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Associate of Arts-Accounting
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associates of Arts in Accounting specialization focuses on the role of accounting in business strategy, financial statements, cost information, economics, management, and ethical issues. Students will encounter real-world scenarios where they will use accounting information resources and systems, and present conclusions based on accounting and business data. Additionally, students will use ledgers, journals, and worksheets to complete formal, informal, and quantitative accounting tasks.
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Associate of Arts-Accounting (Minnesota)
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associates of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Accounting Concentration focuses on the role of accounting in business strategy, financial statements, cost information, economics, management, and ethical issues. Students will encounter real-world scenarios where they will use accounting information resources and systems, and present conclusions based on accounting and business data. Additionally, students will use ledgers, journals, and worksheets to complete formal, informal, and quantitative accounting tasks.
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Associate of Arts-Business
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts in Business specialization focuses on the topics of business, global business, accounting, economics, finance, and marketing. In this program students will explore fundamental business principles and learn to apply problem solving strategies to real life scenarios. Students will also discuss the effects of culture and ethics in current global and domestic business environments. Some program activities include SWOT analysis, examination of the supply and demand curve, a review of the relationship between marketing and sales, and implementation of basic financial planning techniques.
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Associate of Arts-Business (Minnesota)
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associates of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Foundations of Business Concentration focuses on the topics of business, global business, accounting, economics, finance, and marketing. In this program, students will explore fundamental business principles and learn to apply problem-solving strategies to real-life scenarios. Students will also discuss the effects of culture and ethics in current global and domestic business environments. Some course activities include SWOT analysis, examination of the supply and demand curve, a review of the relationship between marketing and sales, and implementation of basic financial planning techniques.
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Associate of Arts-Communications
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Communications focuses on the growth and convergence of major venues of telecommunications, the role of media in a democratic society, and standards of social responsibility within the culture of journalism. Courses include win-win communication processes, problem-solving information strategies, an extensive review of information sources, and news presentation for print, web, and broadcast delivery. Students review and assess pivotal influences on the development of mass media and speculate upon their future evolution.
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Associate of Arts-Criminal Justice
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice specialization focuses on policing practices, corrections, the criminal court system, and juvenile justice. Students take a comprehensive look at these topics through interactive assignments that not only develop their critical thinking skills, but also enable them to recognize the functions of the criminal justice professions within their community. Students are required to formulate conclusions, evaluate decisions, and develop opinions based on learned topics. Students analyze relationships between the citizens, the police, and the court systems.
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Associate of Arts-Criminal Justice (Minnesota)
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associates of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Criminal Justice Concentration focuses on policing practices, corrections, the criminal court system, and juvenile justice. Students take a comprehensive look at these topics through interactive assignments that not only develop their critical thinking skills, but also enable them to recognize the functions of the criminal justice professions within their communities. Students are required to formulate conclusions, evaluate decisions, and develop opinions based on learned topics. Students also analyze relationships between the citizens, the police, and the court systems.
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Associate of Arts-Elementary Education
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associate of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 62-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Education addresses major topics that impact instruction, such as the historical and philosophical contexts of contemporary education, contemporary issues in education, diversity in the classroom, and the exceptional learner. Students are required to apply writing and problem-solving skills to evaluate topics covered through written assignments, discussion, and debate. Students communicate effectively in informal, formal, and quantitative contexts and are conversant with the values and terminology of the field. This degree prepares students for transition into Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program at the University of Phoenix.
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Associate of Arts-Financial Services
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associates of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Financial Services Concentration is designed to emphasize the development of skills, knowledge, and attributes that can be found in the financial services industry, including accounting, banking, financial planning, investment, insurance, and other areas of financial management. This concentration investigates money management, accounting procedures, financial transactions, regulatory issues, and customer service in commercial and consumer arenas.
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Associate of Arts-Foundations of Business
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associates of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Foundations of Business Concentration focuses on the topics of business, global business, accounting, economics, finance, and marketing. In this program, students will explore fundamental business principles and learn to apply problem-solving strategies to real-life scenarios. Students will also discuss the effects of culture and ethics in current global and domestic business environments. Some course activities include SWOT analysis, examination of the supply and demand curve, a review of the relationship between marketing and sales, and implementation of basic financial planning techniques.
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Associate of Arts-General Studies
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies provides a solid foundation in liberal arts and sciences based on a survey of mathematics, physical and life sciences, humanities, social science and technology. Students will apply effective communication skills, as directed, for informal, formal, and quantitative tasks and will be conversant with the values and terminology of a variety of academic disciplines. They will be able to access information resources, evaluate them for credibility and relevance, and use the sources to present a wide range of alternatives.
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Associate of Arts-General Studies (Minnesota)
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associate of Arts degree with concentrations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts with a concentration in General Studies provides students a foundation in liberal arts and sciences based on a survey of mathematics, physical and life sciences, humanities, social science, and technology. Students will learn to apply effective communication skills, as directed, for informal, formal, and quantitative tasks and will become conversant with the values and terminology of a variety of academic disciplines. Students also will be able to access information resources, evaluate them for credibility and relevance, and use the sources to present a wide range of alternatives.
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Associate of Arts-Health Care Administration
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Health Care Administration specialization focuses on health care organizations, roles of health care workers, public policy, information technology, financial management, and regulatory and ethical issues of health care. Students will discuss current strengths, weaknesses, and challenges of the U.S. health care system. Students will also critically examine the current state of health and disease, health care�s laws and ethics, the psychology of health, and financial operations of the health care system.
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Associate of Arts-Health Care Administration/Medical Records
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associate of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Health Care Administration with emphasis in Medical Records lays a foundation for further study in health care at the undergraduate level. Topics focus on medical terminology related to disease diagnosis and treatment, patient information management, and medical claims processing. Software instruction synthesizes a variety of records processes common in medical facilities.
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Associate of Arts-Health Care Administration/Pharmacy Practice
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associate of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Health Care Administration with an emphasis in Pharmacy Practice provides a context for the study of the basic operations of community and institutional pharmacies, as well as for further study in health care at the undergraduate level. Topics focus on medical terminology, disease diagnosis and treatment, basic pharmacy processes and equipment, and medical claims processing. An overview of pharmaceutical calculations covers the math and measurement requirements of interpreting prescriptions and preparing medications. This program is not designed to prepare students to take certification or licensing exams.
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Associate of Arts-Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associate of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism specialization provides content and practical application in an array of foodservice, lodging management, and tourism industry careers. The courses emphasize the leadership competencies and knowledge that provide the foundation of management practices valued in the hospitality arena. The Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism associate degree program is also planned to prepare the student for further study in hospitality or related programs at the undergraduate level.
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Associate of Arts-Human Services Management
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Human Services Management specialization focuses on providing a solid foundation for future workers in the industry. Some of the content is focused in the areas of human services organizations, roles of human services workers, public policy, multicultural practices, information technology, financial management, and regulatory and ethical issues. Some of the activities included in the specialization are: creating care plans, developing alternative funding strategies, and determining the characteristics of good human services management.
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Associate of Arts-Information Technology
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts in Information Technology specialization focuses on project management, the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), networking, Internet concepts and design, programming fundamentals, as well as the Java programming language. Courses build upon the fundamentals of computer and networking design to give students a solid foundation to understand basic programming concepts. In addition to many different types of evaluations, students will participate in real-world scenario-based problems and develop functional software applications.
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Associate of Arts-Information Technology (Minnesota)
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associates of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts in Information Technology concentration focuses on project management, the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), networking, Internet concepts and design, programming fundamentals, as well as the Java programming language. Courses build upon the fundamentals of computer and networking design to give students a solid foundation to understand basic programming concepts. In addition to many different types of evaluations, students will participate in real-world scenario-based problems and develop functional software applications.
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Associate of Arts-Information Technology/Database Development
The Associate of Arts in Information Technology concentration focuses on project management, the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), networking, Internet concepts and design, programming fundamentals, as well as the Java programming language. Courses build upon the fundamentals of computer and networking design to give students a solid foundation to understand basic programming concepts. In addition to many different types of evaluations, students will participate in real-world scenario-based problems and develop functional software applications.
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Associate of Arts-Information Technology/Information Technology Support
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associates of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree with a concentration in Information Technology Support covers theory and practice to provide a foundation in hardware and software computer support. Online labs give students hands on experience in hardware, software, networking and security fundamentals.
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Associate of Arts-Information Technology/Networking
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts in Information Technology/Networking specialization focuses on information systems and the analysis, design, and security of modern computer networks. Courses emphasize Local Area Networks, Wireless Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and network security. Students will be able to simulate network administration tasks through remote access to real hardware and software commonly used in the IT industry. Additionally, courses include scenario-based activities, placing students in real-world situations that allow them to apply foundational knowledge and skills.
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Associate of Arts-Information Technology/Programming
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associates of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
A concentration in Programming offers coursework covering programming logic fundamentals and experience in several programming languages to develop basic skills for web and computer programming.
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Associate of Arts-Information Technology/Visual Communication
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Information Technology/Visual Communication specialization focuses on the business application of visual design elements such as composition, style, and layout. Students will analyze the proper use of color and textures, create and modify graphic images, correct and restore photographs. In addition students will use Web authoring tools and basic HTML programming to conceptualize, design, and create quality Web sites.
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Associate of Arts-Information Technology/Web Design
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associates of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected concentration. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree with a concentration in Information Technology/Web Design focuses on the application of web authoring tools, HTML, programming language, and web standards to design and implement websites for a variety of business applications.
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Associate of Arts-Paraprofessional Education
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Paraprofessional Education addresses major topics that impact instruction; i.e., historical and philosophical contexts for contemporary educational approaches and issues; the nature of child development; and the professional and classroom tasks encountered in teaching. Students are required to apply writing and problem-solving skills to evaluate topics covered. Evaluation occurs through a variety of methods including written assignments, discussion, and debate.
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Associate of Arts-Psychology
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human services management, communication, psychology, and paraprofessional education. The Associate of Arts curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology specialization focuses on positive psychology, theories of personality, human sexuality, the physiological and neurological basis of human behavior, diversity, psychological disorders, and social interactions. In this program, students will analyze the interrelationship of fundamental psychological theories and how they define and explain human behavior, development, and abnormalities. Students will also critically evaluate the robustness of various psychometrics, develop their own psychological theories based on a conglomeration of principles outlined by experts in the field, and assess the impact of cognition on physical and mental health.
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Associate of Arts-Sport Management
Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associate of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities. Instruction focuses on the development of student skills in writing, critical thinking, and information utilization, as well as foundational competencies in the selected discipline. The completion of an Associate of Arts degree represents an important milestone for many students as they pursue their educational goals.
The Sport Management Associate Degree lays a foundation for further studies in sport and recreation management. The concentration focuses on developing knowledge, skills, and attributes in areas such as management and leadership, ethics, budgeting and finance, communication, marketing, and socialcultural factors, all with a sport-related adaptation. This sport management course of study is designed specifically to align with the North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM) national accreditation guidelines for undergraduate sport management programs. The Sport Management associate degree program lays a foundation for further study in sport management or related programs at the undergraduate level.
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Key Data
| Date Established | 1976 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission accreditation. Member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Delivery Format | Online/Campus |
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| Financial Aid | Available |