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Ashworth College is a global leader in comprehensive and nationally accredited online education. Three schools that were formerly known as the Professional Career Development Institute, Ashworth College and James Madison High School are unified under one educational institution. This results in expanded course offerings, far-reaching upgrades in support services and instructional enhancements.
Ashworth College offers more than 100 flexible, lifestyle friendly education programs that give you the freedom to learn when, where, and how you want. This means you can set the pace of study, schedule and deadlines as per your convenience. Ashworth College is nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), and regionally accredited by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS). The accreditation provides you the assurance of receiving a high quality education and a learning experience, which is comparable to what you would receive in a traditional institute.
Ashworth College offers associate’s, bachelor’s and several other certificate courses in diverse areas of study. The four-semester online Associate Degree program can place you on a lucrative career path to today’s most profitable professions. The college offers associate’s degrees in accounting, business management, computer information management, human resource management, marketing, and retail management.
Bachelor’s degrees are offered through 8 semester programs in diverse areas of study such as business administration, criminal justice, early childhood education, ebusiness, management, and marketing. Bachelor’s degrees by Ashworth College are respected by Fortune 500 employers all over the country. Their online Master’s degree is just 3 quick semesters away. Students can either earn a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Science in diverse areas of study such as business administration, health care administration, human resource management, international business, marketing, and criminal justice.
Students can also earn specialized skills online in as less as 6 weeks through online undergraduate and graduate certificate programs in accounting, business management, computer information management, construction management, criminal justice, early childhood education, finance, health care management, human resource management, marketing, paralegal studies, psychology, retail management, and security management.
Ashworth College does not lay emphasis on past academic performance and standardized test scores, like other institutions. Their admission policy is based on the belief that everyone is entitled to a quality, affordable education, regardless of SAT scores or grade point average. However, there are some basic prerequisites for each program. All programs offered at Ashworth College are available on an open enrollment basis. Students seeking admission in undergraduate programs must have an accredited high school diploma or G.E.D.; and for graduate programs, a bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited institute, with a minimum GPA of 2.5. No GMAT or GRE exam score is required.
Ashworth College makes going back to school much more affordable than ever. The financial options help you get the education you need without breaking the bank. Students can enroll and start studying with an initial payment as low as $100 or less. The budget-friendly pay as you go approach of the college helps you break your tuition into interest-free monthly payments as low as $29. Ashworth also supports the learning of members of the U.S. Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force. With Ashworth’s low tuition, students get military benefits so that they can complete their education with little to no out-of-pocket expense. This is an ideal way to prepare for advancement within the military or fulfillment in civilian life.
Ashworth is approved for military education programs such as GI/VA education Benefits, DANTES, ACE Credits Accepted, SOC Institutional Member, Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA for Military Spouses.
At Ashworth College, you get the best of both worlds – the liberty to study independently and the assurance that you always have a comprehensive support team to help you when you need it. The institute organizes weekly live orientation sessions to help students get a good start. It includes how to access course materials, who to contact for help and answer any questions, etc.
There are student advisors available to provide ongoing assistance as you complete your degree. Advisors have extensive experience in higher education and are committed to delivering reliable, prompt, and student-focused guidance. The advisors can help you with any aspect of your Ashworth experience. They are easily reachable by email or phone as well as online through Facebook, Twitter, MySpace or the Ashworth forum.
Ashworth offers several excellent benefit options to its employees. The benefits include major medical coverage, dental & vision insurance, life insurance, short term & long term disability, 401k, direct deposit, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid training, free degree and certificate programs, and equal employment opportunity.
The Career center in the college helps students pursue a higher-paying, more rewarding career in a field they love. The various tools and resources available at the career center help you get the job you want. The center offers a range of services which include tips on writing your resume and cover letter, getting information on the jobs available to individuals with education and experience, learning your salary potential with earnings estimates, and understand the upcoming trends of the job market.
Each month, students from across the world commence to further advance themselves by enrolling at Ashworth College. Starting in 2007, Ashworth began a new tradition of celebrating and honoring the achievements of graduates in an annual graduation ceremony held in Atlanta.
Ashworth College relies on the students to spread the word about the institute. When you refer a friend, both of you greatly benefit. All you need to do is give your friends your name and Student I.D. number to use while enrolling. This will help them receive $50 off tuition, and you will also get a $50 check.
The College also encourages lifelong learning and welcome graduates to advance their education by re-enrolling at Ashworth. You just need to provide your student I.D. number and you will receive an alumni savings of $200 off tuition fees.
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7 months ago
I have an A.S. Degree in Security Management fromhworth. I have not had any issues with this school since starting in 2008. My wife has completed her B.S. degree and it has helped her for promotion in the United States Army as well as in her civilian career. I have used my degree for promotion in a highly respected technical company. ( T.I.) You get what you put into it. There are resources available to help with finding RA colleges that will accept the DETC credit. People should realize that If you are wanting to be a Lawyer, go to Harvard. Doctor, go to Johns Hopkins. If you want a reasonablypriced degree to gain workforce skills and help with promotions, Ashworth is a great choice.
over 1 year ago
I have attended Ashworth College since 2003. I have received my Associates Degree in Paralegal. I have started studying for my Bachelor Degree in Criminal Justice. I am really happy about completing the classes at your own pace. I am Flight Attendant and would not have been able to attend college any other way. Also this college is very afforable. Thanks Ashworth for everything.
about 2 years ago
I am just starting my 2nd semester with Ashworth, and I love it. I've had some reservations since the school is not RA but I found a list online complied by other Ashworth students listing schools that they have gotten to take their degree. Also, if you go to the DETC website their is a whole list of schools that are duel accredited being DETC & RA. I'm a mother, I work full time, and I'm the caregiver to my mother. Time is not on my side. I am working so that I can provide for my family, in the way I want to and realize my dream at the same time. I did a semester at a local JC who was completely unorganized. Also, if you factor out the price I'm paying about the same. I'm grateful to have found Ashworth. One peice of advice. Stay on top of our grades (you have to watch that with any school), and stay on top of your lessons requesting them a lesson or two before you finish the class your on. This will keep you on time. I found their was an error with one of my grades but had it taken care of with one phone call. Thanks Ashworth for making my education possible with out a mountain of debt!
over 2 years ago
they do not charge interest and ashworth is a good school read my post
over 2 years ago
Ashworth was great school for me I got mt A.S. in Criminal justice then Transfered to a Regional Accredited (lynn university)college. It took me a while but not as long as i expected to find a ra accredited school that would take their credits. But their were lot more than I expected a lot. Ashworth is great and DETC Accreditation is good could be great if they fix the transfer credit problem I know that their a lot of schools that do accept but not all schools great would mean all. It was a great experience and ashworth is a great college
over 2 years ago
OK now I'm scared I just got off of the phone with Ashworth I am trying to get my High School Diploma,what had me concerned is the lady on the phone wanted my credit card number almost immediately!I thought that they were legit because they used to be James Madison and I originally started my diploma course through them but never finished it.Can anybody help me?I have not given them any money yet.Do they charge interest on tuition?
over 2 years ago
Does anybody have anything positive to say about Ashworth College - online degree program? My son is taking his second course toward his Associate's Degree and I want to make sure that he can get credit for his courses if he needs to show that he does have college credit. Someone please give me positive feedback! National Accreditation has to mean something! Thank you.
about 3 years ago
This information is for anyone taking classes or thinking about taking classes at Ashworth College. I finished my classes in 2007. I was paying for them monthly, and I was current in my payments when I requested that transcripts be sent to a potential employer. They sent the transcripts, only for the classes that were paid for in full. So, instead of telling the potential employer that I had completed the required classes to receive my associates degree, they sent information for 15 credits. Needless to say, I did not get the job! You have not heard the worst part of my experience with Ashworth College. After I enrolled in another university, and they sent the same number of credits to the university, which is how I found out about the problem in the first place. I have since paid Ashworth College off in full, going into debt, with interest! Unfortunately, Ashworth College only sent me a diploma---no transcripts, still!! I have requested that they send me a copy, I have requested that they send my current university a copy, but there has been nothing. I get the same response every time I talk to someone at the college--We will send them!!! I realize that a stamp costs .42 cents now, so I asked them to fax the transcripts. I was told they would fax them. That was December 16, 2008. The university is still waiting for their fax, and I am still waiting for my copy. I have decided to give them until Friday, January 9,2009. If I do not receive my copy and the university I am currently attending does not receive their copy, on the following Monday, I will have an attorney request my "paid in full" course transcripts. I am hoping that it does not come to that, but I can not afford for Ashworth College to cause me to lose another opportunity for me to advance.
over 3 years ago
For the last three weeks, on numerous occasions, I have e-mailed and called Ashworth regarding the unavailability of the course list. This list is suppose to be available online once you finish the prior class and you receive your books for the next. Without the assigment, it is impossible to proceed in your new class. I have received the "run around" and no resolution. I was told last Tuesday it would be fixed. Two days later I called and they said there were people waiting more than three weeks to get their problems solved - I felt so much better about my predicament!! I have completely paid for this semester. This sounds like a B R E A C H of Contract to me!
about 4 years ago
Ashworth High School is accredited by SACS which is regional as you state. However Ashworth University is accredited by DETC which is a national accreditation. This can be verified on their website.
about 4 years ago
What the hell is the retard below me talking about. Ashworth is accredited by SACS. Thats a regional accreditation.
over 4 years ago
Asthworth University has been both enjoyable and challenging for me. As an adult learner with a family and a full time job this has been the only way for me to advance my education and prepare myself for a carrer change. This type of learning enviornment is not for all students, it requires dedication and constant self motivation. Also keep in mind this is an NA school not an RA school so transfer credit can be difficult.
over 4 years ago
The only bad experience I've encountered is completing all of the courses and not being able to recieve my degree, due to financial obligations. I am continuing to pay monthly, but I am still not able to be issued the degree until my financial obligations are met.
almost 5 years ago
My experience with Ashworth started out ok. I was pretty happy with the self-paced structure and flexibility of at-home study. However, the wait for help over the phone was totally unbelievable! No matter what time I called the helpline, the wait was over an hour! How disappointing! After recently receiving an Associates in HR Management, my experience has been nothing but a big headache! I wished to transfer my credits to another school, however they repeatedly sent them to the wrong address. This has caused me to be knocked into a lower financial level than what I can afford. I am more than unsatisfied with this school. I will definately not be recommending it to anyone, nor would I choose to attend this school in the future.
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I think that course outline and course details should be easy to access once a person has paid and is fully enrolled. I'm not happy that I sweat a lot and spend hours on the internet trying to get my course materials. Ashworth can and should improve on its custormer relations. I commend it for its flexibility and low tuition. It should scale up its service delivery.