SAN DIEGO, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgepoint Education,
Inc. (NYSE: BPI), a provider of postsecondary education services
focused on providing higher access to higher education, announced
today that Ashford University has
introduced a new Bachelor of Arts degree in Military Studies. This
program was designed for military service members who are looking
for advancement in all branches of the military as well as for
students who are interested in a strong liberal arts degree with a
military focus.
The creation of the BA in Military Studies program was driven by
Ashford's commitment to military students. Military Studies focuses
on the study of the military in war and peace, and includes a broad
range of interdisciplinary courses that will prepare all students
with an excellent foundation in the liberal arts. Ashford has
developed coursework that is intriguing and provides students with
the strong research, analysis and critical thinking skills that
will serve them throughout their careers. In addition, Ashford is
among a select number of institutions dedicated to providing
military studies as an accessible, baccalaureate program to those
in military service, making the degree an ideal option for deployed
troops.
"We are pleased to offer a broad yet comprehensive range of
courses in our new Military Studies degree program," said Dr.
Curt Lowe, dean of the College of
Liberal Arts. "This degree engages students on many levels and
includes military history, leadership studies, literature in the
context of war, and the anthropology of war. Students will find
this program challenging and rewarding."
The Bachelor of Arts in Military Studies will provide
opportunities for military service members to obtain higher
education that will not only be accessible and affordable, but also
relevant to their career goals. This program is a natural entry
point for students interested in earning a degree for promotion and
advancement.
Ashford University's Bachelor of
Arts in Military Studies does not lead to licensure or
certification of any kind. Students completing this degree may
pursue advancement in their careers, but they will not be graduated
as officers in the United States
Armed Forces. This program does not substitute for the Reserve
Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program.
About Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education's postsecondary education services focus
on offering associates, 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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