Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Online

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University History and Background

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  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the world's oldest, largest, and most prestigious university specializing in aviation and aerospace. It is the only accredited, aviation-oriented university in the world.
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  Embry-Riddle was founded in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 17, 1925, by barnstormer John Paul Riddle and entrepreneur T. Higbee Embry, as the Embry-Riddle Company. The company opened the Embry-Riddle School of Aviation the following spring.
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  Embry-Riddle is an independent, nonsectarian, not-for-profit coeducational university serving culturally diverse students seeking careers in aviation, aerospace, business, engineering, and related fields.
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  Embry-Riddle is a tax-exempt educational institution organized under IRS Sec. 501(c)(3) and Sec. 509(a).

Academics

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  Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, composed of the Daytona Beach Campus, the Prescott Campus, and the Worldwide Campus, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4501) to award degrees at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.
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  Embry-Riddle has traditional, residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona. Embry-Riddle's Worldwide Campus provides educational opportunities to working adults at more than 130 locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and the Middle East. In addition, school degree programs can be pursued via the Internet through Worldwide Online.
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  Embry-Riddle has a $30 million contract with the U.S. Department of Defense that maintains the University's long-time status as the sole provider of aviation-related degree programs to the U.S. military in Europe.
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  At the residential campuses, certificate programs in flight (private, commercial, instrument, multi-engine, flight instructor, and instrument flight instructor ratings) and flight dispatch are approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
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  The University offers more than 30 degree programs. These include undergraduate degreeprograms in aeronautical science; aeronautical systems maintenance; aeronautics; aerospace electronics; aerospace engineering; aerospace studies; air traffic management; applied meteorology; aviation business administration; aviation environmental science; aviation maintenance science; aviation management; business administration; civil engineering; communication; computer engineering; computer science; electrical engineering; engineering physics; global security and intelligence studies; homeland security; human factors psychology; mechanical engineering; safety science; software engineering; and space physics. Masters degreeprograms are offered in aeronautics, aerospace engineering, business administration, engineering physics, human factors and systems, mechanical engineering, safety science, and software engineering. Doctoral programs are offered in aviation and in engineering physics.
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  The University's fleet of 95 instructional aircraft includes the following models: American Champion Decathlon, Cessna 150, Cessna 172, Cessna 172S, Cessna 182RG, Diamond DA42, Piper PA28R Arrow, and Piper PA44 Seminole. Embry-Riddle�s 36 simulators/flight training devices include the following models: Cessna 172 CPT, Frasca 141, Frasca 142, Frasca AdvATD, Frasca C172 G1000 Level 6 FTD, Frasca C172 Level 6 FTD, Frasca CRJ Level 6 FTD, Frasca DA42, Frasca PA44 Level 5 FTD, Frasca PA44 Level 6 FTD, Jeppesen FS200AC PCATD, and Thales A320 FBS.
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  Embry-Riddle provides training to Air Force, Air National Guard, and international flight safety officers at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M.
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  Embry-Riddle offers training for aviation maintenance professionals through the Aviation Maintenance Science (AMS) degree program at Daytona Beach. These programs include FAA-approved training for airframe and powerplant mechanic certification and a specialization in avionics line maintenance. FCC certification training is also available through AMS.

Statistics

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  Many types of financial aid, including scholarships, grants, and loans, are available to students, with 91% of residential campus students receiving some form of financial aid.
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  For the class of 2005, 95% of Embry-Riddle graduates overall are either employed or have continued their education within one year of graduation
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  During the 2007-2008 academic year, 349 students were awarded co-op or intern positions.
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  Combined annual enrollment for all campuses is more than 34,000.
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  Embry-Riddle students come from all 50 states. International students from 97 nations make up 9% of Embry-Riddle's residential campus student population. Eighteen percent of the University's residential campus students are female.
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  The overall undergraduate residential campus student-faculty ratio is 16 to 1, with an average class size of 24.
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  The annual operating budget of Embry-Riddle is approximately $265 million.
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  Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach campus, one of the largest employers in Volusia County, Florida, has a $414 million annual economic impact on the county.
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  In fiscal year 2008, some 161 faculty members were involved in research and other activities with 166 sponsored projects. The total value of all active awards was more than $9 million.

University Accreditation

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, composed of the Daytona Beach Campus, the Prescott Campus, and the Worldwide Campus, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone: 404-679-4501) to award degrees at the associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral levels.

Arcadia University Online

About Arcadia University Online

Business, Education and Other Programs and Courses are Now Available Online!

Your personal and career goals have never been closer. From your home or office computer, you can earn credits at one of the finest universities in the region: Arcadia University Online.

Whether you're interested in taking undergraduate, graduate or certificate courses, the range of options and the flexibility to learn on your schedule, without traveling to campus, make Arcadia Online an attractive option. Be educated by Arcadia's distinguished faculty in an interactive, virtual classroom setting.

Arcadia University History

Two centuries ago, little else traveled through the wilderness of westernmost Pennsylvania except for the Ohio and the Beaver Rivers. At their confluence, the French established a trading post. Here members of the Delaware, the Shawnee and the Iroquois tribes would gather to barter and exchange goods with the European traders.

The rivers were essential for travel, for sustenance and for military defense. During the American Revolutionary War, General McIntosh of Washington's Colonial Army built a fort at this place where the Beaver River flowed into the Ohio.

But as the war ended, time passed, and the population expanded, McIntosh's fort became a town: Beaver, Pa. The land was bountiful, but the citizens still hungered for knowledge. In 1853, an intellectual outpost was born - a school to teach such liberal arts as ancient history, rhetoric, logic, analogy.

This school on the Beaver and Ohio Rivers attained collegiate status in 1872 and was named Beaver College. Nonetheless, times change, towns change, even colleges change. In 1925 Beaver College moved east to Jenkintown, Pa., where it attracted more students.

This location afforded larger facilities, a more adequate campus and greater opportunities for development. The change resulted in such an increase in enrollment that the Board of Trustees found it desirable to impose limitations on the annual enrollment in order to maintain the advantages of a small college.

It soon became apparent that additional property would be needed to provide for the expansion of the College. In the autumn of 1928, the Trustees were fortunate in securing a nearby estate located in Glenside, Pa., and known as Grey Towers. With its spacious grounds and stone buildings, it provides a campus of great dignity and beauty. The College operated both the Jenkintown and Glenside campuses into the mid-1960s, when it consolidated all activities onto the Grey Towers property, in Glenside, a suburb of metropolitan Philadelphia.

Originally under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Arcadia University now maintains an historic relationship with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), but is independently controlled and ecumenical in spirit.

In the summer of the year 2000, the Board of Trustees approved a historic decision to change the name and status of the school to Arcadia University.

In the past 30 years, Arcadia University has grown significantly from a small undergraduate, liberal arts college serving a traditional-age student body, to a comprehensive university serving more than 3,700 men and women, ages 17 to 77, through part-time and full-time, daytime, and evening, undergraduate and graduate programs. The University also operates one of the largest study abroad programs in the U.S., serving another 3,000 students each year.

Student Body: 3,900 undergraduate and graduate students, both full-time and part-time, including 2,000 full-time undergraduates.

Degrees Offered: B.A., B.F.A., and B.S. in more than 45 fields of study; M.A., M.B.A., M.Ed., M.S., M.P.H. and doctoral graduate degrees.

Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1

Average Undergraduate Class Size: 16

Faculty: 380 faculty members; 89 percent hold doctorate or terminal degrees in their fields. Courses are taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants.

Accreditation

Arcadia University is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The University is approved for teacher education by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, New Jersey, New York and other states (through reciprocity agreements). The American Medical Association approves Arcadia University for pre-professional education in medicine and allied health fields. The Department of Chemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society. The Doctorate in Physical Therapy (D.P.T.) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs has accredited the master’s degree Physician Assistant program. The M.S. in Genetic Counseling is accredited by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. The M.A. in Counseling Psychology has been accepted for membership in the Council of Applied Masters Programs in Psychology and qualifies students to sit for the National Counselor’s Examination (NCE) and/or licensure in Pennsylvania, and the American Psychological Association has authorized the University to award continuing education credits. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court accepts Arcadia University degrees to register law students. The Forensic Science program has been granted full accreditation from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission. The University’s undergraduate business program is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Arcadia is a member of the AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the Middle Atlantic Association of Colleges of Business Administration (MAACBA), the American Institute of Graphic Design and the Service Members Opportunity Colleges. Students who complete the Master of Science in Public Health are eligible to sit for the National Certifying Exam for Health Education Specialists (CHES). Documents of accreditation may be reviewed in the President’s Office by appointment.

University of the Rockies Online

About University of the Rockies Online

How long will it take me to earn my degree?

At the University of the Rockies, you can finish your Master's degree in about 18-20 months or your Doctorate degree in just more than three years.

Classes run continuously, rather than in semesters. Typically, you take one course at a time and move on to the next course without a break. Opportunities to enroll and begin a course sequence in an online degree program are available frequently.

How do University of the Rockies' online classes work?

As an online student with University of the Rockies, your online classes take place in Blackboard, the University's online platform. Blackboard is an asynchronous environment, meaning that you can log in at any time at your convenience. You will communicate with your instructor and fellow students, read some assigned texts, post your assignments and comment on other students' assignments all through the Blackboard environment.

How many times do I need to log in to my online class?

Log in at least two separate times each week to meet University of the Rockies' minimum attendance requirement for each online class.

Do I have to log in at a specific time?

No, you get to choose when and where to log in, which allows you to fit your degree program into your busy schedule. Your online classroom takes place in an asynchronous environment, which means that all students are free to participate at their own pace, so long as they log in at least 2 times per week, and on separate days.

What assistance does University of the Rockies offer to students who need extra academic support?

If you are like most online students, then you are probably a working adult, and maybe it has been some time since you took a college-level class. Have no fear! University of the Rockies' online degree programs are specifically designed for adult learners. You will have your own personal Academic Advisor who will support you through the entire process, and to whom you can direct your questions. You will find your instructors very understanding, supportive, and easy to contact.

Is it true that I can get a degree for free?

Not at all. There is no such thing as a university education that is free of charge. Almost all students choose to apply for student loans, which do have to be re-paid. The idea that you can go to a graduate institution for free is a persistent misconception. Some students receive small grants and scholarships, but these are relatively rare and almost never cover the full cost of tuition.

Do I qualify for Financial Aid?

You will partner with a Financial Services Advisor to determine whether you can benefit from the various Financial Aid options offered. Financial Aid programs include the Federal Stafford Loan (subsidized and unsubsidized), Graduate PLUS Loans, Private Loans, Veterans Educational Benefits, and Military Tuition Assistance.

About University of the Rockies

What is the history of University of the Rockies?

University of the Rockies (UoR) was founded June 18, 1998 as the Colorado School of Professional Psychology (COSPP), to provide a professional graduate education in psychology to individuals who seek licensure as psychologists or practice in other arenas of the profession.

When COSPP was purchased by Bridgepoint Education in September, 2007, the name was changed to University of the Rockies. The School of Professional Psychology is now a School of University of the Rockies along with the School of Organizational Leadership.

Where is the University located?

University of the Rockies is located at 555 East Pikes Peak Avenue in Colorado Springs with vast, rolling plains to the east and Pikes Peak towering at 14,000 feet to the west. Magnificent red sandstone pinnacles at the base of the mountain have been dubbed appropriately, "Garden of the Gods."

The city itself — the second largest in Colorado — boasts something for everyone, from the arts buff to the nature lover. Gorgeous views of the Continental Divide can be seen from the Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway. The city is also home to the US Air Force Training Center and the US Olympic Training Center.

What academic programs does the University offer?

University of the Rockies grants the Master of Arts in Psychology degree with six different specializations. You may also earn the Doctor of Psychology degree with a specialization in Clinical Psychology, Non-Profit Management, Organizational Leadership, or Executive Coaching.

Is University of the Rockies an accredited school?

University of the Rockies is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org). Regional accreditation is important to anyone seeking a degree, because it serves as the recognized standard used to identify quality in American higher education. Credits earned at one regionally accredited university or college can readily be transferred to another regionally accredited university or college.

Accreditation

University of the Rockies is a for-profit, independent Graduate School offering the Master of Arts in Psychology (MA) and the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degrees.

University of the Rockies® is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Accreditation by the commission provides assurance to prospective students that the University of the Rockies has been found to meet the commission's stated requirements and criteria.

For additional information about University of the Rockies accreditation, please contact:

The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602 – 2504
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

University of the Rockies has also been granted Category I status as a degree granting institution by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE).

University of the Rockies is an associate member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology.

University of the Rockies' Pain Management Program is certified by the American Academy of Pain Management.

University of the Rockies has been endorsed by the American Society of Pain Educators.

Sullivan University

About Sullivan University

The mission of Sullivan University Global e-Learning is to educate students effectively and efficiently for employment in high need career fields and to provide graduates with viable employment assistance in locating positions commensurate with their Sullivan University e-Learning education.

This mission is attained by:

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  Providing distance education classes for certain programs via the Internet through a stair-step approach to college education that enables students to progress through career-related programs as their abilities, finances, ambitions, and life circumstances permit.
  
• Providing learning experiences in an environment enhanced by student services and activities to enable students to take advantage of their interests and abilities to develop teamwork and leadership capabilities.
  
• Providing career and competency based classes combined with general education classes to expand the students' awareness of the world about them.
  
• Providing qualified faculty with academic and/or experiential preparation appropriate to their teaching assignments.
  

This is an innovative university focused on your success.

You can earn a career diploma or certificate from Sullivan University in as little as nine months. That will allow you to accept a job in your field while still being able to complete your associate, bachelor’s master's, or doctorate degrees. You can attend college at a time that fits your schedule -- Day, evening or weekend. Online courses are available as well.

An unmatched graduate employment record

For more than 45 years, the goal of Sullivan University has been to prepare students for success and they have the record to prove it. Their courses have continually evolved to meet the needs of the business world and Sullivan offers lifetime employment assistance to graduates to help them find jobs nationwide.

What you need to know to succeed

Because business is always changing, they are always teaching. Sullivan University offers a flexible, year-round, full-time class schedule that fits your needs. Sullivan University has even set aside Friday as a day for extra lab time or to consult with your instructors.

Sullivan University’s curricula change to match your needs too. At Sullivan University, they know the right education is the key to success.

Sullivan University is a recognized leader in preparing students for demanding careers, with programs and courses accredited and regulated by the industry’s most respected organizations.

Institutional Accreditation

Sullivan University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools* to award associate, bachelor's master's, and doctorate degrees.*(1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, Telephone number 404-679-4501.)

Programmatic Accreditation and Approvals

Sullivan University Sullivan University is licensed to offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education in accordance with the provisions of KRS 164.945-164.992.

Sullivan University is regulated by The Indiana Commission on Proprietary Education.

Sullivan University at all three campuses are in the Microsoft IT Academy Program. Taking the Microsoft Network Engineer Program through an ITA not only provides you with more hands-on training over an extended period of time, it also allows you to receive college credit for completing the program."

Sullivan University is authorized by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, This authorization must be renewed each year and is based on an evaluation by minimum standards concerning quality of education, ethical business practices, health and safety and fiscal responsibility.

Sullivan University’s Louisville campus is approved by the Ohio State Board of Proprietary School Registration under the provisions of Chapter 3332 of the Revised Code of Ohio. Registration Number: 83-12-0874B.

Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Arts
The Culinary Arts and the Baking and Pastry Arts Programs at Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies are accredited by the American Culinary Federation’s Accrediting Commission.

Institute of Legal Studies
The Paralegal Studies Program of The Institute for Legal Studies at Sullivan University’s Louisville and Lexington campuses is approved by the American Bar Association.

Medical Assisting
The Sullivan University Medical Assisting program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Curriculum Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment (AAMAE).

Professional Nanny Program
The Professional Nanny Program at Sullivan University is an approved member of the American Council of Nanny Schools (ACNS) and the International Nanny Association (INA).

Memberships

Sullivan University is an Institutional Member of the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

Quinnipiac University

About Quinnipiac University

Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational university with 5,600 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students. Consistently ranked among the best universities by U.S. News & World Report, Quinnipiac (pronounced KWIN-uh-pe-ack) offers 52 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate programs plus the JD program.

Located next to the picturesque Sleeping Giant Mountain in Hamden, Conn., 90 minutes from New York City and two hours from Boston, Quinnipiac’s campus is an architectural gallery of modern brick buildings and sweeping lawns. Their remarkable facilities include the Terry W. Goodwin '67 Financial Technology Center and a fully digital high-definition broadcast studio. They’re also home to the nationally renowned Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.

At the heart of Quinnipiac is their commitment to teaching and collaboration. Quinnipiac fosters partnerships among students and with faculty; they are a spirited, welcoming campus.

Quinnipiac is a small university offering big opportunities.You’ll find top-rated academic programs, classes averaging 25 students and a faculty-to-student ratio of 16 to 1—plus Division I athletics. Those are just some of the reasons why Quinnipiac is consistently ranked among the best universities offering undergraduate and master's degree programs by U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.

In their hands, technology offers amazing hands-on experiences. Students simulate buying and selling stocks in the Terry W. Goodwin '67 Financial Technology Center, produce news packages in the fully digital high-definition broadcast studio and study how the human body moves in the motion analysis laboratory. Plus a broad range of speakers visits campus each year.

Quinnipiac is all about students. Collaborative, innovative teaching is so important to them that they give annual awards to professors who do it best. Their faculty members are experts in their field, generous with their time and eager to share their knowledge. But that’s not all. They also give annual awards to staff members who offer great service. Students will experience that in the career services office, the Learning Center and elsewhere.

Quinnipiac offers the best of small-town spirit. You’ll feel it the moment a huge team of upperclassmen help you unload your car and move into your freshman residence. You’ll feel it at meals—faculty and students eat in the same dining hall. And you’ll feel it in their small classes.

Quinnipiac is forever. Because of the unique, mind-shaping, life-expanding experiences they had there, Quinnipac friends stay in contact by joining a prestigious group of 30,000 members—Quinnipiac’s Alumni Association. A continuous schedule of events ensures alumni stay in touch with favorite professors, classmates, teammates, fraternity brothers and sorority sisters nationwide.

Mission

Quinnipiac University, founded in 1929, is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution of higher education. It is primarily a residential campus in an attractive New England setting. Quinnipiac's mission is to provide a supportive and stimulating environment for the intellectual and personal growth of undergraduate, graduate and continuing education students.

Accreditations

New England Association of Schools and Colleges; Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (School of Business); American Bar Association (School of Law); National Council for Accreditation for Teacher Education (School of Education).

Polytechnic Institute of New York University

About Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU)

Polytechnic Institute of New York University, founded in 1854 in Brooklyn, New York, is the metropolitan area's preeminent resource in science, technology, research, and management education. In addition to its main campus at MetroTech Center in Brooklyn, NYU-Poly offers programs at sites throughout the region, including Long Island, Manhattan and Westchester. Additionally, NYU-Poly offers several programs in Israel.

Degrees

NYU-Poly awards the Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy in a wide range of school degree programs.

Location

NYU-Poly's MetroTech campus is located in Downtown Brooklyn, New York. It also has graduate centers in Long Island, Westchester and Manhattan.

Resources

A $130-million upgrade to the MetroTech campus is reflected in a newly constructed academic building, a modern residence hall, a new athletic facility, new labs, and a state-of-the-art computing infrastructure. Wireless networking is available on campus, allowing students to connect to the NYU-Poly network and the Internet from virtually anywhere. New computer labs feature high-end workstations for research, 3D modeling and dynamic simulation.

The Bern Dibner Library of Science and Technology has more than 190,000 titles, 200,000 volumes, numerous serials, online databases, CD-ROM learning tools and multimedia resources. The library is also a member of the Online Computer Library Center, which maintains an international database with over 4,000 participating libraries.

A number of research centers provide the latest tools and technologies for research and study in various fields, including telecommunications, supercomputing, wireless, polymers, biocatalysis and others.

Students

More than 3,000 students, about half of which are undergraduates, from 30 states and 50 foreign countries attend NYU-Poly. For two consecutive years, NYU-Poly has been ranked among the top ten most diverse campuses in the country. More than 95 percent of full-time undergraduate students receive financial aid.

Faculty

Eighty-seven percent of faculty members hold Ph.D.s.

Student-to-faculty ratio

13-to-1

Average class size

22

Placement rate

More than 89 percent of undergraduate students receive job offers within six months of graduation.

Accreditations

All undergraduate and graduate programs at Polytechnic Institute of NYU are accredited by the Middle States Association. Undergraduate engineering programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). The undergraduate program in computer science is accredited by the Computer Science Accreditation Board (CSAB), and the undergraduate chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Northeastern University Online

About Northeastern University Online

Northeastern University Online is your destination for all online programs offered from the various colleges throughout the University. Each college is unique and offers a range of high-quality online programs within their area of expertise. Since 1974, Northeastern has been providing the high-quality, flexible distance education designed for busy students.

About Northeastern University

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Their signature cooperative education program, one of the largest and most innovative in the world, is ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. They offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in six undergraduate colleges, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions.

Northeastern's six undergraduate, eight graduate schools, and two part-time divisions offer bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in a wide variety of academic disciplines and professional areas. Increasingly, the hallmark of their undergraduate and graduate programs is an approach that places the subject of study within a broader interdisciplinary perspective.

Their 1,257 full- and part-time faculty members frequently bring the same interdisciplinary thinking to their research, collaborating with colleagues in other colleges to find solutions to real-world problems. Faculty members infuse undergraduate and graduate classrooms alike with the spirit of discovery, and students in all degree programs have ample opportunities to participate in research.

Their faculty researchers and their student collaborators enjoy access to the largest academic library in Boston, and to some of the most advanced research facilities and institutes in the area, both on campus and in greater Boston.

About the College of Professional Studies

With two doctorates, 14 master's degree programs, 18 bachelor's degree programs, 4 associate degree programs, and 24 professional certificates offered online, the College of Professional Studies is the largest online education provider at the University. There are no application fees and no testing requirement. This means no GREs, GMATs, SATs, or related exams (CPS does require that all individuals for whom English is not their primary language submit TOEFL scores). The College offers 24/7 online technical support and tutoring for all students. Most online courses are taught by the same faculty used for campus-based courses and all faculty have been certified to teach online.

About the College of Engineering

Through the Graduate School of Engineering, the College of Engineering offers six master's degrees online via streaming video technology. The College enters its centennial year with a distinguished history of accomplishment and vast potential for innovation in engineering research and education, particularly in the energy, environmental, health, and security fields. Started in 1909, it was the first school at Northeastern to adopt cooperative education, an academic model that integrates professional experience with classroom study. Over the past century, this interactive learning environment has nourished the entrepreneurial spirit of countless engineering students who have gone on to found successful companies around the world.

About the College of Business Administration

Northeastern University's College of Business Administration offers a Master of Business Administration (MBA) completely online. The College has a distinguished history and reputation for innovation that continues today. It launched one of the first Executive MBA programs in the U.S., as well as the High Technology Management MBA, which Infoworld Magazine featured in a 2006 cover story, along with Carnegie Mellon, MIT, and the University of Pennsylvania. Also in 2006, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Northeastern University part-time MBA program #20 in the U.S.

Accreditations

Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston, and a leader in interdisciplinary research, urban engagement, and the integration of classroom learning with real-world experience. Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. (NEASC), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA).

New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)

The New England Association of Schools and Colleges, a self-regulatory membership organization, serves the public and educational community by developing and applying standards assessing the educational effectiveness of elementary, secondary, and collegiate educational institutions. Processes of self-evaluation and peer review utilizing the Association's goals assure and improve the quality of institutions, which seek its accreditation. It also endeavors to inform public discourse about educational improvement.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Northeastern University is AACSB International accredited -- this is the highest standard of accreditation for any business school worldwide. Institutions receiving AACSB International accreditation have superior faculty, high-caliber teaching, and meaningful interaction between students and faculty. They confirm their commitment to quality and continuous improvement through a rigorous and comprehensive peer review process. Your degree and diploma will be the same as the one earned by on-campus students but without having to travel back and forth to campus.

ABET

ABET accreditation is assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards established by the profession for which it prepares students. ABET accredits postsecondary degree-granting programs housed within regionally accredited institutions.

Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the U.S., ABET has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for over 75 years. ABET currently accredits some 2,800 programs at more than 600 colleges and universities nationwide.

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) is the only accreditation agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit entry-level physical therapist and physical therapist assistant education programs.

National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA)

NASPAA accreditation recognizes that a master's program in public affairs has gone through a rigorous process of voluntary peer review conducted by the Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation (COPRA), and has met NASPAA's Standards for Professional Master's Degree Programs in Public Affairs, Policy and Administration.

Military

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium colleges and universities are dedicated to helping servicemembers and their families get college degrees. Military students can take courses in their off-duty hours at or near military installations in the United States, overseas, and on Navy ships.

SOC was created in 1972 to provide educational opportunities to servicemembers, who, because they frequently moved from place to place, had trouble completing college degrees. Today SOC is a consortium of more than 1,800 colleges and universities that provide educational opportunities for servicemembers and their families. SOC is cosponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities and the American Association of Community Colleges, in cooperation with 13 other educational associations, the Military Services, the National Guard, and the Coast Guard. SOC is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) through a contract with AASCU. The contract is managed for DoD by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support.

Hundreds of thousands of servicemembers and their family members enroll annually in programs offered by SOC Consortium member universities, colleges, community colleges, and technical institutes. Military students may enroll in associate, bachelor, and graduate-level degree programs on school campuses, military installations, and armories within the United States and overseas.

Veterans

The GI Bill (the generic term comprising various education assistance programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs) provides benefits to veterans, servicemembers, and some dependents of disabled or deceased veterans wishing to pursue an education.

In fiscal year 2007, over 500,000 personnel utilized their GI Bill benefits.

Affiliations

Project Management Institute

Northeastern University is a PMI Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) An R.E.P. is an organization approved by PMI to issue Professional Development Units (PDUs) for its training courses.

Courses offered by PMI Registered Education Providers (R.E.P.), PMI components -- chapters, specific interest groups (SIGs), colleges -- and PMI are pre-approved for Contact Hours in fulfillment of certification eligibility requirements, as well as PDUs to fulfill the Project Management Professional (PMP) Continuing Certification Requirements (CCRs).

Society for Human Resource Management

Northeastern University has been recognized as one of the top 20 providers of the SHRM Learning System in the U.S.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is the world's largest professional association devoted to human resource management. Its mission is to serve the needs of HR professionals by providing the most current and comprehensive resources, and to advance the profession by promoting HR's essential, strategic role. Founded in 1948, SHRM represents more than 225,000 individual members in over 125 countries, and has a network of more than 575 affiliated chapters in the United States, as well as offices in China and India.

Northcentral University

About Northcentral University

If you are a learner seeking to advance professionally, achieve your dreams and balance personal life with education and career, Northcentral University is the school for you.

Northcentral University is an accredited online university providing graduate and undergraduate degree programs in business and technology management, education, and psychology.

They create a unique 100% online academic program just for you, allowing you to pursue professional interests beneficial to your career, receive personalized guidance from Faculty Mentors, and schedule learning at your own pace to suit your busy lifestyle. Many online schools mandate weekly attendance, campus residency, and rigid, inflexible program requirements and term schedules. Not Northcentral!

Northcentral University was founded in early 1996 as a 100% online university based in Prescott, Arizona. From the beginning the vision was to combine rigorous academics with the convenience of distance learning. This vision was affirmed when NCU received regional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

NCU began by offering degree programs in business administration and psychology. Today NCU offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in business and technology management, education, and psychology. In addition, NCU offers Certificates of Advanced Graduate Studies for Learners holding master's degrees and seeking higher education without committing to a doctoral program.

The University has a history of innovation. NCU was the first 100% online university to be accredited to offer doctoral degrees with its initial accreditation and has consistently educated more PhD's in business and technology management than any other university in the United States. NCU is one of only eight schools worldwide to receive accreditation by ACBSP in 2007 and is the only 100% online institution offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to have ever received this honor. ACBSP is the accrediting body for business schools and programs that have a focus on teaching excellence.

In its brief history, Northcentral University is proud to have awarded 895 degrees, as of June 2008, and grown to a student body of more than 6,800 Learners worldwide. NCU Learners represent all 50 states and every U.S. territory, as well as 52 other countries. The University moved to its new state-of-the-art world headquarters in Prescott Valley, Arizona in spring 2007.

NCU's Mission

Northcentral University uses distance learning methodologies to provide adult learners throughout the world with opportunities to earn bachelor's, master's and doctoral accredited online degrees in recognized academic programs to enable them to acquire the competencies and to apply the knowledge and skills needed to participate and function effectively in modern society.

NCU's Vision

NCU believes that adults throughout the world should be able to further their educations and use the knowledge gained to achieve their individual personal and career goals. The cornerstones to higher education include providing opportunities to learn and earn accredited online degrees in accessible formats that are affordable to adult learners. In addition, institutions of higher education must strive for continued improvement of their educational offerings and hold themselves accountable to standards and oversight of professional quality assurance organizations.

Northcentral University Culture

NCU's Mission and Vision are reflected in the day-to-day operations of the University and are part of their culture. Their focus on the needs of their Learners in all that they do. They make improvements continuously to the quality of their curriculum and their unique approach to 100% online distance learning in order to achieve accredited online degrees. They seek Faculty Mentors who strive personally to be life-long learners in their chosen professions and who invest of themselves in learning and using best practices that further online facilitation of NCU courses. They enlist the help of NCU Learners and Ambassadors who spread the message of NCU as an institution that lives its mission and fulfills its vision every day.

Their graduates are successful Learners who are achieving their hopes and dreams. They are the ultimate testament to NCU's continuing success.

Accreditation

Northcentral University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools ( www.ncahlc.org), located at 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.

Gonzaga University

About Gonzaga University

Gonzaga University started in 1881 with $936 in hard silver dollars. It bought Gonzaga’s founder, Father Joseph Cataldo, S.J., 320 acres of land and water, what people then referred to as “the old piece of gravel near the falls.” Six years later, the Gonzaga College officially opened the doors of its only building for “young Scholastics, whose ambition it is to become priests.” Exclusively for boys, the College was under the charge of the Jesuit priests. Enrollment for the 1887-88 academic year was 18 boys and young men.

Today, it is known as Gonzaga University, a private, four-year institution of higher education. More than 105 buildings dot the 131-acre campus overlooking the Spokane River. Students include both women and men, who can enroll in a multitude of undergraduate or graduate programs. Enrollment for the 2007-08 academic year was 6,923 students.

A constant throughout the years is Gonzaga’s educational philosophy, based on the centuries-old Ignatian model of educating the whole person – mind, body and spirit. At Gonzaga, students discover how to integrate science and art, faith and reason, action and contemplation. "Cura personalis," or care for the individual, is our guiding theme.

Mission Statement

Gonzaga University belongs to a long and distinguished tradition of humanistic, Catholic, and Jesuit education. They, the trustees and regents, faculty, administration and staff of Gonzaga, are committed to preserving and developing that tradition and communicating it to their students and alumni.

As humanistic, they recognize the essential role of human creativity, intelligence, and initiative in the construction of society and culture.

As Catholic, they affirm the heritage which has developed through two thousand years of Christian living, theological reflection, and authentic interpretation.

As Jesuit, they are inspired by the vision of Christ at work in the world, transforming it by His love, and calling men and women to work with Him in loving service of the human community.

All these elements of their tradition come together within the sphere of free intellectual inquiry characteristic of a university. At Gonzaga, this inquiry is primarily focused on Western culture, within which their tradition has developed.

They also believe that a knowledge of traditions and cultures different from their own draws us closer to the human family of which they are a part and makes them more aware of both the possibilities and limitations of their own heritage. Therefore, in addition to their primary emphasis on Western culture, they seek to provide for their students some opportunity to become familiar with a variety of human cultures.

In the light of their own tradition and the variety of human societies, they seek to understand the world we live in. It is a world of great technological progress, scientific complexity and competing ideologies. It offers great possibilities for cooperation and interdependence, but at the same time presents us with the fact of widespread poverty, hunger, injustice, and the prospect of degeneration and destruction. They seek to provide for their students some understanding of contemporary civilization; and they invite them to reflect with them on the problems and possibilities of a scientific age, the ideological differences that separate the peoples of the world, and the rights and responsibilities that come from commitment to a free society. In this way they hope to prepare their students for an enlightened dedication to the Christian ideals of justice and peace.

Their students cannot assimilate the tradition of which Gonzaga is a part nor the variety of human culture, nor can they understand the problems of the world, without the development and discipline of their imagination, intelligence, and moral judgment. Consequently, they are committed at Gonzaga to developing these faculties. And since what is assimilated needs to be communicated if it is to make a difference, they also seek to develop in their students the skills of effective writing and speaking.

They believe that their students, while they are developing general knowledge and skills during their years at Gonzaga, should also attain more specialized competence in at least one discipline or profession.

They hope that the integration of liberal humanistic learning and skills with a specialized competence will enable their graduates to enter creatively, intelligently, and with deep moral conviction into a variety of endeavors, and provide leadership in the arts, the professions, business, and public service.

Through its academic and student life programs, the Gonzaga community encourages its students to develop certain personal qualities: self-knowledge, self-acceptance, a restless curiosity, a desire for truth, a mature concern for others, and a thirst for justice.

Many of their students will find the basis for these qualities in a dynamic Christian faith. Gonzaga tries to provide opportunities for these students to express their faith in a deepening life of prayer, participation in liturgical worship and fidelity to the teachings of the Gospel. Other students will proceed from a non-Christian religious background or from secular philosophic and moral principles.

They hope that all their graduates will live creative, productive, and moral lives, seeking to fulfill their own aspirations and at the same time, actively supporting the aspirations of others by a generous sharing of their gifts.

Accreditation

Gonzaga University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

The School of Business is accredited by AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

The School of Law is accredited by Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar of the American Bar Association (ABA). The U.S. Department of Education has recognized the Council as the national agency for the accreditation of programs leading to the first professional degree in law.

The Department of Religious Studies is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (ATS), a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

Programs in English as a Second Language are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Teachers and Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

Programs in the Department of Nursing are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

Programs in Civil, Electrical, Computer, and Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (EAC/ABET), a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

Programs for the certification of elementary, secondary, and Special Education teachers at the bachelor’s level; and Special Education, Initial Teaching (elementary and secondary levels), Principal and Superintendents (Leadership Formation), at the graduate level; and for the certification of post-licensure teachers and administrators (i.e., “professional certification”), are accredited both by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, and by the Washington State Board of Education through its Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

The School Counseling and Counseling Psychology master’s programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Education Program (CACREP), a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

The Special Education, Sports Management, and Physical Education bachelor’s programs, and the Special Education, Sport & Athletic Administration, Leadership & Administration, Master of Teaching At-Risk Youth, Counseling Psychology, Reading & Literacy, and Anesthesiology Education master’s programs, are accredited both by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, and by the Washington State Board of Education through its Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI).

The Anesthesiology Education master’s program is accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Education Programs (COA), part of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). The Council is a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

Colorado Technical University Online | CTU

About Colorado Technical University Online

Colorado Technical University History, Mission and Purpose

Since 1965, Colorado Technical University has been an oasis of knowledge, resources and support for motivated students seeking to establish and advance their careers in a growing range of technology-dependent industries.

CTU Mission

The mission of Colorado Technical University, an institution of higher learning, is to provide career-oriented education by teaching applied, real-world, industry-current programs in selected areas, serving the needs of students for employment and career advancement and the needs of industry for highly qualified professionals at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctorate levels.

Colorado Technical University Current Degree Programs

CTU's degree programs in engineering and science are developed to meet the growing needs of a technology-driven workforce.

With entry points at the Associate, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctorate levels, their goal is to offer a lifelong educational solution that can equip you with the knowledge, skills and credentials you need to establish and advance professionally at any point on your chosen career path.

Colorado Technical University's Community

At CTU, they are committed to providing you with the support and encouragement you need to pursue your dreams and achieve your goals. That's why from the initial point of contact through application, admission, enrollment, graduation and beyond, you'll be assisted and mentored one on one by trained, dedicated professionals.

University Accreditations

Accrediting organizations set the academic standards by which their member institutions must comply. This quality assurance process is performed by private membership associations. Colorado Technical University has accreditations with the following organizations:

Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504). This independent corporation was founded in 1895 and is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.

Applied Science, Computing, Engineering and Technology Education Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science degree programs in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering at the Colorado Springs campus are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the U.S., ABET has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for over 75 years.

Health Science Accreditation

The Colorado Technical University Surgical Technology Program in Kansas City, Missouri, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Committee on Education in Surgical Technology.

The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at the Sioux Falls campus is accredited by CAAHEP upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board.

CAAHEP is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2000 educational programs in twenty (20) health science occupations.

The address for CAAHEP is:
1361 Park Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone 727-210-2350

The Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting and the Diploma in Medical Assisting programs at the Kansas City campus are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES): 777 Leesburg Pike, Suite 314, N. Falls Church, VA 22043 (703) 917-9503.

The Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology (AASRT) program at the Kansas City campus is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, 20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850 Chicago, IL 60606-3182 (312) 704-5300

The Associate Degree in Nursing program at the Pueblo campus is approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing.

The Practical Nursing program at the Kansas City campus is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing.

Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Colorado Technical University is a CHEA member and is accredited by a CHEA-recognized accrediting organization.

A national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation, CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.

Colorado Department of Higher Education

Colorado Technical University's authorization to award degrees has been granted by the State of Colorado, Department of Higher Education, Colorado Commission on Higher Education.

The mission of the Department of Higher Education is to improve the quality of, ensure the affordability of, and promote access to, post-secondary education for the people of Colorado. In pursuing its mission, the Department of Higher Education will act as an advocate for the students and institutions of post-secondary education and will coordinate and, as needed, regulate the activities of the state’s post-secondary education institutions.

Missouri Department of Higher Education

The Kansas City campus has the approval to operate by Coordinating Board for Higher Education, the Missouri Department of Higher Education.

At the direction of the Coordinating Board for Higher Education, the Missouri Department of Higher Education (MDHE) carries out the goals and administrative responsibilities for the state system of higher education, which serves more than 360,000 students through 13 public four-year colleges and universities, 19 public two-year colleges, one public two-year technical college, 25 independent colleges and universities, and 152 proprietary schools.

Campus Locations

Colorado Technical University is committed to providing you with choices regarding where you can identify, pursue and advance your professional interests in a growing number of technology-driven industries.

Whether you prefer a traditional college environment or the rich, interactive Virtual Campus of Colorado Tech Online, CTU is committed to making your learning experiences unique, special and relevant to your life goals.

Colorado Tech Online

CTU Colorado Springs

4435 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

CTU Denver

Westminster
1865 West 121st Avenue
Building C, Suite 100
Westminster, CO 80234

DTC
5775 DTC Boulevard #100
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

CTU Kansas City

520 East 19th Avenue
North Kansas City, MO 64116

CTU Pueblo

1025 West Sixth StreetPueblo, CO 81003

CTU Sioux Falls

3901 West 59th Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57108

CTU's Institute for Advanced Studies

4435 North Chestnut Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80907

Clayton College of Natural Health

Clayton College of Natural Health History & Reputation

Did you know that Clayton College of Natural Health (CCNH) is the largest natural health college in the world with almost 30 years of experience educating the future leaders in the industry? They have a large onsite staff and faculty with backgrounds spanning many areas of natural health education and training — someone is always available to help you. Additionally:

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  CCNH has a strong presence in the natural health community, making regular appearances throughout the country at industry trade shows.
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  CCNH was awarded Quality Certification by the USDLA (United States Distance Learning Association) in April 2008.
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  CCNH has a history of working with students to make a natural health education affordable.
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  CCNH is currently in the application process for accreditation with an agency that's recognized by the United States Department of Education. Their potential accreditation will provide external validation of what they already know to be true. It will confirm CCNH's commitment to even higher standards.

Commitment to Academic Excellence

CCNH is committed to offering the most current, relevant natural health curricula available. CCNH integrates the teachings of traditional naturopathy into all its programs, insuring that students receive a balanced education consisting of classical natural health philosophies and modern scientific data. In addition:

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  CCNH offers the only EdD in holistic health and wellness in the field of natural health education.
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  CCNH offers certification opportunities and professional development.
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  CCNH has successful graduates who, through their work, highlight the capabilities of our students.
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  CCNH is the only natural health school to offer The Natural Standard© database.
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  CCNH features live weekly chats and conference calls with faculty and our educational partners.
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  CCNH faculty and program advisors contribute to The Natural Reader, the college's academic department's blog.
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  CCNH offers online testing and e-activities through WebCT©.
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  CCNH students work in terms, which offer more flexibility than a traditional semester. Terms help keep students on pace, help students finish courses more quickly, and allow for greater ease in scheduling time to study.

Student & Alumni Community

Clayton College recognizes the need for students and alumni to feel connected when studying via distance education. The college offers several opportunities to meet peers:

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  CCNH offers chat rooms that are available for student or alumni use at any time.
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  CCNH hosts a vibrant Ning social networking community where students and graduates may share ideas in forums and in blogs, and post their personal stories, photos, and videos.
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  CCNH posts student and graduate events, accomplishments, and achievements in the Student & Graduate Events Blog.
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  CCNH has active communities at several popular social networking sites including Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
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  CCNH offers an alumni association and several independent, active student and graduate groups around the country that are coordinated by volunteer students and graduates.
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  www.ccnh.edu features a reference map where you can meet students and graduates in your state, visit their Web sites, send e-mails, or view student and graduate spotlights.

Professional Development and Certification

CCNH students and graduates are encouraged to participate in professional organizations that nurture and serve natural health practitioners. Some of these associations offer professional certifications, while others promote natural health or work toward supporting health freedom of choice.

Student Memberships

In keeping with their commitment to professionalism, CCNH provides students the opportunity to begin professional networking through student memberships in the American Herbalists Guild, the International Iridology Practitioners Association, and the National Association of Nutrition Professionals. Students enrolled in the herbology and iridology certificate programs as well as the M.S. in Holistic Nutrition programs are encouraged to take advantage of these opportunities.

Professional Certification Opportunities

Clayton College programs provide graduates with the eligibility to seek certification or other professional credentials from a number of national organizations.

The American Naturopathic Certification Board offers two recognized designations after the successful completion of board examinations:

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  CTN®: Graduates of the MS in natural health program are eligible to become board certified as traditional naturopaths.
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  CNW®: Graduates of the MS in holistic nutrition program are eligible to become board certified in nutritional wellness.

The National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP) has approved graduates of the CCNH master of science in holistic nutrition program for eligibility to apply for a national board credential and to become registered with the organization. Once credentialed, the professional is allowed to use the designation, “Board Certified in Holistic Nutrition.”

The International Organization of Nutritional Consultants has approved the CCNH master of science in holistic nutrition. Graduates qualify to become members of the IONC. Active members are allowed to use the RNCP (Registered Nutritional Consulting Practitioner) designation.

Because the International Iridology Practitioners Association (IIPA) has approved the Clayton College iridology program, graduates of the CCNH program (who are current members of IIPA) are immediately eligible to take the IIPA certification examination. Upon successfully passing the exam, they can use the designation CCI and “Certified Comprehensive Iridologist.”
Professional Organizations and Affiliations

CCNH holds memberships in the following organizations:

American Herbalists Guild
American Holistic Health Association
American Holistic Nurses Association
Canadian Health Food Association
Coalition for Natural Health
International Iridology Practitioners Association
International Organization of Nutritional Consultants
National Association of Nutrition Professionals
National Center for Homeopathy
National Health Federation
Natural Products Association
Organic Consumers Association
United Plant Savers
United States Distance Learning Association
Vegetarian Resource Group
Weston A. Price Foundation

Quality Standards Certified

Clayton College has been awarded the Quality Standards Certification by the United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), the nation’s premier distance learning professional association. USDLA/QS certification is “a standards based program that recognizes excellence across a range of distance learning settings,” according to Dr. John Flores, USDLA Chief Executive Officer. Clayton College is certified as an Alternative and Continuing Education provider under the Quality Standards program.

Clayton College is licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.

Empire College

Empire College in Santa Rosa, California

At Empire College, they offer the career training you need to be successful. Empire College, located in Santa Rosa, California, is just one hour north of the San Francisco Bay Area in the heart of the wine-growing region of Sonoma County. Empire features a variety of career training programs such as business administration courses, medical assistant courses, information technology classes and a top-ranked Juris Doctor program.

Since 1961, Empire’s School of Business has dedicated its resources to providing quality career education that gives graduates an advantage in the job market. Over the past five years, Empire graduates have been placed in over 1,500 companies, earning a combined income of more than $200 million! Their major programs are in:

Accounting
Information Technology
Paralegal
Medical Assisting
Office Administration
Tourism Management & Hospitality

For more than 30 years, Empire College School of Law has been providing a rigorous and quality evening Juris Doctor Law program for students wishing to pursue a career in the field of law. Empire College is among some of the best accredited law schools in California. Santa Rosa colleges also provide students with the convenience of being within close proximity to the Bay Area as well as neighboring counties. Empire College is very proud of the accomplishments of their graduates, including members of the judiciary in Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino and Merced counties.

School of Business Accreditation

Empire College takes pride in the high standards they must achieve to maintain accreditation and offer students a high-quality education.

Empire College School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a national accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Empire College operates programs approved by the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs; the United States Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Service; and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, California State Department of Consumer Affairs.

Empire College's programs are approved for the training of veterans and eligible persons. In addition, Empire College works with rehabilitation specialists and injured workers to customize programs under California's Workers Compensation training voucher system, as well as laid-off workers entitled to benefits under the Trade Adjustment Act.

School of Law Accreditation

Founded in 1973, the School of Law has been accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California since 1982.

Approximately 80 percent of Empire School of Law graduates who have taken the California Bar Exam have passed. Over the last five years, Empire School of Law has consistently achieved one of the highest pass rates for California accredited law schools, including being ranked second in the state on the February 2004 exam.

Walden University

Walden University: An Online School

Walden University is the flagship online university in the Laureate International Universities network—a leading global network of accredited online and campus-based institutions.
Walden and Laureate share a commitment to broadening access to professionally relevant higher education. Through their unique, multinational educational community, Walden is creating opportunities for people everywhere to advance their lives and the communities they serve.

The Laureate International Universities network includes:
Nearly half a million students worldwide
More than 42 institutions in 20 countries

Through the Laureate network, students and alumni at Walden have access to:
Residencies in Spain, Chile, and England (doctoral and some master’s programs)
A growing number of cross-cultural opportunities

Walden University History

1970 Walden is founded by two New York teachers, Bernie and Rita Turner, who sought a way for adults in the workforce to pursue doctoral degrees and develop into leaders committed to the betterment of society. Harold “Bud” Hodgkinson, a faculty member at the University of California, Berkeley, publishes “Walden U.: A Working Paper” in the journal Soundings. The article critiqued the higher education system and initiated the concept of a university that was truly student-centered.

1971 The first Walden office opens in Naples, Florida, and the first Summer Session residency is held at the Cove Inn there. Most students are education administrators who have completed doctoral work but not their dissertations.

1972 Walden confers 46 Ph.D.s and 24 Ed.D.s at its first commencement, in Naples, Florida.

1977 Walden implements a formal curriculum called the Guided Independent Study Program, focused on “social change agentry.” The first university-based Summer Session is held at the University of Rhode Island.

1979 The Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board approves Walden’s request for licensure. Walden is allowed to grant Ph.D.s and Ed.D.s in Minnesota.

1982 Walden’s academic offices move from Naples, Florida, to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to begin seeking accreditation in a region that is open to nontraditional post-baccalaureate education.

1984 The curriculum is restructured to emphasize how professions are affected by social change.

1986 With accreditation through the North Central Association in mind, Walden introduces the Knowledge Area Module (KAM). With the KAM, students demonstrate competency by completing an individualized program of study within a curriculum.

1988 Central Michigan University president Dr. Harold Abel becomes the second president of Walden University.

1990 Walden is accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

1991 Walden partners with Indiana University to provide access to its research library and campus during Walden’s Summer Session. Walden is accepted as a member of the Council of Graduate Schools, and Glen Drake becomes the third president. Enrollment: 550.

1992 Bernie and Rita Turner sell Walden to Don Ackerman, a Florida businessman, who assumes the position of chair of the Board of Directors.

1994 Walden brings email and listserv applications to its students. Lt. Gen. Dave Palmer, former superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, becomes the fourth president.

1996 Sociologist Amitai Etzioni receives the university’s first honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Walden begins offering National Public Service Fellowships to doctoral students. Enrollment: 1,000.

1997 Walden introduces the Web-based Ph.D. program in Professional Psychology. The first cyberspace chapter of the education society Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) is formed at Walden. Adult learning theorist Malcolm Knowles receives an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

1998 The North Central Association of Colleges and Schools reaccredits Walden for seven years. The vice president for academic affairs and former dean of the graduate school at the University of Rhode Island, J. Kent Morrison, becomes the fifth president. Jim Dixon, former president of Antioch University, receives an honorary degree.

1999 In its review of online schools, Fast Company magazine gives its only A grade to Walden.

2000 Walden becomes the first distance-learning university to be categorized “research intensive” by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Walden’s first dean, Harold “Bud” Hodgkinson, and Frank Dilley, a longtime faculty and board member, receive honorary doctorates.

2001 Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc., purchases 41 percent of Walden University. Walden introduces a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration, plus a Ph.D. program in Public Policy and Administration. U.S. News & World Report calls Walden “well regarded” and lists it among the “Best of the Online Grad Programs.” Enrollment: 2,000.

2002 Former president of the U.S. Army War College Robert Scales Jr. becomes the sixth president. Sylvan Learning Systems acquires a controlling interest in Walden. Four schools encompassing all Walden degree programs are formed: School of Management, School of Health and Human Services, School of Psychology, and School of Education.

2003 Paula Peinovich, Walden’s vice president for academic affairs and former vice president for academic affairs at Excelsior College, becomes the seventh university president. Former Minneapolis mayor Sharon Sayles Belton receives an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. Walden offers its first bachelor’s completion program, a Ph.D. in Public Health, and a Master of Public Health. Enrollment: 8,000.

2004 Walden celebrates the 150th anniversary of the publication of Walden by honoring The Thoreau Society. Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc., changes its name to Laureate Education, Inc., and acquires the remaining interest in Walden University as part of its new focus on higher education worldwide. Enrollment reaches 13,000 students in 17 degree programs. More than 6,000 degrees have been conferred since 1970.

2005 Walden celebrates 35 years of Inquiry for Social Change. National Technological University, the nation’s largest online engineering master’s degree university, merges with Walden, creating the NTU School of Engineering and Applied Science.

2006 Walden is reaccredited by the North Central Association, and its M.S. program in Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Accreditation.

2007 Jonathan A. Kaplan named the eighth president of Walden University, after five years of strong leadership within the organization. Commencement keynotes are given by Rear Adm. Carol A. Romano, chief professional officer for the nurse category in the U.S. Public Health Service (winter), and the founders of the micro-lending nonprofit Kiva (summer). Walden hosts a residency in Chile. Walden sponsors a new online, peer-reviewed journal, the Journal of Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences. Enrollment: More than 28,000, with more than 25,000 alumni.

2008 The College of Education renamed The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership in honor of the former U.S. Secretary of Education. Walden launches full bachelor’s programs in business administration, child development, and psychology. Walden sponsors the Presidential Youth Debate with John McCain and Barack Obama.

Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.

The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. When evaluating credentials, employers and universities often look for applicants who earned their degree from an accredited university.

Boston University Online

Boston University Online

About Boston University

Boston University is one of the leading private research and teaching institutions in the world today, with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

Boston University was chartered in 1869 by Lee Claflin, Jacob Sleeper, and Isaac Rich, three successful Methodist businessmen whose abolitionist ideals led them to envision and create a university that was inclusive—that opened its doors to the world—and engaged in service to and collaboration with the city of Boston.

From the day of its opening, Boston University has admitted students of both sexes and every race and religion. It is with pride that Boston University counts Martin Luther King, Jr. among their alumni. What makes us prouder still is the fact that when he received his doctorate from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in 1955, Dr. King was taking his place in a long line of individuals that stretches back to the University’s founding. Other notable alumni include the first woman to earn a Ph.D., the first woman admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, the first Native American to graduate with a doctorate in medicine, and the first African-American psychiatrist in the United States.

The University’s founders were also ahead of their time in engaging Boston University in direct service to the community long before such service was fashionable. The third president of the University, Lemuel Murlin, described a university “in the heart of the city, in the service of the city.” As we have evolved and diversified that notion of service has expanded to include the world. The magnitude of the University's engagement—which spans public education, health care, and the arts—is unparalleled in American higher education.

About Boston University Online

Boston University Online is a unique collaboration between the Office of Distance Education and faculty members throughout the many Schools and Colleges that comprise Boston University.
As part of Boston University Extended Education, the office consists of a team of instructional designers, video producers, and support staff who specialize in online education. The Office serves as a resource for Schools and Colleges that seek to develop online programs, and works closely with faculty to ensure that the Boston University Online experience is of the high caliber for which Boston University is regarded throughout the world.

The faculty and staff who design and create Boston University Online programs share a philosophy that your computer is a unique and powerful educational tool. We seek to maximize the capabilities of today’s technologies in order to engage the full learning potential of each student. To do so, Boston University Online strives to create an exciting and interactive online instructional environment that incorporates simulations, video, audio, multimedia, and group activities such as discussion boards.

An online degree from Boston University represents achievement of a high academic standard. Our programs are accredited through the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies.

In addition to academic rigor, a vital component of all Boston University Online programs is the availability of outstanding Student Services. The Office of Distance Education assures that Boston University Online students receive prompt and attentive assistance throughout their learning experience, from application and registration to technical support to graduation details.
Boston University Online is an active member in the online education community. Boston University Online are member of, and participate regularly with, the following associations:

· University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)
· The Sloan Consortium
· United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)

Online Learning at Boston University

It goes without saying that you’ll receive the same high quality level of education as students on campus. You’ll learn from the same world-class faculty. You’ll be challenged to meet the same rigorous academic standards. And like 250,000 other respected BU Alumni, you’ll have a degree you can be proud of when you finish.

But you’ll learn in a format designed specifically for online delivery. So what does that mean?
Interactivity: Boston University Online programs are filled with activities, animations, and simulations to ensure that students get the most out of their experience—many of our graduates tell us that the education they received at Boston University Online was the most engaging and rewarding that they’ve ever had. Students participate actively in each course through a variety of means, including online discussions and group assignments.

Community: BU online is an interactive community of students. Boston University Online students are organized into small groups that form a kind of virtual classroom. Each small group is led by an expert facilitator who answers questions about subject material, coordinates class discussion, assists with assignments, and supports students throughout their studies. In addition, students have their own virtual space within each course where they can post ideas, have casual conversation, share opinions, and even make friends with classmates from all around the world.

Flexibility: Versatility is a key feature of Boston University Online courses and programs. Online course materials are available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, from any location. Which means that students can learn where and when it works best—for them. Each student determines which hours are best for studying, attending lectures, and completing assignments. Though students must complete course requirements within an established time frame, the actual hours spent meeting those requirements are mostly at the convenience of each individual.

Motivation: Boston University Online has a lot to offer—knowledge, reward, and the means to achieve them. In return, Boston University Online's students bring a good deal of focus and commitment to their education. Boston University Online highly recommends online learning to those who are self-motivated when it comes to their studies. Boston University Online's most successful students take an active initiative to correspond with instructors and classmates, and complete their assignments with little prompting.

Excellence: Boston University Online programs are designed for maximized convenience. But it is important to remember that they also present students with a rigorous academic experience. Their programs are meant to challenge you so that you can meet your goals—and they know you wouldn’t want it any other way.

Studying Online

· In most cases, Boston University online programs are completely online, which means students do not have to come to campus. Instead, they've designed an online environment which allows our faculty members to interact with students through the use of a Web browser. Course content varies, but usually includes online lecture, videos, interactive animations, discussion boards, and more. Students submit regular assignments including homework, projects and papers, through the Web interface. Most courses also integrate secure online exams.

· In most cases, students are required to formally apply for Boston University Online programs. Applicants are reviewed by an admissions panel and are held to the same academic standards as on-campus students.

· Online learning can require a lot of written communication. Because you will be learning at your own location and during the times that you prefer, e-mail will probably be your primary means of communicating with instructors and other students. In addition, most courses will ask that students engage regularly in online discussions and debates. As an online student, it will be important that you feel comfortable interacting with others from a distance, since you will not have the same face-to-face contact as a student learning on campus.

· Online students take an active role in their education. A greater degree of flexibility also means that you’ll need to be disciplined in your approach to your studies—it will be up to you to make sure you log on to your course and meet your own deadlines, because your professor won’t be in the room to remind you to do so.

· Technology plays an integral role in online learning—it’s what makes this all possible. To get started in a Boston University Online program or course, Boston University Online recommends that students have basic computer skills, such as the ability to send e-mail, navigate the Internet, and install software.

Course Schedules

· Most courses operate on a seven-week schedule. Though you can complete course assignments during the hours that work best for you on a day-to-day basis, you will be required to finish the course within the allotted time period.

· Each course has built-in deadlines along the way to make sure that you progress at a manageable pace.

· Students enrolled in Boston University Online programs are typically able to complete two courses per semester by taking one seven-week course at a time.

· Courses generally begin every seven weeks in January, March, May, July, September, and November, but—students can apply for and begin a Boston University Online program at almost any time throughout the year.

Technical Support and Student Services

· Boston University Online students have access to technical support twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. If you are experiencing any difficulty accessing course materials, or if you have questions, there will always be someone who can help you.

· Boston University Online provides a wide range of Student Services. The staff at the Office of Distance Education, your course facilitator, and your course instructor are all available by phone or e-mail to answer questions and guide you through your experience as a student. However, online students should be comfortable learning independently, taking the initiative to ask questions, and receiving instruction at a distance.

University of Phoenix Online

University of Phoenix Online

Founded in 1976, University of Phoenix is the largest private university in North America, with nearly 200 convenient locations, as well as Internet delivery in most countries around the world.

University of Phoenix is also a comprehensive university. University of Phoenix has more than 100 degree programs at the associate's, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels in much-desired employment areas, from business and technology to health care and education.

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. For additional information, visit ncahlc.org.

Business Accreditation

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Foundations of Business, Associate of Arts with a concentration in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Doctor of Management and Doctor of Business Administration programs are accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (acbsp.org).

Nursing Accreditation

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). For additional information, visit aacn.nche.edu.

Teacher Education Accreditation

The Master of Arts in Education program with options in Elementary Teacher Education and Secondary Teacher Education is preaccredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) for a period of five years, from December 20, 2007 to December 20, 2012. For additional information, visit teac.org.

Counseling Accreditation

The Master of Science in Counseling program in Community Counseling (Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona campuses) and the Master of Science in Counseling program in Mental Health Counseling (Salt Lake City, Utah campuses) are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). For additional information, visit cacrep.org.

State and International Licensures

University of Phoenix is approved to operate in most U.S. states and other countries, either through licensure, registration, general or specific approvals, consent or exemption. Specific approval-related statements that are required by some states or provinces are as follows:

Florida: University of Phoenix is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2308.

Georgia: University of Phoenix is authorized under the Nonpublic Postsecondary Educational Institutions Act of 1990.

Indiana: Fully accredited by the Indiana Commission for Postsecondary Proprietary Education. AC-0188. Indianapolis Campus is located at 7999 Knue Road, Suites 100 & 500, Indianapolis, IN 46250; Northwest Indiana Campus is located at 8401 Ohio Street, Merrillville, IN 46410.

Ohio: Registration Number is 1154320. Cleveland Campus is located at 5005 Rockside Road, Suite 130, Independence, OH 44131-2194; Cincinnati Campus is located at 9050 Centre Pointe Drive, Suite 250, West Chester, OH 45069-4875; Columbus Campus is located at 8415 Pulsar Place, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43240-4032.

Puerto Rico: University of Phoenix operates under a renewal license granted by the Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education.

South Carolina: Licensed by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education. The campus is located at 1001 Pinnacle Point Drive, Columbia, SC 29223.

Tennessee: Memphis Campus is located at 65 Germantown Court, Suite 100, Cordova, TN 38018; Nashville Campus is located at 616 Marriott Drive, Suite 150, Nashville, TN 37214; Franklin Campus is located at 377 Riverside Drive, Franklin, TN 37064; Chattanooga Campus is located at 1208 Pointe Centre Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37421.

Virginia: State Council of Higher Education for Virginia has authorized University of Phoenix to offer degree or certificate programs. Any course, degree or certificate program offered has been approved by the University of Phoenix governing board. Credit earned for coursework in Virginia can be transferred to University of Phoenix’s principal location outside Virginia as part of the University’s existing degree or certificate programs.

Alberta: University of Phoenix is approved to offer specific degree programs by Alberta Advanced Education. Degrees are conferred by University of Phoenix through its Central Administration office, located in Phoenix, Arizona.

British Columbia: The term "university" is used under the written consent of the Minister of Advanced Education, effective December 20, 2006, having undergone a quality assessment process and been found to meet the criteria established by the minister. Degrees are conferred by University of Phoenix through its Central Administration office, located in Phoenix, Arizona.

Affiliations

University of Phoenix also maintains voluntary memberships with numerous organizations, including:

· American Council on Education
· Association of American Colleges
· American Association for Adult and Continuing Education
· American Association for Higher Education
· American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business
· Council for Adult and Experiential Learning
· College and University Personnel Association
· Arizona Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
· American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
· Independent Colleges and Universities of Arizona
· American Association of Colleges of Nursing
· Western Institute of Nursing
· National Board for Certified Counselors
· National Association for Foreign Student Admissions
· Association of International Educators
· National Association of Veterans Program Administrators
· Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
· Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Support
· various professional, program-specific organizations

University of Phoenix Industry Recognition

University of Phoenix has been honored with a variety of innovation and education awards. Listed below are some of the accolades we have received in recognition of our contribution to innovative education.

· University of Phoenix ranked second from over 140 online universities according to The Best/Worst in Online Education, Five Point Rating System. Each school was also reviewed individually and University of Phoenix received the highest rating on the five point rating scale.

· The University of Phoenix's Severely Injured Veterans Scholarship program is recognized on the U.S. Army Community Covenant Web site as a national best practice in support of military members and their families.

· Computerworld's “100 Premier IT Leaders for 2009” awarded to Joe Mildenhall, University of Phoenix CIO. Click here to view the article.

· The 2008 Apex Award for Publication Excellence in the category of New Magazines and Journals given to the Journal of Leadership Studies, a publication of the School of Advanced Studies at University of Phoenix.

· Participated in an American Association for Higher Education (AAHE) project “Best Practices: Toward an Enlarged Understanding of Scholarship.”

· Selected by the New Media Consortium as a designated New Media Center.

· Global Achievement Award for Innovation by Economist Intelligence Unit.

· Selected for excellence in undergraduate education and participated in the “Project Good Work” study, conducted by researchers from Harvard, Stanford, and Claremont Graduate University.

· Arizona State Quality Award to Phoenix Campus.

· Council on Higher Education Accreditation recognized University of Phoenix as an exemplary institution for “Ensuring Quality in Distance Education.”

· Best Practices Partner in “Assessing Learning Outcomes” by the American Productivity and Quality Center.

· “Good Practices in Distance Education” by Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education.

· Western Cooperative for Education Telecommunications WOW (WCET Outstanding Work) Award for the work done with rEsourceSM.

University of Phoenix History

1976John Sperling founds University in Phoenix, Ariz.

1977First classes take place at the Phoenix Campus inArizona.

1978The Higher Learning Commission of the NorthCentral Association grants accreditation.1980First campus outside of Arizona opens in San Jose.

1989Online Campus established.

1995University Library Online Collection debuts, makinglibrary resources directly available online 24-hours a day.

1997Enrollment surpasses all other private universities in the country.

1998First international campus opens in British Columbia, Canada.

2000100,000 students enrolled.

2003200,000 students enrolled inthe United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.

2004University offers programs on military bases inEurope and Asia Pacific theaters.

2007 According to data aggregated from Diverse Issues in Higher Education, more minority students earn degrees here than from any other university in the nation.

2009Military Advanced Education names us as one of the country's top 20 colleges and universities—a distinction for setting the gold standard in military-friendly policies.

2009The severely Injured Veterans scholarship program is recognized as a national best practice in support of military members and their families.

2009Ranks second of more than 140 online universities by The Best/Worst in Online Education based on a five-point rating system.