SAN DIEGO, April 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Bridgepoint
Education, Inc. (NYSE: BPI), a provider of post-secondary education
services focused on providing higher access to higher education,
announced today that Ashford University
has introduced an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood
Education. The new degree program is a continuation of Ashford University's efforts to offer greater
educational opportunities to students who are looking to learn more
about educating and working with young children.
Workers who are currently employed in the area of childcare or
early childhood education often need additional college credit to
advance in their careers. In addition, an associate degree may be
required for many entry level positions in the early childhood
education field. The Ashford Associate of Arts degree in Early
Childhood Education will benefit anyone who is interested in
working with young children. Students who earn an associate degree
in Early Childhood Education may pursue careers such as preschool
teachers, teacher's aides, working in a childcare setting, or
running their own childcare center.
"The mission of the College of Education at Ashford University is to prepare teachers with
professional expertise and integrity in service to a diverse
community," said Dr. Joen Rottler,
dean of the Ashford University College
of Education. "The opportunity to expand our program and support
students who work with our youngest children to increase their
knowledge and expertise is wonderful."
Ashford University's associate
degree in Early Childhood Education is currently available online.
It does not include any additional professional licensures or
certifications.
About Ashford University
Founded in 1918, Ashford University
is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org).
The University offers graduate and undergraduate degree
programs online and at its Clinton,
Iowa, campus. The University is known for its high
quality yet highly affordable online and on-campus programs.
For more information, please visit www.ashford.edu or call
Shari Rodriguez, director of Public
Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education's postsecondary education services focus
on offering associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs
in such disciplines as business, education, psychology, social
sciences and health sciences. Bridgepoint Education's
regionally accredited academic institutions – Ashford University and University of the Rockies –
deliver their programs online as well as at traditional campuses
located in Clinton, Iowa, and
Colorado Springs, Colorado. For more information about
Bridgepoint Education, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com or call
Shari Rodriguez, director of Public
Relations at 858.668.2580.
SOURCE Bridgepoint Education, Inc.