United States University Aligns With Troops to Teachers

NATIONAL CITY, Calif., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- United States University has announced that it is now accepting students through the unique Troops to Teachers program.  Troops to Teachers is open to military personnel who are interested in beginning a second career as a teacher.

"This is a huge benefit for the thousands of people in the military who are based in San Diego near our campus," said Dr. Yoram Neumman, the president and chief executive officer of United States University.  "By aligning with Troops to Teachers, we are making it very easy for military personnel to receive the education stipends that are available to them as a result of their service to the country."

"Troops to Teachers is proud to partner with United States University," said Joe Morgan, Regional Director, Mountain Pacific Troops to Teachers. "Military members teach and train every day and are incredible role models for American children.  We look forward to a strong and successful partnership."

Troops to Teachers provides stipends up to $5,000 to participants who already possess a bachelor's degree and are enrolled in a teacher licensure program. Recipients must agree to teach for three years in school locations that meet certain Department of Education criteria.  Troops to Teachers helps relieve teacher shortages in subjects such as math, science and special education.  

"United States University has single and multiple credential programs for holders of bachelor's degrees," said Tom Finaly, the chief operating officer of United States University. "The credentials are accredited from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing and allow our graduates to make a positive difference in the lives of students ranging from kindergarten to 12th grade."

Since its inception in 1994, Troops to Teachers has placed 12,000 former troops in American classrooms.

About United States University

Founded in National City in 1997, to provide a unique learning environment based on academic rigor, personal attention, and fulfilling the educational needs of underserved populations including the Hispanic and Latino communities in Southern California, United States University is uniquely successful in serving its target population and attaining its academic and social missions. United States University offers degree programs in Nursing, Science, Education, Spanish, and Interdisciplinary Studies. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Board of Registered Nursing, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and California Bureau of Postsecondary Council and Vocational Education. For more information: http://www.usuniversity.edu

About Troops to Teachers

Troops to Teachers (TTT) was established in 1994 as a Department of Defense program. The National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2000 transferred the responsibility for program oversight and funding to the U.S. Department of Education but continued operation by the Department of Defense. The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 provides for the continuation of the TTT Program. TTT is managed by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES), Pensacola, Florida.

SOURCE United States University