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This is the only guidebook of its kind for the most convenient, flexible way to earn college credits and get a degree or a certificate! With this completely updated 2nd edition of Distance Learning, readers will have details on 2,000 specific degree and certificate programs from nearly 900 accredited public and private two- and four-year colleges and universities and graduate schools in the U.S. and Canada. They'll also: -- Learn about their full range of college-level learning options via computer, TV, video, audio, correspondence -- Choose subjects and programs that meet their needs -- and fit their busy schedules -- Get details on admissions, tuition and fees, financial aid, equipment needed, and transferring credits Plus, Distance Learning 1998 tells what it's really like taking exams, doing research, and communicating with teachers and fellow students from home, the office, or a distance learning center. "...will fill a need for many people seeking a way to earn specific credentials without total disruption of their lives". -- American Reference Books Annual