SAN ANTONIO, July 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a continuing effort to provide an affordable, quality education through partnerships with colleges and universities around the country, CollegePlus is proud to welcome Liberty University as their newest bachelor's degree providing partner. Through a formal partnership with Liberty University Online, CollegePlus students can now earn their degree from the world's largest Christian university, at their own pace, while participating in internships and missions trips along the way. Best of all, the degrees can be achieved in less time and at a substantial savings compared to a typical degree track--the hallmark of CollegePlus' Bachelor's Degree Program since its inception in 2004.
Smitty Wheeler, CollegePlus CMO, explained, "This partnership was developed to build on the core values that both CollegePlus and Liberty University share. We both desire to develop godly men and women who have the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact the world and become Champions for Christ. In fact, our goal is to provide more than just a college degree. Our program is designed to include hands-on learning and real life experience to our students--something highly in demand in today's competitive business environment. Prior to this partnership, our CollegePlus students have earned their regionally accredited degrees for a fraction of the cost and in about half the time of a traditional college program through one of our secular partner institutions. However, a significant number of CollegePlus students have expressed a desire to earn their degree at a Christian institution and this new online partnership with Liberty University is designed to accomplish that."
Beginning Fall 2012, CollegePlus students will have the opportunity to customize their Bachelor's Degree Program to include all the necessary Liberty University Online requirements. Plus, as CollegePlus students, they will have access to a success coach, all the resources necessary to transition from CollegePlus' credit-bearing courses and credit by exam program into Liberty University Online and even receive a discount on their tuition.
The CollegePlus and Liberty University Online partnership will launch this fall with 4 high demand majors and grow to a total of 27 available degrees by January 2013.
About Liberty University:
Liberty University, located in Lynchburg, Va., is the world's largest Christian university and has a combined enrollment of 80,000 students between its 6,800-acre residential campus and its thriving online education program.
About CollegePlus:
CollegePlus is a Christian company that creates customized dual credit and Bachelor's degree programs for students, based on their personality, learning style, and life purpose, then integrates personal coaching and mentoring to empower students to reach their educational and life goals, without the time constraints and debt burden of traditional college.
CollegePlus has forged bachelor's degree partnerships with leading accredited colleges and universities that allow students to maximize time and money savings through CollegePlus credit-bearing courses and credit by exam program.
For more information, visit www.collegeplus.org/liberty or contact Taryn DiMartile in the Public Relations Department at taryn.dimartile@collegeplus.org or 1-866-989-5432, extension 857.
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