Assessments Driven by Innovative Technology Enable Students to Earn
Credit for What They Already Know
SCHAUMBURG, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
American InterContinental UniversityTM (AIU®)
today introduced AIU AccelerateTM,an
innovative online assessment program that helps students earn credit for
the knowledge they already have so they can pursue their degree more
efficiently. Delivered through intellipath®, AIU’s
proprietary learning technology, the assessments allow students to
demonstrate mastery in select general education and core program
courses. For each assessment they pass, students will earn proficiency
credit to fulfill specific program requirements, which can shorten their
degree program length and can reduce the cost by up to 30% for
bachelor-level students. Students pursuing an associate degree can save
up to 50% in time and costs.
“AIU students are typically career-driven professionals who want an
educational experience that recognizes the knowledge they bring with
them from previous education, work and military experience,” said Dr.
George Miller, president of AIU. “By administering AIU AccelerateTM
through intellipath, we can not only determine what
students know accurately and comprehensively but also gain a deep
understanding of their knowledge base to help assure they are prepared
for success in subsequent courses.”
Each AIU Accelerate assessment is individually built by AIU
faculty to measure knowledge in the key topics and concepts covered in
the course on which it is based. Available for general education and
core program courses such as English, math, science, accounting and
economics, AIU Accelerate is open to all new and current
associate- and bachelor-level students at AIU Online and ground campuses
at no charge. Students must earn a score of 70 percent or greater to
earn course credit but are not penalized if they do not meet this score;
instead, they can simply enroll in the full course. Each selected
assessment may be attempted only once.
“AIU’s degree programs are designed to help students move their career
forward in a way that respects their time and money,” said Dr. Miller.
“AIU Accelerate assessments offer another opportunity to help
working professionals fit pursuing a degree into their busy lifestyles.”
The ability to reduce time in school and/or reduce tuition depends on
the number of AIU Accelerate assessments successfully passed. AIU Accelerate
program credits are unlikely to transfer. For more information, please
visit www.aiuniv.edu/accelerate.
About American InterContinental University:
Founded in Europe in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a
wide range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in programs such as
business, healthcare, IT, criminal justice and education at campuses in
Atlanta and Houston and an Internet-based online campus headquartered in
suburban Chicago. AIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
and a member of the North Central Association. Additional information is
available at www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org.
AIU is a member of the Career Education Corporation network of
universities, colleges and institutes. For more information, visit www.aiuniv.edu.
American InterContinental University cannot guarantee employment or
salary. Not all programs are available to residents of all states. Find
employment rates, financial obligations and other disclosures at www.aiuniv.edu/disclosures.
AIU
Allison Mortland, 847.585.3711
[email protected]
Source: American InterContinental University