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 18 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 - Educational Leadership (Online)

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Argosy University developed its Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Educational Leadership program to transition students from the role of a classroom leader to that of an administrative leader in complex educational institutions. The curriculum challenges students to develop their core skills in the areas of practical and academic analysis, oral and written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, team-building and technology. The program is a practitioner-oriented program of study scheduled to permit students to balance the demands of career, family and school.

Certification and Licensure

While the courses and curriculum in the MAEd in Educational Leadership program are designed to satisfy prevailing state licensure and certification requirements in many states, students are responsible for checking with the teaching certification agency in the state in which they teach (or plan to work) to confirm the applicability and eligibility of program courses and degrees to meet local requirements prior to enrollment.

Master of Arts in Education - Instructional Leadership (Online)

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Argosy University developed the Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Instructional Leadership program for educators who want to develop or enhance their classroom skills, become curriculum supervisors or become educational leaders with instruction as their main focus. The program is designed for working professionals who want to achieve balance among their career, family and education.

You can develop core practical and academic skills in analysis, learn current trends and advanced techniques in curriculum design, and generally enhance you abilities in and around the classroom. Courses cover the practical, historical, philosophical, psychological, social, technical and theoretical aspects of education.

Certification and Licensure

While the courses and curriculum in the MAEd in Instructional Leadership program are designed to satisfy prevailing state licensure and certification requirements in many states, students are responsible for checking with the teaching certification agency in the state in which they teach (or 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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The Doctor of Education in Community College Executive Leadership (EdD in CCExL) is designed to help community college administrators move into senior administrative positions in community colleges. It's a program built on real-world experience, developed by faculty members in consultation with top community college leaders and senior level administrators. Many of the courses were developed by chancellors, presidents and other senior community college leaders with decades of real-world experience.

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.

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 Instructional Leadership (Online)

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Argosy University developed the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Leadership program to address the growing need for highly-trained curriculum supervisors. This program is ideal for students who want to be better instructional coordinators and stronger educational leaders with curriculum as their main focus.

The program can enhance your professional expertise and classroom skills while you explore the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical and practical aspects of education and institutional administration. Argosy University designed this EdD program for working professionals who want to achieve a balance between their career, family and education.

In addition to learning specialized skills, the program prepares students to meet the demands of current educational practice, make research-based decisions, implement instructional technology and respond to ethical and professional issues within the educational community.

Concentrations

In the EdD Instructional Leadership program you will take courses that 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 Instructional 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.

Information

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