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Bear, John B.; Bear, Mariah – 1997
This guide to institutions that offer academic degrees through nontraditional means has four parts. Part 1 addresses issues in nontraditional education, such as degree requirements and transcripts, whether a degree is worth the effort, how to evaluate a school, accreditation, and financial aid. Part 2 specifically addresses alternative methods of…
Descriptors: College Choice, Correspondence Study, Degrees (Academic), Distance Education
Spille, Henry A.; Stewart, David W.; Sullivan, Eugene – 1997
This guide for adults who are seeking external degrees offers guidance for selecting such a program and a listing of 140 accredited programs. The five chapters of part 1 provide an introduction to external degree opportunities. Chapter 1 briefly considers the multiple ways in which today's adults can continue their education. Chapter 2 explains…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Access to Education, Accreditation (Institutions), Adult Education
