Ashworth College
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| Motto | Dito Cum Scientia |
|---|---|
Motto in English | To enrich with knowledge |
| Type | For-profit college |
| Established |
1987 - PCDI 2000 - Ashworth College |
| President | Rob Klapper, MBA |
| Students | 50,000+ |
| Location | Norcross, Georgia, USA |
| Colors | Maroon and White |
| Website |
www |
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Ashworth College (formerly known as Ashworth University) is a for-profit college based in Norcross, Georgia, USA that offers several different types of higher education and secondary education. Ashworth College occupies a 32,000-square-foot facility that houses all departments of the College. All career training and college programs are offered through Ashworth College online platform.
History
Since its founding in 1987, Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI) has developed a large selection of distance-learning programs and has enrolled over 2 million students in its high school, career, and degree programs.
James Madison High School (JMHS) was established in 1996 to aid students who need an alternative approach to a high school education. JMHS provides the curriculum needed for students to complete one to four years of high school course work leading to a high school diploma. The JMHS program enrolls students from all over the world.
In 2000, PCDI established Ashworth College to offer associate degree programs to students who need a relaxed approach to a college education. Ashworth College started offering master’s degree programs in 2004 and bachelor’s degree programs in 2007.
In 2007, all schools under PCDI merged under the Ashworth College umbrella. Today, they offer 3 high school programs, 10 career certificates, over 60 career diplomas, 15 undergraduate certificates, 30 associate's degrees, 8 bachelor's degrees, 6 graduate certificates, and 10 master's degrees.[1]
Accreditation and licensing
Ashworth College is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. DEAC is recognized as an accrediting agency by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the United States Department of Education. Ashworth College is also authorized by the Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission to offer instruction in career programs, undergraduate certificates, associate's degree, bachelor's degree and master's degree programs.[2]
Although Ashworth College is not itself regionally accredited, it operates James Madison High School which is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement.
Academics
Overview
Ashworth's programs are non-synchronous, meaning they can be started at any time.[3]
Ashworth Community
The Ashworth College Community gives students the opportunity to participate in online study groups, clubs and organizations and receive tutorial assistance, career advice and student support. Students connect through discussion threads, email, chat and webinars. The Ashworth College student body includes students from all 50 states and many countries. These students range from home-schooled students, working adults, members of the U.S. Speedskating Team, the military and military spouses.[4]
Notable Alumni
- Didiayer Snyder - Australian TV personality, Model
- Douglas Jerome - Chief of Police at City of Brookville Police Department[5]
- Michael Grant, Chief of Police, Asst. General Manager, Stallion Springs Police Department, Stallion Springs Community Services District
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Coordinates: 33°57′36″N 84°14′14″W / 33.96000°N 84.23722°W