We offer flexible online programs in business, education and psychology. Argosy University makes earning your degree and balancing your busy schedule convenient. You attend classes anytime, anywhere. You may study for your courses and continue to work full time.
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Online Programs
Do you wish earning a college degree could fit into your hectic schedule? Now it can. At Argosy University taking online classes gives you the freedom to decide when – and where – to attend class.
Argosy University Online Programs are offered through Argosy University, Chicago. Students will register through the Chicago campus and their campus of record will be Argosy University, Chicago. All services will be provided in an online environment supported by the Chicago campus or Twin Cities campus. When students complete their online programs, both the diploma and transcripts will be issued by the Argosy University, Chicago campus.
Earn a degree at your pace
Argosy University offers accelerated, online courses that focus on what you need to know – allowing you to immerse yourself in course material and achieve a feeling of success every 7½ weeks.
Online Learning at Argosy University
Argosy University's innovative online learning programs are designed to cater to your needs with small classes that offer individualized attention, qualified instructors who bring a wealth of knowledge to the classroom, customized learning environments, and challenging curricula that's geared toward your career goals.
At Argosy University Online Programs, our students never feel out of touch. We believe that the accessibility of our faculty and staff is instrumental to your academic success. So, we assign an Assistant Director of Admissions, a Student Financial Planner, an Academic Advisor, and a Mentor Professor to each one of our students to help guide them from application to graduation.
Enhance your career
Our online degree programs reflect the high standards of academic excellence established at Argosy University. Our courses will teach you innovative concepts so you can gain the skills needed to enhance your career.
Online Programs
Our interactive classes are taught by seasoned faculty members in a small class setting.
College of Undergraduate StudiesBusiness Administration / Bachelor of ScienceThe four-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program is designed for students with clearly defined career goals in the business field. Through the completion of core business courses, students engage in solving global, real-world problems. Students learn to diagnose, research, solve, execute, and evaluate business problems in a team environment. Interactivity of students, coursework, faculty, and peers enhance critical skills of collaboration and cooperation.
The program is geared towards coursework that students can apply in ways that are meaningful for professional and personal success. The bachelor's degree program prepares students for entry-level positions within the public or private sector and for continuing education in graduate business programs. We also offer degree completion opportunities that allow students who have begun their study at one or more institutions to complete their bachelor's degree.
Criminal Justice / Bachelor of SciencePlease contact the Office of Admissions for more information about this new program. Liberal Arts / Bachelor of ArtsPlease contact the Office of Admissions for more information about this new program. Psychology / Bachelor of ArtsThe goal of the BA in Psychology program is for you to build a broad understanding of social sciences theory and the application of these theories in real-world work environments. Our faculty teaches you the skills and competencies required to launch your career.
The BA in Psychology degree can also prepare you for graduate study in psychology fields such as counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy. Our curriculum is complementary to the master's and doctoral degree programs in the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences at Argosy University.
In the BA in Psychology program, you may select a concentration in the following areas:
• Criminal Justice
• Organizational Psychology
• Substance Abuse
College of Psychology and Behavioral SciencesAmerican School of Professional Psychology — Counseling Psychology / Doctor of EducationThe Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology helps enhance the professional expertise of those pursuing leadership, supervisory, training, and teaching positions in the counseling profession. You will focus your scholarly work on the application of research techniques to the counseling practice. Students typically enter this program with master's level counseling backgrounds in mental health, social work, school counseling, pastoral counseling, family therapy, and psychiatric nursing.
With a combination of prior experience and advanced instruction from Argosy University, your degree may enable you to compete for titled positions such as:
• Researcher
• Executive Director
• Director of Career Services
• Community College Professor
• Counselor (with prior licensure)
• Consultant
• Administrator
• Supervisor
• Researcher
American School of Professional Psychology — Counseling Psychology / Doctor of EducationThe Doctor of Education in Counseling Psychology helps enhance the professional expertise of those pursuing leadership, supervisory, training, and teaching positions in the counseling profession. You will focus your scholarly work on the application of research techniques to the counseling practice. Students typically enter this program with master's level counseling backgrounds in mental health, social work, school counseling, pastoral counseling, family therapy, and psychiatric nursing.
With a combination of prior experience and advanced instruction from Argosy University, your degree may enable you to compete for titled positions such as:
• Researcher
• Executive Director
• Director of Career Services
• Community College Professor
• Counselor (with prior licensure)
• Consultant
• Administrator
• Supervisor
• Researcher
Counselor Education — Pastoral Community Counseling / Doctor of EducationPlease contact the Office of Admissions for more information about this new program. American School of Professional Psychology — Forensic Psychology / Master of ArtsThe Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology prepares individuals to apply clinical, counseling, school, and neuropsychology skills to the provision of psychological services within the criminal justice and civil legal systems, including consultation, assessment, and interventions. It includes instruction in the epidemiology of mental/behavioral disorders, risk factors for violence and criminality, profiling and patterning, psychological testing, prediction and intervention measurement, forensic assessment, criminal and civil law and procedures, secure environments, forensic treatment and intervention skills, and professional standards and ethics. American School of Professional Psychology — Forensic Psychology / Master of ArtsThe Master of Arts (MA) in Forensic Psychology prepares individuals to apply clinical, counseling, school, and neuropsychology skills to the provision of psychological services within the criminal justice and civil legal systems, including consultation, assessment, and interventions. It includes instruction in the epidemiology of mental/behavioral disorders, risk factors for violence and criminality, profiling and patterning, psychological testing, prediction and intervention measurement, forensic assessment, criminal and civil law and procedures, secure environments, forensic treatment and intervention skills, and professional standards and ethics. American School of Professional Psychology — Industrial Organizational Psychology / Master of ArtsPlease contact the Office of Admissions for more information about this new program. American School of Professional Psychology — Industrial Organizational Psychology / Master of ArtsPlease contact the Office of Admissions for more information about this new program. American School of Professional Psychology — Sport-Exercise Psychology / Master of ArtsPlease contact the Office of Admissions for more information about this new program. American School of Professional Psychology — Sport-Exercise Psychology / Master of ArtsPlease contact the Office of Admissions for more information about this new program. College of EducationCommunity College Executive Leadership / Doctor of EducationThe Doctor of Education (EdD) in Community College Executive Leadership program is a program that appeals to community college administrators who are looking to move into senior administrative positions (such as president, vice-president, dean, and director) in community colleges. The program enables experienced administrators to become more competent practitioners and educational leaders.
Doctoral Residency Experience
As a doctoral student you must also attend a minimum of two residency programs. These interactive sessions are designed to enhance student success, provide the opportunity to network, meet faculty, and acquire knowledge and skills that will assist throughout their program. The residency programs will be offered at various campus locations throughout the academic year.
Educational Leadership / Doctor of EducationArgosy University designed its EdD in Educational Leadership to meet the demanding requirements of educational professionals looking to become leaders of educational institutions, while obtaining balance between their career, family and education. Argosy University developed a program that offers students the chance to enhance their personal and professional expertise in the areas of change management, problem-solving, financial management, planning, and program evaluation, among others – all taught within the context of leading within an educational institution. The curriculum also explores the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical and practical aspects of education and institutional administration. Instructional Leadership / Doctor of EducationArgosy University developed the EdD in Instructional Leadership program to address the growing need for highly-trained curriculum supervisors. This program is ideal for students that want to be better instructional coordinators and stronger educational leaders with curriculum as their main focus.
The program can enhance your professional expertise and classroom skills while you explore the historical, philosophical, psychological, technical, theoretical and practical aspects of education and institutional administration. Argosy University designed this EdD program for working professionals who want to achieve a balance between their career, family, and education.
In addition to learning specialized skills, the program prepares students to meet the demands of current educational practice, make research-based decisions, implement instructional technology and respond to ethical and professional issues within the educational community. Adult Education & Training / Master of Arts In EducationPlease contact the Office of Admissions for more information about this new program. Educational Leadership / Master of Arts In EducationArgosy University developed its Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Educational Leadership program to transition students from the role of a classroom leader to that of an administrative leader in complex educational institutions. The curriculum challenges students to develop their core skills in the areas of practical and academic analysis, oral and written communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, team-building, and technology. The program is a practitioner-oriented program of study scheduled to permit students to balance the demands of career, family, and school. Instructional Leadership / Master of Arts In EducationThe Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) in Instructional Leadership program is designed to prepare graduates for responsible roles as leaders in the field of education. The foundation courses of the MAEd program include an array of subjects oriented toward the challenges and problems encountered in a modern educational environment. MAEd programs from Argosy University’s Chicago campus are also offered in 100-percent online format to make earning your degree even more convenient.
Programs have been developed by faculty members to provide working professionals with the opportunity to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a MAEd program. In many states, courses and curricula are designed to satisfy prevailing state licensure and certification requirements, but students are responsible for checking with the agency of the state in which they intend to teach to confirm such requirements. College of BusinessBusiness Administration / Bachelor of ScienceThe four-year Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree program is designed for students with clearly defined career goals in the business field. Through the completion of core business courses, students engage in solving global, real-world problems. Students learn to diagnose, research, solve, execute, and evaluate business problems in a team environment. Interactivity of students, coursework, faculty, and peers enhance critical skills of collaboration and cooperation.
The program is geared towards coursework that students can apply in ways that are meaningful for professional and personal success. The bachelor's degree program prepares students for entry-level positions within the public or private sector and for continuing education in graduate business programs. We also offer degree completion opportunities that allow students who have begun their study at one or more institutions to complete their bachelor's degree.
Business Administration / Doctor of Business AdministrationThe Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Program is designed to enhance your professional ability so that you can meet the dynamic needs of modern organizations and academic institutions. The DBA program features a curriculum that focuses on practical business concepts and active research rather than a purely theoretical approach to research. The DBA is often referred to as a professional research doctorate.
The DBA program has been developed to provide you with the opportunity to enhance your personal and professional competencies while you balance the demands of your full-time career, your family, and your education.
Argosy University offers the following DBA concentrations:
• Accounting: Built for students that want to have a greater understanding of contemporary accounting theory, its evolution, and corporate governance
• Management: Designed to teach students the science of management, advanced topics in organizational behavior, and leadership in the global economy
• Marketing: Targeted for those that want to develop their expertise in multinational marketing, branding, marketing research, and marketing organization
• International Business: Designed to train individuals for careers in consulting, academics, and multinational corporations by providing an understanding of global business operations and applied research.
• Customized Professional Concentration: Designed to allow students to work with their academic advisor to tailor their learning to meet their individual or specific needs.
Organizational Leadership / Doctor of EducationThe Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership program is designed to meet the special requirements of working professionals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills to handle the changing needs of modern organizations. The program is designed to enable working professionals to pursue their personal and professional goals through the completion of a graduate program.
Based on the belief that success for an organization is directly and substantially linked to leaders within the organization, Argosy University offers the Organizational Leadership program, which provides practicing professionals with opportunities for personal and professional development. The faculty are committed to providing their students with a learning environment that informs, enhances, challenges, and supports the development of organizational leaders ready to successfully face the complex issues present in an ever-changing world.
The program focuses on the qualities of transformational leadership, not just managerial attributes. This approach enables the faculty members to dedicate themselves to preparing students to lead complex organizations faced with an abundance of strategic challenges, such as increasing globalization, changing economies, societal shifts, and individual-organizational relationships. It is the premise of the program that leaders prepared in this manner can be visionaries and innovators, leading viable organizations capable of meeting the challenges of the future. Business Administration / Master of Business AdministrationArgosy University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program is focused on identifying solutions, putting the solutions to work, and evaluating the consequences of those actions. Students acquire skills to be a new kind of leader— one who can identify challenges and opportunities; draw on the latest technology and information; use advanced analytical and planning approaches; and execute plans for positive change. Businesses need leaders who can act and realistically evaluate how to maximize the impact of the solution. Argosy University’s curriculum embraces solutions, leadership, and action.
The program is designed to serve the needs of talented students, regardless of their undergraduate degrees. The College of Business welcomes and encourages students from diverse academic backgrounds. The MBA program is a practice-oriented program of study scheduled to permit busy professionals to balance the demands of career, family, and school.
The MBA program consists of eight core courses and four concentration courses, for a total of 12 courses or 36 semester credit hours.
After completing the core course requirements, students develop expertise and specific insights in an area of concentration.
Students must select one of the following concentrations offered within the MBA program:
• Customized Professional Concentration
• Finance
• Management
• Marketing
The MBA program culminates in a Capstone Project that integrates the core competencies with the concentration area applications. Management / Master of Science in ManagementThe Master of Science in Management (MSM) program is designed to meet the operational and leadership needs of managers and supervisors in public, private, and not-for-profit industries.
A goal of this program is to enable students to diagnose multiple organizational circumstances, determine and evaluate options, and implement and evaluate a plan of action. This concentration will benefit individuals, practitioners, consultants, and advisors who are, or want to become, responsible for administrating for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
This dynamic program is built around flexible online, blended, and in-residence classes to help students complete their degree while balancing personal and professional demands. College of Health SciencesHealth Services Management / Master of ScienceThe Master of Science (MS) in Health Services Management (HSM) program provides a comprehensive course of graduate study to prepare health service providers and managers for the challenges of modern health care. The program recognizes the value of applied research in solving the problems of today’s health systems, and encourages the acquisition of sustainable research methods and skills. The program curriculum is intended to provide students with an advanced understanding of contemporary business practices, modern healthcare systems and organization, policy development and planning techniques, management and leadership strategies, health behaviors, financial management, and analytical research methods. The program provides students with the knowledge and skills to fully utilize proven healthcare management methods, while developing new theories and applications relevant to modern healthcare management.
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