Argosy University-Chicago
Academics
Argosy University (AU) Chicago campus is located in the heart of downtown Chicago, Ill, and 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 and is as follows: 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. In 1975, the Illinois School of Psychology, a branch of ASPP, began. 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 school 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. AU- Chicago is accredited by the Illinois Board of Higher Education to award over 15 degrees and licenses which cover a broad spectrum of areas in the business, administrative, and medical fields.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Argosy University-Chicago.
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Argosy University-Chicago
Admissions
Though each program has its own admission requirements, generally speaking, each applicant has to complete the following in order to be considered for entry into AU- Chicago or any of its other campuses. The first step is to fill out an application either in person, via mail or online. There is a small, non-refundable application fee. The application has to be submitted with certain personal information about the applicant’s previous educational history, e.g. high school diploma or GED certificate, transcripts from other schools attended, and scores of tests taken like the SAT or ACT. Counseling is available along with campus visits and online information sessions to help determine which degree program is will best in serve a student’s goals or reasons for attending college.
Persons whose primary language is not English 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. AU- Chicago runs on a semester system. Classes begin in the fall, winter and summer seasons. Each season has two sessions.
Financial Aid
All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by filling out a FAFSA form. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This form determines eligibility, federal funding amounts for various types of loans and for the Pell grant (which does not have to be paid back) based on the applicant’s financial data. The form 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 offers several scholarships to new enrollees and one to current students. Following are the names of the awards in which new applicants can apply for: 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 for 1 to 3 terms or semesters. The Merit award is given to students who have financial hardship. The Alumni award is for people who have received a degree from AU in the past and returns 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. In addition, prospective candidates have to write a 500 word essay. All of the aforementioned scholarships require students to maintain 3.0 GPA or higher.
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Argosy University-Chicago
Students
Students can earn certificates, licenses, and bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees from AU- Chicago. The BA program awards degrees in business administration, criminal justice, liberal arts and psychology. Some of the more popular master’s program award degrees in subjects geared toward training teachers, public health, and in clinical psychology. AU- Chicago also gives certificates for in clinical psychology and marriage and family therapy. AU 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- Chicago also covers 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. Students can also take classes on the weekend, in some cases. Classes usually run for 7 and half to 15 weeks at a time. AU has over 14,000 graduates, nearly 4,000 undergrad students and more than 18,000 students nationwide. Most of these students are working adults with work 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
How many students are enrolled at Argosy University-Chicago?
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Alumni
There are quite a few noteworthy alumni who have received degrees from AU across the country, and who are making great strides and contributions in education, the health fields, and in business. One such alumnus is Sonya Fisher. She is currently a student of AU online and was crowned Mrs. Corporate America 2009. She resides in California at this time and is an accomplished actress. She is able to continue her education at AU due to its distinguished online program where students are offered the same opportunities given to students who take classes on campus.
Argosy University-Chicago
Additional School Information
The online campus boasts the largest number of graduate participation in the country and it is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association. Online students are assigned a finance and admissions counselor that stays with them throughout their educational tenure at AU. The faculty are specially trained to provide personal care for each student they are responsible for teaching. These opportunities, combined with a vibrant community of fellow students, alumni and supportive staff makes for the success AU has shown in accelerating its student’s career and lives.
Bibliography
- Argosy University – Chicago. Argosy University Financial Aid. Web. 15 July 2011.
- Argosy University – Chicago. Argosy University Accreditation. Web. 15 July 2011.
- Argosy University – Chicago. Argosy University Policies and Procedures. Web 15 July 2011.
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