discussions. Similar to a traditional on-campus course, the content of the course is subject to the discretion of the professor. Lectures With CU Online, lectures are delivered from various formats, such as: Streaming audio, video, YouTube, etc. Discussion boards and blogs Multimedia slide shows Email Exams Exams are taken and administered in a variety of ways. They can be administered "online" by using course software with an internet browser (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, etc.), as a “take home” exam where the exam is printed out and handed in, or "proctored" by outside parties, instructor, or the teaching assistant (TA) at a designated location. A 24/7 help desk is also available for both students and faculty. Programs The credits earned through CU Online are identical to credits earned through traditional on-campus courses; even if a student completes an entire program online, the degree is awarded with the same benefactor, University of Colorado. CU Online offers courses in liberal arts and science, arts and media, business, education, engineering, public affairs, healthcare, nursing, and more. The complete list of degree programs and certificates that can be completed exclusively through online courses can be found here. Accreditation The University of Colorado was founded in 1876 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission The ECE program is accredited by National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and nationally recognized by CEC and National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The Library program is a nationally recognized NCATE-AASL Revised & Approved School Library Media Education Program. All Business Schools at CU are accredited by AACSB International. This distinction is bestowed upon less than 30% of all business programs in the U.S. The MS in Accounting program at CU Denver Business School is accredited by AACSB International Accounting. The Health Administration programs have been recognized by the ACEHSA (Accrediting Commission of Education for Health Services Administration). References External links Distance education institutions based in the United States University of Colorado Online colleges