University of Phoenix
The University of Phoenix is a for profit institution owned by the Apollo Group, which was founded in 1973 by John Sperling. Sperling's vision is to provide accessible education to working adults at campus locations as well as through distance learning programs.
Given the vast amount of degrees offered through the University of Phoenix careers after graduation can be greatly varied. The degrees offered are:
Associate
- Arts and Sciences
- Business and Management
- Criminal Justice and Security
- Education
- Human Services
- Nursing and Health Care
- Psychology
- Technology
Undergraduate (Bachelor)
- Arts and Sciences
- Business and Management
- Criminal Justice and Security
- Education
- Human Services
- Nursing and Health Care
- Psychology
- Technology
Graduate
- Business and Management (MBA)
- Criminal Justice and Security
- Education
- Nursing and Health Care
- Psychology
- Technology
Doctorate
- Business and Management
- Education
- Nursing and Health Care
- Psychology
- Technology
Colleges
The University of Phoenix has several colleges:
- Axia College of University of Phoenix (Associate's Degrees). Can be completed online.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Education
- College of Health and Human Services
- College of Information Systems and Technology
- John Sperling School of Business (MBA)
- School of Advanced Studies (Doctoral Degrees)
There are many campus locations throughout the country. Furthermore, University of Phoenix online courses (also known as the University of Phoenix ecampus) offer a high degree of flexibility. This flexibility enables University of Phoenix students to tailor their education to their schedule. This is especially crucial for working adults who cannot afford to attend school on a full-time schedule.
University of Phoenix employment opportunities depend on many factors. These factors include prior work experience, field of study, and a potential employer's view of the University of Phoenix (accreditation).