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If you're looking for flexibility, distance learning may be just your thing. There are about 1,500 online degree programs, according to Vicky Phillips of GetEducated.com, an online degree clearinghouse. In fact, about 90 percent of colleges have some kind of online presence...Be wary of diploma mills, those bogus online sites that will leave you holding a fake degree. You want to make sure the school is accredited by a legitimate organization...Go to GetEducated.com and ask the "Diploma Mill Police."
 
 
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Q I’m looking for an online MBA. I’ve found several that fit my budget but none are accredited by the AACSB. What is the AACSB? Do I really need a distance MBA degree that is accredited by them? —Roberta, Gary, IN
A The AACSB is the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. It is considered the gold standard of business school accreditation. But not every student needs an AACSB-accredited MBA...
Q I was laid off from my job as a real estate agent and want to be a high school math teacher, but my bachelor’s degree is in psychology. Do I need a new degree in education? Will an online bachelor’s in education qualify me to become a licensed teacher? —Willis, Houston, Texas
A If you didn’t earn a bachelor’s degree in education years ago and you now want to teach in the public schools, don’t fret. Every state maintains what are termed “alternative teacher certification” programs...
 
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Northeastern University, a world leader in practice-based education, is pleased to offer its MBA degree program in a convenient online format. As a student in the online MBA program, you will gain a solid foundation in all areas of business enterprise and be prepared to drive business growth in a global marketplace. Northeastern University is AACSB International accredited — this is the highest standard of accreditation for any business school worldwide.
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For more than a century, East Carolina University has served the people of North Carolina and the nation. From modest beginnings, ECU has become an emerging national research university with an enrollment of nearly 28,000 students. With a mission of teaching, research, and service, East Carolina University is a dynamic institution connecting people and ideas, finding solutions to problems, and seeking the challenges of the future. Tomorrow starts here.
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