A search on the Word Wide Web reveals a wealth of educational offerings for students and resources for employers. This association's Web site is a good start for those interested in an overview on distance education. The site also provides links to chapters across the United States and information about international conferences. The University of Phoenix is a fully accredited private educational institution with more than 61,000 students enrolled in the United States and several other countries. Courses are designed to accommodate adults' working schedules throughout the year and are available entirely online, on site through the university's satellite campuses, or in a combination of the two.
Students can choose from undergraduate and graduate degree programs as well as certificate programs.
The Web site also features a special section devoted to military personnel. This area offers course listings, links to degree programs, educational benefits information through the Veterans Administration, tuition assistance, online library resources, and links to U.S. Defense Department Web sites. Course material is provided by a consortium of participating universities and is available through the Web site's online catalog. WGU offers two types of degree and certificate programs. In the competency-based program, advancement is achieved through demonstrated ability and knowledge in a subject area.