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One university understands how you live today. And where you want to go tomorrow. University of Phoenix. Thinking ahead. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America.

We offer a wide variety of degree programs in campus-based and online formats, enabling us to meet the needs and interests of today’s working students, as well as today’s workplace. Perhaps you’re new to college and seeking an associate’s degree. Maybe you’re ready to complete your bachelor’s or advanced degree. Either way, University of Phoenix is here to help.

  • Earn your degree sooner than you think
  • Attend class at times and places that fit your busy schedule
  • Learn from instructors with advanced degrees, most of whom also work in the fields they teach
  • Acquire knowledge and skills that are in high demand
  • Receive personal attention in small, interactive classes
  • Apply what you learn immediately to your career success



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At University of Phoenix, you can choose a learning format that fits your lifestyle and learning style. Depending upon the degree program you select, you can attend classes on campus, online or through a combination of both. While widely available, not all formats are offered at all locations.

At University of Phoenix, we strive to make higher education highly accessible. Financial options, including financial aid, are available for those who qualify. Options include: Financial Aid Several low-interest financial aid options are available. University of Phoenix participates in many financial aid programs, including the Federal Stafford Student Loan, the Federal PLUS Loan and the Federal Pell Grant. There is no charge for processing financial aid applications. Financing Options In addition to competitive rates, University of Phoenix offers numerous options for financing your education. Our cash-paying plans let you pay for one course at a time rather than an entire semester or year at once. Additionally, pre-paying tuition will guarantee that your rate will not increase for the duration of your program. Company Funding University of Phoenix is eligible for most company reimbursement programs. In fact, 45 percent of our students receive all or part of their tuition from their employers. Military Assistance As a regionally accredited university, and a long-time member of Service members Opportunity Colleges (SOC), University of Phoenix is approved by all branches of the military for tuition assistance and is approved for veterans training

Campus-Based

Providing the convenience of attending classes near your home or workplace
  • Attend class just once a week
  • Classes are held in the evening and on weekends
  • Some campuses offer day classes
  • Complete homework assignments on your own and with your learning team

Online

Providing the flexibility of a 100% online education
  • Complete coursework through electronic forums
  • Receive lectures, questions and assignments from your instructor electronically. Study them at your convenience
  • Login at least four days per week
  • University of Phoenix classes. You choose the days and times
  • Build teamwork skills by collaborating with a learning team
  • Some campuses offer a combined campus-based and online format

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is dedicated to meeting the needs of working students. Now the largest private university in North America, we offer conveniently located campuses and learning centers as well as a flexible online learning format available in most countries around the world. Regardless of where or how you attend class, you’ll receive a real-world education with real value.

University of Phoenix is a private institution of higher learning founded in Phoenix, Arizona, in 1976. Axia College is a college of University of Phoenix. The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456). The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (One Dupont Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20036-1120). The Master of Science in Counseling program in Community Counseling (in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona) and the Master of Science in Counseling program in Mental Health Counseling (in Utah) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP, 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304; www.cacrep.org); (703) 823-9800. The University’s main headquarters are located at 4615 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Online offices are located at 3157 East Elwood Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034. Florida: University of Phoenix is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2308. Georgia: University of Phoenix is authorized under the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990. Indiana: Fully accredited by the Indiana Commission for Postsecondary Proprietary Education. AC-0188. Indianapolis Campus is located at 7999 Knue Road, Suites 100 & 500, Indianapolis, IN 46250; Northwest Indiana Campus located at 359 East 81st Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410. Ohio: Registration Number is 1154320. Cleveland Campus is located at 5005 Rockside Road, Suite 130, Independence, OH 44131-2194; Cincinnati Campus is located at 9050 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 250, West Chester, OH 45069-4875; Columbus Campus is located at 8415 Pulsar Place, Columbus, OH 43240-4032. South Carolina: Licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The campus is located at 1001 Pinnacle Point Drive, Columbia, SC 29223. Tennessee: Memphis Campus is located at 65 Germantown Court, Suite 100, Cordova, TN 38018; Nashville Campus is located at 616 Marriott Drive, Suite 150, Nashville, TN 37214; Franklin Campus is located at 377 Riverside Drive, Franklin, TN 37064; Chattanooga Campus is located at 1208 Pointe Centre Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Virginia: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has authorized University of Phoenix to offer degree or certificate programs. Any course, degree or certificate program offered has been approved by the University of Phoenix governing board. Credit earned for coursework in Virginia can be transferred to University of Phoenix’s principal location outside Virginia as part of the University’s existing degree or certificate programs. Puerto Rico: Universityof Phoenixoperates under a renewal license granted by the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education. Calgary, Alberta: University of Phoenix is approved to offer specific degree programs by Alberta Advanced Education. Degrees are conferred by University of Phoenix through its Central Administration office, located in Phoenix, Arizona. Vancouver, British Columbia: University of Phoenix is accredited by the Private Career Training Institutions Agency (PCTIA) of the Province of British Columbia (www.pctia.bc.ca; 604-660-4400). Degrees are conferred by University of Phoenix through its Central Administration office, located in Phoenix, Arizona.



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Business Administration & Management

BS in Organizational Security and Management

The Bachelor of Science in Business program is designed to prepare graduates with the requisite knowledge, skills, and values to effectively apply various business principles and tools in an organizational setting. The BSB entry sequence exposes students to valuable theoretical knowledge and best practices in the areas of management, organizational behavior, research and evaluation, and critical thinking and problem solving. In all BSB program coursework, the curriculum addresses critical business issues in the areas of diversity, globalization, ethics, technology, and e-business. Graduates of the Organizational Innovation specialization will be prepared to apply design principles, innovative practices, and creativity to develop business processes, strategies, services, and products. Additionally, students will be prepared to create strategic and tactical plans, apply basic project management principles to the creative process, and manage intangible assets. Finally, this program bridges the gap between traditional business thinking and an innovative and design focused philosophy.

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Doctor of Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) degree program offered by University of Phoenix provides learners who hold a professional master’s degree a means of exploring their personal readiness to become leaders in management professions. Learners gain a mastery of business administration literature and demonstrate their competence by applying this knowledge to current business environments.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership

The Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership degree program offered by University of Phoenix provides learners who hold a professional master's degree a means of exploring their personal readiness to become leaders in their professions or current organizations. Learners gain a mastery of leadership literature and demonstrate their competence by applying what they learn to current organizational environments.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Master of Business Administration (MBA)

The Master of Business Administration program helps students develop managerial skills needed in a rapidly changing business environment. Focusing on these skills, the curriculum emphasizes the creation and sustainability of an organization’s competitive advantage. Students also have the opportunity to focus their studies in areas such as accounting, global management, health care management, human resource management, marketing or technology management.

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Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Energy Management

Students completing the Energy Management concentration will develop the managerial skills emphasized within the MBA required course of study in the context of the challenges faced by the energy sector. Students will understand the conceptual framework and knowledge to become leaders in the complex and diverse energy sector. Students will evaluate the business case for renewable and non-renewable sources within an energy portfolio.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Global Management

Globalization has increased the need for individuals with specialized knowledge and skills necessary to manage multicultural and multinational workforces effectively in a rapidly-changing environment. The Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Global Management (MBA/GM) program has been developed to provide those individuals the opportunity to study in a program specifically designed for their needs as current or future managers.

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Master of Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing

The Master of Business Administration/Marketing program is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within a marketing organization. Students will create and defend their solutions to problems of crisis management, profitable growth opportunities, and change leadership. Throughout the program, students gain experience in distilling a situation into a well-defined problem; applying tools and concepts to analyze a variety of alternative solutions; and selecting and defending their recommended course of action.

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Master of Management

The Master of Management program is designed to enhance the management skills students need to function effectively within an organization. Students learn to synthesize business concepts and practices presented in this program to develop solutions for specific managerial situations found within the organizational environment. Areas of focus include development of human capital, implementation of organizational initiatives, managing conflict, fostering creativity, innovation through organizational design, and managing in a cross-cultural environment.

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Communication & Journalism

Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Communications

Students enrolled in the Associate of Arts in Communications degree program will develop a foundation for understanding and practicing the effective exchange of information, ranging from interpersonal and small group communications, to public speaking and mass media. Courses include “win-win” communications processes, problem-solving information strategies, and news presentations for print, web and broadcast delivery.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Education

Associate of Arts with a Concentration in Elementary Education

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Elementary Education addresses major issues that impact student learning. Topics include the historical and philosophical contexts of contemporary education, contemporary issues in education, diversity in the classroom, and the exceptional learner. Students are required to apply writing and problem solving skills to evaluate topics covered through written assignments, discussion, and debate. Students learn to communicate effectively in informal, formal, and quantitative contexts and will become conversant with the values and terminology of the field. Where available, this program prepares students for transition into the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education degree program at University of Phoenix.

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Bachelor of Science in Education-Elementary Teacher Education

The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Teacher Education degree program prepares candidates for teacher licensure at the elementary level.* Through student teaching and coursework that focuses on classroom management, models and theories of instruction, legal and ethical issues in education, and professional development, students develop the skills and knowledge needed to become competent and effective educators.

*Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his or her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Doctor of Education in Ed. Leadership - Curriculum and Instruction

The Curriculum and Instruction specialization of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program will prepare learners to become instructional leaders who will strategically manage and lead processes related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Graduates will demonstrate both practical and scholarly knowledge in their use of analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions.

Historically, education has been a field of constant evolution and debate, with the pull of philosophical, cultural, and political influences felt throughout the industry. As such, contemporary educators face challenges unlike those faced by their predecessors: Educational leaders must design and facilitate learning in culturally diverse classrooms; manage the needs of multiple stakeholders; develop their classrooms, schools, and systems effectively and efficiently in the face of severe funding pressures; address the demands of regulatory bodies; and meet the outcomes established by the greater educational community. As the education system undergoes these radical changes, there has been a drastic increase in the need for leaders who are capable of designing innovative curricular models in their institutions and of consistently improving their students’ outcomes. The Curriculum and Instruction specialization of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program is offered by University of Phoenix to enable leaders to affect these high levels of performance through applied scholarship, rigorous analysis, and comprehensive evaluation methodology.

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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) program will prepare learners to become transformational leaders who will strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations. Graduates will be educational practitioners who demonstrate analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions. The program is designed to emphasize leadership and to focus on applied research that improves educational environments.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a Specialization in Educational Technology

The Educational Technology specialization of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program will prepare learners to become education leaders who strategically manage and lead processes related to the integration of technology in various learning environments. Graduates will demonstrate both practical and scholarly knowledge in their use of analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions by utilizing technological innovations to support and enhance the educational process.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration

The Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration degree program offered by University of Phoenix provides learners who hold a master's degree a means for expanding their research and analytical skills in preparation for leadership in post-secondary institutions. The program emphasizes ethical, collaborative, and global perspectives on higher education that are responsive to learners' dynamic needs.

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Educational Specialist

The Educational Specialist program (Ed.S.) will prepare learners to become transformational leaders who will strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations. Graduates will be educational practitioners who demonstrate analytical, critical and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions. The Educational Specialist program degree is consistent with the Universitys mission to develop the knowledge and skills that will enable learners to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations and provide leadership and service to their communities. The program is designed to emphasize leadership and to focus on a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction.

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Master of Arts in Education - Administration and Supervision

The Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision degree program enables educators to gain knowledge and expertise in the area of school administration. The curriculum focuses on education finance, school law, the roles and responsibilities of the principal, community relations, and supervision of personnel. This program includes a school administration internship at the principal level.

*Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his or her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Master of Arts in Education - Adult Education and Training

The Master of Arts/Adult Education and Training Program (MAED/AET) is a 35-credit program of study designed for individuals who wish to develop the skills to work with adult learners in areas such as corporate training, community college instruction, non-profit and community based organizations, human services agencies, or professional development. The program encompasses knowledge of theory, the needs of diverse learners, critical issues and trends in adult education, instructional design and strategies, the use of technologies, and assessment. It also provides courses that address coaching and mentoring, e-learning, and e-learning web design technologies.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction - Reading

The Master of Arts program in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Reading is intended for P-12 teachers who would like to expand and deepen their theoretical knowledge, instructional expertise, and use of effective digital and print resources for diverse populations in the teaching and learning of reading and literacy. The International Reading Association standards and the College of Education’s Conceptual Framework form the foundation for the focus of this program, which is to support reading professionals in learning and teaching new, research-based methodologies and in becoming advocates for collaborative, positive change in literacy education in their school, their district, and the community.

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Master of Arts in Education/Early Childhood Education

The Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree for educators seeking knowledge and expertise in the field of early childhood development and teaching. The curriculum includes instructional strategies, teaching methodologies, assessment techniques, theories of early childhood growth and development, and the impact of family and cultural diversity on early childhood. Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his/her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements. This program is not available in all states, so please check with a University of Phoenix Admissions Counselor.

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Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education

The Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education (MAED/TED-E) program is a degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the MAED/TED-E program is to provide the adult student, who already has a degree in a discipline other than education, with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become a competent and effective educator. This program focuses on elementary student learning by improving the educator's responsibility for that learning.

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Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education

The Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education (MAED/TED-S) program is a degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the MAED/TED-S program is to provide the adult student, who already has a degree in a discipline other than education, with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become a competent and effective educator. This program focuses on secondary student learning by improving the educator's responsibility for that learning.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Master of Arts in Education/Special Education

The Master of Arts in Education/ Special Education degree program prepares candidates for teacher licensure in the field of special education.* Through coursework, student teaching and educational research, students develop the pedagogical skills and knowledge needed to become effective special education educators.

*Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his or her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Representative.

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Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leadership

The program provides advanced knowledge in collaboration, coaching and mentoring, decision making, planning, action research, and evaluation. Graduates will be able to serve their students, colleagues, and communities as ethical leaders committed to excellence.

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