Argosy University-Atlanta
Introduction
Argosy University’s (AU) Atlanta campus is located just north of the city of Atlanta, GA in beautiful Sandy Springs, which is a bustling tourist attraction in its own right. The AU Atlanta campus is one of 19 locations across the country. AU is the product of a merger between 3 institutions of higher learning which occurred in 2001. The American Schools of Professional Psychology (ASPP), the Medical Institute of Minnesota (MIM) and the University of Sarasota. The most notable partner, ASPP, has been in existence since the 1970s. ASPP has been training psychologists and teachers of psychology since that time, while the University of Sarasota offered adult learning programs in business and education. The Medical Institute of Minnesota began in 1961.The institute offered degrees and training certification in and for the medical professions such as nursing. Thus, the marriage of these 3 noteworthy schools provides a wide range of opportunities for any student wishing to advance his or her career.
Argosy University Atlanta is accredited by the State of Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education Commission to award over 15 degrees and licenses which cover a broad spectrum of areas in the business, administrative and medical fields.
Argosy University-Atlanta
Academics
Argosy University – Atlanta offers certificates as well as bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. The BA program awards degrees in business administration, criminal justice, liberal arts and psychology. The master’s program award degrees in subjects geared toward training teachers, public health, and management, as well as in clinical psychology. Argosy University – Atlanta also awards certificates for clinical psychology and marriage and family therapy.
AU-Atlanta houses 4 colleges: the College of Business, the College of Education, the College of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, and the College of Undergraduate Studies. AU-Atlanta has the following degree programs: business, counselor education, education, and the health sciences.
Potential students who are usually busy working during the day can take classes online and on campus day or night. Currently, the university has over 14,000 graduates, nearly 4,000 undergraduate students and more than 18,000 students nationwide. Many members of the current student body are working adults with schedules that may not allow them to be in a traditional classroom. Others are military personnel, their spouses, or veterans who have taken advantage of the special programs geared to assist these individuals in enhancing their education.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Argosy University-Atlanta.
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Admissions
Though each program has its own admission requirements, in general each applicant has to complete the following in order to be considered for entry into Argosy University-Atlanta.
The first step is to fill out an application either in person, via mail or online. There is a small, non-refundable fee for the application process. The application has to be submitted with certain personal information about the applicant’s previous educational history; for example, high school diploma or GED certificate, transcripts from other schools attended, and scores of tests taken such as the SAT or ACT. Counseling is available along with campus visits and online information sessions to help determine which degree program is best in line with a student’s goals or reasons for attending college.
Prospective students with English as a second language and/or international students, have to submit scores for the TOEFL test, which can be taken in person or online. Visiting the campus either in person or online is highly recommended as it allows a student to sit down with a counselor from the admissions department to help answer any questions the student may have. AU – Atlanta operates on a semester system. Classes begin in the fall, winter and summer seasons.
Financial Aid
All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by filling out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly known as the FAFSA. This form determines eligibility and federal funding amounts for various types of loans and grants based on the applicant’s financial data. If a student is awarded a Pell Grant, that money does not have to be paid back. The FAFSA can be submitted online or mailed. Students are also encouraged to apply for financial aid or grants that may be provided in the state they reside in, institutional aid of various types, private loans from banks and scholarships. AU-Atlanta offers several scholarships to new enrollees and one scholarship to current students. Following are the kinds of awards in which new applicants can apply: Academic, Alumni, Community Service, Community College, Diversity, Leadership and Returning Adult.
The AU Merit Award is available to current students. Each award amount is between $1,000 and $5,000 and can be used for 1 to 3 terms or semesters. The Merit Award is given to students who are able to demonstrate financial hardship. The Alumni Award is for people who have received a degree from AU in the past and have returned to continue pursuing his or her degree program. Another interesting scholarship is the Community Service Award, which is given to students who have an exceptional record in serving their community. The Diversity Award is similar to the Community Service Award where the student demonstrates service to his or her culture or heritage.
Interested applicants are required to write a 500-word essay for some of the scholarships; however, all the scholarships listed require students to maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. Any student interested in applying for financial aid is encouraged to contact the Office of Financial Aid where staff are ready to provide any necessary assistance.
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Argosy University-Atlanta
Students
Potential students who are usually busy working during the day can take classes online and on campus day or night. Currently, the university has over 14,000 graduates, nearly 4,000 undergraduate students and more than 18,000 students nationwide. Many of the current student body are working adults with schedules that may not allow them to be in a traditional classroom. Others are military personnel, their spouses, or veterans who have taken advantage of the special programs geared to assist these individuals in enhancing their education.
Student Enrollment Demographics
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Alumni
There are a number of noteworthy alumni who have received degrees from Argosy University campuses across the country that are making great strides and contributions in education, health fields and in business:
- Cecelia Owens, founder the Owens Academy for Exceptional Learners, a school which helps children who have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) along with traditional students
- Sonya Fisher, who is currently a student of AU online, was crowned Mrs. Corporate America 2009 and is an accomplished actress
- Fernando Cabrera, New York City Democratic council member
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Additional School Information
Argosy University’s online campus boasts the largest number of graduate participants in the country and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association. Online students are assigned a finance and admissions counselor that stays with the student throughout their educational tenure at AU.
The faculty are specially trained persons who provide personal care for each student they are responsible for teaching. These benefits, combined with a vibrant community of fellow students, alumni and supportive staff makes for the success AU provides.
Bibliography
- Argosy University – Atlanta. Argosy University – Atlanta Admissions. Web. 22 July 2011.
- Argosy University – Atlanta. Argosy University – Atlanta Academics. Web. 22 July 2011.
- Argosy University. Argosy University Distance Learning program. Web. 22 July 2011.
- Argosy University. Argosy University Alumni. Web. 22 July 2011.
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Argosy University Atlanta has a fantastic program and you will be prepared for the outside world. However the 1st year is very intense and is not for the faint of heart and many have dropped out (PsyD). You will like some faculty, others you will not. There is something innately wrong about how the school is run sometimes and gradig criteria is an absolute joke. People are held back a year for missing passing grades by .5 etc. Some teachers are there to condemn students and make it look like they are there tomake sure that they have no further competition in the working world. DO YOUR RESEARCH. Speak with students