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Globe University Recognizes Successfully Completed Coursework Saving
Students Time And Money
MINNEAPOLIS, April 7, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Globe University
recognizes that students' past educational experiences are valuable
regardless of where their journey began. According to the National
Association for College Admission Counseling, a third of students
transfer colleges or universities some time during the course of their
education. At Globe University we believe students shouldn't have to
waste time or money by repeating successfully completed college
coursework, just because the course was taken at a different school.
That's why Globe University has accepted nearly 20,000 credits from
more than 365 institutions in the past year.
"In the 2012-2013 school year alone, we accepted credits totaling a
value of more than $7 million," says Dr. Mitch Peterson, director of
institutional quality and effectiveness for Globe University. "That is
an average savings of more than $11,000 per transfer student."
Students who transfer colleges usually delay their graduation date by
losing about a semester of credits and having to unnecessarily repeat
college coursework, according to the organization Complete College
America. At Globe University transfer students beginning school in
2012-2013 earned, on average, 30 credits toward their program at
Globe, saving about six months' time spent in the classroom and
keeping them on track to graduation day.
"It's our mission to educate, graduate and assist students in finding
successful careers," says Peterson. "Regardless of where or when their
college journey began, we give our students all of the resources
needed to be successful in their degree program through graduation
day-and beyond. This includes evaluating coursework completed at
previous institutions and awarding transfer credit for courses
relevant to a student's program at Globe."
Let's finish what you started. Whether you're going back to school or
just beginning the college journey, Globe University will support you
through graduation day-and beyond. To learn more about Globe
University visit http://www.globeuniversity.edu/finish.
ABOUT GLOBE UNIVERSITY
Globe University is part of a premier, family-managed network of
career colleges and universities. The schools prepare students for
successful careers in a wide range of high-demand professions. Through
its mission, We Care, the organization integrates hands-on and
career-focused education with service- and applied-learning
experiences that expose students to their communities and real-world
learning. Programs offer undergraduate, diploma and graduate degrees
in career fields, including business and accounting, health sciences,
legal sciences, technology, creative media and applied arts. More than
30 programs are available online. All academic programs are accredited
by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
(ACICS). For more information, visit www.globeuniversity.edu.
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/CONTACT: Naomi McDonald, Phone: (651) 332-8269, Mobile: (651) 785-4171, Email: nmcdonald@globeuniversity.edu
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