New England College Expands its 100% Online Offerings With New In-Demand Associate's and Bachelor's Degrees, Bisk Education Announces

TAMPA, Fla., March 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- New England College (NEC) is adding six degrees to its 100% online programs, delivering personalized attention and guidance for each and every student from application to graduation.

• AA in Sociology
• BA in Sociology
• AS in Human Services
• BS in Human Services
• BA in Humanities
• BS in Social Sciences

These programs join NEC's online undergraduate degrees in Liberal Studies, Business Administration, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Healthcare Administration and Accounting, all supported by Bisk Education's technology and support services.

"We're excited about the latest additions to our online undergraduate offerings," said NEC Provost Mark Watman, Ed.D. "Our new degrees allow students to develop strong writing, critical thinking and analytical abilities – lasting skills that prepare degree candidates for careers in hundreds of diverse fields, as well as graduate study."

NEC's online students receive the same quality education as students on campus.  Attention-grabbing online lectures and videos can be viewed on any Internet-ready computer or mobile device, so students can play, pause and rewind at their convenience. A vibrant online community includes instant messaging, chat, faculty-led discussion boards and more, allowing students to collaborate on group projects and consult with each other and professors when they need advice or assistance.

Regionally accredited NEC's four-credit courses can be completed in just seven weeks and begin seven times a year. The college offers competitive tuition, financial aid options and a liberal transfer credit policy. Students can transfer up to 30 credits toward an AA/AS or up to 90 credits toward a BA/BS. No SAT or ACT is required. Best of all, NEC students get the personalized attention they need to succeed, from application to graduation.

The college's many military-friendly benefits include a special tuition rate for active-duty servicemembers, along with their spouses and dependents, so all classes meet the $750-per-course military Tuition Assistance cap.

For information about NEC's online undergraduate degree programs, call toll free 855-300-9387 or visit http://www.newenglandcollegeonline.com.

About New England College
Founded in 1946 in Henniker, New Hampshire, New England College (NEC) began as an educational institution for servicemembers returning from war. Today, NEC is home to undergraduate and graduate students from more than 30 states and 20 countries. Rooted in a strong liberal arts foundation, NEC promotes personal achievement, civic engagement and social responsibility. The college is regionally accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.

About Bisk Education, Inc. 

Founded in 1971 by Nathan M. Bisk, Bisk Education is one of the world's leading providers of higher education online. Bisk is a leader in facilitating the online delivery of associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees as well as professional certificate programs from the nation's leading traditional universities and institutions. Individual enrollments in universities' online programs that are powered by Bisk's technology and support services have surpassed 757,000 individual enrollments, representing more than 185,000 students – making Bisk one of the largest facilitators of e-learning in the country.

Contact Information
Kathy McDonald, MBA, ELI-MP
Director of Marketing Management
Bisk Education
9417 Princess Palm Avenue, Tampa, FL 33619
813-621-6200, Ext. 6018

SOURCE Bisk Education