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糖心Vlog鈥檚 online graduate programs in business, education, information technology and nursing have been ranked among the nation鈥檚 best听听in the first-ever edition of Top Online Education Program rankings by听U.S. News & World Report. According to the publication, 鈥淭hese rankings were created in response to today鈥檚 high demand for education provided in a flexible manner. With many distractions to detract from one鈥檚 schooling, online education has become increasingly popular due to its flexibility.鈥� 鈥淕eorgia Southern has long been recognized for its outstanding campus-based programs, but this ranking confirms that our online graduate programs in business, education, IT and nursing are among the best in the nation,鈥� said Brooks Keel, Ph.D., president of 糖心Vlog.听听听鈥淕eorgia Southern has invested in innovative online programs that not only provide students with access to a respected Georgia Southern degree, but provide them with the ability to earn it from anywhere in the world.鈥� Georgia Southern鈥檚 online Master of Science in computer science was ranked in the top 25 nationally for student services and technology, in the top 10 for teaching practices and student engagement and in the top five for admissionsselectivity. 听The University鈥檚 online graduate programs in education were ranked in the top 15 for student services and technology, in the top 35 for faculty credentials and training, the top 20 for teaching practices and student engagement and in the top 20 nationally for admissions selectivity. Georgia Southern鈥檚 online graduate programs in nursing were ranked in the top 80 for student services and technology and in the top 50 for teaching practices and student engagement. The University鈥檚 growing number of online graduate degree programs in business including its WebMBA and Master of Science in applied economics ranked in the top 100.听听Its programs received a top 50 national ranking for faculty credentials and training. 鈥淲hile the rankings did not rank overall institution offerings, they do rank our programs in various categories and we are very pleased to be included among the nation鈥檚 best,鈥� said Charles Patterson, Ph.D., vice president for research and economic development.听听鈥淭he rankings are a reflection of the work that our outstanding faculty and staff have put into creating and expanding these programs.鈥� In order to be considered for the rankings, online degree programs had to offer at least 80 percent of their course content online. The听online master鈥檚 degree programs were ranked in similar categories, but were evaluated on student engagement and accreditation as opposed to assessment. There was also a separate indicator ranking for admissions selectivity.听听For more information, visit:听. 听Future Growth Last year, Georgia听Southern expanded its online programs with the launch of an听Ed.S. in instructional technology and the fully online Bachelor of General Studies.听听The University is also planning to introduce several new programs in Fall 2012. 鈥淢any of our online students are members of the military, business leaders, IT professionals, engineers, nurses, medical professionals and teachers who are looking to advance in their chosen career field.听听Georgia Southern鈥檚 online programs allow them the flexibility they need to earn their degree while continuing to manage their career, family and other commitments,鈥� says听听Keel.  

糖心Vlog Graduate Degree Program Rankings by Program

听 Graduate Programs 鈥� Computer Information Technology Student Services and Technology – 24 Teaching Practices and Student Engagement – 8 Admissions Selectivity – 5   Graduate Programs 鈥� Nursing Student Services and Technology 鈥� 76 Teaching Practices and Student Engagement 鈥� 41   Graduate Programs 鈥� Education Student Services and Technology 鈥� 13 Faculty Credentials and Training – 34 Teaching Practices and Student Engagement – 16 Admissions Selectivity 鈥� 18 Graduate Programs 鈥� Business Student Services and Technology 鈥� 60 Faculty Credentials and Training 鈥� 43 (tied) Teaching Practices and Student Engagement 鈥� 85 (tied)