| Preface | p. V |
| Introduction to Distance Learning | p. 1 |
| What Is Distance Learning? | p. 1 |
| The History of Distance Learning | p. 2 |
| Why Distance Learning? | p. 3 |
| Types of Distance Learning | p. 6 |
| What Is Available | p. 9 |
| Is Distance Learning Just as Credible? | p. 11 |
| How Much Does Distance Learning Cost? | p. 12 |
| Internet Resources | p. 12 |
| Is Distance Learning Right for You? | p. 15 |
| The Personality Evaluation | p. 15 |
| Reading and Writing Skills | p. 17 |
| Communication at a Distance | p. 18 |
| Special Skills and Resources | p. 19 |
| Student Profiles | p. 19 |
| Accreditation at Distance Learning | p. 23 |
| Who Accredits the Accreditors? | p. 24 |
| Who Accredits Colleges and Universities? | p. 25 |
| Internet Resources | p. 46 |
| Should You Consider an Unaccredited College? | p. 46 |
| Shop! Shop! Shop! | p. 67 |
| Earning and Transferring Credits | p. 69 |
| Credit Banks | p. 69 |
| Credits by Examination | p. 70 |
| Credits for Life Experiences | p. 72 |
| Extrainstitutional Learning | p. 73 |
| Financing the Cost of Distance Learning | p. 75 |
| Grants | p. 75 |
| Federal and State Loans | p. 76 |
| Veteran and Military Benefits | p. 77 |
| Scholarships | p. 78 |
| Other Sources of Funds | p. 78 |
| Internet Resources | p. 79 |
| Get Ready, Get Set, Go! | p. 81 |
| Examine Your Options | p. 81 |
| Make a Plan | p. 81 |
| Entrance Examinations | p. 82 |
| Learning Contracts | p. 84 |
| Transcripts and Grades | p. 85 |
| Course Materials | p. 85 |
| Internet Resources | p. 85 |
| The Directory | p. 91 |
| How to Read the Profiles | p. 91 |
| The Profiles | p. 97 |
| Appendix | p. 573 |
| Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Coon Rapids Campus | |
| Avila College | |
| Bryn Athyn College of the New Church | |
| Central Baptist Theological Seminary | |
| Concordia University, St. Paul | |
| New Hampshire Community Technical College, Claremont | |
| Northeastern University | |
| University of Alaska, Fairbanks | |
| University of Missouri | |
| The University of Pennsylvania, School of Dental Medicine | |
| University of Texas of the Permian Basin | |
| University of Utah | |
| University of Windsor | |
| University of Wisconsin, Whitewater | |
| VanderCook College of Music | |
| Wayne State College | |
| Indexes | p. 583 |
| By State and Province | p. 583 |
| By On-Campus Requirements | p. 588 |
| By Fields of Study: Undergraduate Degree Programs | p. 591 |
| By Fields of Study: Graduate Degree Programs | p. 607 |
| By Fields of Study: Doctoral Degree Programs | p. 618 |
| By Fields of Study: Certificate and Diploma Programs | p. 620 |
| By Fields of Study: Individual Classes | p. 633 |
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