The Independent Study Catalog. 7th Edition.

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Title: The Independent Study Catalog. 7th Edition.
Language: English
Authors: National Univ. Continuing Education Association, Washington, DC., Peterson's Guides, Inc., Princeton, NJ.
Availability: Peterson's, 202 Carnegie Center, P.O. Box 2123, Princeton, NJ 08543-2123 ($21.95). Tel: 800-338-3282 (Toll Free); Fax: 609-243-9150. Web site: http://www.petersons.com.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 400
Publication Date: 1998
Intended Audience: Students
Document Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Reference Materials - Directories/Catalogs
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Correspondence Schools, Correspondence Study, Elementary Secondary Education, Extension Education, External Degree Programs, Graduate Study, High School Equivalency Programs, Higher Education, Home Study, Independent Study, Lifelong Learning, Noncredit Courses, Nontraditional Education
Geographic Terms: U.S.; District of Columbia
ISSN: 0733-6020
Abstract: This directory lists high school, college, and graduate study at-home opportunities, including extensive information about external degree and certificate programs offered by accredited institutions that participate in University Continuing Education Association programs. An introductory section, which explains what independent study is and how it works, is highlighted by profiles of individuals who have traveled this route. Another short section explains how to use the catalog listings. The catalog listings themselves provide short profiles of participating institutions, including cost and whom to contact. Indexes include: (1) geographical; (2) external degree; (3) certificate program; (4) institutions accepting international students; (5) alphabetical guide to subject areas; and (6) subject areas. (CH/EV)
Notes: For the sixth edition, see ED 405 788.
Journal Code: RIEAPR2001
Entry Date: 2001
Accession Number: ED446617
Database: ERIC
Description
Abstract:This directory lists high school, college, and graduate study at-home opportunities, including extensive information about external degree and certificate programs offered by accredited institutions that participate in University Continuing Education Association programs. An introductory section, which explains what independent study is and how it works, is highlighted by profiles of individuals who have traveled this route. Another short section explains how to use the catalog listings. The catalog listings themselves provide short profiles of participating institutions, including cost and whom to contact. Indexes include: (1) geographical; (2) external degree; (3) certificate program; (4) institutions accepting international students; (5) alphabetical guide to subject areas; and (6) subject areas. (CH/EV)
ISSN:0733-6020