Amberton University is a private, non-profit university which first opened in 1971 as part of Abilene Christian University, under the name Amber University. It is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1974, the campus moved to a new building in Garland, Texas. In 1981, after receiving accreditation, the school separated from the Abilene Christian University. In 2001 the name was changed to Amberton to include the “ton” which refers to its community feeling. Amberton offers classes both on campus and online, through their distance learning programs.
Amberton offers two bachelor’s degrees; Bachelor of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science. Within Bachelor of Business Administration, degrees are offered in General Business, Management, and Management Accounting. Within Bachelor of Science, degrees are offered in Applied Studies and Human Relations and Business. All degrees are offered completely online with the exception of Management Accounting and Applied Studies.
Three graduate degree programs are offered; Master of Arts, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science. Within Master of Arts, you can earn your degree in Professional Counseling, Professional Development, or School Counseling. Within Master of Business Administration, you can earn your degree in General Business, Management, or Strategic Leadership. Within Master of Science, you can earn your degree in Family Studies, Human Relations and Business, Human Resources Training & Development, or Managerial Science. All except for Professional Counseling and School counseling can be earned completely online.
Amberton also offers certification programs for those not seeking a full degree.
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Amberton University.
Amberton offers Certification Programs in addition to their undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Certification Programs are meant to strengthen your professional skills. The undergraduate Certifications you can choose from are Business Management Essentials, Executive Communication Skills, or Project Management. Graduate Certification Programs are Adult Training Development, Change Management, Conflict Management and Resolution, Diversity Awareness, Executive Communication Skills, Executive Leadership, Human Resource Management, or Project Management.
Amberton University
Admissions
Admissions to Amberton University is very restricted and exclusive to ensure that only students who best fit the University’s lifestyle will be attending. The University is only for students who have already had some college experience, so standardized tests are not important, but good work skills and academic ability are. Since the University does not have the traditional social atmosphere found on many campuses, independence both in an out of the classroom is crucial.
All applicants to Amberton must be at least 21 years old, an English speaking US citizen or permanent resident, and have successfully completed time at a college or university in the US. If you are applying to the Amberton graduate programs, you must also hold a bachelor’s degree from a college or university in the US.
If you meet these prerequisites, the first step in the admissions process is filling out the application and submitting it by mail, fax, or in person. You will receive the school’s decision within one week. The second step is to complete the Request for Enrollment Form with the classes you want to take. The third step is to have your previous transcripts sent to Amberton for review and to help prepare the proper courses for your degree.
Financial Aid
Amberton University does not offer any federal or state loans to their students. They purposely set their tuition costs low and offer a flexible payment system in order to avoid students from going into debt. You have the option of paying as you go, and you can also apply for their payment deferral program.
Amberton University
Students
Amberton University is not your traditional university, in that you will not find recent high school graduates having their first college experience. Amberton has always been meant for students who are continuing their education, such as working adults or transfer students. For this reason, they are unique in that they have none of the traditional social aspects that other campuses across the country have, such as cafeterias, dormitories, and gyms. The school is strictly for education so all the students must be independent and have a strong work ethic. Despite this and the fact that a lot of classes are offered online, there is still a community feel among the students, which is implied by the University’s name. The “ton” was added to Amber because of its meaning of a village or town.
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