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Hello Zara
Here's a few that might be of interest to you. Take this list to your
education officer; he/she will lead you through the distance learning
process.
Happy reading
Steve Vise
Zara 3596 wrote:
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> I am trying to find a distance learning program that doesn't require
> semester hours prior to enrollment. I am in the military and my work hours
> vary making it difficult to attend any classes. If anyone knows of any
> colleges that are accredited that I could enroll in please email me at
> Zara 35...@aol.com.
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> I would appreciate it greatly.
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> Thanks
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06 JUNE 1992
COLLEGES THAT OFFER FULLY ACCREDITED DEGREES
THROUGH CORRESPONDENCE STUDY WITH LITTLE OR NO
TIME ON CAMPUS
A compilation by Steve Vise
American College Short residency
270 Bryn Mawr Ave.
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Short residency. Offers Bachelor of Science and Master of
Science in financial services. Primarily for insurance
agents.
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American Open University Non-residency
New York Institute of Technology
Central Islip, NY 11722
1-800-222-6948
1-516-348-3306
B.S and B.A. in Business Admin., general studies,behavioral
science
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Antioch University Short residency
Antioch International
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
1-513-767-1031
Master of Arts degrees in many fields. Requires two five
-day seminars on campus.
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Athabasca University Non-residency
Box 10,000
Athabasca, Alberta TOG 2RO Canada
1-403-675-6148
Canadian residents only. Bachelor's degrees in
administration,arts,general studies,nursing
social work,English,history,sociology/anthropo-
logy,psychology,Canadian studies, French. All courses are
home study. Foreign students living in Canada admitted.
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Atlantic Union College Short residency
South Lancaster, MA 01561
1-800-282-2030 USA
1-800-325-0099 MA
Offers a mostly non-resident degree ( a total of four
weeks
must be spent on campus).Degrees offered: Bachelor's in
art, business,behavorial science, communications, COMPUTER
SCIENCE, education, English, health science, history,
interior design, modern languages, music, physical
ed.,personal ministries,religion, social work, theology.
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Bemidji State University Non-residency
Center for Extended Learning, Deputy Hall 110
Bemidji, MN 56601
218-755-3924
Degrees offered: English, history, sociology, community
service, vocational ed., criminal justice
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Berean College Non-residency
1445 Boonville
Springfield, MO 65802
1-417-862-2781
Degrees offered ???? Check with school.
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Boricua College Non-residency
3755 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
1-212-694-1000
B.S. degrees offered in Liberal arts, natural and social
sciences, business,education
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Brigham Young University Non-residency
237 HCEB
Provo, UT 84602
Bachelor of Independent Studies degree offered.
British Columbia Open University Non-residency
Box 94000
Richmond, BC Y6Y 2A2 Canada
1-604-270-8021
B.A. degrees in biology, economics, English, geography,
history, mathematics, psychology, sociology, administration
studies. Totally by home study.
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Burlington College Short residency
95 North Ave
Burlington, VT 05401
1-802-862-9616
Students are encouraged to develop their own majors through
the B.A. Individualized Major (BAIM) program. A small
amount of residence time is required.
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Caldwell College Short residency
External Degree Program
Caldwell, NJ 07006
1-201-228-4424
Business admin., English, foreign languages, history,
psychology, religious studies, sociology. Short residency.
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California State University Non-residency
1000 E.Victoria ST
Dominguez Hills, CA 90747
1-213-516-3743
Masters Degree (M.A.) in history, literature,
philosophy,music, art
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Central Michigan University Non-residency
Institute for Personal Growth and Development
Rowe Hall 131
Mt.Pleasant, MI 48859
1-517-774-7136
Bachelor's and Masters degrees offered off campus through
the sponsorship of companies, military bases, or
professional organizations. In most cases anyone can
enroll, even if that person has no association with the
sponsor. Write for location of closest sponsor.
Centre de Tele-enseignement Universitaire Non-residency
6, Ave. H. Maringer, B.P. 33.97
Nancy, F-54015 France
telephone: 83-40-02-45
All studies in French. Although all coursework is corre-
spondence, student must first enroll in one of seven
specified colleges. When course work is complete,
transcript is sent to the university student is enrolled
in, and degree is granted. Totally non-resident.
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Centre National de Tele-enseignment Non-residency
12, Place du Pantheon
Paris, 75005 France
Degrees awarded strictly by examinations. For information
in the US, contact Embassy of France, Cultural Attache',
972 5th Ave.,NY,NY 10021
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Charter Oak College Non-resident
270 Farmington Ave.
Farmington, CT 06032
1-203-677-0076
Program available to residents of Connecticut,
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and
Main. Offers degrees in various subjects.
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Chicago State University Short Residency
University Without Walls
95th St. at King Drive
Chicago, IL 60628
Bachelors degrees in many fields.
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City University Non-resident
16661 Northup Way
Bellevue, WA 98008
1-800-426-5596 USA
1-800-542-7845 WA
Bachelor of Arts, Science, and Music in fields of:
business,health care admin.,nursing,accounting, and
finance. Master degrees in a few fields. Special discounts
for active military.
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Columbia Union College NON-RESIDENT
7600 Flower Ave.
Takoma Park, MD 20912
1-301-270-9200
Bachelor of Arts in business admin., education, English,
history, psychology, religion.
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Darling Downs Institute of Advanced Education
P.O.Box Darling Heights
Toowoomba, Australia 4350 Non-resident
Bachelors and Masters in many fields such as applied
sciences, arts, business, education, engineering.
External program may be for Australian residents only.
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Eastern Illinois University Non-resident
Charleston, IL 61920
1-217-581-2223
Bachelors of arts in Liberal studies; several other
programs available
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Electronic University Non-resident
1150 Sansome St.
San Francisco
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Elizabeth College Short-residency
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
1-717-367-1151
Liberal Studies, Professional studies.
Bachelor of Arts
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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Non-residence
Center for Independent Studies
Daytona Beach, FL 32014
1-904-239-6392
Bachelor of Professional Aeronautics. Must have had
experience in the aviation field.
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Empire State College Non-resident
2 Union Ave.
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
1-518-587-2100
Master of arts in business, policy studies, labor,culture
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Ferris State College Short Residency
Gerholz Institute for Lifelong Learning
Big Rapids, MI 49307
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health. Three week
seminar required at beginning of course work;all other
work may be completed off campus, through a combination of
prior learning assessment, equivalency exams, independent
study, faculty directed study, home study courses, and
special projects. One year prior experience in
environmental health required to enroll.
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Fielding Institute Short Residency
2112 Santa Barbara St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Masters in Human and Organization Development, Ph.D. in
Human and organizational systems, Ph.D. in human
development, an Ed.D. , and a Doctor of Human Services.
Electronic network offers electronic mail, BBS, and
electronic seminars. You must have access to a computer
with modem to enroll. Only 5 days required on campus.
Shortest on-campus requirement for a Doctorate in U.S. for
accredited degree.
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Flaming Rainbow University Non-resident
419 N.2nd
Tahlequah, OK 74960
B.A. in behavorial science, arts and humanities, social
science, and liberal studies. Primarily for American
Indians.
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Framingham State College Short residency
100 State St.
P.O. Box 2000
Framingham , MA 01701
Bachelor of arts in Liberal Studies , most of which can be
earned through equivalency exams, correspondence courses,
independent study, prior learning, and " non-credit
educational experiences". Although it may be possible to
arrange to complete all course work off campus, usually
20% of the courses will be required to be on_campus.
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Goddard College Non-resident
Plainfield, VT 05667
802-454-8311
Bachelor's and Master's in business and leadership,
education psychology and counseling, natural and
physical sciences, feminist studies, visual and performing
arts, literature and writing, and social and cultural
studies ) history, philosophy, religious studies).
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Grantham College of Engineering Non-resident
34641 Grantham College Road
P.O.Box 5700
Slidell, LA. 70469-5700
1-504-649-4191
Previously located in Los Angeles, CA. This is the
only accredited non-resident degree program in
Louisiana. Accredited by the National Home Study Council,
an agency recognized by the U.S.Dept. of Education. Offers
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology and Computer
Science Technology. You must earn 25 hours of English,
social science,science, and elective subjects at other
schools ( correspondence, on-campus, or equivalency exam) .
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Indiana University Non-resident
External Degree Program
Division of Extended Studies
620 Union Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205
1-317-274-3934
Bachelor of Arts in General Studies.
John F. Kennedy University Non-resident
12 Altarinda Rd.
Orinda, CA 94563
1-415-254-0200
B.S. and M.B.A. entirely by home computer. Liberal Arts,
humanities, psychology, management, law.
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Kansas State Univ. Non-resident
Non-traditional Study Program
Umberger Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
1-913-532-5686
1-800-432-8222 (Kansas)
B.S. in interdisciplinary social science. Kansas residents
only.
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Liberty University Non-resident
P.O.Box 20000
Lynchburg,VA 24514
1-804-522-4700
Bachelor's in church ministry, business admin., marketing,
management. Master's in counseling, biblical studies.
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Mary Baldwin College Non-resident
Adult Degree program
Staunton, VA 24401
1-703-899-4100
Bachelors of Arts in many fields, write for more info. One
day's residence is required for orientation, all other
work can be done off-campus.
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Marywood College Short residency
2300 Adams Ave.
Scranton, PA 18509
1-717-348-6235
Bachelor of Science in business administration or
accounting. Two, 2 week seminars must be attended on
campus, all other work may be done off-campus.
Dial-a-question service available to students.
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Murray State University Short residency
Center for Continuing Education
Murray, KY 42071
1-502-762-4150
Bachelor of Independent Studies through Independent Study,
T.V., contract learning, experiential credits. Two-day seminar on-campus required.
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Northwood Institute Short Residency
3225 Cook Rd.
Midland,MI 48640
Bachelor of Business Admin. Six days required on campus,
remainder can be completed correspondence and other
methods.
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Norwich University Short Residency
Vermont College
College St.
Montpelier, VT 05663
1-802-229-0522
1-800-332-1987
Bachelor's and Master's in Art therapy, writing, liberal
arts. Nine-day seminars on campus required twice a year,
all other work can be completed off campus.
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Ohio University Non-resident
External Student Program
301 Tupper Hall
Athens, OH 45701
1-800-593-1000
Bachelor of general Studies, entirely off-campus.
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Roger Williams College
Open Program
School of Continuing Education
One Old Ferry Road
Bristol, Rhode Island 02809-2921
Their brochure says:
"Students who are geographically removed from the main campus
are eligible to apply for any of the following baccalaureate
degree programs and may apply for admission to the Open Program
if they:
- enter with Advanced Standing (based on credits already acquired
from previous college attendance, military training, creditable
employment/life experience, and/or CLEP examinations, and
- have various educational resources available to them in the
event such resources need to be incorporated into students'
programs......
ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
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Saint Joseph's College Short residency
North Windham,ME 04062
1-800-343-5498
Bachelor of Science in professional arts(nursing), B.S. in
health care, B.S. in business admin. Three week residency
requirement for B.S. degrees. Two week residency
requirement for Master 's degree in health care
administration.
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Sanoma State University Non-resident
1801 E.Catati Ave.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
1-707-664-2278
Master degree in Psychology by correspondence.
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Southwestern Adventist College
Keene, TX 76059
1-817-645-3921
1-800-433-2240
B.A.,B.S., and Bachelor of Business Admin. through the
Adult Degree Program. Almost all the work can be completed
through correspondence study. Majors include behavioral
science,business, communication, education, English, home
economics,mathematica, office admin., physical education,
religion, social science, social work, and Spanish.
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State University College Short residency
Cooper Center
Brockport, NY 14420
1-716-395-2211
Three week seminar on campus per year required. Bachelor
of Liberal Studies in science, natural science, and
social science.
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Stephens College Short Residency
Campus Box 2083
Columbus, MO 65215
1-314-876-7125
1-800-388-7579
Requires about one week on campus at the beginning to
plan your degree program. Although it's a women's college,
the external degree program is available to men. Bachelor's available in
Health Info Management, Business Admin., Psychology, Child Study,
Health Care (Dual Disciplinary majors), and Student Initiated majors
(make up your own major).Credit for prior learning and life experience,
credit from testing-out on a subject.
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Syracuse University Short residency
Independent Study Degree Program
Syracuse, New York
1-315-423-3284
Bachelor's in Liberal studies ( you decide what
concentration) . Requires three one-week sessions per
year on campus. M.B.A. and Master of Fine Arts available
with three one-week sessions on campus.
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Thomas A. Edison State College Non resident
101 W.State St.
Trenton, N.J. 08625
1-609-984-1100
B.A. and B.S. 's in many fields, including: Computer
Science, human services, nursing, business, many more. All
study can be through correspondents, and/or a combination
of correspondence, transfer credits, life
experience,courses by computer ( available through the
Electronic University), television courses, equivalency
exams. This fully-accredited university has no campus; but
was created by the state of New Jersey to help working
adults and military personnel earn degrees.
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Troy State University Non-resident
P.O.Drawer 4419
Montgomery, AL 36195
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in professional
studies, with majors in business, criminal justice,
English, history, political science, psychology, sociology.
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Union Institute
632 Vine St.
Suite 1010
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Many fields,call for specifics. Residency requirements for
undergraduate degree include a weekend colloquium and
several seminars. A Ph.D is available with a total of only
35 days on campus.
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University of Alabama Short residency
External Degree Program
P.O.Drawer ED
Tuscaloosa, Al 35487
1-205-348-6010
Bachelor of Arts or Science in human services, humanities,
social sciences, natural sciences, applied sciences(in
this you can have an emphasis in computer studies),
administrative sciences, and communication. Only residency
requirement is a 3 day seminar at the beginning of the
program, to plan your degree program.(Two hours are given
for this seminar.) At present, there is a one - two year
waiting period to enroll, although work towards your
degree can be done while waiting. 32 hours of work must be
completed after enrolling, of which 12 hours must be done
through University of Alabama course work ( such as correspon-
dence courses, seminars on campus, or research learning
contracts ).
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University of Iowa Non-residency
Center for Credit Programs
W400 Seashore Hall
Iowa City, IA 52242
Bachelor of Liberal Studies. Open to all U.S residents.
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University of Minnesota Non-resident
Program for Individualized Learning
201 Westbrook Hall
Minneapolis,MN 55455
1-612-624-4020
B.A. and B.S. 's in many fields, student must prepare his
own curriculum and design his own degree plan, by
following a set of guidelines.
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University of Missouri Non-resident
2-64 Agriculture Bld.
College of Agriculture
Columbia, MO 65211
1-314-882-6287
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture. Credit by examination,
prior learning, correspondence, independent study. Only
students who have not enrolled in college within the past
5 years accepted.
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University of New Hampshire Short Residency
Division of Continuing Education
6 Garrison Ave.
Durham, NH 03824
1-603-862-1360
B.S. and Master's. - B.S. in child and family studies,
engineering technology, nursing, health management and
policy, medical technology, psychology. Master in public
administration, library science. No data available on
residency requirements, but call the school for more
details.
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University of South Florida Short residency
4202 Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33620
1-813-974-4058
Six weeks required on campus for the Bachelor of
Independent Studies degree.
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University of the State of New York Non-resident
Regents College
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230
1-518-474-3703
B.A. and B.S. by non-resident study, although this
University offers no course work of its own. Accepts
credit form many different sources, including
correspondence, independent studies, oral
exams, equivalency exams,etc. Unusual program,
designed for the student with unusual circum-
stances. Fully accredited.
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Upper Iowa University Short Residency
External Degree program
P.O.Box 1861
Fayette, IA 52142
Bachelor of Science in public administration, accounting,
management, marketing. Two weeks residency required if
student enrolls with less than 60 transfer hours, one week
required if more than 60.
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Western Illinois University Non-resident
Non-traditional Programs
309 Sherman Hall
Macomb, IL 61455
1-309-298-1929
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If you have found this compilation to have been of value,
don't send me any money. You might write to me and tell
me what program you enrolled in, what problems you are
having with it, how much it cost, or if you have discovered
any other Regionally Accredited External Degree programs
that I don't have listed here.
Steve Vise
P.O.Box 334
Walker, LA. 70785
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