As some of you may already know, I live in central Indiana in a town called Zionsville. I grew up here and like everywhere there are the special bits. As a kid from Indiana, from time to time I decided to write about the special bits and will be doing so in regular series I am calling “Home Court Advantages”. Now, if you grow up in the only town in America where the Rolls Royce dealership is right next to the Dairy Queen, there are any number of advantages, simplicity meets elegance.
Today, we are going to start out by talking about the institutions of higher education. Some time down the road there will be a discussion on other schools but folks in Indiana have some better than average options and we will open up with a discussion of a hidden gem we share with the entire country, the American College of Education. Full disclosure, I had the good fortune to do some curriculum development work for the current assistant provost for Healthcare Professions, Dr. Luster Fowler Ph.D.
The American College of Education (ACE) is a private institution dedicated to providing high-quality online education programs tailored to meet the needs of working professionals in the field of education. Founded in 2005, ACE has its headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana. The college has gained recognition for its flexible and accessible programs, fostering a community of educators aiming to enhance their skills and knowledge. ACE offers a wide range of programs, primarily focused on graduate-level degrees and certificates. The college specializes in education-related fields, such as teaching, administration, and leadership. Programs are designed to align with current trends and best practices in the education sector, empowering educators to make a positive impact in their classrooms and schools.
Recognitions and Rankings:
ACE has garnered significant recognition for its commitment to excellence in education. In 2023, Newsweek ranked ACE as the #2 online college in America. This accolade highlights the college’s dedication to delivering high-quality online programs that cater to the diverse needs of students across the nation.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, ACE has earned some impressive statistics for its various academic disciplines:
- #1 in the nation for most master’s degrees conferred in the following areas:
- English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
- Educational Administration
- M.Ed. in Health and Wellness Education
- #2 in the nation for most master’s degrees conferred in the following areas:
- Educational and Instructional Media Design
- M.Ed. Educational Leadership
- M.Ed. Teacher Leadership
- M.Ed. STEM Education
- M.Ed. in Literacy
- #3 in the nation for most master’s degrees conferred in the following areas:
- Education overall
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Teaching in Specific Subject Areas
- M.Ed. in Advanced Studies
Connecting with ACE:
For those who wish to pursue educational opportunities in the healthcare sector or explore the range of programs offered by ACE drop a note to the admissions office or call 1.800.280.0307.
National Center for Education Statistics. (n.d.). Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Use the Data. Retrieved from https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/use-the-data
Newsweek. (2023). America’s Top Online Colleges 2023. Retrieved from https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-top-online-colleges-2023
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