Bexar County Sheriff's Office's Archaic Policy on "Internet Degrees"

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What is an "internet degree?" Who uses that term? I knew about this educational incentive pay policy several years ago, but I thought they'd eventually catch up to the rest of the world. Are they saying that they will not recognize an online degree from Texas A&M, one of the best universities in the state, but they will recognize a Devry University degree earned in a strip mall? Are they saying that an Excelsior degree won't be accepted, but they'll accept a University of Phoenix degree because they rented space in an office tower? 

Qualifying degrees must be from a college or university accredited by one (1) of the six (6) nationally recognized regional accreditation boards. Internet degrees, degrees from institutions without physical campuses, degrees from diploma mills, or similar institutions shall not qualify.

https://www.cleat.org/wp-content/uploads...ntract.pdf