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University of Phoenix founder, John Sperling, once said that, “Working adult students were often invisible on traditional campuses and treated as second-class citizens.” As a result, the first session of class, for what would one day become the biggest for-profit university in the North America, was held. There were only 8 students.
From 1976 until 1989, courses were only accessible at the school’s two campuses in Phoenix, Arizona and San Jose, California. By 1989, the school was ready to release its online courses and online degree programs. Over the next 20 years, the University of Phoenix would reach a peak overall enrollment of 600,000 in 2010, counting students in both online and campus-based courses.
The school is divided into two main divisions: the more than 200 physical campus locations and the eCampus. Physical campuses are spread across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, while online students are located in nearly every country of the world. Students come to the University of Phoenix to receive an education that is relevant to their lives and to the world around them.
The four main points of the University of Phoenix philosophy on education involve providing: 1) Accessibility to Higher Education, 2)Flexible Scheduling, 3) Practitioner Faculty, and 4) Centralized Curriculum Design. In essence, they want to fulfill the needs of working and underserved students by giving them the opportunity to earn a college degree. The University of Phoenix learning goals are designed to guide students towards getting a great understanding of their area of study by teaching them skills in critical thinking and problem solving, communication, information utilization, and collaboration.
Courses at the University of Phoenix will always offer relevant curriculum and experienced faculty who actually work in the fields they teach. Students will pass through an educational experience that blends academic theory with real-world, practical application. As of March 2010, over 538,000 people had earned degrees through the University of Phoenix since its humble beginnings in 1976.
The University of Phoenix has an open enrollment. This means that the only requirement for admission is to have a high school diploma or GED. For students who have taken college courses at another institution, their credits will be able to transfer. And for those who haven’t transferred credits, or who have had work experience rather than a GED, they have the option of taking a Prior Learning Assessment(PLA) exam. Passing the exam will earn you credit in various courses without having to complete the coursework. The admissions process is the same for both campus-based degree programs and online degree programs.
The University of Phoenix offers higher degree programs at every level of education. Starting with a technical certificate, you can earn up to a doctorate degree. Associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees are also available. Composed of two schools and seven colleges, the academic program at the University of Phoenix provides a wide range of degree programs.
The School of Business offers: Bachelor of Science degrees with various business concentrations, Master’s degrees, MBAs, and Doctorate programs for both Business Administration and Management in Organizational Leadership. The School of Advanced Studies offers doctorate degrees in the areas of Education, Nursing & Health Care, Business & Management, and Psychology.
The seven colleges provide degrees in the areas of Education, Nursing, Criminal Justice & Security, Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Information Systems & Technology. Some of the most popular associate’s degrees are in the areas of Information Technology, Foundations of Business, and Criminal Justice. Popular bachelor’s degree programs include Psychology, Elementary Teacher Education, and Criminal Justice Administration. Finally, top programs at the master’s degree level are the MBA, Secondary Teacher Education, and Psychology.
Almost all of the degrees mentioned above are available through both campus schools and the online school. Since the beginning of the online school in 1989, the University of Phoenix has focused on developing high-quality, accredited online degree programs. The purpose of online programs is to cater to the educational needs of working adults who have other time commitments, such as family and career.
Online courses are ideal for anyone who wants to further their education, but has limited time in their schedule to commit to school. Some of the benefits of online learning include:
ñClass times that fit with your work, family and social life.
ñSmall class sizes that promote discussions and interactions with classmates and instructors.
The University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org).
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Accounting, Associate of Arts with a concentration in Foundations of Business, Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Management programs are programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, 202-887-6791 (http://www.qqcn.nche.edu).
The Master of Science in Counseling program in Community Counseling (Phoenix and Tucson campuses) and the Master of Science in Counseling program in Mental Health Counseling (Utah campuses) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP; cacrep.org).
The University of Phoenix Master of Arts in Education program with options in Elementary Teacher Education and Secondary Teacher Education is pre-accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of five years, from December 20, 2007 to December 20, 2012. For additional information, visit teac.org.
The University’s central administration is located at 4615 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034
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University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org). The University’s central administration is located at 4615 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85040. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034. For information about University of Phoenix accreditations and licensures, please visit phoenix.edu/about_us/accreditation.html © 2010 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved