College of Education January 22, 2009
Posted by admin in : education , 1 comment so farEducation is the backbone of development. Indeed, it is the very foundation based on which growth, advancement, progress and evolution are achieved. In order to be able to move forward, one must excel at a micro and a macro level. For this, one must be an accomplished individual as well as a productive part of a whole. To be able to contribute to the growth and development of society and nations, and subsequently to the overall development of the world, one must possess productive, effective and efficient skills. And skills must be accompanied by traits of understanding, enthusiasm, adaptation, awareness and diligence. And these personality traits as well as skills and techniques have to be learnt. While we are all born with some inherent qualities and characteristics, merely possessing them is not enough. One must hone the existing skills and also learn new ones. And for all these purposes and more, education becomes vital. To learn is to grow, and in order to learn, one must receive an all- round and holistic education. Education implies great roles and significance both of the student and the teacher. While the student is there to learn, the teacher carries the onus of imparting the knowledge. And it is rightly said that a good teacher can make all the difference in the world.
The College of Education of the University of Phoenix has been started in order to train individuals as exceptional teachers. In preparing exemplary teachers, the College of Education of the University of Phoenix is contributing immeasurably to the field of Education in particular and to the field of Development in general. Established in the year 1983, the College of Education of the University of Phoenix provides two programs: at the Bachelor’s level and at the Master’s level. These programs have been designed in accordance with the state- specific requirements. The programs conducted by the College of Education of the University of Phoenix are designed on the basis of research in the form of a conceptual framework that recognizes and highlights the importance of the traits of the educators which contribute most significantly to the learning levels of the student.
The College of Education of the University of Phoenix also provides courses in the field of Professional Development for individuals across the nation working as professionals in the field of Education.
Students in today’s day and age come from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures and ethnic groups and in order to be able to meet the individual and collective needs of students from diverse walks of life, teachers need to be trained in specialized manners. The skills and knowledge fundamental to being able to connect with and impart education to students can be successfully learnt from the two tiered programs conducted at the College of Education of the University of Phoenix. These programs involve working on individual projects as well as collaborating with others.
Marla La Rue, EdD is the Dean of the College of Education of the University of Phoenix.
The faculty at the College of Education of the University of Phoenix boasts of a number of learned, distinguished and celebrated names from the field of education, all working tirelessly to impart skills and techniques to those who wish to become good educationists themselves. Students can pursue teaching credentials as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
The College of Education of the University of Phoenix is responsible for having created, honed and molded a number of impressive, first-rate and celebrated educators who have brought about positive changes and quality to the field of education world wide. Alumni from the College of Education of the University of Phoenix have gone on to contribute to the field of Education by working in schools, colleges, universities, and other organizations.
As the world continues to move forward, education continues to be the need of the hour. And for education to flourish, great teachers are a prerequisite.
The College of Education of the University of Phoenix was established with the mission statement “Impacting student learning, one educator at a time.”
The College of Education of the University of Phoenix provides a number of course programs at the Associate level, at the Undergraduate level, at the Graduate level and the Doctorate level.
The College of Education also provides Certificate Programs. There are five courses under the Certificate Programs.
College of Arts and Sciences January 9, 2009
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The University of Phoenix was established in the year 1976 by Dr. John Sperling with the motto of the University being “Thinking Ahead”. The University falls into the category of private universities being run as for profit organizations. The University is located in Phoenix, in the State of Arizona in the United States and is the largest private university in North America. The Higher Learning Commission certifies the University of Phoenix as a part of the North Central Association.
The University of Phoenix is diverse and incorporates a number of concepts, principles, subjects and fields of study. The College of Arts and Sciences as run by the University of Phoenix has gained much acclaim and praise in furthering the fields of Arts and Sciences as equal academic options, complementary to one another and not contradictory, as is widely believed.
A balance between the Arts and the Sciences must be achieved in order to excel in all spheres in life. A combination of the two can help to build a nation and a world where social, economic, political and cultural justice is prevalent and where all people live as equals in harmony.
It was with the achievement of this very aim that the College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Phoenix was set up. The principle behind the college is to enable the students to be able to enrich their development as individuals and expand their creativity and innovative activity by using skills of understanding, comprehension, knowledge, reasoning and analytical deduction.
The College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Phoenix provides facilities that enable students to further their expertise and knowledge in not only their chosen field of study but also to understand and appreciate and evaluate the dependency and correlation of all fields on one another.
The College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Phoenix conducts programs which incorporate five interconnected fields of the liberal arts: sciences, humanities, mathematics, social science and communication arts.
It is believed that the development of professional skills and techniques is only possible by striking the balance between the study of sciences and the study of arts as the two fields when combined help to acquire skills of critical thinking, logical reasoning, assimilation and processing of information, effective communication and innovative ideas. These skills are all fundamental for achieving optimum performance and results in all fields and professions as they enable the individual to put his best foot forward.
The skills learnt from the study of Arts and Sciences enriches life in all spheres: academic, professional, personal and social. The Liberal Arts are an important field of education, one that not only enhance the social and professional opportunities of the individual but also promote personal growth and development. The study of the Liberal Arts involves a number of disciplines such as science, history and social science. Education in these fields is conducted on an individual scale and also on a level that highlights the mutual dependence of these fields upon one another. While other fields strive to teach students specialized skills pertaining to the specific field, an education in the Liberal Arts signifies holistic development and social, psychological, emotional, cognitive and professional growth. The Liberal Arts add manifold to the individual: both by enhancing existing skills and adding new dimensions to the individual’s character and personality. Hence, it is safe to say that the Liberal Arts teach skills that enable the individual to succeed in life.
The College of Arts and Sciences of the University of Phoenix offers degree courses and programs at three levels: the Associate level, the Undergraduate level and the Graduate level.
At the Associate level students can pursue a total of three course programs in the Arts and Sciences category and the Psychology field. Under the Arts and Science category the programs available are the Associate of Arts in Communications and the Associate of Arts in General Studies. Under the category of Psychology, students can acquire an Associate of Arts in Psychology.
At the Undergraduate level students can pursue two course programs in the category of Arts and Sciences and also in Psychology. Under the group of Psychology, students can acquire a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. While studying Arts and Sciences, students receive a Bachelor of Science in Communication.
At the Graduate level students receive the degree of Master of Science in Psychology.
Axia College of the University of Phoenix January 3, 2009
Posted by admin in : Departments , 5 commentsThe Associate of Arts degrees offered by the Axia College of the University of Phoenix can be acquired online in its entirety.
The Axia College of the University of Phoenix is an excellent institution for those students who are professionally occupied and are short of time. The courses at the Axia College of the University of Phoenix focus on offering expertise, proficiency and technique comprehension which are fundamental to the field of continued academic prowess and growth. These courses also aim to build a strong foundation, enabling future growth, in a variety of academic and professional spheres.
The advantage of an online education system is that the students have the option of being able to pursue the course formats according to their own personal schedules and routines. However, online education as provided by the Axia College of the University of Phoenix requires great levels of concentration, dedication, hard work and commitment.
The curriculum is specially designed to inculcate habits of thinking innovatively, accumulating and processing information, evaluating and assessing concepts, creative and original thinking as well as communicating efficiently.
While the institute boasts of a convenient and accommodating study pattern and schedule, it does so without compromising on the quality and superiority expected from higher education programs.
Students studying at the Axia College of the University of Phoenix can log onto the college websites and portals and can pursue their academics at any given time, from any location. Course materials, assignments, projects and question papers can be found online, downloaded and then studied according to individual convenient timings. Electronic forums have been established for the completion of coursework and submitting of assignments. Students are expected to log in and “attend” a minimum of three days each week. The students are free to choose the days and timings based on their schedules.
The classes are administered through an Online Learning System which allows the students to establish a connection online with the faculty and with other students as well. There are four categories of online forums which allow for this connection to be built and used. The Main Forum operates like a classroom where discussions and debates are organized over a variety of topics. The Chat Room allows students to communicate with one another. The Course Materials Forum provides syllabi, assignments and other materials for downloading purposes. The Individual Forum allows students to interact one to one with the professors: by handing in assignments.
Each class comprises a set of maximum twenty students. There is a balanced method of learning, with students applying for two courses at a time. Each course lasts for a period of nine weeks and while one course involves reading and discussion, the other involves project work. The contrast in intensity between the two courses allows the students to maintain a balance between their education as well as other aspects of their lives.
Douglas Beckwith, PhD, JD is the Dean and Executive Director of the Axia College of the University of Phoenix.
The programs for the Associate’s Degree at the Axia College of the University of Phoenix are only available online. These programs are so designed that they enrich both the academic and professional lives of the students pursuing them. There are a variety of programs offered in the fields of Arts and Sciences, Business and Management, Criminal Justice and Security, Education, Human Services, Nursing and Health Care, Technology and also, Psychology.
In the field of Arts and Sciences, the Axia College of the University of Phoenix offers two programs: the Associate of Arts in Communications and the Associate of Arts in General Studies. Under Criminal Justice and Security the students can accomplish an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice. Under Education, students get to pursue a degree in Associate of Arts in Elementary Education as well as a degree in Associate of Arts in Paraprofessional Education. Students studying Psychology receive an Associate of Arts in Psychology while students of Nursing and Health Care receive an Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration. Under the category of Business Management, graduates receive degrees under five categories: Associate of Arts in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism, Associate of Arts in Sport Management, Associate of Arts in Business, Associate of Arts in Financial Services and Associate of Arts in Accounting.
