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The Danger of Diploma Mills — News for the Week of February 25th, 2008

Online University Highlight of the Week

UMassOnline is your entry into the University of Massachusetts' online courses, certificates, degree programs, and corporate and professional education opportunities. Recognized as one of the top universities in the United States, the University of Massachusetts has been a leader in distance education for over 25 years.

UMassOnline offers close to 80 degree and certificate programs and more than 1,500 courses online that span the disciplines for which the University of Massachusetts is best known: liberal arts, education, business and management, nursing, public health, information technology and many others. The University of Massachusetts is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Below is a partial list of programs offered through UMassOnline:

Bachelor of Arts Degree Completion Program
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
B.A. with Journalism Studies Individualized Concentrations
Bachelor of Business Administration
Master of Education in School Counseling
Master of Public Health in Public Health Practice
Master of Business Administration

How do I know that my degree is real?

You may have heard of them before. Diploma mills are businesses that pose as legitimate colleges and universities. They sell degrees rather than rewarding them, meaning that you could simply call a diploma mill and get a quote for a degree without having to do any academic work. The degrees they sell are worthless and can cost an upwards of thousands of dollars.

The colleges and universities listed on the eLearners.com Web site are, without exception, well-respected and well-known. We have established, active relationships with all of them and they are all accredited by agencies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Accreditation ensures that your educational institution meets certain standards or requirements with regards to quality. Learn more

You can find each college and university's accreditation information on their school page, as well as each page describing their degree programs.

Online Student Interview: Alex

"I needed the newer tools to be prepared for the future."

Alex wanted to earn his degree, but commuting back and forth made it too difficult. He found that between work, school, and rush hour traffic, he had very little personal time.

"All I have to do is sit down at my home computer, log in, and click on my classroom. It's so much easier."

Read about the experience of this 30 year-old who is now gaining the knowledge he needs.

Are you thinking about going back to school? Waiting to start your first class? No matter where you are in your journey, you may appreciate our Guide to Online Education. It contains helpful answers to some important questions about the (often confusing!) world of distance learning and online education.

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