Ashford University

Ashford University, located in Clinton, Ohio, began its history in 1918 as Mount St. Clare College designed to serve the area of Clinton. Over the years, Mount St. Clare expanded with construction of a library and various buildings. In 1979, Mount St. Clare was approved to offer baccalaureate degrees and, in 2004, master's degree programs. The college was known as The Franciscan University from 2002 until 2005, when the university was bought by Bridgepoint Education, Inc. and renamed Ashford University.

• To request information on Ashford University click here.

Ashford University is a regionally accredited school, an important designation that enables students to transfer credits from other regionally accredited universities and colleges. This classification indicates that a college or university offers advanced degrees through a traditional university institution.

Ashford University offers advanced education degrees both on campus and through online courses. A four-year Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education is available on campus. A Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education is another option. This program prepares students to teach physical education in elementary, middle, and secondary school.

A wide variety of Bachelor of Arts programs are offered online. Ashford University's curriculum includes a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education Administration, Education and Public Policy, and English Language Learner Studies. In addition, the Early Childhood Education Administration program has a specialization component in Infant and Toddler Care, which can be added to the degree program.

Minors, which are studies that complement majors, are available for elementary and secondary education teaching endorsements for Iowa.

A Masters of Arts in Education degree is accompanied by twelve specialization choices, including child development, assessment, leadership, and curriculum-focused programs.

Faculty members at Ashford University hold advanced degrees and have practical experience in the fields they teach.

For students requiring financial assistance, Ashford University provides support in accessing federal and state student aid and information regarding scholarships and grants.