Online Education Leader Ashworth College Featured by National Education Report

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May 20, 2010, 09:17 ET

NORCROSS, Ga., May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Ashworth College, a leader in online education, is being featured by the television series National Education Report for its distinguished contributions to the advancement of distance education, both nationally and internationally.

National Education Report produces an ongoing series of documentaries about the latest educational topics and trends, including important issues facing students and professionals today. During the month of May, a segment featuring Ashworth College (http://www.ashworthcollege.edu) will air on public and cable stations around the globe, including on the award-winning Great America. Great America is a series of quality programming produced specifically for Public Television, hosted by former 20/20 news anchor Hugh Downs and viewed nationally and internationally by more than 96 million people each day.

The short documentary will also be available online via the Ashworth College website and YouTube. The video highlights the educational needs of today's adult worker and the positive role Ashworth plays in shaping the future of education through accessible and affordable online degree programs.

An overview of the institution is provided through interviews with President and CEO Gary Keisling; Dr. F. Milton Miller, Ed.D, Vice President of Education; John Riser, Director of Educational Operations; Connie White, Director of Education Services; and Melissa Maddox, Military Education Manager. The segment also includes interviews with several current Ashworth students.

Topics include the financial advantages of online learning, the convenience of self-paced study, Ashworth's high levels of student support, and the quality of its nationally accredited online education programs. With the increasing costs of higher education at traditional brick and mortar institutions, it is no surprise that the growing popularity of distance education and Ashworth College is attracting students from across the United States, within the military and from more than 100 countries.

"Having the right education and the right career skills is more important than ever," Keisling said. "We provide the best programs and the best support for our students so that they can achieve their goals."

Other program highlights include the growing popularity of Ashworth's active online social communities and their appeal to various student segments, including military and corporations.

About Ashworth College

Ashworth College, a leader in online education, offers students worldwide more than 100 career-focused online high school and online career diplomas; undergraduate and graduate online certificate programs; and online Associate degree, online Bachelor's degree and online Master's degree programs that are affordable and fit the busy schedules of working adults. Ashworth also offers specialized programs to corporate partners, active duty military personnel, military spouses, and homeschoolers.

Headquartered in Norcross, GA, Ashworth is accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). The Accrediting Commission of the DETC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Ashworth High School is further accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI). For more information, visit AshworthCollege.edu.

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