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CCSNH-Berlin Provides Opportunities to Earn an Online Bachelor's Degree from Franklin University
North Country residents can now get a Bachelor of Science degree in seven different programs
without leaving home. The New Hampshire Community College - Berlin has recently
joined the Community College Alliance with Franklin University of Columbus, Ohio. Any
current or former student of CCSNH-Berlin who has earned an Associate Degree or equivalent
coursework is eligible to enroll in one of Franklin University's online degree programs.
Technology has revolutionized the way we communicate, and it is now possible to earn a
Bachelor of Science degree by taking some additional courses at CCSNH-Berlin and then using
your home computer to take the online courses offered by Franklin University.
Franklin University has invested $4 million into the development of the Community College
Alliance program and the delivery of meaningful online learning experiences. This commitment
has put them in the forefront of online education. There are currently 133 community colleges
in the Alliance and over 800 students are currently taking courses. Unlike some online
programs that leave people in a vacuum, students pursuing a degree through the Alliance will
be considered part of the student body at CCSNH-Berlin and Franklin University and will have
full access to the resources of both colleges.
The courses are taught using a variety of Internet resources including bulletin boards, chat
rooms, and e-mail. Courses are offered in six, twelve, and fifteen week formats, allowing
students to choose a start date that best coincides with their schedule. A student can choose
to take one course at a time or create a full academic course load. The Bachelor of Science
programs available are:
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Digital Communication
- Health Care Management
- Management Information Systems
- Public Safety Management
- Technical Management
Although each student's situation is unique, the majority of students with an Associate Degree
will take an additional 24 credit hours of courses at CCSNH-Berlin and then will take 40 hours
of online courses with Franklin University. The courses taken at CCSNH-Berlin will be at the
College's regular tuition rates making this not only a practical way to get a four year degree
without leaving the North Country, but also an affordable alternative. Michelle Montagno,
Franklin University Regional Director will be making regular visits to the College and will
be on campus March 5th.
Interested students who wish to find out more about the possibility of earning a four year
degree through the Community College Alliance partners - CCSNH-Berlin and Franklin University
- can call Emily Elliot, the College's transfer counselor, at 752-1113 e xt. 1050 or visit
Franklin University online at
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