Argosy University |
Quick Facts
| Institution Name | : | Argosy University |
| Institution Type | : | Private for-Profit |
| Campus Setting | : | City: Large |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | : | 12 to 1 |
| Student population | : | 885 (109 undergraduate) |
| City | : | Phoenix |
| State | : | AZ |
| Zip code | : | 85021 |
Master of Arts in Education : Higher and Postsecondary Education
This program offered by Argosy University is designed for individuals seeking administrative and managerial roles in non-instructional roles and departments in the broad field of higher education including universities, colleges, professional schools, technical/vocational schools, and other postsecondary organizations.
Students will have an opportunity to learn from accomplished practitioners who draw from their own professional backgrounds in delivering relevant courses rooted in theory and practical application. Participants will to learn to:
• Improve interpersonal effectiveness by establishing, building, and sustaining effective alliances with diverse key stakeholders to successfully address institutional priorities.
• Develop and manage organizational resources including human, fiscal, and physical resources within an environment of competing priorities.
• Enhance critical thinking by analyzing complex situations that impact key learning partners and developing strategies to further the organizational mission and vision.
• Plan, implement and assess programs and services for effectiveness and appropriateness as related to the organization's needs and goals.
• Learn to apply prevailing technologies to manage and enhance student programs and services.
• Development of students and student services through the application of appropriate development theories to support traditional and non-traditional student growth, achievement, and success.
Other programs of Argosy University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Doctor of Education (EdD) in Higher and Postsecondary Education
Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology
Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning Online Program
Master of Arts in Education : Adult Education and Training Online Program
Master of Arts in Education : Higher and Postsecondary Education
Master of Arts in Education :Teaching and Learning
Argosy University
Argosy University is a for-profit university owned by Education Management Corporation, with 19 locations in 13 U.S. states. The university offers numerous programs at various levels, including certification; associates, bachelors, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees, postdoctoral specialization, postgraduate concentrations, and so on. It is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (985 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 100, Alameda, California, 94501, http://www.wascsenior.org). Besides providing a range of fulltime campus programs, the university offers accredited online degree programs at the associate, bachelor's, and master's degree levels. The same expert AU professors who teach in the classroom teach its online courses. Therefore, as an online student, you will receive a comprehensive e-learning experience that enables you to master content in online courses as thoroughly as if you had attended classes on campus. Its online platform allows you to collaborate with classmates for group projects, correspond with your teacher, access course syllabi, explore an online library, and more. In addition, you'll also enjoy the same student support services, from academic advising to financial aid.
Accreditation
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education.