Ashworth University

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Ashworth University is a for-profit commercial distance education school located in Norcross, Georgia. Ashworth University is composed of the former Ashworth College and its parent company Professional Career Development Institute, established in 1987.[1] Ashworth University also operates Ashworth University High School, formerly James Madison High School, a distance education institution that awards a regionally accredited high school diploma. [2]

Ashworth University markets itself as a leader in "lifestyle-friendly learning," a reference to the flexibility given to students to study at their own pace without the need for physical attendance in classroom settings. [3] The school offers distance education classes with mailings through the United States Post Office, online on the Internet or a combination of both.

[edit] Accreditation

Ashworth University High School, formerly James Madison High School is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, using a Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation Protocol. [4] Offering Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees, Ashworth University is accredited in the United States by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council or DETC, an established accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. [5] It is also cataloged with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. [6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ About Ashworth University (html). Retrieved on 2007-06-15.
  2. ^ James Madison High School (html). Retrieved on 2007-06-15.
  3. ^ Huliq Article on Ashworth University (html). Retrieved on 2007-06-15.
  4. ^ Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (html). Retrieved on 2007-07-15.
  5. ^ Distance Education and Training Council Accreditation Information for Ashworth University (html). Retrieved on 2007-06-15.
  6. ^ Council for Higher Education Accreditation Information for Ashworth University (html). Retrieved on 2007-06-15.


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