Distance Education

Distance Education: Things to consider

• Do you have the self-discipline to learn without face-to-face interaction?

• Do you have college level reading/writing skills?

• Do you have strong time management skills?

Accreditation: Having the proper accreditation is one of the most important factors when considering distance learning. Three organizations can provide a list of national, regional and specialized accredited institutions.

• The US Department of Education

• The Council for Higher Education Accreditation

• The Distance Education and Training Council

Transferability: Transferring credits can be difficult sometimes. A student should check on the transferability of credits prior to starting a program. Many colleges require that a student complete a specific number of credits at their institution in order to award a degree to them. Some colleges also require that a student complete the upper level courses at their institution, and some require a specific grade in the courses that they will transfer. These are just some of the issues surrounding transferability. Always check with the institution to find out specific requirements.

http://www.childally.org/    In-service hours

http://www.ksu.edu/    College credit

http://www.kcsl.org/    In-service hours

www.carecourses.com/home.htm    CEU's & CDA

www.rcclearningcenter.org/marketing/course.asp    CDA hours