The University of Phoenix was founded over 30 years ago in 1976. The college was founded based on the idea that higher education should be accessable to working adults.

Education for Working Adults at Phoenix University
University of Phoenix is serious about making education available to working students. In fact U of P is well known for changing the makeup of online higher education as we know it today.

A leader in flexible schedules and flexible class structures as well as continuous enrollment and an environment focused around the students needs, the univeristy has brought ot the forefront or initiated many of these options. The practitioner faculty, online college classes, online library, internet simulations, and ebooks are all utilized as part of the innovative University of Phoenix approach.

College Courses for Everyone
When U of P began it was serving the needs of working students who wanted to get an education without taking timeout from their careers or busy lives. Currently the University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America including over 200 campus schools and the ability to provide learning through the Internet to almost every country in the world.

The University of Phoenix offers over 100 degree granting programs in many areas that employers care about. Degrees are offered at the associate's, backelor's, master's and doctoral levels in everything from technology to business, education to healthcare.

History of Univeristy of Phoenix
Dr. John Sperling founded the university in the midst of the rise of personal computers. This Cambridge educated economist and professor saw the opportunities of the new technologically driven economy and used his entrepreneurial spirit to provide higher education to working adults through new mediums and structures.

Dr. Sperling designed learning programs and curriculum around these busy students using innovative teaching methods.

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College of Arts and Sciences
College of Education
College of Health and Human Services
College of Information Systems and Technology
John Sperling School of Business
School of Advanced Studies
Corporate Education
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Associate's of Arts in General Studies

Visual Communication Certificate

Associate's of Arts in Accounting

Associate's of Arts in Business

Associate's of Arts in Financial Services

Bachelor's of Science in Business Administration

Bachelor's of Science in Business - Accounting

Bachelor's of Science in Business - Communications

Bachelor's of Science in Business - e-Business

Bachelor's of Science in Business - Finance

Bachelor's of Science in Business - Global Business Management

Bachelor's of Science in Business - Hospitality Management

Bachelor's of Science in Business - Information Systems

Bachelor's of Science in Business - Integrated Supply Chain and Operations Management

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Business - Management

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Business - Marketing

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Business - Organizational Innovation

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Business - Public Administration

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Business - Retail Management

Doctoral Degree Of Business Administration

Doctoral Degree Of Health Administration

Graduate Accounting Certificate (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Graduate Marketing Certificate (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Master's Of Business Administration

Master's Of Business Administration-Accounting

Master's Of Business Administration-Global Management

Master's Of Business Administration-Health Care Management

Master's Of Business Administration-Human Resources Management

Master's Of Business Administration-Marketing

Master's Of Business Administration-Technology Management

Master's Of Science In Accountancy

Individual Courses

Associate's Of Arts In Accounting (Arkansas)

Associate's Of Arts In Business (Arkansas)

Associate's of Arts in Information Technology

Associate's of Arts in Information Technology & Networking

Associate's of Arts in Information Technology & Visual Communication

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Information Technology - Business System Analysis

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Information Technology - Information Systems Security

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Information Technology - Multimedia And Visual Communication

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Information Technology - Networking & Telecommunications

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Information Technology - Software Engineering

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Information Technology - Web Design

Call Center Professional Certificate

Information Systems Security Certificate

Master's Of Information Systems

Associate's Of Arts In Information Technology - Visual Communication (Arkansas)

Associate's Of Arts In Information Technology (Arkansas)

Associate's of Arts in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Criminal Justice Administration

Master's Of Science - Administration Of Justice And Security

Associate's Of Arts In Criminal Justice (Arkansas)

Associate's of Arts in Elementary Education

Associate's of Arts in Paraprofessional Education

Continuing Teacher Education

Doctoral Degree Of Education In Educational Leadership

Doctoral Degree Of Education In Educational Leadership - Curriculum And Instruction

Doctoral Degree Of Education In Educational Leadership - Educational Technology

Master's Of Arts In Education - Administration And Supervision

Master's Of Arts In Education - Adult Education And Training

Master's Of Arts In Education - Curriculum And Instruction

Master's Of Arts In Education - Curriculum And Instruction-Computer Education

Master's Of Arts In Education - Curriculum And Instruction-English As A Second Language

Master's Of Arts In Education - Curriculum And Instruction-English And Language Arts Education

Master's Of Arts In Education - Curriculum And Instruction-Mathematics Education

Master's Of Arts In Education - Early Childhood Education

Master's Of Arts In Education - Special Education

Master's Of Arts In Education - Elementary Teacher Education

Master's Of Arts In Education - Secondary Teacher Education

Doctoral Of Philosophy In Higher Education Administration

Bachelor Of Science In Education - Elementary Education

Associate's Of Arts In Paraprofessional Education (Arkansas)

California Teachers Of English Learners Certificate

Associate's of Arts in Health Care Administration

Associate's of Arts in Health Care Administration-Medical Records

Associate's of Arts in Health Care Administration-Pharmacy Practice

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Health Administration

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Health Administration - Health Information Systems

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Health Administration - Long Term Care

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Gerontology Health Care Certificate (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Health Care Informatics Certificate (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Master's Of Health Administration

Master's Of Health Administration - Education

Master's Of Health Administration - Gerontology

Master's Of Health Administration - Informatics

Master's Of Science In Nursing

Master's Of Science In Nursing-Nursing - Health Care Education

Master's Of Science In Nursing-Informatics

Master's Of Science In Nursing - Master's Of Business Administration - Health Care Management

Master's Of Science In Nursing - Master's Of Health Administration

Master's Of Science In Nursing For Nurse Practitioners

Nursing - Health Care Education Certificate (Bachelor's Degree Required)

School Nurse Certificate (RN & Nursing Degree Required)

Bachelor's of Science in Communication

Graduate Human Resources Management Certificate (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Human Resource Management Certificate

Master's Of Management - Human Resources Management

Associate's Of Arts In General Studies (Arkansas)

Associate's of Arts in Communications

Associate's of Arts in Human Services Management

Associate's of Arts in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Human Services - Management

Associate's of Arts in Sport Management

Bachelor's of Science in Organizational Security and Management

Bachelor's Degree Of Science In Management

Global Management Certificate (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Technology Management Certificate (Bachelor's Degree Required)

Doctoral Degree Of Management In Organizational Leadership

Doctoral Degree Of Management In Organizational Leadership - Information Systems And Technology

Master's Of Management

Master's Of Management - Public Administration

Project Management Certificate

Associate's of Arts in Psychology

Bachelor's of Science in Psychology

Master's Of Science In Psychology

Doctoral Of Philosophy In Industrial - Organizational Psychology

The best way to learn about the admissions process is to request information from the University of Phoenix admissions department.

University of Phoenix understands that investing in your education is an important commitment. There are numerous financing options available for students including financial aid, loans and tuition reimbursement.

University of Phoenix tuition varies by campus and type of degree program. To learn more about tuition in a specific degree program, online or at a campus near you, request more information.

University of Phoenix offers several financial options, that allow you to invest in your education and your future. The specialized financial representatives can help you arrange the financial options best for you.

Cash Plan

The cash plan alows students to pay for one course at a time, rather than an entire semester or year at once. THis plan is designed to help you manage your personal cash flow and stay within your monthly budget.

Third-Party Billing Plan

Direct billing may be available if your organization's tuition benefit is being used to fund the educational costs of multiple employees at University of Phoenix. The University of Phoenix third-party billing plan can bill your organization directly for the tuition of the student employees.

Tuition Reimbursement Plan

There is a very high likelyhood that you can receive all or part of your tuition back from your employer as part of your company tuition reimbursement program; often through your employee benefits package. Many of the students at University of Phoenix receive all or partof their tuiton payments from their employer. You shoudl speak with your human resources department to get more information on what your company offers.

Federal Financial Aid Plan

There are many low-interest federal financial aid plans available. University of Phoenix provides access to federal funding through Federal Student Aid grant and loan programs. Several options include the Federal Stafford Student Loan, Federal PLUS Loan, Federal Perkins Loan, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), the National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART), and the U.S. Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant. A University of Phoenix financial representative can help you understand the details about your eligibility and the application process.

Private Loan Plan

University of Phoenix offers private loan plan options from various national banks and financial institutions to help with tuition, books and other direct educational costs. The products offered by University of Phoenix feature an online application and school certification process.

Military Plan

The military plan provides tuition assistance for members of the U.S. armed forces.

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The University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. For more information you can visit ncahlc.org.

Business Accreditation

The following programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org): the Associate of Arts with a concentration in Foundations of Business, Associate of Arts with a concentration in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Doctor of Management and Doctor of Business Administration.

Nursing Accreditation

The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) provides accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs. For additional information, visit aacn.nche.edu.

Teacher Education Accreditation

The teachign programs are preaccredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of five years, from December 20, 2007 to December 20, 2012, specifically the Master of Arts in Education program with options in Elementary Teacher Education and Secondary Teacher Education. For additional information, visit teac.org.

Counseling Accreditation

The Master of Science in Counseling program in Community Counseling (Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona campuses) and the Master of Science in Counseling program in Mental Health Counseling (Salt Lake City, Utah campuses) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). For additional information, visit cacrep.org.

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State and International Licensures

University of Phoenix is approved to operate in most U.S. states and other countries, either through licensure, registration, general or specific approvals, consent or exemption. Specific approval-related statements that are required by some states or provinces are as follows:

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 is located at 8401 Ohio Street, 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, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43240-4032.

Puerto Rico: University of Phoenix operates under a renewal license granted by the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education.

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.

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.

British Columbia: The term "university" is used under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education, effective December 20, 2006, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Degrees are conferred by University of Phoenix through its Central Administration office, located in Phoenix, Arizona.
Affiliations

University of Phoenix also maintains voluntary memberships with numerous organizations, including:

* American Council on Education
* Association of American Colleges
* American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
* American Association for Higher Education
* American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
* Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
* College and University Personnel Association
* Arizona Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
* American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
* Independent Colleges and Universities of Arizona
* American Association of Colleges of Nursing
* Western Institute of Nursing
* National Board for Certified Counselors
* National Association for Foreign Student Admissions
* Association of International Educators
* National Association of Veterans Program Administrators
* Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
* Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Support
* various professional, program-specific organizations

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