Ashford University was founded in 1918 with the goal of providing high-quality, affordable learning opportunities and degree programs for individuals that are pursuing integrity in their lives, professions, and communities. Ashford combines a traditional liberal arts base with accelerated adult learning programs and relevant undergraduate and graduate programs that meet today's expanding fields in many diverse career areas. Students can balance their lives as they complete their online courses one at a time and can earn their degree in as little as 12-24 months.
Education
Degrees in education are intended to prepare individuals for careers as educational professionals and as teachers at all levels and industries. Education degrees may focus on a number of different areas including corporate education, early childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, instructional technology, and special education. Education degrees vary in length and are available online as well as on campus. Typically, associate degrees take eighteen months to two years to complete and bachelor's degrees three to four years.