Southern State Community College students receive bachelor's degrees through Online Completion Program
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Three Southern State Community College students were awarded bachelor’s degrees at a commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 8. However, the degrees awarded were not from Southern State Community College, but rather from Franklin University in Columbus.
The graduates, Rachel Green – Information Technology (Resides: Hillsboro, OH 45133); Carla Melvin – Human Resources Management (Resides: Washington Court House, OH 43160); and Angel Souther – Business Administration/Human Resources Management (Resides: Washington Court House, OH 43160); completed their bachelor’s degrees by participating in a unique educational alliance between Southern State Community College and Franklin University. The bachelor’s degree completion program allows students in the U.S. to combine on-campus coursework at their local community colleges with online classes through Franklin to complete their degrees.
Southern State Community College is one of 270 community colleges across the U.S. that has formed an educational alliance with Franklin University.
Bachelor’s degrees are available in: Accounting; Allied Healthcare Management; Applied Management; Applied Psychology; Business Administration; Business Economics; Business Forensics; Computer Science; Criminal Justice (available Fall 2011); eMarketing; Financial Management; Financial Planning; Forensic Accounting; Healthcare Information Systems Management; Healthcare Management; Human Resources Management; Information Security (available Fall 2011); Information Technology; Interactive Media Design; Interdisciplinary Studies; Management; Management Information Sciences; Marketing; Operations & Supply Chain Management; Organizational Communication; Public Relations; Public Safety Management; Safety, Security & Emergency Management; and Web Development. An MBA, an M.S. in Accounting, an M.S. in Computer Science, an M.S. in Instructional Design & Performance Technology, and an M.S. in Marketing & Communication are also available online and on campus.
Adults have responded enthusiastically to the convenient online format and the ability to fit classes into their daily schedules.
Students also have the benefit of belonging to two schools at one time. They can access Franklin’s resources in addition to the resources of Southern State Community College.
Franklin’s resources include academic advising, a help desk, and a library system. Each student also is assigned an Academic Associate who provides support and guidance by answering questions about transcripts, financial aid, or even how to purchase textbooks.
About Franklin University
Founded in 1902, Franklin University is a private, nonprofit institution and one of the leading and most experienced educators of adult students. Annually, more than 11,000 students attend Franklin, both at its Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, three Central Ohio locations, and at its newest location in Indianapolis, in addition to online. Franklin offers 29 undergraduate majors as well as five graduate programs and graduates more than 1,500 students annually.
The University’s MBA Program is offered internationally through agreements with institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Further information regarding Franklin University can be found at www.franklin.edu.[[In-content Ad]]
The graduates, Rachel Green – Information Technology (Resides: Hillsboro, OH 45133); Carla Melvin – Human Resources Management (Resides: Washington Court House, OH 43160); and Angel Souther – Business Administration/Human Resources Management (Resides: Washington Court House, OH 43160); completed their bachelor’s degrees by participating in a unique educational alliance between Southern State Community College and Franklin University. The bachelor’s degree completion program allows students in the U.S. to combine on-campus coursework at their local community colleges with online classes through Franklin to complete their degrees.
Southern State Community College is one of 270 community colleges across the U.S. that has formed an educational alliance with Franklin University.
Bachelor’s degrees are available in: Accounting; Allied Healthcare Management; Applied Management; Applied Psychology; Business Administration; Business Economics; Business Forensics; Computer Science; Criminal Justice (available Fall 2011); eMarketing; Financial Management; Financial Planning; Forensic Accounting; Healthcare Information Systems Management; Healthcare Management; Human Resources Management; Information Security (available Fall 2011); Information Technology; Interactive Media Design; Interdisciplinary Studies; Management; Management Information Sciences; Marketing; Operations & Supply Chain Management; Organizational Communication; Public Relations; Public Safety Management; Safety, Security & Emergency Management; and Web Development. An MBA, an M.S. in Accounting, an M.S. in Computer Science, an M.S. in Instructional Design & Performance Technology, and an M.S. in Marketing & Communication are also available online and on campus.
Adults have responded enthusiastically to the convenient online format and the ability to fit classes into their daily schedules.
Students also have the benefit of belonging to two schools at one time. They can access Franklin’s resources in addition to the resources of Southern State Community College.
Franklin’s resources include academic advising, a help desk, and a library system. Each student also is assigned an Academic Associate who provides support and guidance by answering questions about transcripts, financial aid, or even how to purchase textbooks.
About Franklin University
Founded in 1902, Franklin University is a private, nonprofit institution and one of the leading and most experienced educators of adult students. Annually, more than 11,000 students attend Franklin, both at its Main Campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio, three Central Ohio locations, and at its newest location in Indianapolis, in addition to online. Franklin offers 29 undergraduate majors as well as five graduate programs and graduates more than 1,500 students annually.
The University’s MBA Program is offered internationally through agreements with institutions in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Further information regarding Franklin University can be found at www.franklin.edu.[[In-content Ad]]