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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