University of Phoenix
Overview
The University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America, with nearly 200 handy locations. The university’s philosophy is based on the concept of making education accessible for working students. University of Phoenix has more than 100 degree programs at the associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels in key employment areas.
History
The University of Phoenix was founded more than thirty years ago by Dr. John Sperling. He saw a need for education institutions that were centered on daily life events of the working adult. He conceived how institutions would forge new approaches to curricular and program design, teaching methods, and student services. These beliefs eventually resulted in the creation of University of Phoenix and continue to inspire the University’s mission.
The colleges within the University offer a range of programs that include various disciplines such as: business, communication, criminal justice, education, health care, management, nursing, and information technology. University of Phoenix Colleges develop their degree programs, often in partnership with industry professionals, to ensure quality, significance, and thoroughness.
Academics
University of Phoenix consists of a number of Colleges that include: Axia College of University of Phoenix (Associate’s Degrees), College of Arts and Sciences, Colleges of Business and Management (Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees), College of Education, College of Health and Human Services, College of Information Systems and Technology, and School of Advanced Studies (Doctoral Degrees.)
Degrees
University of Phoenix curriculum reflects the most up-to-date concepts, methods, and practices:
Associate programs include: Arts and Sciences, Business and Management, Criminal Justice and Security, Education, Human Services, Nursing and Health Care Psychology, and Technology.
Undergraduate programs include: Arts and Sciences, Business and Management, Criminal Justice and Security, Education, Human Services, Psychology, and Technology
Graduate programs include: Business and Management, Criminal Justice and Security, and Education, Human Services, Nursing and Health Care, Psychology, and Technology.
Doctorate programs include: Business and Management, Education, Nursing and Health Care, and Technology
Online Degrees
Associate
Arts and Sciences: Associate of Arts in Communications and Associate of Arts in General Studies
Business and Management: Associate of Arts in Accounting, Associate of Arts in Business, Associate of Arts in Financial Services, Associate of Arts in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism, and Associate of Arts in Sport Management.
Criminal Justice and Security: Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
Education: Associate of Arts in Elementary Education and Associate of Arts in Paraprofessional Education
Human Services: Associate of Arts in Human Services Management
Nursing and Health Care: Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration, Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration-Medical Records, and Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration-Pharmacy Practice
Psychology: Associate of Arts in Psychology
Technology: Associate of Arts in Information Technology, Associate of Arts in Information Technology/Networking, and Associate of Arts in Information Technology/Visual Communication
Undergraduate
Arts and Sciences: Bachelor of Science in Communication
Business and Management: Bachelor of Science in Business/Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Business/Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business/Communications,
Bachelor of Science in Business/e-Business, Bachelor of Science in Business/Finance, Bachelor of Science in Business/Global Business Management, Bachelor of Science in Business/Hospitality Management, Bachelor of Science in Business/Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Business/Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management, Bachelor of Science in Business/Management, Bachelor of Science in Business/Marketing, Bachelor of Science in Business/Organizational Innovation, Bachelor of Science in Business/Public Administration, Bachelor of Science in Business/Retail Management, and Bachelor of Science in Management
Criminal Justice and Security: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education
Human Services: Bachelor of Science in Human Services/Management
Nursing and Health Care: Bachelor of Science in Health Administration, Bachelor of Science in Health Administration/Health Information Systems, Bachelor of Science in Health Administration/Long Term Care, and RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Psychology: Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Technology: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Business Systems Analysis, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Information Systems Security, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Multimedia and Visual Communication, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Networking and Telecommunications, and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology/Software Engineering.
Graduate
Business and Management: Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration/Accounting, Master of Business Administration/Global Management, Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management, Master of Business Administration/Human Resources Management, Master of Business Administration/Marketing, Master of Business Administration/Technology Management, Master of Business in Administration - Spanish, Master of Management, Master of Management - International, Master of Management/Human Resources Management, Master of Management/Public Administration, and Master of Science in Accountancy.
Criminal Justice and Security: Master of Science/Administration of Justice and Security
Education: Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision, Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training, Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction, Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction—Computer Education, Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction—English and Language Arts Education, Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction—English as a Second Language, Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction—Mathematics Education, Master of Arts in Education/Early Childhood Education, Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education, Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education, and Master of Arts in Education/Special Education.
Nursing and Health Care: Master of Health Administration, Master of Health Administration/Education, Master of Health Administration/Gerontology, Master of Health Administration/Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing for Nurse Practitioners, Master of Science in Nursing/Informatics, Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Business Administration/Health Care Management, Master of Science in Nursing/Master of Health Administration, and Master of Science in Nursing/Health Care Education.
Psychology: Master of Science in Psychology
Technology: Master of Information Systems
Doctorate
Business and Management: Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership.
Education: Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology, and Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration.
Nursing and Health Care: Doctor of Health Administration
Technology: Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership/Information Systems and Technology.
Campuses
University of Phoenix has 204 campuses & learning centers in 38 states, as well as in Canada, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.
Financial Aid
University of Phoenix offers numerous financial options. Financial aid options include:
Cash Plan, Third-party Billing Plan, Tuition Reimbursement Plan, Private Loan Plan, and the Military Plan. The University of Phoenix participates in Federal Student Aid grant and loan programs
Scholarships
University of Phoenix has several scholarship programs to meet the needs of current students and forthcoming students. Scholarships include: University of Phoenix Grant & Scholarship Programs, National Scholarship Search, as well as Scholarship Resources.
Tuition and Fees
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