University of Phoenix

John Sperling, PhD, a Cambridge-educated economist, professor and entrepreneur, founded University of Phoenix in 1976 in response to the changing needs of the workplace. It was part of his commitment to provide adults with the higher education they would need to fill those needs and for forty years, that’s exactly what we’ve done.

They offer a range of education degree programs at the Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral level, from early childhood education to education administration. Whether you're embarking on an entirely new career path toward teacher licensure – or you're looking to build upon your current skillset with continuing education, you’ll get the support and resources you’ll need. Your success is our goal – and through a series of program assessments, we’ll ensure you're gaining the skills and expertise you'll need to be an effective educator. 

The mission of the Research Center Enterprise under the College of Doctoral Studies is to lead, integrate, and deliver multidisciplinary research and development solutions in the core areas of leadership, workplace diversity, and educational technology research impacting communities and the personal and career aspirations of our faculty, students and alumni.