The University of Scranton Announces Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarships

TAMPA, Fla., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Scranton, a U.S. News & World Report-ranked, regionally accredited university, announces applications are now being accepted for the Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship. Two scholarships will be awarded to outstanding educators who seek to enhance their skills by enrolling in the Master of Science in Education: Curriculum and Instruction; or the Master of Science in Education: Educational Administration program, both offered 100% online.

First-time students may apply for the scholarships, valued at 25% of current tuition, or $339.75 per course. Current value of the scholarship for recipients enrolled in the Curriculum and Instruction program is $4,077, and $4,416.75 for those in the Educational Administration program.

"The University of Scranton is proud to support the professional development of today's outstanding educators," said W. Jeffrey Welsh, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Education at The University of Scranton. "By gaining new skills to lead and inspire their students and fellow educators, our master's in education graduates are prepared to excel in today's academic environment."

Now is an ideal time for teachers to transition into leadership roles by enrolling in The University of Scranton's 100% online master's in education program and applying for the Bisk Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship. The scholarship deadline for the Special Summer 2012, Part A session is April 15, 2012.

Students enrolled in The University of Scranton's 100% online, video-based e-learning programs enjoy 24/7 access to the virtual classroom. To accommodate working teachers, no specific log-in times or campus visits are required.

For more information or to apply for these scholarships for teachers, contact a representative at 800-605-5346 or visit http://www.uscranton.com/graduate-scholarships-teachers/ to download a scholarship application.

About The University of Scranton

Nestled in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, The University of Scranton was founded in 1888 and has been educating students in the Jesuit tradition since 1942. It is consistently ranked among the top 10 regional universities in the North and is ranked No. 2 nationally for "Student Engagement and Accreditation" for its online graduate education program by U.S. News & World Report. The University of Scranton is accredited by The Commission of Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Education Department is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The College of Graduate and Continuing Education is authorized to award graduate degrees by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

About Bisk Education, Inc.

Founded in 1971, Bisk Education is the world's leading provider of professional education online. The University Alliance (UA), a division of Bisk, facilitates the promotion and online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Powered by UA's technology and support services, our university partners have surpassed 450,000 online enrollments - making UA the largest facilitator of e-learning in the country. University partners include Villanova University, the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business, Michigan State University, Tulane University's Freeman School of Business, the University of San Francisco, The University of Vermont, Florida Institute of Technology, The University of Scranton, Jacksonville University and Dominican University. U.S. News University Directory, part of the Bisk network, provides comprehensive and unbiased information on more than 2,000 academic institutions directly from U.S. News & World Report, the most trusted source for college and university rankings since 1983.

Contact Information:

Sandy Levine, VP of Marketing Services
Bisk Education/University Alliance Online
9417 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33619
813-621-6200, ext. 328

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SOURCE Bisk Education, Inc.