The University of Phoenix: An Overview

Accreditation
With numerous colleges adding online programs to their recruiting endeavors, it is worth noting that University of Phoenix (UOP) Online remains one of the leading online universities. The University itself is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. However, many of the programs have separate accreditation, making University of Phoenix Online one of the most highly recommended institutions of higher learning.

For example, the Business courses, which include the Associate of Arts in Business, the Bachelor of Science in Business, the coveted MBA, and the Doctor of Arts in Business Administration, is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs.

The Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the education program is accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council, just to mention a few.

For further details, we encourage you to visit NCA's website.

Faculty
The University of Phoenix has about 1500 core faculty members and another 20,000 Associate Faculty who work online from locations around the country, including instructors in Hawaii, and Alaska, Native Americans, and African Americans. Regardless of their locations, the university members have all made a commitment to keep themselves up to date and maintain a continuous disciplined inquiry into their own fields of study. Most faculty members are actually working in the fields in which they teach, so they know what works and what doesn't work in the actual workplace or business world.

Programs/Courses
Regardless of the degree field you are interested in, you will most likely be able to find the appropriate program at University of Phoenix Online. The University offers 15 Bachelor of Science degree programs in Business alone. You can also earn both Bachelor and Master degrees in Criminal Justice, Education, Human Services, Nursing, Psychology and Technology. The Education Department, for example, lists 14 different Master of Arts degrees ranging from Administration and Adult Ed to Early Childhood Development, English as a Second Language and several more.

Are you seeking a nursing degree? You can earn your LPN or RN, then continue on for a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in nearly any nursing field you can imagine, including Health Administration, Nurse Practitioner, and even Gerontology. Furthermore, many of your instructors will be nurses or health administrators themselves. They understand the challenges involved in working in a health care field while also continuing your education. You will have the support and advice you need without compromising the integrity of the educational program itself.

Financing
Students attending The University of Phoenix Online have access to the same financial programs, such as grants, scholarships, loans, and tuition reimbursement common to traditional educational programs. One advantage you have with Online education, however, is that you can expect your education to cost about half as much as you would spend if you were living on campus in a dormitory setting. Additionally, you can structure your program to fit your own needs, thereby continuing your current job while working toward your new career.

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