Bears' Guide to College Degrees by Mail and Internet

As more and more schools bring the classroom to the student through the mail, on video, and via the Internet, the need for an accurate, up-to-date, and technically savvy resource is more crucial than ever. Today it'¬?s not only possible, it'¬?s usually faster, definitely cheaper, and sometimes even better to earn a degree-bachelor'¬?s, master'¬?s, or doctorate off campus. But how to decide which school or program is best? In this revised and updated tenth edition of the BEARS'¬? GUIDE TO COLLEGE DEGREES BY MAIL & INTERNET, distance-education experts John and Mariah Bear have negotiated the minefield of nontraditional education and examined literally thousands of schools. In this comprehensive and respected guide, you'¬?ll find the 100 best programs to serve the needs of virtually every student, from the middle manager trying to advance a stalled career to the stay-at-home mom or empty-nester returning to the work force.Walks the reader through the academic labyrinth of degree requirements, transcripts, scholarships, accreditation, equivalency exams, credentials, diplomas, degree mills, and more.Highlights the 100 best schools and provides resources for students with specialized needs.John and Mariah Bear are widely considered the leading experts in the field and have helped millions to achieve their lifelong goals.