America's largest accredited
private university
Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix was among the first accredited
universities to provide college degree programs via the Internet,
starting in 1989. Today, our comprehensive web-based program delivers
unparalleled convenience and flexibility to over 141,300 students
in their pursuit of bachelor's, master's or doctoral degrees. We offer
complete online degree programs in Business, Management, Technology,
Education and Nursing.
How the Program Works
In the Online program communication is many-to-many rather than
one-to-one. Each class shares its own group mailbox, which serves
as an "electronic classroom." While communication between
individuals is common, each class uses a group forum where students
put their work and ideas before classmates for comment. This upgrades
the quality of most work before its more formal, academic review
by the instructor. Students can access research material from the
University's Electronic Library.
The Online program is designed to benefit working professionals
in a number of ways. Classes are offered one at a time, in sequence.
There are no semesters, so students can begin a course of study
any month of the year. A student can concentrate on one subject
at a time, and when a class is completed he or she can move on to
the next one until all degree requirements are met.
Each online class lasts five or six weeks. A student can sign on
any hour of the day or night, taking part at times that best fit
his or her schedule. While this flexibility is unprecedented, it
requires greater than average discipline and does not allow a student
to "coast." Students devote an average of fifteen to twenty
hours a week to their studies.
What It's Like
Typically, on the first day of the week the instructor sends introductory
information on the week's topic and confirms the assignments, such
as reading from the textbook, completing a case study, or preparing
a paper on the topic you're studying.
The instructor also posts a short lecture or elaborates on the
material, and provides discussion questions related to the topic.
Throughout the week you work on your reading and assignments on
your own, just as you would in a traditional classroom setting.
You use the computer conferencing system to participate in the class
discussion and ask questions/receive feedback. When your assignments
are due, you send them to your instructor online, s/he grades them
and sends them back to you with comments.
Why Choose University of Phoenix Online?
University of Phoenix Online was one of the first accredited universities
to offer complete degree programs via the Internet. With more than
a decade of experience in Web-based delivery, our online format
has been perfected and proven effective for thousands of successful
graduates. Unlike other programs that are partially delivered via
mail, telephone or videotape, or require some on-campus attendance,
100% of our curriculum can be completed via the Internet. At University
of Phoenix Online, you'll earn your degree in the most convenient
and efficient way possible. Because we utilize an asynchronous format
that works like e-mail you are free to participate at the times
and places that work best for you. Beyond convenience, University
of Phoenix also offers one of the most up-to-date and relevant curriculums
available anywhere. Created in cooperation with business and industry,
our programs provide the skills and expertise that are in high demand.
The curriculum is continually updated to reflect the latest proven
concepts, methods and practices.
Accreditation
The University of Phoenix is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission
and a member of the North Central Association (30 N. LaSalle St.,
Ste. 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; (800) 621-7440).
