Argosy University-Sarasota
Academics
Argosy University is a for-profit educational institution that operates over 19 campuses throughout the United States. The Argosy University Sarasota, FL campus offers programs in education, psychology, counseling, family therapy, liberal arts, criminal justice, and business. The university was formed in early 2001 with the merger of the American School of Professional Psychology, University of Sarasota, and Medical Institute of Minnesota. Bachelor, masters, doctoral, and post doctoral programs are available at the university. It even provides several online programs through its Phoenix campus.
Argosy University Sarasota is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association. It can award degrees as authorized by the Commission of Independent Education and the Florida Department of Education.
Additionally, it has several program specific accreditations – the mental health program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs while the education programs are accredited by The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
Programs are offered through the following departments:
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Programs
American School of Professional Psychology
Education Degree Programs
Business Degree Programs
Health Science Degree Programs
Students can enroll in online programs as well for MBA, Master of Education programs, Master of Science, and doctoral programs in business and psychology. Details about the online programs can be found here.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Argosy University-Sarasota.
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Unique Programs
Military veterans can take the advantage of special military benefits programs that include education stipends and spouse benefit programs. These include:
GI Bill Program: Students are eligible to receive education stipends that can help pay tuition costs.
Yellow Ribbon Program: The Yellow Ribbon program provides educational assistance to 9/11 veterans and their dependents.
Military Spouse Benefits: Married partners of military veterans can receive up to $4000 in education assistance.
Argosy University Sarasota provides flexible learning programs that provide working students the advantage of receiving a quality education through self-paced lessons. Apart from weekend or evening programs at the college, students can opt for distance learning and online learning programs. The university also offers blended learning formats where you can attend
classes and even take online lessons for some courses.
The Outreach Program is specially designed for large corporations and companies that want to provide training programs in healthcare, business and personal development to their employees. All training programs are conducted by Argosy faculty and leading industry professionals, which ensures that your employees receive the best training.
Argosy University-Sarasota
Admissions
Students can schedule an appointment with Argosy University’s academic counselors through their online system and visit the campus to see the facilities and academic provisions. Students can also apply online when admissions open in the Fall and Spring sessions.
General Admission Requirements
Official high school transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. In the absence of high school documents, students can submit GED scores, ACT, SAT or ACCUPLACER scores. In addition to this, students must also have an associate or a bachelor degree from an accredited institute with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Associate Degree Requirements
Students applying for associate degree programs at the Argosy University Sarasota must provide ACT or SAT scores in addition to all education transcripts and a personal statement or essay.
International Students
Apart from providing all educational transcripts and SAT scores, international students must provide TOEFL scores as well. A photocopy of the I-94 form, passport and visa are also required. For more information about requirements for international students, please contact the Admissions Office.
Financial Aid
Students are encouraged to apply for student loans and federal grants, if they are eligible. Additionally, they can also apply for scholarships organized by local or civic bodies.
To start the financial aid process, you must first complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at FAFSA. Argosy University students are eligible to receive federal grants, loans, and financial benefits through work study programs. The university has also partnered with many personal lending services, which can help you get financial aid for your program.
Argosy University Sarasota also has several scholarship programs that the university provides to meritorious students such as the leadership award, alumni award, and merit award. These range from $1000 to $5000 per year.
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Argosy University-Sarasota
Students
Most Argosy University Sarasota students are residents of Sarasota that travel to the university campus for their classes. Out-of-state and international students can rent apartments in neighboring areas.
State of the art labs and classrooms at the university make sure that students are engaged throughout the day with lectures and interactive programs taught by a well qualified faculty.
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Argosy University-Sarasota?
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Alumni
Sonja Fisher, Mrs Corporate America 2009
Melissa Hammel, among the top 50 Most Distinguishable Wealth Managers, Bloomberg
Audrey Wicks, Jeff Award Winner
Bibliography
- Argosy University Sarasota. Argosy University Sarasota. Web. June 7, 2011.
- Sarasota Florida. Sarasota Florida. Web. June 7, 2011.
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