Brochures loaded with misspellings or grammatical errors. Inordinate focus on titles and long strings of initials following a faculty member's name. Ed.D., and more and more. Tuition paid on a per-degree basis. Discounts for enrolling in several degree programs at once.
Good programs demand documentation showing how the work corresponds to a college-level course.
Degrees that can be earned in far less time than at a traditional college. Little or no interaction with professors. A list of accrediting agencies that sounds a little too impressive. When in doubt, check with the Council on Higher Education Accreditation, which lists accrediting agencies officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Overemphasis on affordability and the impact a degree will have on job prospects and self-esteem.