What is
the University of Phoenix (I hear a lot about this) and does it fall into
the same category as some of the other online
institutions?
The University of Phoenix is
one of the first traditional accredited universities to offer
complete degree programs via the Internet. At University of Phoenix,
you can earn a
Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree on campus,
online, or in certain areas using
a combination of both.
University of Phoenix has grown to be the nation’s largest
private university, specializing in the education of working adults
by offering degree
programs that are highly relevant, accessible,
and efficient. With 163 campuses and
learning centers in 33
states, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico and via the Internet, you
can
complete a degree program no matter where you live, what hours you work,
or
how often you travel or relocate.
The University of
Phoenix is fully accredited and is recognized by CHEA –
Council for
Higher Education Accreditation. The university is accredited by The Higher Learning
Commission (HLC) and a member of the North Central Association
(NCA).
The North Central Association (NCA) is one of six regional
institutional accrediting
associations in the United
States (each is named after the region in which it
operates-Middle States, New England, North Central, Northwest,
Southern,
Western). These are the associations that grant
membership to all regionally
accredited educational institutions,
including Harvard, Princeton and Yale. While
independent of one
another, the regional associations cooperate extensively and
acknowledge one another's accreditation. Some of the top rated
distance learning
schools in this category are:
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University of Phoenix Online
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Kaplan University
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Capella University
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AIU Online
- Walden
University
- FMU Online
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Saint Leo University
-
University Alliance
-
Kennedy Western University
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Stryer University Online
-
Westwood College Online
-
The Art Institute Online
