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Accreditation
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
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Social & Behavioral Science Degrees |
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Through study in the social and behavioral sciences, students gain an appreciation of human continuity and change. Students learn to analyze the past, develop insight into contemporary social life, and understand the impact of individual and social actions on the future.
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Students are encouraged to develop a sense of global responsibility toward humanity and the environment. Study in the social and behavioral sciences will help students to:
- Gain insight into individual behavior
- Develop an understanding of their own society and the world as part of larger human experience in time and place; analyze social, political, cultural, historical, and economic institutions and relationships that both link and separate societies throughout the world;
- Develop analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary to understand and influence the world in which they live
- Comprehend methods of inquiry employed by social and behavioral scientists.
Online Degrees
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University Review
University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix Online is the most widely recognized online university in the world. The following is a review of the University of Pheonix Online, including its pros and cons, and what sets it apart from other online universities.
When you think online university or distance learning, the first name that typically comes to mind is The University of Phoenix Online. Established in 1989, it was the first accredited online university and today maintains a student body of over 57,000, making it one of the largest schools in the country. While not everything about the University of Phoenix is ideal, there is much to like. Read More
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Online Education Degree - A Booming Sector That Bring You To A Brighter Future.
Are you kind of person who likes to work with children? Are you loves to giving training and teaching to young people? Are you a good communicator especially with children? If you answered yes to the questions above, then online education degree will help you to gain the skills and enhanced you knowledge in education field. Hence, help you to get started with your career working with children. Read more >>
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Education Resources
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Facts & Info
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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
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Address:
3157 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
US
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Institution Type:
Private, for-profit, Higher Education
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Calendar Type:
University of Phoenix has a rolling schedule with classes starting once per week.
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Average Cost per Credit:
Undergraduate $494; Graduate $612; Doctoral $692; Undergraduate BSED/E $300; Undergraduate Nursing $430; Graduate Nursing/Education $485; Application Fee $45; Degree Completion Fee $65
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Credit-earning Options:
Previous training and education could qualify for college credits.
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Delivery Format:
Students complete 100% of their education Online. All interaction is conducted asynchronously, like email, so students can participate at their convenience.
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Carnegie Classification:
Specialized Institution—School of business and management
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Technical Requirements:
Min: 266Mhz Processor, 64MB RAM, 3GB hard drive, 56k or DSL/Cable modem, 1024x768 Display, Sound Card w/spkrs., CD-ROM, Printer, ISP account, Windows 98, ME, or 2000, MS-Office (Other MS products req'd for some courses), IE 5.0, AntiVirus software
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Geographic Restrictions:
None.
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On-Campus Requirement:
Doctoral students are required to attend 19 days of residential workshops in Phoenix, Arizona, during the 3-year program.
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Scholarships Offered:
University of Phoenix representatives can provide information that will help students research scholarships that are available.
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Loans Offered:
University of Phoenix participates in financial aid programs for its online college courses, including the Federal Stafford Student Loan, the Federal PLUS Loan, and the Federal Pell Grant.
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Registration Details:
A University of Phoenix representative will contact the student to walk them through the application process.
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