Ashford University - A world-class university in your own backyard

Continue your education at Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa. Founded in 1918, Ashford University has helped thousands of students like you get ahead through higher education. You'll love Ashford because it offers the following features:

• Affordability: Benefit from one of the lowest program costs in the Midwest
• Community: Get to know your teachers and classmates thanks to small class sizes
• Opportunity: Choose from over 25 programs and earn a bachelor's or master's degree

Be part of an active student community that focuses on leadership, athletics and community events. Residence halls include study and entertainment lounges, recreation areas, and single and double occupancy rooms to find your home away from home. Become your best at Ashford University.

Ashford University is a regionally-accredited university that offers one of the lowest program costs in the Midwest (high quality education at a great value) offering over 25 programs. With Ashford you get the personal attention you need with small class sizes. The low student-to-teacher ratios make Ashford University a community, not just a school. Rely on the proven history of Ashford to provide a high quality educational experience that's rich in tradition and heritage to help you achieve your goals and be successful in today's workplace.

You'll be glad to know that you can now transfer up to 99 semester credits (148.5 quarter credits), including community college credits, to put toward your degree at Ashford University. You've spent a lot of time and money to earn the credits you have, and at Ashford University, we give you credit for your efforts. Request information to find out how your credits can be transferred to your bachelor's degree at Ashford University.

Bachelor's in Education

Teacher education at Ashford University prepares students for rewarding careers as professional educators. Students desiring to teach kindergarten through grade six will major in elementary education. Those preparing to teach seventh through twelfth grades will select a major related to the content area they wish to teach, while also taking a substantial number of education and education-related courses. The teacher education program at the University is committed to preparing professional educators who are not only academically sound and skilled in reflective teaching methodology, but who are also prepared to create safe and caring classroom environments in which mutual respect is demonstrated. The program is designed to help candidates develop skills in active non-violence and dispositions of reverence and respect for diversity and individuality.

There are three bachelor's degrees available at Ashford University in the area of education:

• Bachelor's in Elementary Education
• Bachelor's in Secondary Education

Accreditation

Ashford University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (http://ncahigherlearningcommission.org).

Information

If you are interested in this school and would like to find out more, please Request Information from Ashford University - Traditional.