University of Phoenix
You work hard. A college degree does too.
With convenient class locations as well as online learning,
University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly
accessible for working students. Whether you're seeking an
associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help
you reach your goal--and sooner than you may think.
About University of Phoenix
Higher Education. Highly Accessible
At the largest private university in North America, you can
attend classes at one of our more than 190 convenient locations.
Or learn online--on your schedule. Regardless of where or how you
attend class, you'll receive a real-world education with real
value.
- Earn your degree sooner than you think.
- Attend class at times and places that fit your schedule.
- Learn from instructors who have substantial experience in the
fields they teach.
- Receive personal attention in small, interactive classes.
- Acquire the knowledge and skills that are in high demand.
How It Works
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Earn your degree when, where and how you want.
University of Phoenix fits your lifestyle and learning style.
Depending upon the degree program you select, you can attend
class on campus or online. Some campuses offer a combined
campus-based and online learning format. While widely available,
not all learning formats are offered at all locations.
Campus-Based Learning Format
Providing the convenience of attending classes near your
home or workplace.
- Attend class just once a week. Classes are offered in the
evening or on weekends. Some campuses offer day classes.
- Complete homework assignments on your own, as well as with
your learning team.
Online Learning Format
Providing the flexibility of a 100% online education.
- Complete coursework through electronic forums
- Download lectures and assignments from your student website
and study them at your convenience.
- Login to class at least four days per week for University
of Phoenix or three days per week for Axia College of
University of Phoenix. You choose the days and times.
- Build teamwork skills by collaborating on learning team
assignments.
Finance Options
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Your degree is within reach.
University of Phoenix strives to make higher education highly
accessible. Finance 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 federal student aid
programs, including the Stafford Student Loan, PLUS Loan and
the Pell Grant.
Financing Options
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. Alternatively, 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.
Programs
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Get a real-world education.
Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's or advanced
degree, University of Phoenix can help. Program availability
varies by location and format.
Associate of Arts in Elementary Education
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The Associate of Arts degree in Elementary Education addresses
major topics that impact instruction, such as 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 communicate
effectively in informal, formal and quantitative contexts and are
conversant with the values and terminology of the field. This
degree prepares students for transition into the Bachelor of
Science in Elementary Education program at the University of
Phoenix.
Associate of Arts in Paraprofessional Education
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The Associate of Arts degree in Paraprofessional Education
provides students with the knowledge and the skills that will
enable them to become effective paraprofessionals in an
elementary school classroom or teachers in a Head Start or
private program. It integrates theory with practice as it
addresses major topics that impact teaching i.e., historical and
philosophical contexts for contemporary educational approaches
and issues; the nature of child development; and the professional
and classroom tasks encountered in teaching. In so doing, it
builds a foundation for thoughtful instruction in the classroom.
Master of Arts in Education
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Offered through the College of Education, the Master of Arts in
Education degree program is designed to meet the specific needs
of educators through specialization in several areas:
- Administration and Supervision
- Adult Education and Training
- Cross-Categorical Special Education
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Curriculum and Instruction - Computer Education
- Curriculum and Instruction - English and Language Arts
Education
- Curriculum and Instruction - English as a Second Language
- Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics Education
- Teacher Education for Elementary Licensure
- Teacher Education for Secondary Licensure
- Early Childhood Education
Each area of specialization offers courses developed to meet
state licensing or content standards and to enhance and refine
the skills of the individual whether an administrator,
educational counselor or classroom teacher. Graduate non-degree
programming includes a Post Baccalaureate Teacher Education
Program in elementary, secondary, special education and several
state specific certificates/endorsements. Each student/applicant
is responsible for checking with his/her state Department of
Education and/or school district to determine specific
credentialing requirements.
Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
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The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction will
prepare students 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 Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
is offered by the University of Phoenix to enable leaders to
affect these high levels of performance through applied
scholarship, rigorous analysis and comprehensive evaluation
methodology.
The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction degree is
consistent with the University's mission to educate working
adults to achieve their professional goals and to improve the
quality of education in their communities. The program is
designed to emphasize curricular leadership and to focus on
applied research that improves instruction and educational
outcomes.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
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The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD) 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 Doctor of Education
in Educational Leadership degree is consistent with the
University's mission to educate working adults to develop the
knowledge and skills that will enable them 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 applied research that improves educational
environments.
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership - Educational
Technology
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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.
Graduates of the educational technology specialization will be
prepared to assume the lead in advocating technological
innovation in educational environments. Learners will develop
in-depth knowledge of the analytical, planning, implementation
and evaluation processes necessary to implement the new and
expanding technologies into the classroom and to promote
technological competence in their administrations. In addition,
learners will explore germinal and contemporary research in
educational technology, instructional design, instructional media
and distance learning.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Higher Education Administration
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The Doctor of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration
(Ph.D./HEA) program will prepare learners for scholarship,
practice, and leadership in post-secondary educational
environments. Throughout the program, learners explore higher
education through various lenses, with emphases on the ethical
responsibilities of higher education institutions for developing
strong communities and a knowledge-oriented workforce, and the
role that collaboration and dialogue play in producing meaningful
scholarship and effective leadership practice.
The proliferation of institutions of higher learning, along with
the diversified student population entering into post-secondary
classrooms, has created the need for new models of higher
education leadership. These models require leaders to perform
strongly in the traditional roles associated with the operation
of complex organizations as well as the skills and disposition of
an educational researcher. Additionally, leaders in higher
education must be able to embody these roles in order to support
their institutions' missions and creatively meet academic and
organizational needs.
Continuing Education for Teachers
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The College of Education at the University of Phoenix offers a
variety of individual professional growth courses in areas such
as technology, special education, reading, math, middle school,
administration and early childhood. Some of these Continuing
Education (CE) courses may lead to endorsement in a specialty
area such as bilingual education or reading. These courses are
offered in a concentrated and intensive format consisting of
three workshop meetings that are 100% online. For information on
obtaining endorsements, please contact your state Department of
Education and/or school district for requirements. To find out
about the University of Phoenix's education and professional
growth courses, please request information below.
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to go tomorrow. University of Phoenix. Thinking ahead.
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