062
610-758-5794    Email: mak5@lehigh.edu
URL: www.lehigh.edu/~indis/indis.html
Started: 1865 Independent
Tuition: $$$ $610 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier - # 40 Nationally, Academic Reputation 3.2
Degrees Offered:
M.S.   Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Quality Engineering, Molecular Biology, Management of Technology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Polymer Science and Engineering
M.B.A. Business Administration
Computer, satellite TV to corporate sites nationwide
Residency: Two days for MBA

LEICESTER UNIVERSITY

ENGLAND; 703-567-7784 Email: adm3@le.ac.uk
URL: www.le.ac.uk/ulmc/index.html
Archaeology: www.le.ac.uk/ar/dl.htm
Started: 1945 Tuition: $ $10,000 MBA program
Accreditation: Royal Charter (England’s regional accreditation equivalent) and AMBA (AACSB equivalent in Europe).
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business Administration [possible to enroll without a Bachelor’s degree] (Marketing, Finance, Total Quality Management, Employment Relations, Maritime Management, Sports Management)
M.S.   Marketing, Finance
M.A., Ph.D. Archaeology
Residency: None – proctored exams available
Online, Correspondence

LESLEY COLLEGE THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
29 Everett St.; Cambridge, MA 02138
800-953-7539     800-843-4808
Email: communic@mail.lesley.edu
Graduate: 617-349-8454   800-999-1959, ext. 8454
www.lesley.edu/online_courses.html#online_programs
www.lesley.edu/offcampus.html
Started: 1909 Independent
Tuition: $$$ $525 p/hr (online degree)
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank - 2nd, Academic Reputation - 2.7
Degrees Offered:
M.A.   Creative Arts in Learning, Counseling and Psychology, Curriculum And Instruction (Multi-disciplinary, Literacy, Early Childhood Education, English as a Second Language, Inclusive Schooling, Management; Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Technology in Education)
M.S.      Education (Science in Education)
M.Ed. Technology In Education (online format)
Correspondence, learning contract, viewing films, videos, intensive weekend format with groups available nationwide. Currently, regional sites operate throughout Massachusetts as well as Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine. National sites operate in Colorado, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, South Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming.

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
Distance Learning Admissions; 1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
804-582-2000   800-424-9596
URL: www.liberty.edu/Admissions/distance/
Started: 1971 Southern Baptist
Tuition: $$ U: $130 p/hr G: $215 p/hr D:$417 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.1
Degrees Offered:
A.A. Religion, General Studies
B.S. Business (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Management), Psychology, Religion, Multi-disciplinary Studies
M.A. Counseling
M.Ed. Education (Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Administration/Supervision, Special Education, School Counseling, Reading Specialist)
M.A.R. Religion (Church Growth, Counseling, Worship Studies)
M.B.A. Business Administration
M.Div. Ministry
Ed.D. Educational Leadership
Residency: Two to four weeks
Videocassettes, correspondence

LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY
School of Public Health, Office of Extended Programs
Nichol Hall, # 1706; Loma Linda, CA 92350
909-824-4694     800-422-4558
M.P.H.: www.llu.edu/llu/sph/oep/
Started: 1905 Seventh Day Adventist
Tuition: $$$
Accreditation: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Degrees Offered:
M.P.H. *Public Health (Health Promotion and Education, Maternal and Child Health)
Residency: * 3-5 day sessions per course

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
P.O. Box 67, 6363 St. Charles Avenue;
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-865-3728 800-777-5469, Email: admit@loyno.edu
URL:   www.loyno.edu/citycollege/off.campus.programs.html
Started: 1912 Catholic (Jesuit)
Tuition: $$ 220 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 1st, Academic Reputation – 3.7
Degrees Offered:
B.S.    *Nursing (Post R.N.)
Residency: *Louisiana RNs only, 12 hospitals
Correspondence, videocassettes, group meetings

MADONNA UNIVERSITY
Office of Graduate Studies; 36600 Schoolcraft Rd.
Livonia, MI 48150-1173
800-852-4951    734-462-4599   Email: leslie@smtp.munet.edu
URL:
http://ww3.munet.edu/mainweb/academics/programs/bus/cop/index.htm
Started: 1947 Catholic Tuition: $ $200 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation - 2.5
Degrees Offered:
M.S.B.A. Business Administration (Leadership Management Studies)
Residency: 2 weekends
Online, CD-ROM, email, audio/video tapes, chat rooms

MAHARISHI UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT
1000 North 4th Street; Fairfield, IA 52557
641-472-1135   Email: admissions@mum.edu
URL: www.mum.edu/SBPA/distance/
Started: 1971 Tuition: $$ $275 p/credit
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 1.6
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business Administration
Online, chatroom, bulletin board, videotapes

MARLBORO COLLEGE
28 Vernon Street, Suite 5; Brattleboro, VT 05302
888-258-5665       Email: gradcenter@marlboro.edu
URL: www.gradcenter.marlboro.edu/
Started: 1946 Private Tuition: $$$ $6,000 p/trimester
Accreditation: New England Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.2
B.S. Managing Information Systems
M.S.  Internet Strategy Management, Internet Engineering
S.I.M. Systems Integration Management
M.A. Teaching With Internet Technologies
Residency: Friday, Saturday classes (twice a month)
Online Curriculum

MARIST COLLEGE
290 North Rd.; Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
888-877-7900    845-575-3800   Email: graduate@marist.edu
URL: www.marist.edu/graduate/mba.html
Started: 1929 Catholic
Tuition: $$ $505 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 1st, Academic Reputation – 3.1
M.B.A. Business Administration
Online Curriculum

MARY BALDWIN COLLEGE
Adult Degree Program; Stanton, VA 24401
540-887-7003    800-822-2460    Email: adp@mbc.edu
URL: www.mbc.edu/academic/
Started: 1842 Church
Tuition: $$$ U:$315 p/hr G: $335 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 1st, Academic Reputation - 3.2
Degrees Offered:
B.A. *Art, Communications, *Arts Management, Asian Studies, *Biology, Business Administration, *Economics, English, *French, Health Care Administration, History, International Relations, Marketing Communications, *Mathematics, Computer Science, Philosophy, Religion, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, *Spanish, *Theater, *Music
B.S. *Chemistry
Teacher Education (Licensure Certification)
M.A. Teaching
Travel, study courses, group tutorials, independent supervised study
Residency: *Some on-campus requirements for these majors. Limited to residents of Virginia only

MARYLHURST UNIVERSITY
Graduate Department of Management; 17600 Pacific HWY;
POB 261; Maryhurst, OR 97036
800-634-9982    503-699-6319   Email: mba@marylhurst.edu
URL: www.marylhurst.edu/online
Started: 1893 Catholic
Tuition: $$ U:$ $24,930 2 yr completion program
MBA: $319 p/hr
Accreditation: Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation - 2.5
Degrees Offered:
B.A./ Bachelor Completion program (Management,
B.S.   Organizational Communication), Real Estate (Appraisal and Finance, Property Management and Marketing
M.B.A. Business Administration (Information Knowledge Management, Sales & Marketing, Organizational Effectiveness, Finance)
Web-based

MARYWOOD UNIVERSITY
Off-Campus Degree Program; 2300 Adams Avenue;
Scranton, PA 18509     570-348-6235 800-836-6940,
Email: disted_info@ac.marywood.edu
URL: www.marywood.edu/disted/CTED_DE.HTM
Started: 1915 Catholic
Tuition: $$ $280 p/hr
Accreditation: Middle States Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 2nd, Academic Reputation - 2.6
Degrees Offered:
B.S.   Accounting, Business Administration (Marketing, Management, Financial Planning)
Residency: Four weeks total in one to two week increments
Must be 21 years old; Correspondence, toll-free phone, email, fax

MCGILL UNIVERSITY
Distance Education; Faculty of Medicine; 1130 Pine Avenue West, Montreal, QC H3A 1A2
514-398-6989     Email: graduate.occh@mcgill.ca
URL: www.mcgill.ca/occh/distance/
Tuition: $$
Accreditation of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Degrees Offered:
M.S.    Occupational Health Sciences
Residency: Three three-day residencies annually
Videotapes, fax, correspondence, online

MERCY COLLEGE
Dobbs Ferry Campus; 555 Broadway;
Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
914-693-7600    800-637-2969
Email: Advising@MerLIN.Mercynet.edu
URL: www.mercynet.edu/merlin/index.html
Started: 1950 Catholic
Tuition: $$ G: $16-19,000 p/program
Accreditation:Middle States Assoc of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 4th, Academic Reputation - 2.3
Degrees Offered:
B.S.    Business, Psychology, Computer Science
M.S.  Internet Business Systems, Banking, Direct Marketing, Health Service Management
Online, email.

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
216 Administration Building; East Lansing, MI 48824
800-500-1554     517-355-1825
Email: MSUMIDMI@pilot.msu.edu
URL: www.vu.msu.edu/
Started: 1855 State     Tuition: $
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 2nd, Academic Reputation – 3.6
Degrees Offered:
M.S.    Beam Physics, Criminal Justice (Security Management), Food Safety
M.A. Education (K-12 and Postsecondary School Leadership, Literacy, Mathematics and Science Pedagogy, Technology and Learning, Special Education)
Residency: Two day orientation at beginning of program

MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
Extended University; 1400 Townsend Drive;
Houghton, MI 49931
906-487-3170    800-405-4678    Email: disted@mtu.edu
URL: www.admin.mtu.edu/eup
Started: 1885 State
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 2nd, Academic Reputation - 2.8
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Engineering, *Surveying
M.S.  Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Mechanics
Ph.D.  Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Mechanics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering
Primarily developed in unison with corporate sites (e.g. Ford, GM), *Available to individuals as well.

MID-AMERICA BIBLE COLLEGE
3500 S.W. 119th Street; Oklahoma City, OK 73170
405-691-3800    Email: mbcinfo@mabc.edu
URL: www.mabc.edu
Evangelical   Tuition: $$ $500 p/course
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
B.S./B.A.  Professional Ministries, Degree Completion (Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, Management and Ethics, Management Information Systems)
Residency: Five day seminar
Correspondence, equivalency exams (completion program)

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
POB 9544; Room 129c McCain Engineering Building
Mississippi State, MS 39762; 662-325-3825
URL: www.engr.msstate.edu/oc/Degrees.asp
Started: 1878 State
Tuition: $ $606 p/course
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 3rd, Academic Reputation – 2.4
Degrees Offered:
M.S. Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Residency:  M.S. (once for oral exams); Ph.D. One semester Videotapes, videoconferencing, correspondence, email.

Susan Brown
Mississippi State University; Division of Continuing Education
P.O. Box 5247; Mississippi State, MS 39762-5247
662-325-2655    E-mail: sbrown@ce.msstate.edu
www.distance.msstate.edu/

Programs offered only in Mississippi, in a distance classroom through the Mississippi Interactive Video Network (MIVN):
B.S.  Interdisciplinary Studies (MIVN)
M.S.   Counselor Education (Vocational Rehabilitation) (MIVN) Vocational Teacher Licensure Program (certificate program) (MIVN)

Programs offered nationally and internationally
M.S.   Physical Education (Health Education/Health Promotion) [by videotape]
M.P.A.  Public Policy and Administration

MISSOURI UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
School of Sciences and Learning Technologies; Paula Schlager, Student Coordinator; 20 Rothwell, University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia, MO, 65211
573-882-4546 877-747-5868
URL: www.coe.missouri.edu/
Started: 1839 State      Tuition: $$
Accreditation: North North Central Assoc. of Colleges
Degrees Offered
M.A. Information Science and Learning Technologies (Library Science, Educational Technology)
M. Ed.    Educational Technology (Educational Administration, Gifted Education, Literacy, Social Studies)
Online

MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
College of Nursing; P.O. Box 6010;
Great Falls, Montana 59406-6010
406-771-4437    Email: munsonr@msun.edu
URL: www.MSUNonline.org/
Started: 1929 State
Tuition: $ Residents: $139 p/hr Non-resident: $331 p/hr
Accreditation: Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
Degrees Offered:
B.S.  Nursing (Post RN)
Online

MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE
820 North LaSalle Dr.; Chicago, IL 60610
312-329-8019   800-955-1123     Email: xstudies@moody.edu
URL: www.moody.edu/ED/XS/Independent/
Started: 1886 Fundamentalist
Tuition: $ $139 p/hr
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
B.S. Biblical Studies
Correspondence

MOODY GRADUATE SCHOOL
820 North LaSalle Dr.; Chicago, IL 60610
312-329-4341    800-333-3139
URL: www.moody.edu/ED/GS
Started: 1886 Fundamentalist
Tuition: $$
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
Degrees Offered:
M.A. Ministry, Biblical Studies, Urban Ministry, Intercultural Studies, Spiritual Formation and Discipline
Residency: Ten one-week courses are required over the program

MOREHEAD STATE UNIVERSITY
214 Combs Building; Morehead KY 40351
606-783-2183  Email: msu-mba@morehead-st.edu
URL:: www.morehead-st.edu/colleges/business/mba/index.html
Started: 1922 State
Tuition: $ Residents: $245 p/hr Out-of-state: $345 p/hr
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank – 3rd, Academic Reputation - 2.9
Degrees Offered:
M.B.A. Business Administration (Bank Management, Human Resources Management, Health Care Administration, Computer Information Systems)
Internet – available world-wide

MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE

1401 East Court Street; Flint, MI 48503
810-762-0224     800-398-2715
URL: http://distance.mcc.edu/
Tuition: $ $61 p/sem hour
Accreditation: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools
A.A.A.S. General Studies, Arts, Science
A.S. General Business, Computer Occupation Technology
Telecourses, videocassettes, online

MOUNTAIN STATE UNIVERSITY
POB AG; Beckley, WV 25802-2830
304-253-7351, ext. 366   888-915-2915
URL: www.mountainstate.edu
Started: 1933 State
Tuition: $$ $150 p/hr
Accreditation: North North Central Assoc. of Colleges
U.S. News Tier Rank – 4th, Academic Reputation – 2.3
Degrees Offered:
B.A./B.S. Interdisciplinary Studies
B.S. Accounting, Business Administration, Business Law, Criminal Justice, Environmental Studies, Health Care Administration, Humanities, Management, Nursing (post LPN or RN), Social Science
Online, learning assessment 

MOUNT SAINT VINCENT UNIVERSITY
EMF Room 121; 166 Bedford Hwy.; Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
Canada 902-457-6128 800-665-3838 (Canada only)
Email: Distance.Education@MSVU.ca
URL: www.msvu.ca/distance.htm
Started: 1873 Catholic
Tuition: $$$ U: $690 p/hr G:$908 p/hr
Accreditation of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Degrees Offered:
B.S.  Business Administration
B.T.H.M.  Tourism & Hospitality Management
M.A. Education (Adult Education, Literacy)
M.Ed. Education (Adult Education, Literacy)
Videocassette, audiotape, teleconferencing, correspondence, email

MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Independent Studies; P.O. Box 9;
Murray, KY 42071
502-762-6914    800-669-7654
Email: marla.poyner@murraystate.edu
URL: http://ceao.mursuky.edu
Started: 1922 State
Tuition: $ $1,200 p/semester
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
U.S. News Tier Rank - 1st, Academic Reputation – 3.1
Degrees Offered:
B.I.S. Independent Studies
M.S. Nursing (for R.N.s with their B.S. in nursing already Remote TV to three cites within 100 miles of campus)