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Getting your degree is supposed to be the hard part, not deciding where to get it. But there are other concerns that are likely at the back of your mind, too. University of Phoenix is an institution designed to meet the unique needs of adult students. While this may sound like an obvious idea today, it was virtually unheard of when the University opened in The idea was simple: Getting a degree would still require self-discipline and hard work, but the process behind it could and should and did become far more accessible.
While this process has evolved over the decades, UOPX today stands out as a pioneer of online learning. Online college is designed for students who are motivated, self-disciplined and work well independently.
UOPX students can look forward to collaborative opportunities with their peers and one-on-one connections with experienced faculty, all on a schedule that accommodates their other responsibilities.
Lessons are posted at set times, and deadlines for assignments are provided ahead of time. Faculty members average 26 years of professional experience, some of them with C-suite credentials, which means students learn from industry leaders.
