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University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix , founded 1976 in Phoenix. In 1978, it got accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The University of Phoenix is therefore an accredited, private, post-secondary university that is ready to sell you a product, a solid education in whatever field you choose. What do you need to get started? Unlike the traditional universities which, until lately, had catered mostly to the normal crowd of students moving through the educational system, the university of Phoenix was created with you in mind, the hard-working professional
What are the admission requirements?
- An $85 non-refundable application fee
- An undergraduate degree from a regionally or nationally accredited, or candidate for accreditation, college or university.
- A minimum GPA of 2.5 on the degree-posted transcript
- Post-high school work experience related to the graduate degree program
- Current employment (That's great. All along, that's what you have always wanted.) By the way, the curriculum of the university requires adults to have access to an appropriate work environment on a regular basis for completion of the course activities and assignments!
- If you are a non-native speaker of English, then you will take the following tests (TOEIC, TOEFL or a U.S. high school diploma or G.E.D.)
Collaborative learning
While you pay tuition on a course-by-course basis, you only meet once a week with your teacher and one more night a week with the team to study, consult and work on various topics. While you are juggling school work and everyday life responsibilities, you will find yourself relying on your team mates for support and guidance. Therefore the likelihood for dropping out can be drastically reduced. There are many other benefits you can reap being part of the learning team. You will amass skills which you will be able to transfer to the working world.
With more than 17,000 highly-qualified instructors, University of Phoenix has helped over 99,000 students further their careers in fields including Business, Technology, Education and Healthcare on over 140 campuses and through internet delivery worldwide. Learn how our real-world, Internet-based degree programs enable you to earn your degree while you live your life.
Why choose us for your continued education ?
You'll have our proven record of success behind you.
• 95% of our graduates are highly satisfied with the impact we've made on their careers
• 50% indicate a promotion or advancement within one year of obtaining their degree
You'll earn your degree on your schedule - and finish in just 2-3 years.
• Attend class at your convenience, from home, at work or while traveling
• Work through your degree program one six-week course at a time, taking breaks if you need to
• Complete your degree sooner than you would at most other universities
Your degree program will be relevant to the challenges you face in your career every day.
• Gain real-world skills from successful professionals currently working in your field of study
• Apply your education to your own work from the start
You'll learn from industry leaders who average 16 years of practical experience. In addition to holding a master's or doctoral degree, your instructors hold high level positions within the fields they teach. As a result, they are equally adept at discussing the latest academic theory and the most recent industry practices.
Our classes are purposely kept small to encourage active participation and lively discussion. This enables us to leverage the combined experience of the whole class to cover more ground in less time. Courses are offered one at a time, so you can more fully explore each subject. And, each course builds upon previous courses to provide a context for better understanding.
The learning teams are organized to replicate the typical work environment. So while you're learning the latest theories and techniques, you're also perfecting your skills at management, communications, and leadership - the type of skills that lead to success in today's business world.
Above all else, the education is focused on your career success. For this reason, our curriculum is continually updated to include the skills and expertise that are in high demand. In addition, assignments can be made applicable to your current job. In fact, over 50% of our students report using a class project at their workplace.
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (30 N. LaSalle St., Ste. 2400, Chicago IL 60602-2504; 312-263-0456, 800-621-7440.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing Programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (61 Broadway, 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10006 (212-363-5555).
The Master of Counseling degree program in Community Counseling (Phoenix and Southern Arizona Campuses) and the Master of Counseling degree program in Mental Health Counseling (Utah Campus) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304 (703-823-9800).
The University also maintains voluntary memberships with numerous educational organizations, including the American Council on Education , the Association of American Colleges, the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education , the American Association for Higher Education, the American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business, the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning, the College and University Personnel Association, the Arizona Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, the Independent Colleges and Universities of Arizona, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the Western Institute of Nursing, the National Board for Certified Counselors, the National Association for Foreign Student Admissions: Association of International Educators, the National Association of Veterans Program Administrators, the Service Members Opportunity College, and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Support. Additionally, the University maintains memberships in various professional, program-specific organizations.
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