Argosy University

Argosy University Highlights

• Flexible learning options, including online, on-campus, distance education, and classes on weekends and evenings
• Graduate student community is one of the U.S.'s largest
• Full-time teaching faculty
• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, one of the U.S.'s regional accrediting agencies.

About Argosy University

With campuses across the U.S., Argosy University offers graduate and undergraduate degree programs in psychology, education, business, and health sciences. Argosy is based on a philosophy that the building of peer relationships is a key to academic and professional success. The school emphasizes the development of vital interpersonal skills while at the same time helping to ensure the confidence and competence of its students.

Argosy University Academic Programs

Argosy University's colleges offer a large set of degree programs, including doctorate, masters, bachelors, and associate. Areas of study include:

• College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences – readies students for careers in the fields of psychology and human services.
• College of Education – prepares educators for leadership positions.
• College of Business – teaches the analytical and leadership skills that are the foundation for rewarding business careers.
• College of Health Sciences – hands-on practitioner instruction delivers a core set of experience and skills that form a foundation for successful health care careers.

Learning Options at Argosy University

Argosy University helps students balance the demands of family, work, and academics through flexibility in how and when they learn. Students have the choice of programs that are on campus or online or a blended combination of the two. On-campus courses offer face-to-face interaction with faculty and fellow students at locations throughout the U.S. Online learning allows students to login at any time to work on course materials and to collaborate with instructors and fellow students.

Faculty

Argosy University focuses its full-time faculty on delivering quality classroom teaching and offering students real-world practitioner experience to draw upon. Many instructors have published regularly, conducted original research, and have extensive practical experience in their fields.

Student Life

Argosy University considers itself enriched by the diverse backgrounds of its many students, including those seeking undergraduate degrees as well as recent college graduates and mature professionals preparing for second careers through graduate programs.

Argosy University's Student Services provides a wide range of resources to help students transition into their academic programs. These include:

• Tutoring at no charge
• Counseling
• Health insurance
• Student government associations
• Lecture and workshop series
• Special interest groups

Argosy's Career Services helps students launch their professional careers in their chosen fields. Available services include career counseling, workshops, resume coaching, resume referrals, job databases, and practice interviews.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Argosy University's admission requirements vary from one program to another. Typically an applicant's educational history and career goals are considered. One option offered for bachelor degree applicants not meeting the minimum program requirements is to complete a skills test that the school then uses for evaluating admittance.

Argosy students have a number of financial aid alternatives, such as scholarships, grants, loans, and employment. Argosy University finance representatives are available to assist students in estimating direct and indirect school costs and in identifying and exploring financial options.