University of Phoenix offers associate's degree programs with a concentration in areas including information technology, accounting, criminal justice and health care administration. This university also offers bachelor's degree programs with a concentration in areas like marketing, psychology, elementary education and organizational security and management.
The university offers master's degree programs in business administration, counseling, nursing and information systems. University of Phoenix also offers doctorate programs in areas like educational leadership, industrial/organizational psychology, health administration and higher education administration.
Certificate programs are offered in areas encompassing marketing, project management, human resources management, technology management, accounting, gerontology, visual communication and information systems security. Each certificate program features several courses that focus on the concentrated area of study.
University of Phoenix offers professional development courses that students complete online, typically within the span of a week; each course counts for 0.5 continuing education credits. Professional development courses include delegating for nurse managers, enhancing customer satisfaction, leading strategic teams and writing and the corporate image. University of Phoenix also provides test preparation courses for students wanting to attain the title of PMP or CPA.
As of May 2011, tuition at University of Phoenix ranges from $365 per credit hour for associate's programs, to $770 per credit hour for doctoral programs; most classes are three credits. Tuition fees may vary by location, and the University of Phoenix charges an additional electronic resources fee (around $85 to $125) per course.