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.
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 - 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 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:
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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 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.
-
Education Technology: Designed to enhance classroom
skills with technology in education as a focal point. Studies
specific to this concentration include organizational
communication systems, integrating technology into the
classroom, instructional design, distance learning technologies
and teaching methodologies.
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.
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.
