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<\/a>U.S. News assessed schools based on student engagement, student services and technology, faculty credentials and training, and peer reputation.<\/p>\n\u201cThis ranking is recognition of the high-quality distance learning curriculum and the strong support services we provide to our students,\u201d UT Provost Andrew Hsu said. \u201cRecognizing that many prospective students, particularly working professionals returning to the classroom, enjoy the flexibility and convenience of online classes, we will continue to enhance and improve UT\u2019s programs offered online.\u201d<\/p>\n
“The best online programs rankings offer adults the information needed to identify programs that best suit their life and career goals,” said Anita Narayan, managing editor of education at U.S. News. “The top programs not only demonstrate strong academics, but also create learning environments that are particularly well-suited to remote students.”<\/p>\n
The UT Judith Herb College of Education also was ranked 107 out of 309 for its online graduate education program. UT\u2019s ranking improved from last year\u2019s rank of 109 out of 278 on that Best Online Education Programs list, which evaluates programs on student engagement, student services and technology, admissions selectivity, faculty credentials and training, and peer reputation.<\/p>\n
UT\u2019s College of Education launched this academic year the first online PhD program approved in Ohio. The Curriculum and Instruction: Special Education Doctoral Degree Program is designed for those who specialize in early childhood special education who are looking to take the next step in their careers.<\/p>\n