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Overview of Argosy University Online
Argosy University was created in 2001 as a merger of three distinct academic institutions: The American School of Professional Psychology (founded in 1975), the Medical Institute of Minnesota (founded in 1961), and the University of Sarasota. Supported today by 18 campus locations across the country, the University offers an online degree program focusing on the fields of business, education, and psychology. The online programs utilize the same curriculum as taught at Argosy's Chicago campus.
Points of Distinction
Degree Programs
Argosy offers online degree programs leading to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees. Programs in the University's American School of Professional Psychology include:
The following programs are available from Argosy's College of Business:
The University's College of Education offers the following degree programs:
Admission to Argosy University Online
Admission to the Argosy University Online Programs is a simple process enhanced by the assistance of personalized advisors. Upon inquiry, all prospective students are assigned an Assistant Director of Admissions, a Student Financial Planner, an Academic Advisor, and a Mentor Professor. The Assistant Director of Admissions reviews the admissions process by phone with the applicant and assists in completing the online application. Upon receipt of the necessary release form from the applicant, the University requests and pays for any prior college transcripts. The Student Financial Planner, who is knowledgeable of financial aid options, will assist in developing a financial plan and an affordable payment strategy.
Faculty Credentials
In addition to expertise in their respective fields, teachers in the Online Programs are trained in the online learning strategies developed by the Socrates Distance Learning Technologies Group. Every faculty member is required to complete approximately 100 hours of training through Socrates, which equips him/her with the unique skills necessary to support success of students in the University's online classrooms.
Graduation and Accreditation
Argosy University online programs are offered through the Chicago campus of Argosy University, which is the student's campus of record. Students completing their online programs are issued a diploma and transcripts by the Argosy University in Chicago campus. The University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
Online Student Experience
Students are afforded plenty of two-way communication with faculty and other students via numerous forms of interaction including video, text, animation and live chats. Student collaboration and learning are accomplished with the help of several interactive tools, including student forums, an online library and bookstore, professional organizations, career services, and a Worldwide Professionals Network.
(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
Administration
Management and Administration
Marketing
Psychology
Teaching
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
Online
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