A framework is needed to follow in implementing external degree programs. External degree programs meet the needs of individuals who cannot meet the time and space commitments of regular on-campus college classes. They differ from correspondence courses in the delivery system, student support services, and credibility of the learning experience.…

The handbook provides practical guidelines for approaching and carrying out an individual program at the University Without Walls (UWW). Section one gives an overview of UWW, with key affiliations, concepts, and materials, and a look at student participation. Section two contains information on implementing a program: program advisors, faculty…