
The University of Phoenix (UOP) remains one of the largest online universities and continues to grow. Now you can get your entire education from associate or bachelor degree all the way to your Ph.D. without setting foot in a regular classroom with your selection from over 100 courses and programs. In fact, if what you need is just some continuing education credits for your current employment, you will find that as well at UOP. Use our convenient link and explore your options today.![]()
The University of Phoenix Online specializes in online classes, but also has campuses, labs and learning centers in 38 states. Thus, if a particular class would be more beneficial to you if had a classroom format and immediate face to face interaction with the professor, you have that option even while completing other courses online. The online courses have the advantage in that you have no semester restriction; they usually run five or six weeks, and you can start any time and even take a break in the middle if a family emergency requires. With either the classroom or the online format, your grades and feedback will be available online, and you will have online opportunities for discussion and debate with your classmates.
UOP offers you the college experience that you can customize to fit your needs, and yet your degree is as well respected as that from any other educational institution. While you can take as long as you need to complete all your courses, most people want to finish their programs as quickly as possible as studies have shown that education translates directly into dollars in your paycheck.
UOP provides students with the same services that would be available on a traditional campus. These include a large collection of professional publications and other sources which are remotely accessible 24/7 and are updated regularly, giving you the most accurate and reliable information possible in your field. You will be able to access course schedules, academic records, shop the online bookstore, and work with your professors. You can even order transcripts, access disability services, check out the profiles of your professors and get graduation information. Finally, UOP gives you a direct link to other online communities allowing you to interact with your peers on Facebook, Twitter or other social media sites.
Financial Aid Available: The University of Phoenix Online will help you determine the best way to fund your programs. You can pay for one course at a time, or they can help you determine if you are eligible for employer compensation, military grants or federal funding through such programs as the
Federal Stafford Student Loan, the Federal PLUS Loan, and the Federal Pell Grant. UOP is particularly friendly toward the military and participates in the Post 911 GI bill and the Yellow Ribbon Program.
University of Phoenix is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (www.acbsp.org) to offer numerous business degrees. Some of these are:
Associate of Arts in Foundations of Business,
Associate of Arts in Accounting,
Bachelor of Science in Business,
Master of Business Administration, often referred to as the MBA,
Doctor of Management.
Check out the college for additional listings.![]()
The following list includes the basic technology requirements for you to use the UOP systems. For specific software programs applicable to individual programs or courses, check the university website.
Hardware: For Optimum Performance:
CPU: 1.6 GHz or faster Memory: 256 MB RAM or more 20 GB hard drive or larger Ethernet connection or 56.6 kbps modem Monitor/ video card with at least a 1024x768 resolution Sound Card with Speakers Inkjet or laser printer CD ROM |
Software: Operating system–Windows or Mac compatible with the following software: Microsoft Office XP, 2003, 2007 (PC), Office 2004 (Mac) including:
Microsoft® Internet Explorer v.6.0 or later Adobe® Reader 6.0.1 or later Microsoft® Outlook Express 6.0 or later A current anti-virus program Flash player An e-mail address An Internet service provider account (broadband access is preferred) |