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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
Open Univ., Walton, Bletchley, Bucks (England). – 1979
A guide of the associate student program at the Open University in England describes the system of study, 1979 courses, community education courses, future plans, relationship between the undergraduate and associate student program, and the higher degree program. Information is provided on correspondence material, radio and television broadcasts,…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, College Curriculum, College Students, Correspondence Study
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
Open Univ., Walton, Bletchley, Bucks (England). – 1978
A guide for applicants for 1980 B.A. degree courses at the Open University in England describes what the university provides, courses in the B.A. degree program, and how to apply. For the student who is uncertain of what he wants to study, the introduction provides a brief guide to other study opportunities. Information is given on the associate…
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, College Admission, College Applicants, College Curriculum
Download full textNational Univ. Continuing Education Association, Washington, DC. – 1998
This directory lists high school, college, and graduate study at-home opportunities, including extensive information about external degree and certificate programs offered by accredited institutions that participate in University Continuing Education Association programs. An introductory section, which explains what independent study is and how it…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Correspondence Schools, Correspondence Study, Elementary Secondary Education
Peterson's Guides, Inc., Princeton, NJ. – 1995
This directory lists high school, college, and graduate study-at-home opportunities, including extensive information about external degree and certificate programs offered by accredited institutions that participate in the National University Continuing Education Association programs. An introductory section, which explains what independent study…
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Correspondence Schools, Correspondence Study, Distance Education
Kirk, Robert J. – 1975
Independent study is recognized by many as a practical approach to learning, especially meaningful for individuals in isolated or remote areas. Compiled primarily for use by persons with highly diversified backgrounds and interested in Indian and Alaska Native health, the book describes educational opportunities available through independent…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Alaska Natives, Allied Health Occupations Education, American Indian Education
