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Holmes ranked #2 Best Online Associate in Psychology Program For the second year in a row, Holmes Community College was ranked #2 for Best Online Associate in Psychology Programs by TheBestSchools.org.
For the second year in a row, Holmes Community College was ranked #2 for Best Online Associate in Psychology Programs by TheBestSchools.org.
"Our team at TheBestSchools.org connects prospective students with the best online degree programs available," said Clifford B. Kvidahl, marketing and communications outreach coordinator. "This year, we reviewed all accredited online Associate in Psychology degree programs in the U.S. to select the Top 50 programs in the nation. Holmes stands out as one of the best of the best."
In 2018, Holmes became the first community college in the nation to offer a psychology course, PSY 2543 – Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This online course counts toward the 40 hours of training needed to apply for the Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) credential. The college also offers traditional psychology courses, including General Psychology, Child Psychology, Adolescent Psychology and Human Growth and Development.
"What a testament to the hard work on behalf of our faculty, administration, staff, and students to receive this honor for the second year in a row," said Jacqueline Bell, lead online psychology instructor. "It is with continuous effort on the part of our faculty, to provide our students with a well-rounded educational experience by offering real-world application of content as well as thorough instruction in our online courses. It is definitely a team effort and I am honored to be a part of this department and institution."
Holmes eLearning as a whole has been successful, as well. The Center for Online Education released its list of the 50 best online community colleges for 2017, and Holmes eLearning came in at number three in the nation. The college's eLearning program has also been ranked the #2 best community college in the United States in terms of "Best Value" by AffordableCollegesOnline.com (ACO), for standing out in both quality and affordability.
"How exciting it is to be ranked #2 two years in a row, and I am still proud to work with such an awesome team of instructors and administrators who always strive to offer the best learning experience possible to our students," said Holmes Social and Behavioral Science Department Chair Tina Garrett. "Our students benefit from the interactive nature of our courses and are fully prepared to enter the workforce or to continue their education. It is such an honor for our program to be recognized as #2 in the Best Online Associate's in Psychology Degree Program This distinction validates the greatness and dedication of our administrators, faculty, staff, and students. There is truly no place like Holmes."
To view the entire list, visit: https://thebestschools.org/rankings/best-online-associates-psychology/.
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