| For a long time now, the "traditional" institutions of | | | | local educational centers, rather than attending a four |
| higher learning have had unique approaches to | | | | year college and having to take a list of prescribed |
| teaching. They have also varied by size, student | | | | courses. ITT is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, where it |
| composition, and faculty specialties. Similar diversity is | | | | has administrative offices, and from there it directs |
| now found among institutions who offer accredited | | | | its accredited online bachelor degree program. |
| online bachelor degrees. The providers of virtual | | | | ITT is actually a "hybrid" institution, meaning students |
| classrooms call themselves different things. | | | | have the opportunity if they choose, to attend |
| Sometimes institutions offering an accredited online | | | | classes in person, as well as take online classes. Many |
| bachelor degree program will call itself a university. | | | | students like that, because it gives them the chance |
| For example, Liberty University and Kaplan University | | | | to participate in campus life. ITT has student oriented |
| are online schools designated as universities. Other | | | | clubs for people who are interested in technical areas |
| times, the educational institution will be labeled an | | | | like computers or radios. These can be great |
| "Institute." The ITT Technical Institute is one | | | | networking opportunities for the students in the |
| example. | | | | future. |
| ITT Technical Institute is one of several providers of | | | | If you are looking into an accredited online bachelor |
| online education that specialize in technical skills. De | | | | degree program, be sure to do your homework. It is |
| Vry is another one who also offers an accredited | | | | generally better to go with one of the big name |
| online bachelor degree. De Vry has two main | | | | institutions than to try an unknown school you found |
| divisions, one for students with residence in the | | | | online. There are scams out there which will take |
| United States, and one for students who live outside | | | | your money and may even send you a paper |
| the USA. | | | | certificate, but they are not licensed and registered, |
| ITT Technical Institute has a long and distinguished | | | | nor are they accredited with the appropriate |
| history of providing technical courses to students | | | | institutions. |
| who would prefer getting their education online or at | | | | |