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  • 221. Graduate Online Courses From Private and Public Universities

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    For those interested in taking an online graduate course, many accredited distance learning options are available. I write my papers in detail, so will I share some of the best places look.While many students who look to distance learning institutions do so because they are seeking a full degree program, some prospective students simply want to either complete a degree or supplement their skills and knowledge with a few online classes.This article will present an overview of some of the best places students can find a quality online graduate course.State University SystemsStudents should begin by examining their state's public university network, as many states have established broad and diverse higher education systems which include advanced research institutions. For example, the State University of New York (SUNY) system has developed a large web of universities, many of which offer distance learning options.To find a list of public universities at which students may enroll in distance learning classes, contact either a given state's Department of Education or the offices of the state's public university system. Be sure to request information on those universities which offer online distance learning options.Finding an Online Graduate Course at For-Profit UniversitiesA number of large, for-profit online universities exist, many of which offer dynamic distance learning opportunities through which students may enroll in individual classes. This section details some well-established options.Capella University, with over 100 advanced degree programs, offers a tremendous amount of Master's and Ph.D. level courses via a fully asynchronous schedule. Below are its Master's degree offerings, from which students can enroll in individual classes:MBA – AccountingMBA – FinanceMBA – General Business AdministrationMBA – Global Operations and Supply Chain ManagementMBA – Health Care ManagementMBA – Human Resource ManagementMBA – Information Technology ManagementMBA – MarketingMBA – Project ManagementHuman Resources ManagementInformation TechnologyLeadershipOrganizational DevelopmentCurriculum and InstructionEarly Childhood EducationEnrollment ManagementInstructional Design for Online LearningK-12 Studies in EducationLeadership in Educational AdministrationLeadership for Higher EducationPostsecondary and Adult EducationProfessional Studies in EducationReading and LiteracySpecial Education TeachingTraining and Performance ImprovementAddiction CounselingCounseling StudiesMarriage and Family TherapyMental Health CounselingSchool CounselingChild and Adolescent DevelopmentClinical PsychologyCounseling PsychologyEducational PsychologyGeneral PsychologyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologySchool PsychologySport PsychologyGeneral Public AdministrationGeneral Human ServicesGerontologyHealth Care AdministrationManagement of Nonprofit AgenciesNurse EducatorNurse Educator BridgeSocial and Community ServicesPublic SafetyGeneral Public HealthHealth Management and PolicySocial and Behavioral SciencesBelow are Capella University's PhD degree programs:AccountingGeneral BusinessInformation TechnologyOrganization and ManagementEducational Leadership and ManagementCurriculum and InstructionInstructional Design for Online LearningNursing EducationK-12 Studies in EducationLeadership in Educational AdministrationLeadership for Higher EducationPostsecondary and Adult EducationProfessional Studies in EducationTraining and Performance ImprovementGeneral Counselor Education and SupervisionCounseling StudiesClinical PsychologyEducational PsychologyGeneral PsychologyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyGeneral Public AdministrationGeneral Human ServicesHealth Care AdministrationManagement of Nonprofit AgenciesCriminal JusticeEmergency ManagementPublic Safety LeadershipSocial and Community ServicesAshford University, based in Clinton, Iowa, has a fully asynchronous academic schedule. Its Master's degree programs, through which students may enroll in individual classes, include:EducationHealth Care AdministrationOrganizational ManagementTeaching and Learning with TechnologyBusiness AdministrationPublic AdministrationKaplan University, one of the larger distance learning for-profit institutions, has an academic schedule which balances live classes with an asynchronous schedule. Below are its Master's degree programs:Business AdministrationAccountingManagementCriminal JusticeTeaching (noncertification outside of Iowa)EducationInformation TechnologyLegal StudiesNursingIn addition to the above three examples, a number of established online universities exist at which students can find advanced distance learning classes. Among these are Strayer University, University of Phoenix, Walden University, and DeVry University.Finding an Online Graduate Course at Nonprofit UniversitiesWhile fewer nonprofit distance learning universities exist at which students may find dynamic options, Western Governors University (WGU) is a school which stands apart as a dedicated, fully online institution.WGU is a unique school supported by 19 governors. Known for its competency-based degrees, WGU offers a portfolio of skills which students must attain, rather than the acquisition of credit hours. While this university might not be right for those looking to accumulate credit hours to be applied to an uncompleted degree from another school, it may be a good option for those looking to acquire individual skills or knowledge. Below are some of its Master's degree programs:Master of Teaching (K-8)Master of Teaching, MathematicsMaster of Teaching, ScienceMaster of Teaching, Social ScienceMaster of Special Education (PK-12)Master of Educational LeadershipMaster of ELL/ESL (PK-12)Master of Science Education (5-9)Master of Science Education (Chemistry, 5-12)Master of Science Education (Physics, 5-12)Master of Science Education (Biological Sciences, 5-12)Master of Science (Geogsciences, 5-12)Master of Instructional DesignMaster of Learning and TechnologyMaster of Measurement and EvaluationMaster of Business Administration (MBA)M.B.A. Information Technology ManagementM.B.A. Healthcare ManagementMaster of Information Security and AssuranceM.B.A. Information Technology ManagementMaster of Nursing – EducationMaster of Nursing – Leadership and ManagementMaster of Nursing – Education (RN to MSN option)Master of Nursing – Leadership and Management (RN to MSN option)M.B.A. Healthcare ManagementIt should be noted that state universities are also typically nonprofit institutions, though they aren't dedicated solely to distance learning.Benefits of an Online Graduate CourseFor students either looking to complete an unfinished degree or simply interested in attaining additional knowledge, distance learning provides a level of flexibility which cannot be matched by campus-based programs.Students are encouraged to compare nonprofit, for-profit, and state universities to find the best learning option.POPULAR TOPICSOnline Masters of Business Administration DegreeHow to Hire a Tutor Who Will Write My Paper for Me CheapOnline Graduate Degrees in Accounting

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