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University of Phoenix Online is the largest private university in the U.S and offers the largest number of accredited online degree programs of any online institution. Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix was one of the first accredited universities to offer online college education with complete degree programs via the Internet. Most students can earn a degree in as few as 2 years.

University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. University of Phoenix currently has more than 19,000 faculty members, including more than 9,600 in the Online Campus. Average faculty member holds a Master or Doctoral degree and has 16 years of experience in his or her field.

According to their alumni survey, 94% say they would recommend University of Phoenix to another working adult. Of those receiving a salary increase, 97% said their University of Phoenix education was a factor.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. In addition, University of Phoenix is approved by all branches of the Military for tuition assistance and is approved for Veterans training.

Associate Degree Programs

  • Accounting
  • Communications
  • Elementary Education
  • Financial Services
  • General Studies
  • Health Care Administration
  • Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
  • Human Services Management
  • Information Technology
  • Information Technology - IT Support
  • Information Technology - Networking
  • Information Technology - Programming
  • Information Technology - Web Design
  • Medical Records
  • Pharmacy Practice

Bachelor Degree Programs

  • B.A. in Multimedia & Visual CommunicationB.A. in Multimedia & Visual Communication
    Build fundamental communication skills in professional settings by focusing on business communication, diversity, intercultural communication, conflict resolution, legal and ethical issues, media and culture, and future trends in communication technology
  • B.S. in BusinessB.S. in Business
    *With Special Emphasis in:
    • Accounting
    • Administration
    • e-Business
    • Finance
    • Communication
    • Global Business Management
    • Hospitality Management
    • Information Systems
    • Integrated Supply Chain and Operations
    • Management
    • Marketing
    • Retail Management
    • Public Administration
    Use technology to create a foundation for an accounting career along with a taste of management, organizational behavior, economics, statics, and finance. Communication and market strategy are incorporated with emphasis on consumer-based results. Through research and evaluation, critical thinking, and problem solving, learn about diversity, globalization, ethics, technology, and e-business.
  • B.S. in Criminal Justice AdministrationB.S. in Criminal Justice Administration
    Prepare for leadership positions in policing, criminal law, or corrections with developed interpersonal and managerial skills.
  • B.S. in Health AdministrationB.S. in Health Administration
    *With emphasis in:
    • Long Term Care
    • Health Information Systems
    Receive general education combined with health care management training. Understand financial management, leadership, economic analysis, health policy utilization, and the basic body of health care knowledge as applied to long-term care facility administration. Learn skills such as management, finance and accounting, legal and ethical parameters, and health and disease factors relevant to health care services along with the significance of technology and information in automated health care.
  • B.S. in Human Services/ManagementB.S. in Human Services/Management
    Learn fundamental human services skills for careers in counseling, social work, psychology, and management.
  • B.S. in Information TechnologyB.S. in Information Technology
    *With emphasis in:
    • Information Systems
    • Software Engineering
    • Web Development
    Focus on analysis, design, and development of technology as applied to business and communication while achieving success in a business or training environment. Apply information technology principles to business scenarios and specifically learn concepts and principles for securing and protecting information assets of an organization.
  • B.S. in ManagementB.S. in Management
    Build workplace managerial skills through organization and management training with a social science foundation.
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in NursingRN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Program for working registered nurses to enhance existing educational role as caregiver, teacher, and manager of care with a Bachelor of Science degree.
  • B.S. in Organizational Innovation
  • B.S. in Organizational Security and Management
  • B.S. in PsychologyB.S. in Psychology
    Learn about cognitive and affective processes of individuals, their behaviors, thought processes and emotions as applied to inter- and intra-personal issues.

Master Degree Programs
*Require minimum of Bachelor's Degree.

  • M.A. Education**M.A. Education**
    *With Special Emphasis in:
    • Administration & Supervision
    • Adult Education and Training
    • Computer Education
    • Curriculum and Instruction
    • Curriculum and Instruction - English & Language Arts
    • Curriculum and Instruction - English as Second Language
    • Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics Education
    • Early Childhood Education
    • Elementary Teacher Education
    • Secondary Teacher Education
    Earn a Master Degree to prepare for teaching students and learn curricular planning and development.
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    *With Special Emphasis in:
    • Accounting
    • Global Management
    • Human Resource Management
    • Marketing
    • Public Administration
    • Technology
    Become a manager by learning to define business problems, assess information, consider alternatives, and choose best solutions for a wide array of problems.
  • Master of Health AdministrationMaster of Health Administration
    *With Special Emphasis in:
    • Gerontology
    • Informatics
    Gain training in preparation for health care leadership and management roles.
  • Master of Information SystemsMaster of Information Systems
    Use technology to meet the needs of an organization through specific development in Business Systems Analysis and Design, Programming, Databases, Networks and Telecommunications, and The Web.
    *Admission to the MIS program requires a Business Degree.
  • Master of ManagementMaster of Management
    Develop management skills in private businesses, non-profit organizations, and public agencies.
  • Master of Management/Human ResourcesMaster of Management/Human Resources
    Learn leadership and management skills to deal with the challenges of contemporary organizations.
  • M.S. in Accountancy
  • M.S. in Administration of Justice and SecurityM.S. in Administration of Justice and Security
    Develop skills in administering criminal justice and security by learning about administrative responsibilities common to both fields along with cooperative interaction.
  • M.S. in NursingM.S. in Nursing
    *With Special Emphasis in:
    • Health Administration
    • MBA/Health Care Management
    • M.S. for Nurse Practitioners
    • Nursing/Health Care Education
    Program designed for nurses looking for more advanced positions by learning advanced practice concepts including the theory of Nursing, ethical Nursing issues, and the influence of Nursing research on the advanced practice of Nursing, management of families and aggregates, administration, and education, health care infrastructure, health care finance and data-based decision making.
  • M.S. in PsychologyM.S. in Psychology
    Use foundational psychology education to pursue advanced research or teaching methods in business or academia. M.S. graduates frequently continue to Doctoral study.
  • M.S. in Public Administration

Doctoral Degree Programs
*Require minimum of Master's Degree.

  • Doctor of Business AdministrationDoctor of Business Administration
    Gain mastery of business administration literature and identify, research alternatives, and solve business problems with value-adding solutions. Establish leadership credentials in a complex global information economy.
  • Doctor of EducationDoctor of Education
    *With Special Emphasis in:
    • Educational Leadership
    • Educational Leadership Technology
    • Higher Education Administration
    Learn leadership and management skills to improve the productivity of an organization and provide service to the community through applied research. Design, manage, and lead processes related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment through applied scholarship, rigorous analysis, and comprehensive evaluation methodology.
  • Doctor of Health AdministrationDoctor of Health Administration
    Learn to critically examine and evaluate issues and trends that influence the health care system with leadership skills.
  • Doctor of Organizational LeadershipDoctor of Organizational Leadership
    Gain mastery of leadership literature and demonstrate applied learning competence by exploring management functions in organizational leadership and analyzing to discover the meaning of professional experiences and the purposes of leadership in an organization. Apply background in a variety of disciplines to management concepts and organizational skills with global perspective pertaining to information systems and technology.

Professional Certification
*Require minimum of Bachelor's Degree.


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**Students must possess a teaching certificate to enroll in MAEd programs.

Accrediting Agencies

  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

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