NEW BRITAIN – June 19 2008 – GetEducated.com, the only national clearinghouse in the USA dedicated exclusively to showcasing accredited online degree opportunities has ranked CCSU’s MS in Data Mining a distance learning “Best Buy.”  The CCSU program was the first of its kind in the world when it was launched in 2001.

Created by Professor of Mathematical Sciences Daniel T. Larose, the CCSU program had also been spotlighted by GetEducated.com in the past.  Dr. Larose has authored or co-authored a number of books on the data mining and related topics including an undergraduate statistics textbook, Discovering Statistics, due to be published by W.H. Freeman in 2009. Since 1998, he has taught dozens of online courses, in both statistics and data mining.

"CCSU remains the only University in the world to offer a Master of Science degree in data mining that is available completely online,” said Dr. Larose.  “All courses are developed and taught by experienced doctoral-level faculty who are experts in their fields.  About half of our students already have a master’s degree, and around 15 percent have earned a Ph.D.”  Dr. Larose also pointed out that “Most of our students are mid-career professionals looking to retool for the 21st century.  The online nature of the program eliminates traditional barriers of time and distance, allowing full-time workers access to CCSU's cutting-edge data mining programs.  This award,” he stated, “would not have been possible without the staunch support of Provost Carl Lovitt, Dean Susan Pease, Dean Paulette Lemma, and Department Chair Timothy Craine.

More than half a million potential students visit GetEducated.com each year seeking advice  on distance learning programs.  Its Best Buy designation indicates that CCSU’s Data Mining Masters “has been reviewed and judged to offer a high quality distance degree to a national audience at tuition rates well below the national average.”

The firm’s editorial review team made the determination after studying nearly 70 competing options.  In a letter informing CCSU of its current selection, a company spokesperson wrote, “GetEducated.com congratulates you on your contribution toward making quality education more accessible through innovative delivery methods coupled with fiscally responsive practices.”  The communication added, “We launched our national Best Buy award program to spotlight and promote the true affordable gems of higher education. We are pleased to recommend your program as a Best Buy.”  Among the other institutions achieving the Best Buy designation are Florida State University, Colorado State University and North Carolina State University.

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