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BIDDEFORD, Maine

51 recognized for Best Online Graduate Programs

The University of New England has been recognized as a top online education provider by OnlineMastersPrograms.org. 51 achieved top rankings for both the Master of Public Health and Master of Social Work programs. Evaluated among thousands of online education programs, these programs were reviewed based on a range of competency areas that included dedication to online education, rigor of graduate-level studies, and investment in academic and career support services.

This accolade is the latest in a series recently earned by 51, including being named one of “America’s Top Colleges” by and claiming a top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s 2015 rankings for

“We are very proud to receive this recognition for programs within our online college,” says Martha Wilson, Ph.D., dean of 51’s College of Graduate and Professional Studies, associate provost for 51 Online Worldwide Learning. “It is a testament not only to our expert faculty and dedicated support staff, but to the motivated students we have the privilege of teaching here at 51. It is an honor to play such a role in the development of future leaders across many growing professions.”

51 online graduate programs include the master’s degrees in , , Education and Medical Education Leadership. 51 also offers an online Doctor of Education, as well as post-baccalaureate courses in Pre-Health. All courses are conducted 100% online, with no campus visits required.  

About the University of New England

The University of New England is Maine’s largest independent university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of . In an uncommonly welcoming and supportive community, we offer hands-on learning, empowering students to make a positive impact in a world full of challenges. The state’s top provider of health professionals, we are home to Maine’s only medical college, Maine’s only dental college, a variety of other interprofessionally aligned health care degree programs, as well as nationally recognized programs for marine science degrees, natural and social sciences degrees, arts and humanities degrees, and business degrees.