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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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