SAN DIEGO, Sept. 27 /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 two new specializations for its Master of Arts in
Education program. The new specializations cover the areas of
Reading Literacy and Library and Media. With the addition of these
two specializations, Ashford's Master of Arts in Education now
offers students 14 different areas of specialization.
The Reading Literacy specialization focuses on building
additional expertise and understanding of the necessary skills for
instruction in reading and writing. The curriculum was built with
reference to the International Reading Association Standards for
Reading Professionals. The Reading Literacy specialization covers
12 credits in addition to the core courses for the Master of Arts
in Education degree. Students with an interest in continuing their
education in a specialized area of Reading Literacy with a focus
specifically on reading instruction may work as a reading tutor,
reading specialist, curriculum coordinator, text book author, or in
many other related fields.
"The Reading Literacy Specialization provides a fresh approach
to advanced knowledge and skills in reading and writing instruction
to support struggling readers," said Dr. Joen Rottler, dean of Ashford's College of
Education.
The Library and Media specialization will help students build
awareness and understanding of the work of school librarians and
media specialists who support school programs. In addition to their
core coursework for the Master of Arts in Education program,
students will complete 12 credits related to Library and Media
Services in this specialization. The American Library Association
and the American Association of School Librarians were referenced
for the creation of this specialization. Students pursuing a
specialization in Library and Media may work in a school library, a
computer lab setting, a school district office, or they may choose
to pursue a career as a virtual librarian or to serve in some other
role in education or business.
"This specialization offers students a broad look into the area
of media and other library resources for today's schools and
schools of the future," said Dr. Rottler.
The specializations in Reading Literacy and Library and Media
are currently available online only. They do not include any
additional professional licensures or certifications.
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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