“According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job opportunities for qualified counselors are expected to exceed the number of graduates from counseling programs,” said Dr. Donna Henderson, professor of counseling, Wake Forest University. “In this time of increased need, we’re pleased to extend our masters programs through these online programs.”

Online learning pioneer EmbanetCompass is Wake Forest University’s partner in developing these distinguished programs tailored for working professionals looking to serve the needs of their communities and foster the well being of society. “We’re always looking for new ways to share our deep knowledge and passion for higher education,” said Stephen Fireng, Chief Executive Officer and President, EmbanetCompass. “We’re proud to partner with Wake Forest University to create new opportunities for interested and deserving students.”

The online Master of Arts in Counseling program can be completed in 60 credit hours of rigorous online study, while the online Master of Arts in Human Services can be completed in 39 credit hours.

Accredited by the Council of Accreditation for Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Commission on Colleges (COC) of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the Wake Forest online Master of Arts in Counseling program allows its graduates to become eligible to take the National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certification (NCE) which leads to certification as a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).  Graduates of the online Master of Arts in Human Services program are eligible for the Human Services-Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BSP) credential.

Applications are now being accepted, with the inaugural online class starting in August. For more information about these online counseling programs, visit us at http://counseling.online.wfu.edu/.

 About Wake Forest University

Wake Forest University combines the best traditions of a small liberal arts college with the resources of a large research university. Founded in 1834, the school is located in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the country, Wake Forest is committed to educating the whole person, graduating students who seek purpose-filled lives and building a community dedicated to serving humanity.

Wake Forest University offers programs in liberal arts as well as graduate and professional education. Undergraduates can choose among 37 different majors. The University’s graduate school of arts and sciences, divinity school, and nationally ranked schools of law, medicine and business enrich the intellectual environment of the campus.

A student/faculty ratio of 11:1 encourages personal interaction and intellectual collaboration between students and professors. Most classes have less than 25 students and are taught by faculty teacher-scholars, not graduate students.

 About EmbanetCompass

EmbanetCompass created its first online degree program in 1993 and since then has become the leading provider of online learning services for the world’s premier schools, colleges and universities. Prominent public and private institutions like Boston University, USC and George Washington Universities partner with EmbanetCompass to extend their reach to build programs that successfully maintain the integrity of their on-campus degree programs in the online world. With more than 100 thriving online degree programs with 35 universities, EmbanetCompass provides opportunities for working professionals who have a need for quality, academically rigorous advanced degrees.

The School of Business at University of Alabama at Birmingham will offer the online Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSA) and Master of Accounting (MAc) to graduates who want to prepare for accounting careers.  For the BSA, all general education courses can be taken online, opening this degree up to students without any prior college credit. The MAc degree will also provide a bridge program opportunity for those with a bachelor’s degree in a business related program who want to enter the accounting profession.

“The expertise in services like marketing, recruitment and retention that EmbanetCompass brings will enable the School of Business to prepare students anywhere for a position in accounting,” stated Dr. David Klock, dean of the School of Business. “The job market for our accounting graduates remains strong and we are committed to offering a premier degree to those students who choose our online offerings.” 

“This new partnership with the University of Alabama at Birmingham continues to show us how technology along with quality courses is continuing to move higher education forward and that quality schools like UAB want to be a part of that innovation,” said Steve Fireng, EmbanetCompass President and CEO. “We are excited about this relationship with UAB and what it will mean to their students.”

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). The School of Business accounting degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate level and business programs are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).  

About EmbanetCompass

EmbanetCompass partners with traditional not-for-profit academic institutions to help them launch and manage successful online academic programs that ensure quality outcomes for students and expand their institutional reach. EmbanetCompass provides the entire complement of online learning support services–including market research, program marketing, student recruitment, instructional design and technology, student retention support, faculty training and support and technical helpdesk, allowing our university partners to concentrate on delivering high quality academics. Its success is based on a history of performance and innovation that provides its academic partners with the stability and agility required to meet the growing global demand for online learning.  EmbanetCompass partners with over 30 colleges and universities serving more than 100 distance education programs.

About University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Business

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Business is an AACSB-accredited business school located in the metropolitan, bustling heart of Alabama’s economic center.  With an emphasis on personal attention, the school nurtures academic achievement and cultivates leadership skills to prepare students for rapidly changing, global business challenges.  The school’s location, easily accessible to businesses and UAB’s world-class medical center, attracts a diverse student body and allows the school to provide one-of-a-kind programs and year-round internship opportunities for applied learning experiences.  UAB is a place where creative, inquisitive and motivated students use what they learn in the classroom to positively impact the world around them.

The mass communication degree will be offered through the College of Journalism and Communication which is over 50 years old and has four departments – Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, and Telecommunication. The MAMC program seeks to advance understanding of how mass media and communications contribute to democracy, the economy and a diverse society, and to create graduates who can contribute to this understanding and dialogue.

“The industry of mass communications is rapidly changing and evolving, with customers now having such a strong voice through the use of social media,” stated Dr. John Wright, dean of the College of Journalism and Communication. “Offering this degree online will give our graduates the ability to keep up with this dynamic industry and become leaders in their field of expertise.”

The Master of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning will be offered through UF’s College of Design, Construction and Planning. Established in 1925, the college has become one of the largest design, planning and construction institutions in the country with more than 1,500 students. The planning curriculum is designed to provide a set of core studies and contextual projects which prepare the graduate for the practice of urban and regional planning in public or private agencies at both national and international levels.

Dr. Christopher Silver, Dean of the College of Design, Construction and Planning said, “Our educational mission is grounded in a commitment to provide students exposure to local, national and global perspectives in practice, and the program emphasizes planning, policies and design. Taking this degree online will enhance our ability to expand this commitment.”

“This relationship with the University of Florida started 15 years ago with our support of the Working Professional Doctor of Pharmacy program,” said Steve Fireng, EmbanetCompass President and CEO. “We were recently honored when UF selected us to become their preferred distance learning services provider, giving us the ability to extend our services to all Colleges across the university. Offering their quality degrees online will enable UF to extend their reach and generate new tuition revenue.”

University of Florida is consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities: No. 17 in U.S. News & World Report “Top Public Universities” (August 2010); No. 2 in Kiplinger’s “Best Values in Public Colleges” (2010) and No. 3 in the Princeton Review Best Value Public Colleges (2011). Awards include a Fields Medal, two Pulitzer Prizes, NASA’s top award for research, and the Smithsonian Institution’s Conservation Award. UF is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).
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About EmbanetCompass
EmbanetCompass partners with traditional not-for-profit academic institutions to help them launch and manage successful online academic programs that ensure quality outcomes for students and expand their institutional reach. EmbanetCompass provides the entire complement of online learning support services–including market research, program marketing, student recruitment, instructional design and technology, student retention support, faculty training and support and technical helpdesk, allowing our university partners to concentrate on delivering high quality academics. Its success is based on a history of performance and innovation that provides its academic partners with the stability and agility required to meet the growing global demand for online learning. EmbanetCompass partners with over 30 colleges and universities serving more than 100 distance education programs.

About the University of Florida
The University of Florida (UF) is a major, public, comprehensive, land-grant, research university. The state’s oldest, largest and most comprehensive university, UF is among the nation’s most academically diverse public universities. UF has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. With an enrollment approaching 50,000 students annually, UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. It is one of only 17 public, land-grant universities that belong to the Association of American Universities.

The online MSN program prepares clinical nurse leaders (CNL) as masters prepared nurse generalists. The CNL designs, implements, and evaluates care by coordinating, delegating, and supervising the care provided by the health care team, including licensed nurses, technicians, and other health professionals. The online offering begins in January 2012, and will be available to students who hold an Associate’s in Nursing and a Bachelor’s in Nursing.

“In the nursing profession, our goal is to serve our patients and the community,” said Judith Karshmer, dean of the USF School of Nursing. Karshmer continued, “By delivering this degree online, we can expand our reach, educate more nurses, and serve more patients. The expertise in marketing, recruitment and retention, and course development that EmbanetCompass brings to the table will help us focus on what we do best: deliver the knowledge that nurses need to succeed in the ever-changing area of healthcare.”

“We look forward to a long and successful relationship with University of San Francisco supporting its goal of expanding online degree programs while maintaining excellence and delivering a world class education to its students,” said Steve Fireng, chief executive officer and president of EmbanetCompass.

The University of San Francisco is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The School of Nursing BSN and MSN programs are accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

About EmbanetCompass
EmbanetCompass partners with traditional not-for-profit academic institutions to help them launch and manage successful online academic programs that ensure quality outcomes for students and expand their institutional reach. EmbanetCompass provides the entire complement of online learning support services–including market research, program marketing, student recruitment, instructional design and technology, student retention support, faculty training and support and technical helpdesk, allowing our university partners to concentrate on delivering high quality academics. Its success is based on a history of performance and innovation that provides its academic partners with the stability and agility required to meet the growing global demand for online learning. EmbanetCompass partners with over 30 colleges and universities serving more than 100 distance education programs.

About The University of San Francisco
Established in 1855, USF is San Francisco’s oldest university and is consistently ranked as one of the most ethnically diverse universities in the country. The University of San Francisco is committed to being a premier Jesuit Catholic, urban university with a global perspective that educates leaders who will fashion a more humane and just world. With nearly 9,600 students enrolled both on- and off-campus, the university offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional students the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as persons and professionals, and the values and sensitivity necessary to be men and women for others. For more information about the University of San Francisco, please visit www.usfca.edu.

Howard University’s School of Business was the first university in Washington, DC to be accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, and is nationally ranked by Bloomberg Businessweek and The Princeton Review. The online EMBA degree consists of 42 credit hours of quality executive business education that can be completed in about a year and a half.

“With an audience of more than 5 million individuals, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the most sought after degrees in higher education,” said Barron H. Harvey, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Business. “We were looking to expand our ability to offer this Executive MBA degree and working with EmbanetCompass to take this degree online offered us that opportunity.”

“Howard University has one of the premier business schools in the country and has a reputation for delivering high quality business degrees,” said Steve Fireng, Chief Executive Officer and President of EmbanetCompass. “We feel there is tremendous demand for Howard University to expand its degrees nationwide and are honored that they are entrusting us to help them deliver their degree online.”

EmbanetCompass offers fully integrated online learning services such as marketing, recruitment, retention support, instructional design and technology services to a growing list of prominent institutions.

Howard University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Howard University’s School of Business is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

About Howard University
Howard University, founded in 1867, is a private, research university that is comprised of 12 schools and colleges. Founded in 1867, students pursue studies in more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. Since 1998, the University has produced two Rhodes Scholars, two Truman Scholars, a Marshall Scholar, 21 Fulbright Scholars and 11 Pickering Fellows. Howard also produces more on campus African-American Ph.D. recipients than any other university in the United States. For more information on Howard University, call 202-238-2330, or visit the University’s Web site at www.howard.edu

About EmbanetCompass
At EmbanetCompass, we partner with traditional not-for-profit academic institutions to help them launch and manage successful online academic programs that ensure quality outcomes for students and expand their institutional reach. We provide the entire complement of online learning support services–including market research, program marketing, student recruitment, instructional design and technology, student retention support, faculty training and support and technical helpdesk, allowing our university partners to concentrate on delivering high quality academics. Our success is based on a history of performance and innovation that provides our academic partners with the stability and agility required to meet the growing global demand for online learning. EmbanetCompass partners with 31 colleges and universities serving more than 100 distance education programs.

NJIT is a top tier research university with a faculty of accomplished academics and researchers and industry professionals. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has been providing quality education for nearly 90 years. The online Master of Science in Civil Engineering has been designed for individuals focused on solving advanced civil engineering problems and playing a vital role in improving the quality of life for the 21st century. The program can be completed online in about 2 years, while the certificates can be completed in 1 year, allowing students to continue to work full-time.

“Today’s civil engineers are problem solvers, taking leading roles in meeting the critical needs and challenges of resilient and sustainable infrastructures, pollution, traffic congestion, water supply and energy needs, urban redevelopment, and community planning,” said Taha Marhaba, Department Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering. “Utilizing EmbanetCompass’ services is helping us make our quality online graduate degree and certificates both more broadly known and accessible to professionals. In turn, this will allow NJIT to grow this important field and expand the knowledge of our civil engineers.”

“Founded in 1881 as the Newark Technical School and established in 1930 as the Newark College of Engineering, NJIT has been improving the quality of peoples’ lives for 130 years,” noted NJIT Provost Ian Gatley. “We welcome the relationship with EmbanetCompass to continue this good work through the advancement of these must needed new degree and certificate programs.”

“More and more universities are looking to extend their reach, while also generating new revenue for their institution, and distance learning gives them the opportunity to do both,” said Steve Fireng, EmbanetCompass’ Chief Executive Officer and President. “We look forward to working with New Jersey Institute of Technology on these programs and to a long and successful relationship with this outstanding university.”

The online Master of Science in Civil Engineering program consists of 30 total credits, and is designed to provide students with an educational experience that equips them with advanced knowledge of today’s most pressing civil engineering challenges. NJIT is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and ABET – The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

About New Jersey Institute of Technology
NJIT, New Jersey’s science and technology university, enrolls more than 8,900 students pursuing bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in 121 programs. The university consists of six colleges: Newark College of Engineering, College of Architecture and Design, College of Science and Liberal Arts, School of Management, College of Computing Sciences and Albert Dorman Honors College. U.S. News & World Report’s 2010 Annual Guide to America’s Best Colleges ranked NJIT in the top tier of national research universities. NJIT is internationally recognized for being at the edge in knowledge in architecture, applied mathematics, wireless communications and networking, solar physics, advanced engineered particulate materials, nanotechnology, neural engineering and e-learning. Many courses and certificate programs, as well as graduate degrees, are available online through the Division of Continuing Professional Education. The term Virtual Classroom®, coined and trademarked by NJIT, dates back to the notable presence of New Jersey’s Science and Technology University in this field since 1989.

About EmbanetCompass
At EmbanetCompass Knowledge Group, we partner with traditional not-for-profit academic institutions to help them build and manage successful online academic programs that ensure quality outcomes for students and expand their institutional reach. We provide the entire complement of online learning support services–including market research, program marketing, student recruitment, instructional design and technology, student retention support, faculty training and support and technical helpdesk, allowing our Academic Partners to concentrate on delivering high quality academics. Our success is based on a history of performance and innovation that provides partners with the stability and agility required to meet the growing global demand for online learning. EmbanetCompass serves the needs of over 85 colleges and universities.

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) is a 48 semester hour degree program that will allow students to be able to graduate in as little as 2 ½ years. The competency-based curriculum was developed in collaboration with the College of Business, College of Medicine and College of Allied Health Sciences to encompass multiple needs, disciplines and roles in the complex health care environment. This degree will be for those students who want to become a leader in the health care field.

“The addition of this degree and our continued partnership with EmbanetCompass is helping our institution meet its strategic goals in online learning and advance the education of so many of our students.” said the Dean of The College of Allied Health Sciences, Dr. Elizabeth King.

“Our continued growth with the University of Cincinnati is a testament to the quality of services we provide along with the quality degrees that they offer their students. This program comes at a critical time as the health profession continues to show tremendous growth and needs more leadership in the future,” said Steve Fireng, Chief Executive Officer and President of EmbanetCompass.

Areas of study for the degree will include health policy and economics, business, finance, leadership, management, population health and overall quality improvement of health care. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in a hands-on residency developed for career advancement.

About EmbanetCompass
At EmbanetCompass, we partner with traditional not-for-profit academic institutions to help them build and manage successful online academic programs that ensure quality outcomes for students and expand their institutional reach. We provide the entire complement of online learning support services–including market research, program marketing, student recruitment, instructional design and technology, student retention support, faculty training and support and technical helpdesk, allowing our Academic Partners to concentrate on delivering high quality academics. Our success is based on a history of performance and innovation that provides partners with the stability and agility required to meet the growing global demand for online learning. EmbanetCompass serves the needs of over 85 colleges and universities.

About University of Cincinnati
THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI, A FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE
The University of Cincinnati, Ohio’s premier urban research university traces its origins to 1819, the year in which Cincinnati College and the Medical College of Ohio were chartered. In 1870, the City of Cincinnati established the University of Cincinnati, which later absorbed the earlier institutions. In 1906, the University of Cincinnati created the first cooperative education program in the United States.
For many years, the University of Cincinnati was the second oldest and second largest municipal university in the country. In 1968, UC became a “municipally sponsored, state-affiliated” institution, entering a transitional period culminating on July 1, 1977 when UC joined the university system of Ohio. Today, the University of Cincinnati is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission, and is ranked as one of America’s top public research universities by the National Science Foundation.

About The College of Allied Health Sciences
The College of Allied Health Sciences plays an increasingly important role in our modern health environment. With the aging of the baby boomer generation and the entire population living longer, expectation for excellent health care services is at an all-time high. We meet that need by graduating professionals who are exceptionally prepared to contribute to health care from the first day they enter the job market, armed with the latest developments in their field and concrete experience with patients or in the community.

The College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS) began as the Center for Health-Related Programs in 1995 and was granted college status in March of 1998. CAHS is part of the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center with the College of Medicine, the James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, and the College of Nursing. The College of Allied Health Sciences is involved in enhancing and improving the quality of life for people everywhere by discovering, teaching and applying knowledge related to health sciences.

The college supports the mission of the University of Cincinnati and is committed to providing students the highest quality learning environment in all its programs. While teaching methods and curricula vary from program to program, high-quality education is relevant to patient needs and the changing patterns of skills that are demanded by modern health care.