College Profile: University of Phoenix-Las Vegas Campus

The Bachelor of Science in Business degree program with a concentration in Accounting promotes identification with and orientation to the accounting profession. Core competencies in technology, critical thinking, and communication are emphasized throughout the curriculum. Students also have broad exposure to varied business disciplines, including management, organizational behavior, economics, statistics and finance.

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Administration is designed to enable graduates to deal effectively with an increasingly complex business environment. The concentration courses stress skill development in the areas of management, decision making, accounting and finance, quantitative analysis, economics, marketing, and utilization of research findings.

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Communications promotes the knowledge and skills needed for effective communication within the business environment. The curriculum emphasizes professional competencies and values in such areas as public relations, communications theory, communication law and ethics, mass communication, media and advertising, and electronic publishing.

The Bachelor of Science in Business with a concentration in Management focuses on managing human and fiscal resources within the structure, culture and mission of any organization. The curriculum stresses skill development in the areas of critical thinking and decision making, organizational behavior, global business strategies, quality management and productivity, human resource management, and employment law.

This program is designed for students who want to build on their personal and professional communication experiences. Emphasizing theory and application in the domains of interpersonal, small group, organizational and mass communication, the Bachelor of Science in Communication degree enhances the communication skills necessary for the development of professional competence and values; critical thinking and problem solving; information utilization; and collaboration.

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree program focuses on management and leadership within criminal justice and related professions, maintaining a dual emphasis on the study of crime and justice in American society. The goals and essential components of the American criminal justice system are examined, with emphasis on law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. The program also focuses on current and future trends, research methodology, and the juvenile justice system.

The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Teacher Education degree program prepares candidates for teacher licensure at the elementary level.* Through student teaching and coursework that focuses on classroom management, models and theories of instruction, legal and ethical issues in education, and professional development, students develop the skills and knowledge needed to become competent and effective educators. *Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his or her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements.

The Bachelor of Science in Education/Elementary Teacher Education degree program prepares candidates for teacher licensure at the elementary level.* Through student teaching and coursework that focuses on classroom management, models and theories of instruction, legal and ethical issues in education, and professional development, students develop the skills and knowledge needed to become competent and effective educators. *Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his or her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements.

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The Bachelor of Science in Human Services/Management program is designed to provide the knowledge and basic skills needed by managers in todays human services industry. The program combines academic instruction in the foundations of human services, such as counseling, social work, and psychology, with the management skills of planning, organizing leading, assessing and evaluating.

The Bachelor of Science in Human Services/Management program is designed to provide the knowledge and basic skills needed by managers in todays human services industry. The program combines academic instruction in the foundations of human services, such as counseling, social work, and psychology, with the management skills of planning, organizing leading, assessing and evaluating.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program is focused on the acquisition of theory and technical competencies associated with the information technology profession. The courses provide fundamental knowledge and application in both the information systems function and in system development.

The Bachelor of Science in Management degree program is designed to develop students professional knowledge and skills for improving organizational effectiveness. The concentration courses in this program emphasize an understanding of the skills necessary to manage human and fiscal resources within the structure, culture and mission of any organization.

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Security and Management degree is designed to address an increasing national and international need for greater technical competence and professionalism in the security industry. The distinctions between the roles of criminal justice agencies and private security organizations are recognized and the degree program provides the required knowledge for a student to develop competency and management skills in organizational security. While the program includes courses in Terrorism and Homeland Security, it also recognizes the depth and breadth of the discipline and provides a variety of courses designed to expose students to the entire spectrum of the security profession.

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology program provides students with a strong foundation in general psychology. Students will gain insight into the cognitive and affective processes that underlie the individual human development and behavior. Courses in this program are designed to provide supervisors, managers, and other professionals with greater skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and information utilization through the enhanced understanding of human psychology. The courses in this program do not have a clinical emphasis and do not lead to professional licensure.

The College of Education at the University of Phoenix offers a variety of individual professional growth courses in areas such as technology, special education, reading, math, middle school, administration and early childhood. Some of these Continuing Education (CE) courses may lead to endorsement in a specialty area such as bilingual education or reading. These courses are offered in a concentrated and intensive format consisting of five workshop meetings which are usually offered in a weekend format. A 42-hour Outside Project is required 2 weeks after the last class meeting. For information on obtaining endorsements, contact your state Department of Education.

The College of Education at the University of Phoenix offers a variety of individual professional growth courses in areas such as technology, special education, reading, math, middle school, administration and early childhood. Some of these Continuing Education (CE) courses may lead to endorsement in a specialty area such as bilingual education or reading. These courses are offered in a concentrated and intensive format consisting of five workshop meetings which are usually offered in a weekend format. A 42-hour Outside Project is required 2 weeks after the last class meeting. For information on obtaining endorsements, contact your state Department of Education.

The College of Education at the University of Phoenix offers a variety of individual professional growth courses in areas such as technology, special education, reading, math, middle school, administration and early childhood. Some of these Continuing Education (CE) courses may lead to endorsement in a specialty area such as bilingual education or reading. These courses are offered in a concentrated and intensive format consisting of five workshop meetings which are usually offered in a weekend format. A 42-hour Outside Project is required 2 weeks after the last class meeting. For information on obtaining endorsements, contact your state Department of Education.

The Global Management Certificate Program has been developed to provide an internationally focused body of knowledge and skills to working adult professionals from around the world. The certificate program is structured to provide students with a broad-based understanding of the economics of international business operations and to help prepare them to manage human and material resources effectively and efficiently and within international cultural, legal, and political contexts. The program emphasizes the appropriate international perspective needed to succeed in the global business environment. Topics include: managerial communication; global business organization and culture; internal and external environments of global business; and global strategic management.

Graduate Human Resources Management Certificate

Graduate Marketing Certificate

The Certificate Program in Human Resource Management addresses issues which the human resource professional faces daily, from legal matters to staff recruitment and development. This program is designed for those who have functional responsibility to carry out the duties of an organization?s human resource department; seasoned human resource staff members wishing to keep current; newcomers to the field requiring new knowledge and skills; and specialists wanting to broaden their knowledge.

Call Center Management Professional Certificate (CCP) is a six-course, application based, undergraduate level certificate program. Students enrolled in this program will learn about and develop critical call center management skills with an emphasis on both strategic and tactical call center personnel, operations, and customer relationship management. This program provides the forum for understanding, utilizing, and capitalizing on emerging trends in the call center environment. The CCP program also places an emphasis on the call center management body of knowledge aligned with the core competencies established by Call Center Industry Advisory Council (CIAC).

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The Global Management Certificate Program has been developed to provide an internationally focused body of knowledge and skills to working adult professionals from around the world. The certificate program is structured to provide students with a broad-based understanding of the economics of international business operations and to help prepare them to manage human and material resources effectively and efficiently and within international cultural, legal, and political contexts. The program emphasizes the appropriate international perspective needed to succeed in the global business environment. Topics include: managerial communication; global business organization and culture; internal and external environments of global business; and global strategic management

The Global Management Certificate Program has been developed to provide an internationally focused body of knowledge and skills to working adult professionals from around the world. The certificate program is structured to provide students with a broad-based understanding of the economics of international business operations and to help prepare them to manage human and material resources effectively and efficiently and within international cultural, legal, and political contexts. The program emphasizes the appropriate international perspective needed to succeed in the global business environment. Topics include: managerial communication; global business organization and culture; internal and external environments of global business; and global strategic management

The Professional Certificate in Project Management focuses on the professional success of its students. It emphasizes real-world application with assignments designed to apply the newfound skills and knowledge to the workplace. Practical study materials, team activities, and presentations to the class foster teamwork, critical thinking, self-confidence, and application of project technical and leadership skills. This program is consistent with generally accepted project management principles, including the project management processes and knowledge areas.

There is currently no description for this program.

There is currently no description for this program.