American College of Education Expands Degree Pathways with Study.com Partnership

American College of Education (ACE), an online institution specializing in education, leadership, business, healthcare and nursing programs, has partnered with Study.com to offer adult learners affordable pathways to a college degree. Students using Study.com's online College Accelerator platform can transfer up to 60 college credits to ACE, helping cut down the time and cost of earning a degree.

Study.com offers more than 220 fully online courses across a variety of subjects. The courses feature short video lessons, study tools, quizzes and access to subject-matter experts for help. All courses are reviewed by the American Council on Education and National College Credit Recommendation Service to be recommended for college credit.

"At Study.com, our partners share a belief that education should be accessible," said Sonia Munoz, Study.com's vice president of partnerships and growth, in a statement. "This partnership with American College of Education exemplifies that important mission, expanding accessibility and bringing opportunity for more adult students to pursue an affordable college degree."

"Our mission at ACE is to deliver high-quality, accessible, online education programs," commented Shawntel Landry, ACE President. "This partnership with Study.com supports that mission and underscores our commitment to providing affordable and convenient opportunities for students to advance their education."

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