University College is an accredited institution within the University of Maryland school system. Based in Adelphi, the school has an award-winning online program. Its MBA program is the winner of the 2010 "Outstanding eLearning Program" award from the Instructional Technology Council. UMUC offers nearly 28 undergraduate degree programs and over 50 master's degree programs to choose from. UMUC allows students to try out the online class experience through its UMUC 411 tool; for one week, prospective students can access practice assignments and chat rooms, and talk with faculty.
University of Maryland---University College
3501 University Boulevard East
Adelphi, MD 20783
800-888-8682
umuc.edu
Founded in 1863, the University of Massachusetts began offering online degrees via its UMassOnline program in 2001. The school boasts that its online students receive the same educational benefits as traditional students, including access to faculty and rigorous academic standards. The school currently offers 83 undergraduate, graduate, professional and certificate programs. Several online program faculty are recipients of honors from the Sloan Consortium, a group of online universities. In 2010, "Business Week" ranked its MBA program in the top 10 of its "Best Part-Time MBA Program" list.
The University of Massachusetts
UMassOnline
333 South Street
Suite 400
Shrewsbury, MA 01545
877-698-6277
umassonline.net
Founded in 1918, Ball State University is located in Indiana and offers a wide variety of online educational program options. It offers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs, as well as certificate and licensing programs. Ball State University also has an accredited nursing program for health care professionals who want to earn a bachelor's or a master's degree in nursing. The university helps students attain clinical experience in their local communities.
Ball State University
Online and Distance Education
Carmichael Hall, Room 200
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306
800-872-0369
bsu.edu