University of Phoenix - Indianapolis Area
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I'm looking for a university that will give me a solid education with real-world application.
We've found that students who are ready to learn come to University of Phoenix. They see us as an accredited academic institution that can help them gain the knowledge and skills they're looking for as they pursue opportunity.
We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs with a relevant curriculum and experienced faculty who work in the fields they teach. Students like you are looking for education that makes sense: blending academic theory with real-world, practical application.
Thousands have walked through our doors or gone online to learn and graduate. You could be next. Request more information to find out how you can pursue your dream-through higher education.
We believe everyone deserves access to higher education.
I've finally found an education that's tailored to my life and academic goals.
In 1976, John Sperling founded University of Phoenix so working men and women could go to college and earn their degree. What began in Phoenix, Arizona, grew to become the largest private university in North America with more than 200 campuses and learning centers. Now, students come here for an education that is relevant to their lives, and to the world around them.
Whether you go to class online or on campus, you'll find:
- Class times that fit with your work, family and social life.
- Small class sizes for engaging discussion and interaction with your classmates and instructor.
- Faculty who combine their personal knowledge of the field with proven academic theory.
- Up-to-date curriculum that is developed in collaboration with faculty and industry experts.
- Personalized student support from a team of advisors who help you from enrollment to graduation.
- A world-class online library that is available 24/7, so you have access to scholarly research, when you want.
Gain knowledge you can use tomorrow, not in four years.
I'm looking for a degree program that teaches me what I need to know - not what a textbook says is important.
At University of Phoenix, you learn from a curriculum designed by experts in your field of study, whether you're earning your associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree. Our curriculum is developed in collaboration with our faculty and industry professionals to ensure that it is up-to-date and relevant. This means our programs aren't wasting your time; instead, you're gaining knowledge one day that you can use at work the next. Program availability varies by location and learning format.
Enroll in an exciting program at one of these locations in your area:
- Indianapolis Campus
- Plainfield Learning Center
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.
Bachelor of Arts in English (Online)
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a language requirement and primary major in English is designed to provide students with substantive academic content in a liberal arts discipline of their choice. The major in English is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of rhetoric, literature, and writing. Students will choose from topics in American and English literature, writing essentials, linguistics and poetry, literary masterpieces, and technical writing. The program prepares students for teaching opportunities in elementary and secondary education after completion of the additional methodology courses required for teacher certification in all states. The degree also provides an academic foundation for students interested in pursuing the graduate education necessary for postsecondary teaching positions in liberal arts at most colleges and universities.
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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.
Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education/English Language Arts
The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary (BSEd-E) is an undergraduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the BSEd-E program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become competent and effective educators. This program focuses on elementary student learning by developing the skills of the educator responsible for that learning. Students must complete an additional 12 credits in the English/ Language Arts content area outside of their English/Language Arts General Education requirements.
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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.
Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education/Mathematics
The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary (BSEd-E) is an undergraduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the BSEd-E program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become competent and effective educators. This program focuses on elementary student learning by developing the skills of the educator responsible for that learning. Students must complete an additional 12 credits in the Mathematics content area outside of their Mathematics General Education requirements.
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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.
Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education/Science
The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary (BSEd-E) is an undergraduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the BSEd-E program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become competent and effective educators. This program focuses on student learning at the elementary level by developing the skills of the educator responsible for that learning. Students must complete an additional 18 credits in the Science content area outside of their Physical/Biological Science general education requirements.
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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.
Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education/Social Studies
The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary (BSEd-E) is an undergraduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the BSEd-E program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become competent and effective educators. This program focuses on elementary student learning by developing the skills of the educator responsible for that learning. Students must complete an additional 12 credits in the Social Studies content area outside of their Social Studies General Education requirements.
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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.
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (Online)
The Bachelor of Science degree with a mathematics requirement and primary majors in natural sciences and history is designed to provide students with substantive academic content in the discipline of their choice. The major in Environmental Science is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between scientific principles and the environment. Topics will include biological and ecological fundamentals, the environment and society, environmental management and law, global health, risk assessment, ethics, and technology. The program prepares students for teaching in elementary and secondary education after completion of the additional methodology courses required for teacher certification in all states. The degree also provides an academic foundation for students interested in pursuing the graduate education necessary for postsecondary teaching positions in natural science or history at most colleges and universities.
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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.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Online)
The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD) program prepares learners to become transformational leaders who will strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations. Graduates will become 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.
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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.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction (Online)
The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD) program prepares learners to become transformational leaders who will strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations. Graduates will become 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.
The Curriculum and Instruction specialization of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program prepares learners to become instructional leaders who will strategically manage and lead processes related to curriculum, instruction and assessment. Graduates will demonstrate practical and scholarly knowledge in their use of analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions.
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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.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership/Educational Technology (Online)
The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD) program prepares learners to become transformational leaders who will strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations. Graduates will become 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.
The Educational Technology specialization of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership degree program prepares learners to become education leaders who strategically manage and lead processes related to the integration of technology in various learning environments. Graduates will demonstrate 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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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.
Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration (Online)
The (PhD/HEA) program prepares learners for scholarship, practice, and leadership in post-secondary educational environments. Learners cultivate a deep understanding of the dual roles performed by contemporary leaders in higher education: the traditional role associated with the operation of complex organizations, and the new role that requires the skills of an educational researcher.
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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.
Educational Specialist (Online)
The Educational Specialist program (EdS) 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 degree program is consistent with the University’s 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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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.
Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training (Online)
The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure in the field of early childhood (birth to age eight). Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to gain the pedagogical skills and knowledge that will assist them in becoming competent and effective early childhood educators. The curriculum is based on state and national standards for early childhood education. It includes theories of early childhood growth and development, the significance of family and cultural diversity for learning, the use of developmentallyappropriate practices, assessment techniques, and technology to promote learning.
The Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training degree program prepares students with the skills needed to work with adult students. Course work focuses on adult learning theory, the needs of diverse students, critical issues and trends in adult education and training, instructional design and strategies, the use of technologies, and assessment and learning.
This program is not designed to meet teacher certification standards and does not lead to certification.
For program disclosure information please click here.
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.
Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction/Reading (Online)
The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure in the field of early childhood (birth to age eight). Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to gain the pedagogical skills and knowledge that will assist them in becoming competent and effective early childhood educators. The curriculum is based on state and national standards for early childhood education. It includes theories of early childhood growth and development, the significance of family and cultural diversity for learning, the use of developmentallyappropriate practices, assessment techniques, and technology to promote learning.
This graduate degree program encompasses the study of curricular planning and development with an integration of technology, assessment and evaluation practices. Strategies for effective classroom instruction for a variety of students and critical issues within the field of education are also explored. This program is not designed to meet teacher certification standards and does not lead to certification.
For program disclosure information please click here.
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.
Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education
The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure in the field of early childhood (birth to age eight). Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to gain the pedagogical skills and knowledge that will assist them in becoming competent and effective early childhood educators. The curriculum is based on state and national standards for early childhood education. It includes theories of early childhood growth and development, the significance of family and cultural diversity for learning, the use of developmentallyappropriate practices, assessment techniques, and technology to promote learning.
The MAEd/TED-E degree program prepares candidates for teacher licensure and focuses on elementary student learning. The mission of this program is to provide students, who already have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than education, with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to become competent and effective educators. Student teaching and verified field experiences/observation are required in this degree program.
Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his or her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credential requirements.
For program disclosure information please click here.
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.
Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education
The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure in the field of early childhood (birth to age eight). Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor’s degree and wish to gain the pedagogical skills and knowledge that will assist them in becoming competent and effective early childhood educators. The curriculum is based on state and national standards for early childhood education. It includes theories of early childhood growth and development, the significance of family and cultural diversity for learning, the use of developmentallyappropriate practices, assessment techniques, and technology to promote learning.
The MAEd/TED-S degree program prepares candidates for teacher licensure and focuses on secondary student learning. The mission of this program is to provide students, who already have a bachelor’s degree in a discipline other than education, with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to become competent and effective educators. Student teaching and verified field experiences/observation are required in this degree program.
Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his or her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credential requirements.
For program disclosure information please click here.
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.
Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leadership
This graduate degree program is intended for P-12 teachers who define themselves as students, educators and leaders. Teachers become servant-leaders who empower themselves and others to directly impact school culture as champions of innovation and facilitators of school improvement, professional development and student achievement.
This program is not designed to meet teacher certification standards and does not lead to certification.
For program disclosure information please click here.
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.
Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Leadership (Online)
This graduate degree program is intended for P-12 teachers who define themselves as students, educators and leaders. Teachers become servant-leaders who empower themselves and others to directly impact school culture as champions of innovation and facilitators of school improvement, professional development and student achievement.
This program is not designed to meet teacher certification standards and does not lead to certification.
For program disclosure information please click here.
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.
Transition to Teaching Certificate/Elementary Teacher Education
The Transition to Teaching program with specializations in Elementary and Secondary is designed for individuals interested in gaining the knowledge and expertise required in the field of teaching. The program is an alternative-route program designed to meet the academic requirements established for state licensure. The program curriculum is focused on educational foundations, classroom management, instructional methods, assessment, and diversity. The elementary program also includes field experiences and a full-time student teaching experience.For program disclosure information please click here.
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.
Transition to Teaching Certificate/Secondary Teacher Education
The Transition to Teaching program with specializations in elementary and secondary is designed for individuals interested in gaining the knowledge and expertise required in the field of teaching. The program is an alternative route program designed to meet the academic requirements established for state licensure. The program curriculum is focused on educational foundations, classroom management, instructional methods, assessment, and diversity. This program also includes field experiences and a full-time student teaching experience.For program disclosure information please click here.
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.
Accreditation
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 programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.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, www.aacn.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.
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