Online Education Resources

FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL

Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is a free, fully accredited, statewide public school district offering more than 190 courses to kindergarten to 12th grade students. In addition to students and parents, it serves schools and districts both in Florida and around the world, providing innovative tools to empower online learning through teacher-driven, student-centric solutions.

Since 1997, FLVS students have successfully completed more than 5.1 million semester enrollments. FLVS also provides its digital curriculum and expertise to online and blended learning programs across the nation. Services include curriculum licensing, FLVS Global School, County Virtual Schools, digital learning labs and professional development.

FLVS is designed for students looking for high-quality education, unparalleled flexibility and support, an academic challenge, and ownership of their education in a safe, distraction-free learning environment. Students have a variety of tuition-free, flexible and full-time options to choose from and can enroll in either one or multiple courses. Students have convenient 24/7 online access to more than 190 courses—including NCAA-approved core, electives, world languages, career and technical education, honors, college prep, and Advanced Placement®—allowing them to study anytime and anywhere.

FLVS students learn by choosing a path that works best for them. Its teachers and coursework are just as real as the grades and tailored learning they provide, with regular online lessons and teacher calls providing time to check in and ask questions. Whether students follow a traditional school-year schedule or a more flexible pace, guidance is always available. Given the many choices it offers, FLVS is here to help students and parents explore their options and create a personalized educational plan that fits their unique needs.

For more information on the Florida Virtual School, visit www.flvs.net.

LOCAL SCHOOLS WITH ONLINE LEARNING

Most of the Palm Beaches’ universities have online-education components. Here’s the breakdown.

Florida Atlantic University ranked 55th in the nation for its online programming, according to U.S. News & World Report 2021/2022. The university offers more than 30 online degree tracks in its colleges of Arts & Letters, Business, Education, Engineering and Computer Science, Nursing, Social Work and Criminal Justice, and Science. FAU’s classes are carefully designed to ensure online students are receiving identical instruction as its campus students. The courses are taught by highly acclaimed FAU research faculty using best-practice teaching strategies. Its online student support services portal replicates what is available to campus students. Students have access to award-winning tutorial support, online academic advisors, financial aid counselors, career support and more, with online tuition rates among the lowest in the state. For information, visit fau.edu/online.

Students at Lynn University’s online degree programs can earn bachelor’s degrees

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for less than $10,000 a year, or master’s degrees for as little as $650 per credit hour. As part of Lynn’s iPad-powered initiative, online students have the choice to bring their own iPad or receive a brand-new iPad from Lynn. The university offers online degrees in 50 majors, including Air Traffic Control, Business Administration, Communication and Media, Criminal Justice, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Management, International Business Management, Liberal Arts, Marketing, Psychology, Public Administration, Recurrent Flight Training and Sports Management. For information, call (877) 388-7239.

At Palm Beach State College, online courses are a great way for students to complete degree requirements while juggling work and/or family responsibilities. These highly interactive courses engage students with course content through structured online learning activities. Although many of the College’s online courses require no campus meetings at all, some do require on-campus meetings for an orientation, proctored tests, presentations, or group work. Required on-campus meeting dates are listed in the course schedule. For information, call (561) 868-3303.

Keiser University’s eCampus provides students with a warm and welcoming community of educators who care just as much about providing students with quality education as they do about earning it. The university is committed to students’ success. Whether your goal is starting a new career or advancing your current one, Keiser University eCampus is here for you and your needs. It features up to 42 associate degrees in Accounting, Applied Engineering, Baking and Pastry Arts, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Fire Science, General Studies, Golf Management, Health Services Administration, Homeland Security, Information Technology, Medical Administrative Billing and Coding, Medical Assisting Science, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Nursing, Paralegal Studies and more; and bachelor’s degree tracks in 56 subjects including Accounting, Applied Engineering, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Cyber Forensics, Digital Forensics, Golf Management, Health Information Management, Health Science, Health Services Administration, Homeland Security, Information Technology Management, Interdisciplinary Studies, Law Enforcement Operations, Legal Studies, Management Information Systems, Nursing, Political Science, Psychology, Public Administration and Sport Management. For information, call (866) 288-1781.

Palm Beach Atlantic University offers online degrees in Business Administration, Christian Studies, Communication, Computer Science, Digital Storytelling, Educational Leadership, Gaming & Interactive Design, Leadership, Ministry, Nursing, Organizational Leadership and Community Psychology. Online students benefit from small class sizes, allowing them to receive the support and attention they need to be successful. Regardless of which online program is the best fit for you, it will feature the same outstanding instruction that annually garners PBA’s on-site program national recognition by respected academic journals. The online programs are delivered through PBA’s Office of eLearning, which is part of the University’s Center for Teaching Excellence. For information, call (561) 803-2283.