The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., believes that new technologies are “fundamentally changing how students and faculty live, learn, teach and work,” according to their website. GWU offers online degree programs that culminate in associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees and graduate certificates. Online students can work to obtain bachelor's degrees in health sciences in five fields of study or master's degrees in education and human development, professional studies, health sciences, nursing and business, and graduate certificates in a number of fields. Most of GWU's online classes are not self paced. Students interact with professors and fellow students in a virtual classroom setting.
2121 I Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
202-994-1000
gwu.edu
Clemson University in South Carolina, long recognized as a top research university, offers several online master’s degree programs in biological sciences, construction science management, human resource development, youth development and engineering. Some classes require live meetings over the Internet. Others include online discussion boards and group projects.
Clemson University
?Clemson, SC 29634
864-656-3311
clemson.edu
Vanderbilt University’s School of Nursing, ranked in the top 20 in the nation according to the 2007 U.S. News & World Report, now offers an online Master of Science in Nursing degree in health systems management. The program is designed for working professionals and consists of 39 hours of course work, completed part-time over two years. The Vanderbilt website estimates that students spend 12 to 15 hours of study per week. Prerequisites include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program, an active RN license and a minimum of one year of practice as an RN.
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
461 21st Avenue South
?Nashville, TN 37240
615-322-7311
vanderbilt.edu
Long Island’s Hofstra University offers a 30-hour online Master of Science in Computer Science degree that can be earned in 18 months. Hofstra's goals for the online program, as stated on the school website, are to develop qualified professionals and to prepare students who are interested in pursuing a doctorate in the field. According to the Hofstra website, most students in the program spend 15-20 hours per week studying. The master's program ends with a capstone project or a thesis.
Hofstra University
Hempstead, N.Y. 11549-1000
516-463-6600
hofstra.edu