Ashford University Bachelor Degrees
Background and History
Ashford University was founded in 1918 and is a liberal arts-based higher education institution. Its original name was Mount St. Clare College up until 2002 when it then changed names to The Franciscan University. In 2005, the college became known as it is today as Ashford University when Bridgeport Education, Inc., acquired the institution and changed the name again. Ashford University operates only one traditional campus and is located in Clinton, Iowa. Ashford University Online coordinates with this campus for all program curricula. The mission of AU is to foster student intellectual and personal growth with degree programs that are accessible, affordable and innovative. The Ashford University Online bachelor degree programs are ideal for working adults with unfinished degrees. This online university offers some of the lowest cost programs available. Bachelor degree programs available through Ashford University are in the areas of organizational management, psychology, and education.
Accreditation and Job Placement
Ashford University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is also a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). HLC is recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education and Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Financial aid is available for those students who qualify. Ashford University offers career services such as on-campus job interviews, job search classes, resume/cover letter assistance, and alumni networking. Job placement in field of study within one year of entering the job market is 95% (according to survey by US News & World Report magazine done in 2007.) Ashford University is also listed as one of "America's Best Colleges in 2007" by US News & World Report.
Ashford University offers the following Online Bachelor Degree Programs
 
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
 
Bachelor of Arts - Teacher Certification Program
 
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management (Areas of concentration listed below)
     BA in Accounting
     BA in Applied Bahavioral Science - Human Services
     BA in Biology
     BA in Business
     BA in Business Administration
     BA in Child Study
     BA in Communications
     BA in Computer Graphic Design
     BA in Criminal Justice
     BA in Culinary Arts Management
     BA in Early Childhood Education
     BA in Education
     BA in Elementary Education
     BA in Engineering Studies
     BA in Engligh Language Arts
     BA in Fashion Merchandising
     BA in Health Care Administration
     BA in History
     BA in Hospitality Management
     BA in Human Services Administration
     BA in Liberal Studies
     BA in Marketing
     BA in Mathematics
     BA in Physical Education
     BA in Political Science
     BA in Psychology
     BA in Public Administration
     BA in Retail Management
     BA in Sociology
     BA in Visual Communications
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