The University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (ncahlc.org).

Business Programs:

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs to offer the following business degrees: Associate of Arts in Foundations of Business, Associate of Arts in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Business, Master of Business Administration, Master of Management, Doctor of Business Administration, and Doctor of Management.

Counseling:

The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Arizona) and the Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (Utah) programs are accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP; cacrep.org).

Initial Degrees [Education]

University of Phoenix initial degree programs lead to teaching certification (Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Level, Secondary and Special Education) in certain states. The College of Education offers state-approved programs in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Individual programs vary by state, and not all programs are available at all locations or in both online and on-campus modalities. Candidates may request an institutional recommendation upon successful completion of their program (academic and program requirements). Candidates should check with their state agency for any state-specific requirements, including the acceptability of the University’s initial programs in any state in which they intend to seek licensure or certification. Program requirements are subject to change based on state certification requirements. Please speak to a campus representative for a listing of programs available at each campus location.

Advanced Degrees [Education]

University of Phoenix advanced degree programs (Administration & Supervision, Curriculum & Instruction/Reading, and Teacher Leadership) may lead to certification in some states. The College of Education offers state-approved programs in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico,Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Virginia. Individual programs vary by state, and not all programs are available at all locations or in both online and on-campus modalities.
Candidates may request an institutional recommendation upon successful completion of their program (academic and program requirements). Candidates should check with their state agency for any state-specific requirements, including the acceptability of the University’s advanced programs in any state in which they intend to seek licensure or certification. Program requirements are subject to change based on state certification requirements. Please speak to a campus representative for a listing of programs available at each campus location.

MAED/AET Programs [Education]

The Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training is an adult education-focused degree and does not lead to certification or licensure in P-12 settings. Individual program offerings vary by state, and not all programs are available at all locations or in both online and on-campus modalities.

Nursing - Bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036-1120, 202.887.6791, www.aacn.nche.edu.

Nursing Professional Development

This continuing nursing education activity was approved by the Arizona Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Program Availability

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.

Program Disclaimers

Teaching/Education:

This program requires field experience, clinical work, practicums, internships or student teaching experiences which may not be completed online.

Additional Requirements [Nursing]:

Some programs have additional requirements such as field experiences, clinical components or residencies.

Additional Requirements [Doctoral programs]:

Doctoral programs require brief residencies in select cities. Please contact a University Enrollment Advisor for details.

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University of Phoenix Central Administration Address:

The University’s Central Administration is located at 1625 W. Fountainhead Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85282-2371. Online Campus: 3157 E. Elwood St., Phoenix, AZ 85034.

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