SAN DIEGO, Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 Military Studies. The new
degree was designed to meet the educational needs of both military
and civilian students.
Approximately 18 percent of Ashford's students are active duty
military. For those students, a college education is a key factor
for advancement in the military. The AA in Military Studies is
ideal for military students who only require an associate degree
for promotion. Due to its strong base in liberal arts, the AA in
Military Studies also serves as an excellent springboard to BA
programs and further educational opportunities.
"This program builds on the strength of general education to
provide an exciting and challenging associate degree that is
designed to meet the needs of those serving our country at home and
overseas," said Dr. Curt Lowe, dean
of Ashford's College of Liberal Arts.
For civilian students, the AA in Military Studies can lead to
several interesting career opportunities. Many law enforcement and
correctional positions require associate degrees. Graduates will
also be prepared for positions in areas such as veteran affairs,
office and administrative support, security, banking, business
ownership and civilian military jobs.
"Built on a liberal arts foundation, this interdisciplinary
program advances peace maintenance as a core of military theory,"
said Mary Alexander, program
director for Ashford's College of Liberal Arts. "Students gain
understanding of the history, culture and current world political
conditions and how these shape military responses and
strategy."
Ashford University's Associate of
Arts in Military Studies is currently available online only. This
degree does not lead to licensure or certification of any kind.
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, associate vice
president of Public Relations at 858.668.2580.
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, associate vice president of
Public Relations, at 858.513.9240 x2513.
SOURCE Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
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