List of U.S. Colleges and Universities

Introduction

For your convienience we have provided a list of colleges and universities in the United States listed by state, as well as a list of accredited online programs - (See below). Disability policy and information for students and faculty can be found on each individual school site.

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Difference Between College and University

In the United States, the word "school" is defined as any place where people learn. The word "school" can be used for any English language institute, undergraduate or graduate program, or secondary ("high") school. The word "college" can refer to any school that provides higher education. Colleges are made up of different academic departments, while universities are made up of different colleges or schools that are separate entities from each other. In Canada, however, universities are classed as degree-granting institutions, while colleges award only career diplomas and certificates.

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The 4 Major Categories of Colleges and Universities Include:

• Specialty colleges
• Liberal Arts Colleges
• Research universities
• Master's degree universities

U.S. National Universities

Schools in the National Universities category, such as Princeton University and Duke University, offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus master's and doctoral programs.

Online Education

Enables individuals living with physical disabilities, busy full-time employees, soldiers, those living abroad, and stay-at-home parents, among others, to have access to accredited higher education. An online degree is an academic degree (usually a college degree, but occasionally the term includes high school diplomas and nondegree certificate programs) that can be earned primarily or entirely through the use of an Internet-connected computer, rather than attending college in a traditional campus setting. Improvements in technology, the increasing use of the Internet worldwide, and the need for people to have flexible school schedules while they are working have led to a proliferation of online colleges that award associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.

Until 2006, U.S. students enrolled in online degree programs were not eligible for federal student aid unless at least half of their programs were campus-based (50-percent rule). In 2006, that law was repealed, making federal student aid in the form of federal loans, grants, and work-study available in the U.S. for students enrolled in an eligible online degree program at an accredited Title IV-eligible institution.

Disability Education Rights

As a student with a disability, you need to be well-informed about your rights and responsibilities, as well as the responsibilities postsecondary schools have toward you. Being well-informed will help ensure you have a full opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the postsecondary education experience without confusion or delay. OCR strongly encourages you to know your responsibilities and those of postsecondary schools under Section 504 and Title II. Doing so will improve your opportunity to succeed as you enter postsecondary education (U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Students With Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities, Washington, D.C., 2011.)

IDEA

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (formerly called P.L. 94-142 or the Education for all Handicapped Children Act of 1975) requires public schools to make available to all eligible children with disabilities a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their individual needs. IDEA requires public school systems to develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEP's) for each child. The specific special education and related services outlined in each IEP reflect the individualized needs of each student.

Information and Page References

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