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The Master of Science in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health Counseling is a 63 credit program that prepares graduates to work as practitioners with diverse clients in various mental health environments, including private practice, hospitals, and public and private mental health agencies. Students learn the foundations of counseling including theories and their application with groups and individuals; assessment and evaluation; counseling and consultative relationships; career planning; research methods; legal and ethical concerns, trauma and crisis, and program development, implementation, and evaluation. The program addresses critical issues facing counselors and includes supervised practicum and internship experiences where students obtain practical experience prior to graduation. Students in the program must pass the Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE) as part of the graduation requirements.
In order to practice as a counselor in most states, the student must be licensed as an LPC (licensed professional counselor), MFT (marriage and family therapist), or other comparable state professional license designation. License requirements vary by state. It is the student's responsibility to ascertain and meet licensure requirements in any state in which the student desires to practice.
This program meets the California LPCC educational requirements for registration with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as a licensed professional clinical counselor intern (LPCCI). Upon successful completion of all educational requirements and required postgraduate supervised clinical hours, graduates are eligible to sit for the LPCC licensure exams in California.
The Correctional Program Support Services undergraduate degree at University of Phoenix is focused on developing professional intervention, facilitation skills and foundational competencies specifically for students working with a forensic population. The program provides instruction in correctional assessment, case management, facilitation skills, systems of therapeutic intervention, and reintegration strategies. This program does not lead to an industry certification or license.
The Bachelor of Science in Correctional Program Support Services is an educational degree program that provides a foundation of knowledge in the field of correctional program support services. This program does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or licensure as a correctional officer, social worker or counselor.
The Bachelor of Science degree with a mathematics requirement and primary majors in natural sciences and history is designed to provide students with substantive academic content in the discipline of their choice. The degree provides an academic content area foundation for students interested in pursuing further graduate or alternative route methodology courses required for teaching certification in all states. The degree also provides an academic foundation for students interested in pursuing further graduate education necessary for postsecondary teaching positions in liberal arts at most colleges and Universities. This program does not directly prepare students for certification or licensure as a teacher. The degree also provides an academic foundation for students interested in pursuing further graduate education necessary for postsecondary teaching positions in natural science or history at most colleges and universities. Focused studies are designed to provide an interdisciplinary component that will increase the student's breadth of learning. The program will provide workers in business and government, as well as education, with learning that promotes critical thinking, information utilization, collaboration, communication, and analytical skills essential to effective and efficient work productivity.
The major in Environmental Science is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between scientific principles and the environment. Topics will include biological and ecological fundamentals, the environment and society, environmental management and law, global health, risk assessment, ethics, and technology.
The Bachelor of Arts degree with a language requirement and primary major in English is designed to provide students with substantive academic content in a liberal arts discipline of their choice. The program prepares students for teaching opportunities in elementary and secondary education after completion of additional methodology courses required for teacher certification in all states. The degree also provides an academic foundation for students interested in pursuing further graduate education necessary for postsecondary teaching positions in liberal arts at most colleges and universities. Focused studies are designed to provide an interdisciplinary component that will increase the student's breadth of learning. The program will provide workers in business and government, as well as education, with learning that promotes critical thinking, information utilization, collaboration, communication, and analytical skills essential to effective and efficient work productivity. The Bachelor of Arts in English introduces students to literature, rhetoric, grammar and composition as a disciplined course of study. Students will gain a multifaceted understanding of the major literary genres, authors, and forms; and proficiency in the English language through their course of study. Using English language as a context, students develop skills in research, critical thinking & analysis, and communication.
The Master of Arts in Education (MAED) with a specialization in Special Education is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure in the field of special education. Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor's degree and wish to gain the pedagogical skills and knowledge that will assist them in becoming effective special education educators. The program's curriculum includes orientation to the exceptional child, foundations and methodologies of mild disabilities, diagnosis and assessment of disabilities, structured English immersion, reading and language arts instruction, inclusion strategies, and collaboration and resource management for the special educator.
Throughout the program, students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified field experiences. The focus of each observation will relate to specific course content. Students' field experiences are designed to prepare them for student teaching. Student teaching is an integral component of the Special Education Program. Student teachers work with a cooperating teacher and with a University of Phoenix faculty advisor during a field-based experience in mild to moderate special education setting. The student teaching experience is designed to emphasize the achievement of state standards leading to certification and to present individuals with growth opportunities that best prepare them to assume the duties of a certified teacher.
The Master of Arts in Education/Special Education is a graduate degree program intended for students with no prior teaching experience for initial teacher licensure. The program is designed for students who want to become special education teachers. Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor’s degree. The program includes a clinical component requiring field experiences and student teaching above and beyond program coursework. As licensure requirements may vary by state, it is the student’s responsibility to ascertain and meet licensure requirements in any state in which the student desires to practice and to contact the applicable state educator licensure agency to verify current requirements to become a licensed teacher. There may be additional qualifications and/or disqualifications applicable in order to work as a teacher with any local, state or federal entity.
The Bachelor of Arts in Education (BSED) with a specialization in Early Childhood Education is an undergraduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure in the field of early childhood (birth to age eight/grade 3). The curriculum is aligned with the Interstate Teaching Assessment and Support Consortium's (InTASC) model core teaching standards and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) standards. The curriculum includes common core standards, child development and learning, building family and community relations, cultural diversity, assessment to support young children and families, strong content knowledge to build developmentally appropriate and meaningful curriculum and experiences, and professionalism and ethics of educators. Throughout the program, students are required to complete verified field experiences and student teaching.
The Bachelor of Science in Education/Early Childhood is an undergraduate degree program intended to prepare students with no prior teaching experience for initial teacher licensure. The program is designed for students who want to work with children from pre-K through grade 3 or age 8 as a licensed early childhood educator. The program includes a clinical component requiring field experiences and student teaching above and beyond program coursework. As licensure requirements may vary by state, it is the student’s responsibility to ascertain and meet licensure requirements in any state in which the student desires to practice and to contact the applicable state educator licensure agency to verify current requirements to become a licensed teacher. There may be additional qualifications and/or disqualifications applicable in order to work as a teacher with any local, state or federal entity.
The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary (BSEd-E) is an undergraduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the BSEd/E program is to provide students with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become competent and effective educators. This program focuses on elementary student learning by developing the skills of the educator responsible for that learning. Student teaching is an integral component of the Teacher Education Program. It provides students with a field-based experience at the appropriate grade and content level. Student teachers work with a cooperating teacher from a school site and with a University of Phoenix faculty advisor. The student teaching experience is designed to emphasize the achievement of state standards leading to certification and to present individuals with growth opportunities that best prepare them to assume the duties of a certified classroom teacher. Throughout the program, students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified field experiences, covering a variety of developmental levels. The focus of each observation will relate to specific course content.
The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Education is an undergraduate degree program intended to prepare students with no prior teaching experience for initial teacher licensure. The program is designed for students who want to become elementary school teachers and includes a clinical component requiring field experiences and student teaching above and beyond program coursework. As licensure requirements may vary by state, it is the student’s responsibility to ascertain and meet licensure requirements in any state in which the student desires to practice and to contact the applicable state educator licensure agency to verify current requirements to become a licensed teacher. There may be additional qualifications and/or disqualifications applicable in order to work as a teacher with any local, state or federal entity.
The Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education (MAED/TED-E) is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for initial teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the MAED/TED-E program is to provide the adult student, who already has a degree in a discipline other than education, with the knowledge, skills and dispositions that will allow them to become a competent and effective educator. This program focuses on elementary student learning by improving the educator's responsibility for that learning. Clinical Practice (student teaching) is an integral component of the Teacher Education Program. It provides students with a field-based experience at the appropriate grade and content level. Student teachers work with a cooperating teacher from a school site and with a University of Phoenix faculty advisor. The clinical practice is designed to emphasize the achievement of state standards leading to certification and to present individuals with growth opportunities that best prepare them to assume the duties of a certified classroom teacher. Throughout the program, students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified clinical experiences covering a variety of developmental levels. The focus of each experience will relate to specific course content and professional preparation. Documentation will be maintained in the student's professional portfolio.
The Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education is a graduate degree program intended for students with no prior teaching experience for initial teacher licensure. The program is designed for students who want to become elementary school teachers. Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor’s degree. The program includes a clinical component requiring field experiences and student teaching above and beyond program coursework. As licensure requirements may vary by state, it is the student’s responsibility to ascertain and meet licensure requirements in any state in which the student desires to practice and to contact the applicable state educator licensure agency to verify current requirements to become a licensed teacher. There may be additional qualifications and/or disqualifications applicable in order to work as a teacher with any local, state or federal entity.
The Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education (MAED/TED-S) is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for initial teacher licensure for instruction in secondary education. The guiding philosophy of the MAED/TED-S program is to provide adult students who already have degrees in disciplines other than education with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become competent and effective secondary educators. Rigorous course work, clinical experience, and clinical practice are integral components of this program. Candidates complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified field-based clinical experiences at appropriate grades and content levels to prepare them for a culminating clinical practice as a student teacher. During their clinical practice (student teaching), candidates work with a cooperating teacher at a school site and with a University of Phoenix faculty supervisor. All clinical experiences are aligned to state and professional standards and prepare candidates to be effective educational professionals.
The Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education (MAED/TED-S) is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for initial teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the MAED/TED-S program is to provide the adult student, who already has a degree in a discipline other than education, with the knowledge, skills and dispositions that will allow him or her (or change to plural throughout) to become a competent and effective educator. This program focuses on secondary student learning by improving the educator’s responsibility for that learning. Clinical Practice (student teaching) is an integral component of the Teacher Education Program. It provides students with a field-based experience at the appropriate grade and content level. Student teachers work with a cooperating teacher from a school site and with a University of Phoenix faculty advisor. The clinical practice is designed to emphasize the achievement of state standards leading to certification and to present individuals with growth opportunities that best prepare them to assume the duties of a certified classroom teacher. Throughout the program, students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified clinical experiences covering a variety of developmental levels. The focus of each experience will relate to specific course content and professional preparation. Documentation will be maintained in the student’s professional portfolio.
The Post Master Certificate in Curriculum and Instruction (CERT/D-CI) will provide learners with foundational and practical knowledge to develop as instructional leaders who can strategically manage and lead processes related to educational curricula, instruction, and assessment. Graduates will demonstrate both practical and scholarly knowledge in their use of analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions. Historically, education has been a field of constant evolution and debate, with the pull of philosophical, cultural, and political influences felt throughout the industry. As such, contemporary educators face formidable challenges unlike those of their predecessors including to: design and facilitate learning in culturally diverse classrooms; manage the needs of multiple stakeholders; develop their classrooms, schools, and systems effectively and efficiently in the face of severe funding pressures; address the demands of regulatory bodies; and meet the outcomes established by the greater educational community. As the education system undergoes these radical changes, there has been a drastic increase in the need for leaders who are capable of designing innovative curricular models in their institutions and of consistently improving their students' outcomes. The CERT/D-CI is offered by the University of Phoenix to enable leaders to affect these high levels of performance through applied scholarship, practical applications, rigorous analysis, and comprehensive evaluation methods. The CERT/D-CI is consistent with the University's mission to educate working adults to achieve their professional goals and to improve the quality of education in their communities. The Certificate is designed to emphasize curricular leadership that improves instruction and educational outcomes. The CERT/D-CI has a 15-credit requirement that involves an online modality of instruction delivered in an online, virtual classroom setting. In these courses, learners will work in a cohort of approximately 12 peers and be required to spend approximately 25 hours per week on required course work. The credits earned from CERT/D-CI are transferable and applicable toward the University of Phoenix Doctor of Education degree with a focus in Curriculum and Instruction.
The Doctor of Education program prepares early- to mid-careerists in diverse educational settings to strategically manage complex educational organizations. Through utilization of best practice, knowledge of regulation and policy, and a deep understanding of drivers for innovation in educational environments, learners will apply these insights and contribute in a solution-oriented way to the growing body of research on transforming educational systems.
The Master of Arts in Education program with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction is intended to afford P-12 educators the opportunity to enhance their curriculum, instruction, and leadership repertoire by expanding their knowledge of assessment, instructional strategies, integration of technology, professional development, data-driven decision making, and mentoring and coaching. Educators will develop teacher leadership skills by exploring the latest research, trends, and strategies. Graduates will be able to effectively collaborate with all stakeholders and serve their students, colleagues, and communities as ethical leaders committed to excellence.
The Master of Arts in Education/Curriculum and Instruction is a graduate degree program intended to provide educators with advanced knowledge and skills in curriculum and instruction. The MAED/CI does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or state licensure as a teacher. The program is only intended as an advanced degree.
The Post Master Certificate in Educational Technology (CERT/D-ET) will prepare learners to become education leaders who strategically manage and lead processes related to the integration of technology in various learning environments. Graduates will demonstrate both practical and scholarly knowledge in their use of analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions by utilizing technological innovations to support and enhance the educational process. Historically, education has been a field of constant evolution, continually shifting to meet the rapidly expanding needs of learners and demands of our society. The correct utilization of educational technology plays a key role in establishing education reform and transformation in the 21st century. Graduates of the CERT/D-ET will be prepared to take on these challenges and to assume the lead in advocating technological innovation in educational environments. Learners will develop in-depth knowledge of the analytical, planning, implementation, and evaluation processes necessary to implement the new and expanding technologies into the classroom and to promote technological competence in their administrations. In addition, learners will explore germinal and contemporary research in educational technology, instructional design, instructional media, and distance learning. The CERT/D-ET is consistent with the University's mission to educate working adults to achieve their professional goals and to improve the quality of education in their communities. The program is designed to emphasize educational leadership and to focus on applied research and practical applications that improves the design, development, and integration of appropriate learning technologies into education, industry, and government Program Goals. Upon completion of all requirements of the CERT/D-ET, learners will be able to: Support and enhance the educational process through technological innovation; Manage and lead organizational reform and transformation through strategic decision-making; Design, develop, and implement technology solutions to enhance learning; Balance the competing priorities of technology and curriculum based on research, theory, and experience; Demonstrate strategies for life-long learning and continuous improvement of technological competence Program Structure. The CERT/D-ET has an 15-credit requirement that involves an online modality of instruction delivered in an online, virtual classroom setting. In these courses, learners will work in a cohort of approximately 12 peers and be required to spend approximately 25 hours per week on required course work. The credits earned from CERT/D-ET are transferable and applicable toward the University of Phoenix Doctor of Education degree with a focus in Educational Technology.
The Master of Arts/Adult Education and Training (MAED/AET) program is designed for individuals interested in working with adult learners in areas such as corporate training, non-profit and community-based organizations, government, postsecondary education, and human services agencies. Learners develop competencies and expertise necessary to align education and training with strategic objectives and human services foundations across an enterprise with culturally diverse populations. Learners expand their knowledge in andragogical theory, instructional design and strategies, assessment of learning, delivering online learning, management and marketing, and technology integration. In addition, learners engage in practice through collaborative learning, social media, and community-based learning. Graduates will be able to serve adult students, colleagues, industries, and communities as expert educators and trainers.
The Master of Arts in Education/Adult Education and Training is a graduate degree program intended for students interested in working with adult learners in an educational or training environment. The MAED/AET does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or state licensure as a teacher. The program is only intended as an advanced degree.
The Post Master Certificate in Education Leadership (CERT/D-EL) will prepare learners to become transformational leaders who will strategically manage and lead complex educational organizations. Graduates will be educational practitioners who demonstrate analytical, critical, and innovative thinking to improve the performance of educational institutions. The CERT/D-EL is consistent with the University's mission to educate working adults to develop the knowledge and skills that will enable them to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of their organizations, and provide leadership and service to their communities. The Certificate is designed to emphasize leadership and to focus on applied research that improves educational environments. Graduates of the CERT/D-EL will be able to: Utilize and conduct research to evaluate and improve instructional and organizational processes; Provide instructional leadership to support and enhance the educational process; Incorporate knowledge of social, historical, and political theories and processes in educational decision making; and Lead and manage the educational organization through transformation inherent in contemporary society. At no time in history has the need for quality education been greater. At the same time, educators face challenges unlike those faced by their predecessors. They must facilitate learning in culturally diverse classrooms; prepare students for jobs in a global, information-based economy; manage their classrooms, schools, and systems effectively and efficiently in the face of severe funding pressures; and produce all the other outcomes traditionally expected from educational institutions. It is clear that as the education system works its way through this period of radical change, leaders are needed who are capable of dealing with complexity in creative ways. The CERT/D-EL has a 15-credit requirement that involves online modalities of instruction, delivered in an online, virtual classroom setting. In these courses, learners will work in a cohort of approximately 12 peers and will be required to spend approximately 25 hours per week on required coursework. The credits earned from CERT/D-EL are transferable and applicable toward the University of Phoenix Doctor of Education degree.
The mission of the Post Master Certificate in Higher Education Administration (CERT/D-HEA) is to prepare education professionals who can address the multiple challenges facing higher education in today's dynamic global education community. The program prepares students to lead innovative, institutional policy changes and improvements within complex educational environments involving multiple stakeholders. The program addresses the diversity of higher education entities including public and private colleges and universities, governmental entities, accrediting and regulatory bodies, and higher education professional associations. The CERT/D-HEA emphasizes the discovery, integration and application of knowledge about higher education and leadership, promotes a commitment to professional integrity and development, the value of human diversity, innovative practice, and collaboration. The CERT/D-HEA is offered by the University of Phoenix to enable leaders to affect these high levels of performance through applied scholarship, rigorous analysis, and comprehensive evaluation methods. The CERT/D-HEA is consistent with the University's mission to educate working adults to achieve their professional goals and to improve the quality of education in their communities. The CERT/D-HEA has a 15-credit requirement that involves an online modality of instruction delivered in an online, virtual classroom setting. In these courses, learners will work in a cohort of approximately 12 peers and be required to spend approximately 25 hours per week on required course work. The credits earned from CERT/D-HEA are transferable and applicable toward the University of Phoenix Doctor of Education degree with a focus in Higher Education Administration.
The Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision program prepares candidates for principal licensure. The standards-based program is designed to provide principal candidates with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to be successful school leaders who can apply theory to practice. The program encompasses instructional leadership, organizational management, technology management, and data-driven decision-making. An administrative internship is an integral component of the program, providing candidates with a field-based experience in the various aspects of school administration and supervision.
The Master of Arts in Education/Administration and Supervision is a graduate program intended to prepare candidates for K–12 school principal licensure. Candidates for this program have already earned a bachelor’s degree. The program includes a clinical component requiring field experiences and an administrative internship above and beyond program coursework. As licensure requirements may vary by state, it is the student’s responsibility to ascertain and meet licensure requirements in any state in which the student desires to practice and to contact the applicable state educator licensure agency to verify current requirements to become a licensed school principal. There may be additional qualifications and/or disqualifications applicable in order to work as a principal with any local, state or federal entity.
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting (BSACC) promotes identification with, and orientation to, the accounting profession and is designed to provide knowledge and skills necessary to an accounting career. In addition to the key accounting course work at the introductory and intermediate levels, critical areas of study including auditing and taxation are required in the program. The importance of ethics and international issues are emphasized throughout the curriculum, along with core competencies in technology and communication. The program utilizes specific accounting problem-solving software to provide students with practical knowledge of the accounting field. The program also addresses the goals of professional values, communications and leadership skills, strategic and critical thinking skills, and technology skills of the professional accounting environment and provides additional coverage on the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Students are also exposed to varied business disciplines including economics, statistics, law, corporate finance, and marketing to provide the general business overview and context necessary for accounting studies. This program is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles, including the accounting processes and knowledge areas that lead to professional certification.
Students in the Graduate Accounting Certificate will develop an understanding of accounting concepts and applications. Students will also become competent in the use of appropriate analytical tools and technologies. They will be sensitive to legal, ethical, and social values in the conduct and communication of accounting practice and decisions. In addition, students will have an understanding of a portion of the topics required in preparation for the CPA exam: Audit & Attestation, Financial Accounting & Reporting, Regulation, and Business Environment & Concepts. The Graduate Accounting Certificate is designed for students who want to enhance their accounting management skills, enter the accounting profession, or complete additional coursework required for the CPA exam. While completing this program, students who may be planning to take the CPA exam will utilize CPA Test Preparation software in conjunction with their course work.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares students in the functional areas of business allowing them to develop managerial skills necessary to be effective in a rapidly changing business environment. The program is designed for students with an interest in entering or advancing their careers in business. The program reflects current research of leadership competencies as well as graduate business standards as reflected by existing international accreditation agencies. In addition to the University learning goals, the MBA program prepares students to do the following:
-Recognize and solve problems systematically to make better business decisions.
-Manage, develop, and motivate personnel to meet changing organizational needs. Discover how diversity and values strengthen working relationships and contribute to effective problem solving.
-Leverage technology in a global environment to create sustainable competitive advantage.
-Evaluate risks and develop plans to lessen or eliminate their impact.
-Develop awareness of one's own personal values and how they affect business decision making.
-Assess whether an organization's plans and actions are aligned to meet its values.
-Integrate knowledge and reach decisions with incomplete or limited information.
-Understand a broad range of theoretical and practical applications in business.
The Human Resource Management certificate prepares students to develop an understanding of the fundamentals of human resource management and its strategic relevance in business. The program addresses the legal and ethical components of the decision making process involved in the human resources environment. Students will also develop an understanding of the critical business implications for human resource professionals today and in the future. HR practitioners and managers must be equipped with a solid understanding of the fundamentals of human resource management, along with strong skills in the areas of systems thinking, problem solving, influencing, negotiating, communications, and leadership. This program is consistent with generally accepted human resource management principles, including the professional certification knowledge areas.
The Marketing certificate addresses how to identify customer needs, how to communicate information about products and services to customers and potential customers, where to market, the pricing of products and services, and how to respond to growing demands in different countries and cultures. The program builds upon the foundational marketing course and allows further study in the areas of consumer behavior, marketing research, public relations, product and brand management, and small business marketing. Marketing managers need creative, analytical, and leadership abilities to manage the marketing function of the business enterprise.
Students in the Graduate Project Management Certificate program will develop an understanding of project management concepts, applications, and the five processes that define project management. Students will collaboratively create an organizational project plan using Microsoft Project® software. The concentration is based on standards as tested by the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification examination.
The Graduate Project Management Certificate program is designed for students who want to enhance their project management skills, become project managers, or complete additional coursework in preparation for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
The Graduate Project Management Certificate program consists of 18 credit hours.
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Business Foundations focuses on a variety of business essentials including management theory and practice, information systems, financial accounting, critical thinking and effective managerial communications. Students will explore business principles and learn to apply problem solving strategies to real-life scenarios. In addition, students will also discuss the effects of culture and ethics in current global and domestic business environments.
The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree program is designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of cross functional managers in an organization. The BSM degree enhances skills necessary for improved organizational effectiveness in a dynamic and evolving workplace. The program focuses on the development of management roles and emphasizes skills necessary to align resources, and to improve communication, productivity, and effectiveness. Upon completion of the program, students will possess the skills and competencies needed to determine and implement key management decisions and develop skills in leadership, human resource management, change management, and core business functional areas.
The Organizational Leadership and Decision-making Certificate is designed for working professionals who hold a master's or doctoral degree and have a critical interest in advancing their organizational leadership skills in order to face the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment brought about by the digital age. This certificate program will prepare students who already have a foundation in management by developing advanced leadership skills that can effective positive change and increase an organization's competitive edge through targeted-decision making.
The Doctor of Business Administration program prepares mid-careerists across the sector to bring new insights to bear on the practice of business administration, providing aspiring leaders with the competencies necessary to grow their leadership capacity in business settings through a mastery of business administration scholarship and praxis, effectively apply of this insight to current business environments, and produce solution-oriented organizational research.
The Doctor of Management program prepares early- to mid-careerists in diverse managerial contexts with strategies for exploring their personal readiness to lead in their current setting and/or identify steps toward their future aspirations. Through engagement with the leadership literature, personal reflection, and a critical look at strategies for further development, learners demonstrate their competence by applying what they learn to current organizational environments.
The Master of Management degree program promotes the development of management competencies through the practical application of theory, business and management diagnostics, and the formulation of creative management and consulting solutions. Students will acquire a wide range of tools, concepts and methodologies to design, conduct, and follow through on successful leadership and entrepreneurship practices. In addition, students will be able to actively develop their interpersonal and business-related management skills in order to foster leadership, creative thinking, collegiality, and teamwork ability in an international context. The Master of Management will provide students with first-hand knowledge of the tools and techniques used by successful consultants in the competitive leadership, entrepreneurship and management industry.
The Business Analytics certificate will prepare students with the skills necessary to analyze data to make impactful business decisions that will improve the competitive advantages of an organization. Students will learn the skills of extracting meaningful information from digital data sources and make decisions regarding operations, sales and marketing, research and development, and other core business functions. Topics covered within the program include information technologies and applications; data mining, data analytics, and data visualization; practices for the collection, integration, analysis, and presentation of business data and information; and data ethics and security. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to apply these core business analytics skills to industry-specific cases through the selection and completion of elective courses within the program.
The Management certificate emphasizes managing human and fiscal resources within the structure, culture, and missions of any organization. The program provides students with the opportunity to examine the areas of innovation in business, human resource management, change management, organizational negotiations, and strategic management. Students will integrate advanced topics in management through real-world business application.
The Post Master's Certificate in Business Administration (CERT/D-BA) provides mid-careerists across the business sector with foundational and practical knowledge to bring new insights to bear on the practice of business administration. These deepening insights will provide aspiring leaders with the competencies necessary to grow their leadership capacity in business settings through a mastery of business administration scholarship and praxis, effectively apply of this insight to current business environments, and produce solution-oriented organizational research. The credits earned from CERT/D-BA are transferable and applicable toward the University of Phoenix Doctor of Business Administration degree. As the global information economy evolves, organizations are becoming increasingly complex and innovative, with organizational models and practices becoming crucial for successfully addressing this complexity. Consequently, leadership in this dynamic environment requires higher, more sophisticated levels of knowledge and skills. The Post Master's Certificate in Business Administration program is designed to serve this need by providing doctoral-level education to professional practitioners in business and management. The CERT/D-BA is offered by the University of Phoenix to enable leaders to affect these high levels of performance through applied scholarship, practical applications, rigorous analysis, and comprehensive evaluation methods. The CERT/D-BA is consistent with the University's mission to educate working adults to achieve their professional goals and to improve the standard of living in their communities. The CERT/D-BA has a 15-credit requirement that involves an online modality of instruction delivered in an online, virtual classroom setting. In these courses, learners will work in a cohort of approximately 12 peers and be required to spend approximately 25 hours per week on required course work. The credits earned from CERT/D-BA are transferable and applicable toward the University of Phoenix Doctor of Business Administration degree.
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares students in the functional areas of business allowing them to develop managerial skills necessary to be effective in a rapidly changing business environment. The program is designed for students with an interest in entering or advancing their careers in business. The program reflects current research of leadership competencies as well as graduate business standards as reflected by existing international accreditation agencies. In addition to the University learning goals, the MBA program prepares students to do the following: -Recognize and solve problems systematically to make better business decisions. -Manage, develop, and motivate personnel to meet changing organizational needs. Discover how diversity and values strengthen working relationships and contribute to effective problem solving. -Leverage technology in a global environment to create sustainable competitive advantage. -Evaluate risks and develop plans to lessen or eliminate their impact. -Develop awareness of one's own personal values and how they affect business decision making. -Assess whether an organization's plans and actions are aligned to meet its values. -Integrate knowledge and reach decisions with incomplete or limited information. -Understand a broad range of theoretical and practical applications in business.
The Master of Health Administration (MHA)/Master of Business Administration (MBA) dual degree program prepares leaders who can effectively respond to the dynamic and ever-changing health care industry while providing in-depth knowledge to business management practices. The dual degree provides graduates with a distinct edge and greater flexibility in shaping a meaningful career by covering essential business knowledge and industry specific skills. Students have the capacity to critically examine and evaluate issues and trends that are influential to the destiny of a broad and evolving health care system. Curriculum is tailored to the needs of the health care business leader by providing content in areas such as finance, policy, research, technology, human resources, economics, marketing, and strategic planning. The program also emphasizes the identification, analysis, and solution of complex management problems for a growing industry. In addition, the dual degree offers students to customize the curriculum by selecting elective courses to maximize career goals and opportunities.
The Finance Planning certificate emphasizes fundamental and advanced financial planning concepts, theories, and practices to promote well-informed personal financial decision making. Upon completion of this program, students will be able to examine the areas of personal finance planning, investment analysis and portfolio management, retirement and benefit planning, and insurance planning. Students will integrate advanced topics in financial planning through practical application.
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology Program is to prepare students use psychology applications in contemporary life and employment settings such as business and industry, government, education, military and community agencies. This program provides a foundation in developmental, social, cognitive, and behavioral psychology with a concentration in the interactions and impacts of media and technology on humans.
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology provides a contemporary perspective on the applications of psychology to mediated communication, relationships, learning and the role technology plays in human interactions. This program does not prepare students for professional certification or licensure as a psychologist.
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology is to prepare students to support healthy organizational cultures and to address organizational issues by applying psychological principles to personnel, administration, management, sales and marketing functions within an industrial and organizational setting. This program provides a foundation in Psychological theories and methodologies used by industrial organizational psychology practitioners, social, cognitive and motivational processes and ethics.
The Bachelor of Science in Industrial-Organizational Psychology provides a foundation in psychology and its relevance and applications to industry and organizational settings. This program does not prepare students for professional certification or licensure as a psychologist.
The Master of Science in Psychology focuses on the scientific study of human behavior including cognition, motivation and emotion. The program provides training in four core areas: biological bases of behavior, acquired or learned bases of behavior, social, cultural and systemic influences on behavior and individual differences in behavior. Students will learn how the science of psychology is advanced through research. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, problem-solving and the application of knowledge to problems and issues related to the human experience. This program is not designed to prepare students for professional licensure.
The Master of Science in Psychology is an educational degree program that provides a foundation of knowledge in the field of psychology. This program does not prepare students for any type of professional certification or licensure as a psychologist.
The Master of Science in Psychology focuses on the scientific study of human behavior including cognition, motivation and emotion. The program provides training in four core areas: biological bases of behavior acquired or learned bases of behavior, social, cultural and systemic influences on behavior and individual differences in behavior. Students will learn how the science of psychology is advanced through research. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking, problem-solving and the application of knowledge to problems and issues related to the human experience. This program is not designed to prepare students for professional licensure.
The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Security Management (BSSEC) degree consistent with the University of Phoenix Mission and Purpose is to academically prepare students from diverse backgrounds for positions as private industry security practitioners. Students actively participating in the BSSM program will receive core instruction which is aligned to private security industry standards relating to business operations and continuity, client relations, corporate security management methodologies, critical incident response, investigative techniques, laws and regulations, private security practices, personnel management, security technology.
The AA in Criminal Justice Program is designed to address the needs of the Criminal justice and security occupations that require the breadth and depth of knowledge and a continually evolving set of physical, technological, cognitive, and interpersonal skills to navigate a rapidly changing environment. The program is designed to accommodate those requiring basic knowledge, as well as individuals seeking a comprehensive understanding of the field.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), accredited by the Commission of Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)*, is a program designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of registered nurses. The curriculum builds on a foundation of biological, physical, and social sciences, which contribute to the science of nursing. The liberal arts components enhance the development of the intellectual, social, and cultural aspects of the professional nurse. This baccalaureate program includes behavioral objectives that concentrate on the development of the nurse's role as researcher, practitioner, and leader. Using human caring as a framework, registered nurses are prepared as generalists who are able to apply critical thinking, professional skills, and knowledge to patient outcomes and health care systems.
*The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
This program is a post-licensure nursing program designed for nurses with current RN licensure who wish to obtain a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing. The program is designed to expand knowledge in the areas of nursing science evidence and theory in order to apply current evidence-based knowledge to increase quality of patient outcomes and health systems. The program targets relevant content to align with many industry standards, which permits graduates to be influential leaders within the nursing profession.
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN-CB), is a competency based program designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of registered nurses. The curriculum builds on a foundation of biological, physical, and social sciences, which contribute to the science of nursing. The liberal arts components enhance the development of the intellectual, social, and cultural aspects of the professional nurse. This baccalaureate program is a self-governed program and includes behavioral outcomes that concentrate on the development of the nurse's role as a researcher, practitioner, and leader. Using human caring and cultural competence as a framework, registered nurses are prepared as generalists who are able to apply critical thinking, professional skills, and knowledge to patient outcomes and health care system.
The Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a post-licensure education program designed for nurses with an active and unencumbered RN license who wish to obtain a bachelor's degree in the professional field of nursing. The program is designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of registered nurses and prepare them as generalists who are able to apply critical thinking, professional skills and knowledge to make clinical decisions that will result in positive patient outcomes and support healthcare systems.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) builds on the foundation of the graduate nursing competencies. Students who have achieved a master’s in nursing will complete 31 credits in doctoral education. Program content focuses on advocacy; scientific evidence and innovations for improvement in patient and health care outcomes; leadership strategies; and accountability to transform health care delivery by designing, evaluating, and continuously improving the context within health care delivery. Graduates are prepared for the expanding role functions and the needs of advanced nursing practice. Graduates of the DNP, with a blend of clinical, organizational, economic, and leadership skills, are prepared to significantly influence health care outcomes.
The Nursing Certificate programs enhances the knowledge and skills of registered nurses with graduate-level nursing degree preparation. The program prepares registered nurses to function in leadership roles in administration, practice, and educational settings. Advanced nursing theory and research provide the foundation for nurses to influence the future of nursing and health care. Students complete courses in advanced nursing content, process, and leadership. Concentrations in nursing psychiatric-mental health, family nurse practitioner, nursing informatics, nursing administration and nursing education allow students to concentrate on developing increased knowledge and skills in a specific area of content.
The Nursing Certificate program enhances the knowledge and skills of registered nurses with graduate-level nursing degree preparation. The program prepares registered nurses to function in leadership roles in administration, practice, and educational settings. Advanced nursing theory and research provide the foundation for nurses to influence the future of nursing and health care. Students complete courses in advanced nursing content, process, and leadership. Concentrations in nursing psychiatric-mental health, family nurse practitioner, nursing informatics, nursing administration and nursing education allow students to concentrate on developing increased knowledge and skills in a specific area of content.
The Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Informatics (MSN/INF) program prepares registered nurses to become leaders in the field of Nursing Informatics. Advanced nursing theory and research provide the foundation for nurse leaders to influence the future of nursing and health care. Specialty informatics courses allow students to focus on contemporary industry-required competencies such as: interpretation, analysis, and translation of health care data into meaningful information; healthcare information workflow and project management; and design, implementation, evaluation of health information systems and technologies that improve patient outcomes and reduce risk. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
This is a post-licensure nursing program designed for nurse with current RN licensure who desire to obtain a master’s degree with a focus on nursing informatics. The program prepares the graduate to function in leadership and specialize in the use of electronically stored data to influence quality in care delivery and provide evidence of meeting compliance and regulatory requirements. The graduate who uses elective opportunities to complete necessary practicum hours will have eligibility to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Informatics Nursing Certification (RN-BC).
The Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Administration (MSN/ADM) program prepares registered nurses to become leaders in the field of Nursing Administration. Advanced nursing theory and research provide the foundation for nurse leaders to influence the future of nursing and health care. Specialty Administration courses allow students to focus on contemporary industry-required competencies such as: leadership and management within and between diverse healthcare organizations; communication, collaboration, and relationship management within interprofessional teams; systems thinking and design as a means to improve quality, safety, patient outcomes, and reduce risk. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The Masters of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Nursing Education (MSN/NED) program prepares registered nurses to become leaders in the field of Nursing Education. Advanced nursing theory and research provide the foundation for nurse leaders to influence the future of nursing and health care. Specialty education courses allow students to focus on contemporary industry-required competencies such as: design, implementation, and evaluation of nursing curriculum, facilitation of learner development and socialization; interpretation, analysis, and translation of evidence to guide student learning and assessment strategies. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program enhances the knowledge and skills of registered nurses with baccalaureate-degree preparation. The program prepares registered nurses to function in leadership and advanced practice roles within the profession of nursing. Advanced nursing theory and research provide the foundation for nurses to influence the future of nursing and health care. Students complete core courses in advanced nursing content, process, and leadership. Specialty concentrations allow students to focus learning on developing increased knowledge and skills in a specific area of content or advanced practice role The Bachelor of Science in Nursing and the Master of Science in Nursing programs at the University of Phoenix are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.
The Master of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner is a post-licensure education program designed for nurses with current RN licensure who wish to obtain a master's degree and prepare for advanced practice as a family nurse practitioner (FNP). The program educationally prepares nurses for advanced practice, including how to function in leadership roles in practice and educational settings, and emphasizes comprehensive, preventative care in addition to treatment. As part of this program, students are required to complete a five- day residency on campus that requires the student to fulfill competency checkoffs of both clinical and procedural skills under the direction of faculty. Graduates are eligible to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Family Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (FNP-BC) credential or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified (FNP-C) credential.
The Master of Information Systems (MIS) program provides students with knowledge of how IT leads and supports businesses today. Graduate students learn key theories and principles for how to address real world business opportunities and challenges. Key concepts include how to lead IT development, projects and initiatives as well as addressing technical debt while managing IT operations and innovation.
The Associate of Arts degree in Information Technology program provides the opportunity to specialize through the selection of College of Information Systems and Technology practical based academic certificates aligned to industry certifications in a variety of areas. Knowledge and skills in Information Technology professional competence and values, information utilization, collaboration, communication, critical thinking and problem solving are provided in the program.
The Bachelor of Science program in Cybersecurity offers two specializations closely aligned with the skills of industry certifications: Cybersecurity Operations and Cybersecurity Analyst Defender. Both specializations have integrated hands-on lab exercises. The core courses prepare the student to understand the cyber domain, internet networking, packet structure, fundamental security concepts to mitigate packet vulnerabilities, an introduction to Web and Cloud computing and security, security team participation and wireless security. Extensive, elective cybersecurity courses in both areas of specialization reinforce structured student skill development. The comprehensive Capstone project combines and demonstrates the acquired knowledge and skills from core courses and selected elective courses.
The Graduate Cyber Security certificate will examine a number of methodologies and tools important to the discipline such as Information Systems Concepts; Financial Accounting; IS Auditing Processes; IT Governance and Management; Acquisition, Development, and Support of IS, and Information Assets Protection. Courses in this certificate can be used to help prepare for ISACA industry certifications.
Teaches the methods for looking for weaknesses and vulnerabilities in systems. IT firms are the main recruiters of ethical hackers, however these experts are also needed by other industries like financial service providers, airlines, retail chains and hotels. An added benefit is the content is aligned to the EC Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification exam and builds hacking skills that in a legal and legitimate way.
The Cybersecurity Digital Forensics Certificate provides students with knowledge about computer forensics, security risk, and insider threats. Students will learn risk management concepts related to cybersecurity such as how to assess risk, respond to security incidents, and analyze evidence. Coursework focuses on assessing security incidents and how to properly report on these incidents as it relates to security policies and laws. Students gain hands on experience using forensic investigation techniques across a variety of security incidents. Coursework in this program is aligned to the EC Council Certified Incident Handler (ECIH) and Computer Hacking Forensics Investigator (CHFI) certification exams.
The Cybersecurity in Network Forensics Certificate provides students with knowledge and skills in penetration testing methodologies. Cybersecurity network forensics concepts focus on building the skills and competencies required of a pen tester, including incident and response handling, and vulnerability analysis, across a variety of network types. As an added benefit, coursework in this focus area is aligned to the EC Council exam for Certified Security Analyst (ECSA).
Provides students with the tools and skills needed to manage cybersecurity practice and policy in private industry and government. Cybersecurity policy and governance concepts help organizations protect their data, identify and manage cyber risk, and recover from cyber-attacks. This program is tailored to the needs of IT managers and professionals seeking the knowledge and skills relevant to a Chief Information Security Officer. As an added benefit is the content in this focus area is aligned to the EC Council exam for Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO).
The Information Assurance and Security Certificate offers coursework to successfully apply information technology theory and principles to address real world business opportunities and challenges. The coursework provides students with technical skills and interactive, hands-on experience in information systems, wireless networking, cyber security, cryptography, and systems security. This certificate concentrates on the concepts and principles of securing and protecting the information assets of the organization.
The mission of the Post Master Certificate in Information Systems and Technology Leadership (CERT/D-IST) is to enable professionals from any industry to understand and evaluate the scope and impact of information systems and technology (IST) from organizational, industry-wide, and global perspectives. The CERT/D-IST curriculum lays a foundation of knowledge in critical thinking, leadership, and the application of IST content areas. Learners integrate this knowledge with their professional experiences and doctoral-level research to create innovative, positive, and practical contributions to the body of IST knowledge. Graduates will be able to influence their organization and environment positively with transformational IST leadership practices. The CERT/D-IST incorporates coursework in fundamental management, organizational, and leadership concepts to engender the development of IST leadership perspectives. As such, learners with a professional leadership background in any discipline will be able to add their unique perspective to the study of the context, breadth, and processes of IST management. Program Goals Upon completion of all program requirements of the CERT/D-IST, learners will be able to: Understand applied research and practical applications as a foundation for executive action; Demonstrate innovation and creativity in developing new IT models to explain, forecast, support; help improve the strategic, tactical, and operational performance of organizations; Integrate and align IT initiatives with organizational strategy; Lead the IT decision-making process toward positive outcomes; Provide leadership to improve the overall performance of the organization in its industry, community, and global environment. The CERT/D-IST has a 15-credit requirement that involves an online modality of instruction delivered in an online, virtual classroom setting. In these courses, learners will work in a cohort of approximately 12 peers and be required to spend approximately 25 hours per week on required coursework. The credits earned from CERT/D-IST are transferable and applicable toward the University of Phoenix Doctor of Management degree with a focus in Information Systems and Technology Leadership.
This certificate is designed for individuals that want to work with information technology within the health care industry. Focus is on database concepts, information networking and telecommunications, system design, and the project management of health information systems. Students will blend health care concepts with technology terminology and skills for preparation within the growing technology sector of the health industry.
The Advanced Networking Certificate is designed to provide complete coverage of networking topics including the OSI model, network topologies, network protocols, network operating systems, as well as network architecture, network design and management. Comprehensive coverage of local area, wide area, and wireless networks including performance and service levels are addressed in this concentration. This certificate also provides an exposure to network modeling and measuring of network performance.
The Certificate in Cloud Computing will introduce students to the foundations of cloud computing and services. Students learn concepts in Linux, cloud development, cloud operations and securing a network on the cloud. Students will also gain skills in developing and deploying cloud-based applications on AWS platforms through hands-on labs and sandbox environments. Coursework in this program is aligned to key industry certifications like AWS Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Developer and SysOps Administrator.
In the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) program focuses on the design of computer systems from a scientific perspective. Students will be introduced to computer science theory and concepts in algorithms and logic, programming, computer and network architecture, and software development. Students learn how these topics relate to computing problems and solutions.
The Graduate Business Analytics Certificate is designed to provide specific theories, competencies, and skills necessary for success in the field of Business Analytics. This certificate will examine a number of methodologies and tools important to the discipline such as Information Systems Concepts, Database Management, Statistics, IT Architecture, Data Relationship Management, Customer Relationship Management, Analytic Programming and Statistical Business Analytics. Courses in this certificate can be used to help prepare for Oracle and SAS industry certifications.
The Advanced Software Developer Certificate concentrates on principles of software application development. This certificate explores modern software development though the use of multiple modern application programming languages as well as mobile programming and software architecture principles. This program helps preparation for industry certifications such as the C++ Certified Professional Programmer, Oracle Certified Professional JAVA SE Associate and Professional Programmer (OCP) and Microsoft C# and VB certifications.
The mission for the Certificate in Programming Languages prepares students for employment in various IT related areas by providing fundamental knowledge in programming that will enable them to contribute solutions to a wide range of challenges in computer science. The Certificate in Programming Languages is designed to provide experiential learning in a scripting and a compiled language to be used in fields such as cybersecurity, information technology or data analysis. Students will gain hands on experience in Python, Java or C++ to build a foundation in programming and exposure to solutioning real world challenges that can be demonstrated in a portfolio. Coursework can help students who are interested in pursuing the PCEP - Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer and C++ Certified Associate Programmer Certification or Java SE 11 Programmer I, gain the fundamental knowledge to prepare for the industry certification exams.
The Certificate in Research Essentials is designed for working professionals who currently hold a master's degree with a strong interest in developing essential research skills in both qualitative and quantitative research methods in the social sciences. This certificate will prepare students to have foundational research knowledge and practice into areas of applied research in their organization.
Learners of the Community Health Leadership program will master public health competencies necessary to lead community health programs and public health initiatives that positively impact the health of individuals, families and diverse populations. This program will prepare learners to lead community health need assessments; engage, mobilize, and organize community stakeholders; create and implement sustainable strategies and programs for diverse groups; and be an advocate for improving social health determinants that impact community health outcomes. Note: the MPH program is aligned with the professional standards of the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) and the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE). This program is not accredited by the Council on Education for Public Health.
The Master of Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Leadership (MPH/CHL) program prepares graduates to function in leadership roles in health education and community health settings. This program does not prepare or lead to any type of licensure or certification.
The Master of Health Administration v004 provides leaders and aspiring leaders in the health sector with the insight and skills necessary to drive the future of healthcare by facilitating cross-system transformation and improving outcomes for patients, populations, and providers. The program's curriculum, built via close collaboration with industry and academic experts, anticipates emerging needs trends in the health sector. Areas of inquiry include industry and organizational dynamics in the health sector, visioning the future, forming strategic relationships, leading with authenticity in health care systems, creating a sustainable personal legacy, and transformation and execution in diverse health system contexts.
The Master of Health Administration prepares leaders and aspiring leaders in the health sector by providing the competencies necessary to drive the future of healthcare through effective facilitation of cross-system transformation and the improvement of health outcomes for patients, populations, and providers. Areas of inquiry include industry and organizational dynamics, visioning the future, forming strategic relationships, leading with authenticity, creating a sustainable personal legacy, and transformation and execution in diverse health system contexts.
As the health industry continues to undergo unprecedented growth, "health" is beginning to encompass everything from patient care to community engagement to overarching system design. The curricular framework for the newest version of the MHA is provided by the industry standard American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). The program provides UOPX students with an academically- rigorous and integrated experience that requires both critical thinking and creativity, while remaining aligned to professional and industry standards.
The concentration in Health Care Informatics presents informatics as the strategic acquisition, interpretation and utilization of data to lead organizations in the health sector. The focus of the program is on informatics as an evolving and interdisciplinary field related to the sourcing, compiling and synthesis of data across the health sector. Topics include staffing to meet an organization's informatics needs, assessing the interoperability of systems, effectively sourcing data from repositories within and outside the organization, and presenting data in health organization contexts. Also presented are emerging best practices administrators need to successfully address quality, safety, and cost of care, and lead data-driven initiatives that place the patient/consumer at the center of care.
The Bachelor of Science in Health Management (BSHM) degree program is designed to develop the professional knowledge and skills of managers in a dynamic and evolving health care industry. Students who have existing credits from health-related programs will be prepared for management opportunities in the health care industry. The program focuses on providing knowledge and skills for strategic decision making, regulatory compliance, finance, and technology.
The Post Master's Certificate in Health Administration (CERT/D-HA) program is intended for early- to mid-careerists across the health sector wanting to focus on health administration at the post-masters level from an applied perspective. The CERT/D-HA is consistent with the University's mission to educate working adults to achieve their professional goals and to improve the quality of education in their communities. The Certificate is designed to emphasize curricular leadership that improves instruction and educational outcomes. The CERT/D-HA has a 15-credit requirement that involves an online modality of instruction delivered in an online, virtual classroom setting. In these courses, learners will work in a cohort of approximately 12 peers and be required to spend approximately 25 hours per week on required course work. The credits earned from CERT/D-HA are transferable and applicable toward the University of Phoenix Doctor of Health Administration.
The mission of the Doctor of Health Administration degree program is to develop healthcare leaders by educating them in the areas of active inquiry, critical thought, and scholarly dialogue. The program prepares students from diverse backgrounds to: lead and meet the demands of rapidly changing healthcare organizations; shape the structure of complex health systems and their future evolution; contribute to the existing body of knowledge through publication of innovative and timely research in well-respected, peer reviewed journals and presentations at reputable conferences.
The competency-based Master of Health Administration program (MHA-CB 004) is designed for working professionals in the healthcare field who wish to demonstrate mastery of industry-aligned competencies via a rigorous, fast-paced format. MHA-CB 004 engages students in a critical analysis of emerging needs and anticipated trends in an industry marked by increasing diversity and complexity. As the health industry continues to undergo unprecedented growth, "health" is beginning to encompass everything from patient care to community engagement to overarching system design. The curricular framework for the MHA-CB 004 is provided by the industry standard American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). To reflect sector growth and diversification, the ACHE competencies have been scaffolded to a higher, more global level and then mapped to program content, to provide UOPX students with a rigorous and integrated experience that requires both critical thinking and creativity, while remaining aligned to professional and industry standards.
The concentration in Health Care Privacy and Compliance is designed for individuals who have an interest in facilitating and maintaining organizational integrity in health care systems. The program focuses on the knowledge and competencies necessary to assist the healthcare industry in compliance practices, ethical considerations and policy implementation regarding privacy, regulatory affairs and legal obligations. The purpose of the certificate is to prepare learners for successful navigation of the emerging field of health care compliance, and to respond to the diverse regulations, best practices in the compliance profession of the healthcare industry. Content provided in the academic certificate will prepare the learner to sit for the Certificate in Healthcare Compliance (CHC) examination of the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA.)
The certificate in Medical Records lays a foundation for further study in health care medical records at the undergraduate level. Topics focus on anatomy and physiology related to terminology and disease diagnosis, medical billing and coding, medical insurance processes, and medical claims processing and compliance. Software instruction synthesizes a variety of records processes common in medical facilities. Completion of the program allows a student to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, a national certification offered through the National Healthcareers Association®.