NEW YORK and LANHAM, Md., June 29,
2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Fordham University and 2U, Inc.
(NASDAQ: TWOU), today announced a partnership to launch two new
online degree programs, one with the Graduate School of Education
(GSE) and one with the Graduate School of Social Service (GSS).
"We are happy to expand our reach to more education and social
work professionals across the country," said Stephen Freedman, Ph.D., provost of the
University. "The online classes will enable students who don't live
within commuting distance of the programs they seek, the
opportunity to receive a top-tier graduate education."
In the new programs, GSE will offer a Master of Science in
Teaching (MST) in childhood education, an MST dual degree in
childhood and special education, and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
in K-through-12 leadership.
At GSS, 2U will power Fordham's
Master of Social Work (MSW), which is currently offered online in a
program ranked among the top social work programs in the country by
U.S. News & World Report.
Both the GSE and GSS programs will be new Domestic Graduate
Programs for 2U.
"As these fields continue to evolve, it is imperative that we
push the boundaries in professional education while providing more
opportunities for the modern student," said Freedman. "Both
programs will focus on quality and outcomes, providing a top-tier
Fordham experience for a diverse group
of students who may not be able to easily attend a residential
program."
Education@Fordham's MST will include a coordinated sequence of
courses that progress from foundations and methods of teaching to
the development of a professional portfolio. With the support of
faculty and field mentors, students will participate in field
placements in educational settings across the nation. The GSE's new
MST dual degree will additionally educate professionals who wish to
focus their careers on learning and development for children with
disabilities. The Ed.D. program will offer a terminal degree to
those individuals seeking a focus on K-through-12 leadership.
OnlineMSW@Fordham will combine a top-tier social work education
with extraordinary opportunities for local fieldwork in the
communities where students live and work. Fordham's newly revised competency-based curriculum
is designed to provide students with advanced integrated practice
skills. The unique MSW program structure will offer students
exceptional choice and personalized plans of study in their area(s)
of professional practice interest.
Through 2U's technology platform, students and faculty will be
able to meet weekly through live, online class sessions with
immersive course content. All classes will be taught by
Fordham University faculty.
Education@Fordham and OnlineMSW@Fordham are expected to launch
in May 2018 and September 2018, respectively.
About Fordham University
Fordham University, the Jesuit
University of New York, is
committed to the discovery of Wisdom and the transmission of
Learning, through research and through undergraduate, graduate and
professional education of the highest quality. Guided by its
Catholic and Jesuit traditions, Fordham
fosters the intellectual, moral and religious development of its
students and prepares them for leadership in a global society.
About 2U, Inc. (NASDAQ: TWOU)
2U partners with great
colleges and universities to build what we believe is the world's
best digital education. Our platform provides a comprehensive
fusion of technology, services and data architecture to transform
high-quality and rigorous campus-based universities into the best
digital versions of themselves. 2U's No Back Row® approach allows
qualified students and working professionals around the world to
experience a first-rate university education and successful
outcomes. To learn more, visit 2U.com.
Media Contact:
Jemila
Woodson
jwoodson@2U.com
301-892-4419
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