Walden University Receives Approval to Offer Online Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program.Business & Technology Editors MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2002 Business Administration and Information Systems Courses to be Launched in January 2003 Walden University Walden University is a private, for-profit, specialized distance learning institution of higher learning. Headquartered in the Mills District in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Walden University embraces a post-baccalaureate educational system. today announced it has received approval from the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) is one of six regional accreditation organizations recognized by the United States Department of Education and Council for Higher Education Accreditation. to introduce online Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies degree completion programs in business administration and information systems beginning in January, 2003. Offered through Walden's School of Management, these programs are designed for students who have earned some college credit hours or who have an associate's degree as·so·ci·ate's degree n. An academic degree conferred by a two-year college after the prescribed course of study has been successfully completed. from a community college, and wish to complete their bachelor's degree. The new bachelor degree completion programs represent the final phase in Walden University's development as a comprehensive distance learning university. For more than 30 years, Walden has offered Ph.D. and Master's degrees, at a distance, in education, business management, psychology and health and human services Noun 1. Health and Human Services - the United States federal department that administers all federal programs dealing with health and welfare; created in 1979 Department of Health and Human Services, HHS . Many of Walden's existing faculty members and support staff will apply that experience and background to the new bachelor degree completion program to ensure a smooth and successful program start. "We are thrilled to be able to extend to undergraduate students the same focus on quality, integrity and student-centeredness that has always been a part of our Ph.D. and Master's degree programs," said Paula Peinovich, executive vice president and provost of Walden University. "Like graduate students, today's undergraduate students must balance personal and professional commitments with their desire to complete their degrees. Walden's experience and commitment to providing the best in distance learning programs will serve them well." The Walden Bachelor of Science degree program with majors in Business Administration and Information Systems will provide students with a solid grounding in the core knowledge and competencies required in today's sophisticated business environment. The programs are results-oriented and extend beyond theories and conceptual understanding to practical application. Students will become current on the latest business ideas and practices through seven continually updated concentrations ranging from finance, to global business, to marketing. The degrees will be offered totally online, making them accessible to working adults. To gain admission to the Bachelor of Science degree program, students must hold an Associate of Arts Associate of arts and Associate of science are two-year undergraduate degrees offered by many community colleges or junior colleges in the United States. Such degrees transfer to four-year institutions which offer full bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees. or Associate of Science degree from an accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. community college, or have a minimum of 90-quarter credits of general education and elective course Noun 1. elective course - a course that the student can select from among alternatives elective course, course of instruction, course of study, class - education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings; "he took a course in basket weaving"; "flirting is work earned at the undergraduate level. Peinovich added that with the degree completion program in place, Walden is interested in partnering with community colleges to help students move seamlessly from a two-year to a four-year program. "Community colleges throughout the country recognize the need to provide their students with educational opportunities beyond a two-year degree, but many state universities and colleges at the local level cannot accommodate the increased number of applicants and enrollees," she said. "Walden University's new Bachelor of Science degree completion program will allow us to work together with community colleges to offer students a one-stop learning experience. Students will be admitted into the bachelor's degree program at the outset, take up to 90 semester credit hours at their community college, and complete their degree, online, with Walden University - without being required to leave their local community." For more information on Walden University's new bachelor degree completion program, visit www.waldenu.edu or call 1-866-4WALDEN (1-866-492-5336). About Walden University Walden University (www.waldenu.edu ), America's premier online university, offers graduate degrees at a distance in education, business, public health and the social and behavioral sciences behavioral sciences, n.pl those sciences devoted to the study of human and animal behavior. , as well as bachelor degree completion programs in business administration and information systems. Walden's student-centered e-learning model allows students to pursue career-enhancing, advanced degrees without sacrificing their personal and professional commitments. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Walden University has graduated thousands of students from all 50 states and more than 30 countries. Walden University is 51% owned by Sylvan sylvan emanating from or pertaining to woods. See also sylvatic. Ventures, a research and investment arm of Sylvan Learning Sylvan Learning (formerly Sylvan Learning Center) is a chain of franchised tutoring centers which provide personalized tutoring in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills and test-prep for college entrance and state exams. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : SLVN). About North Central Association of Colleges and Schools The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org) was founded in 1895 as a membership organization for educational institutions. It is committed to developing and maintaining high standards of excellence. The Association is one of six regional institutional accrediting associations in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Through its Commissions it accredits, and thereby grants membership to educational institutions in the nineteen-state North Central region. The Higher Learning higher learning n. Education or academic accomplishment at the college or university level. Commission is recognized by the Secretary of Education and the Committee on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation (CORPA, now continued under the Council on Higher Education higher education Study beyond the level of secondary education. Institutions of higher education include not only colleges and universities but also professional schools in such fields as law, theology, medicine, business, music, and art. Accreditation, or CHEA CHEA Council for Higher Education Accreditation CHEA Christian Home Educators Association CHEA Canadian Home Economics Association CHEA Commonwealth Hansard Editors Association (UK) CHEA California Health Executives Association ). About Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: SLVN) is the leading provider of education services to families and schools worldwide. The Sylvan Learning Center business provides personalized instruction services to K-12 students through direct consumer relationships. Sylvan Education Solutions provides tutoring and related services under contract to school systems. Sylvan provides courses to adult students throughout the world in the areas of teacher training, accredited university offerings, and English language, through the Online Higher Education, Sylvan International Universities and Wall Street Institute businesses. Sylvan International Universities is pioneering the largest and most ambitious network of post-secondary education institutions worldwide. Sylvan Ventures, Sylvan's research and investment vehicle, focuses on bringing emerging technology solutions to the education and training marketplace. For more information, visit www.sylvan.net |
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