Reviewed on: June 10,2016
Education & Vocational Training

Can an inmate go to school on the Internet?

Can an inmate go to school on the Internet?

Not on the Internet, but there are programs that are coming in through the electronic tablets that are available through commissary.
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✓ Verified answer June 10,2016 · Education & Vocational Training
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Not on the Internet, but there are programs that are coming in through the electronic tablets that are available through commissary. This is not wide-spread but it is very clever and we would like to see it available in more facilities. Inmates may download courses on their tablet that they purchase from an accredited university. The course is overseen by the education department who forwards the results back to the college for credits earned towards a degree.
Accepted Answer Date Created: June 10,2016
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