Argosy University - Online

At Argosy University, we offer flexible online programs in business, education and psychology. Argosy University has established campuses around the country and supports one of the largest graduate student communities in the nation. As a student in one of our online programs, you will enjoy a collegial, supportive academic environment.

Our academic approach emphasizes teaching and practical training that builds on your expertise to advance your career. Our interactive classes are taught by seasoned faculty members in a small class setting. We offer a professional education built on a rich academic heritage.

Why Argosy?

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Flexible online programs - Argosy University makes earning your degree and balancing your busy schedule convenient. You attend classes anytime, any where.

Experienced faculty trained to teach online - Every faculty member at Argosy University successfully completes approximately 100 hours of training through Socrates Distance Learning Technologies Group. The training equips each faculty member with the skills and knowledge to support the success of adult students in our online classrooms.

One of the largest graduate student communities in the nation - As a student, you will join a community of adult students that, like you, want to expand their knowledge, build on their expertise and advance their career.

Interactive learning - Argosy University's online programs offer plenty of two-way communication with faculty and other students, just as you would expect in a live classroom setting. You will experience active learning through our multiple interactive methods such as text, video, animation and live chats.

Personalized service - From the moment you inquire, Argosy University provides you with attentive, personalized service. Our Help Desk offers 24/7 technical support for our online classroom, and our Student Support Center provides phone and email support Monday - Friday from 8am till 8pm (EST) and Saturday from 8am till noon (EST).

Established campuses nationwide - Argosy University supports 19 locations across the United States, with locations in cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC.

Professional education with a rich academic heritage - Our academic heritage comes from three diverse schools: American Schools of Professional Psychology, the Medical Institute of Minnesota and the University of Sarasota. These three schools were combined to form Argosy University.

Regional Accreditation - Argosy University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Our online community connects you - When you become a student at Argosy University, you will join a collaborative and collegial online community that will extend your learning experience far beyond the classroom. Our students take advantage of the following:

• Student forums
• Online library
• Online bookstore
• Worldwide professionals network
• Career services
• Professional organizations
• Guest speakers

Master of Arts in Education - Adult Education & Training (Online)

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The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Adult Education and Training program is offered online through Argosy University, Chicago. This program is designed for the working professional who deals with teaching and training of adult learners. This includes staff development in business, government and/ or other private or public organizations. The goal of the program is to enhance the student's knowledge and skills in the area of adult learning for employment and other organizational settings.

Master of Arts in Education - Teaching & Learning (Online)

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The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Teaching and Learning program at Argosy University, Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona, is designed to prepare graduates for responsible roles as leaders in the field of education. The foundation courses of the MAEd program include an array of subjects oriented toward the challenges and problems encountered in a modern educational environment.

Programs have been developed by faculty members to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a MAEd program.

Career Outcomes

As a graduate with a master's degree in Teaching and Learning, you will gain the professional skills required to compete for titled roles such as:

• Assistant Principal
• Community College Instructor
• Educational Administrator
• Occupational Instructors
• Technical, Trade or Industrial Instructor

Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology (Online)

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The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Counseling Psychology helps enhance the professional expertise of those pursuing leadership, supervisory, training and teaching positions in the counseling profession. You will focus your scholarly work on the application of research techniques to the counseling practice. Students typically enter this program with master's level counseling backgrounds in mental health, social work, school counseling, pastoral counseling, family therapy and psychiatric nursing.

Certification and Licensure

Please note that the EdD in Counseling Psychology does not prepare graduates for licensure. In the counseling field, licensure is generally earned at the master's level. The doctoral curriculum at Argosy University expands upon the general preparation of master's-level practitioners. Licensure regulations vary by state; students are responsible for checking with relevant certification agencies in the state in which they plan to practice.

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (Online)

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Argosy University designed its Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership to meet the demanding requirements of educational professionals looking to become leaders of educational institutions, while obtaining balance between their career, family and education. Argosy University developed a program that offers students the chance to enhance their personal and professional expertise in the areas of change management, problem-solving, financial management, planning and program evaluation, among others - all taught within the context of leading within an educational institution. The curriculum also explores the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical and practical aspects of education and institutional administration.

Concentrations

In the EdD Educational Leadership program you will take courses that are designed to reinforce and expand core skills in all aspects — both practical and theoretical — of education, as well as to introduce you to advanced curriculum training. You must also select from one of the following four-course concentrations:

• Higher Education: Designed for teachers and administrators who are planning to lead large, complex educational institutions and organizations.
• K-12 Education: Tailored for K-12 teachers who seek to improve their classroom performance, develop their career, or want to shift into an instructional design role.

Certification and Licensure

Please note while the courses and curriculum in the EdD in Education Leadership program are designed to satisfy prevailing state licensure and certification requirements in many states, students are responsible for checking with the educational administrator certification agency in the state in which they plan to work to confirm the applicability and eligibility of program courses and degrees to meet local requirements prior to enrollment.

Doctor of Education in Community College Executive Leadership (Online)

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Community college administrators who want to take their careers to the next level should enroll in Argosy University's Doctor of Education (EdD) in Community College Executive Leadership program. This flexible online doctoral degree in education gives these administrators the opportunity to develop the advanced skills required to advance into senior positions in their colleges.

Experienced administrators who participate in the three-to-four year doctorate in education program can become more competent practitioners and educational leaders. Graduates with a suitable combination of prior experience are prepared to pursue a variety of senior administrative positions — including president, vice president, dean, and director — in community colleges.

Doctor of Education in Teaching & Learning (Online)

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In the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Teaching and Learning degree program at Argosy University, Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona, you will explore the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical, and practical aspects of education and institutional administration. Programs have been developed by the faculty members to provide working professionals with the opportunity to enhance their competencies through completion of a relevant and meaningful graduate program.

Concentrations

In the EdD in Teaching and Learning degree program, you may select a concentration in the following areas:

• Education Technology
• Higher Education
• K-12 Education

Argosy University also offers a Master of Arts in Higher and Postsecondary Education. Request information to find out more!

*The programs offered through Argosy University Online Programs DO NOT lead to teacher or administrator certification, licensure, or endorsement in any State in the United States regardless of the State in which the student resides.

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