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Argosy University - Sarasota
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5250 17th Street
Sarasota, FL 34235

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Argosy University

Argosy University has 19 locations across the nation offering undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate degrees in the disciplines of business, education, health science, and psychology and behavioral sciences. Argosy University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA) (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 1.800.621.7440, www.ncahlc.org).

Whether you're interested in pursuing your undergraduate degree, your master's degree or starting your doctoral degree, you'll find an Argosy University education is relevant, accessible and flexible.

Argosy University, Sarasota

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Argosy University, Sarasota is housed in a 25,000 square-foot space located at 17th Street and Honore in northeast Sarasota, Florida. The school offers easy access to Interstate 75. Sarasota's numerous hospitals, schools, clinics and social service agencies also provide outstanding training facilities for students. The library at Argosy University, Sarasota Campus contains book, journal and online collections with study areas, computer stations and copy machines. It is also equipped with a research library and data retrieval capabilities designed to support the demands of graduate study.

Sarasota enjoys a reputation as a premier destination in the United States. Boating, fishing, shelling, and other maritime relaxations are just part of Florida life. The area enjoys mild winters and endless summer beauty.

Sarasota is recognized as Florida's cultural coast and is home to a professional symphony, ballet, and opera as well as dozens of theaters and art galleries. Well-known vacation attractions such as Disney World, Busch Gardens-Tampa, and the city of Miami are within a few hours drive.

College of Education

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Come explore the historical, philosophical, psychological and technical aspects of education and institutional administration in a collaborative environment that fosters innovative thinking. Argosy University's College of Education equips students with tools to reach their personal and professional goals in this demanding field.

Focus your studies in the area that matches your interests and aspirations. Gain more than theoretical knowledge from a faculty that shares their depth of current, practical experience through a hands-on approach to learning.

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Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Educational Leadership

The Master of Arts in Education in Educational Leadership Program prepares educational leaders to improve policies and practices within organizations. The curriculum, geared to increase students' understanding of educational organizations, includes educational law, educational finance, organizational communication, human resource management, supervision of instruction, and organizational management.

Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Higher and Postsecondary Education

A higher education degree can prepare you for a variety of supervisory careers in universities, colleges, and other postsecondary institutions. Argosy University, Denver in Denver, Colorado, offers a Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Higher and Postsecondary Education. This higher education degree program is designed to prepare students with the practical skills, knowledge, and experiences education leaders need.

Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Instructional Leadership

The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Instructional Leadership program is for those students who wish to develop or enhance classroom skills, become curriculum supervisors or become educational leaders with instruction as their main focus. Students develop core practical and academic skills in analysis, oral and written communication, problem solving, critical thinking, team-building and computer technology through courses that examine the practical, historical, philosophical, psychological, social, technical and theoretical aspects of education.

Master of Arts (MA) in School Counseling

Argosy University recognizes the need to provide human services providers with the extensive knowledge and range of skills necessary to function effectively in their profession. Programs have been developed by Argosy University faculty members to enable working professional to pursue their personal and professional goals through completion of a master's program. The Master of Arts in School Counseling program focuses on student preparation and professional development. The completion of the program will permit students to request a transcript review by the Florida Department of Education for certification in Guidance and Counseling (grades K-12) in the state of Florida.

Master of Arts (MA) in School Psychology

The Master of Arts (MA) in School Psychology program is dedicated to producing ethical, responsible and competent school psychologists who are able to function effectively in a number of professional roles. During their graduate training, students develop core competencies in psychological assessment, intervention, consultation/education, as well as cultural and individual diversity. Graduates of the program may be eligible for Department of Education certification and will be prepared to be employed as school psychologists. The program is designed to prepare students to become nationally certified school psychologists in accordance with criteria developed by the National Association of School Psychologists. Currently, the Master of Arts in School Psychology is only offered at Argosy University/Hawai'i, Argosy University/Phoenix and Argosy University/Sarasota.

Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership

The Education Specialist in Educational Leadership program concentrates on applied organizational theory within the context of educational organizations. This specialized program prepares graduates for educational administrator positions at the elementary or secondary school level. 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 an Education Specialist (EdS) program.

Education Specialist (EdS) in Instructional Leadership

The Education Specialist in Instructional Leadership program enables experienced teachers to become more competent practitioners and educational leaders with instruction as their focus. This program is designed for either career advancement or graduate preparation for students who are already working toward a doctorate. Students may choose an optional concentration in K-12 Education. 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 an Education Specialist (EdS) program.

Education Specialist (EdS) in School Counseling

Argosy University recognizes the need to provide human services providers with the extensive knowledge and range of skills necessary to function effectively in their profession. Programs have been developed by Argosy University faculty members to enable working professional to pursue their personal and professional goals through completion of a master's program. The Education Specialist program in School Counseling program focuses on student preparation and professional development. The completion of the program will permit students to request a transcript review by the Florida Department of Education for certification in Guidance and Counseling (grades K-12) in the state of Florida.

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Community College Executive Leadership

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 (EdD) in Educational Leadership

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership program is for those students preparing for or advancing their careers as educational leaders in professional positions as school district, regional, state or national administrators. The EdD in Educational Leadership program requires concentrations in higher education administration or K-12 education.

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Instructional Leadership

The EdD in Instructional Leadership program is for those students who wish to master teaching methodologies, become curriculum supervisors or become educational leaders with curriculum and instruction as their main focus. Students must choose one of the following areas of concentration: higher education, K-12 education and education technology. Not all concentrations are available at all campuses.

Other Locations

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Looking to attend campus a little closer to home? Argosy University operates 19 locations in the following cities and offers a variety of degree programs online:

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