University of Atlanta
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| Motto | Where New Intellectual Journeys Begin |
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| Type | Private University |
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The University of Atlanta is an exclusively online Accredited University, institutionally and programmatically accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC – nationally recognized, classified and sanctioned by the United States Department of Education and by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation - CHEA).
The University of Atlanta is located in Atlanta, Georgia USA- Atlanta is the capital and the largest city in the U.S. state of Georgia with a population of 519,145, and the core city of the ninth most populous United States metropolitan area at 5,278,904.
The University of Atlanta offers fields at both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree levels. The University has been the beneficiary of signs of recognition: as the first and only US-based institution of higher education approved for membership in the European Association for Distance Learning (EADL); as an approved member of DANTES, which provides funding to servicemen in all branches of the American military; as an approved member of the United States Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the only body of the United Nations with a specific mandate in higher education.
History
Campuses
The National Advisory Council
The National Advisory Council of the University (chaired by the University Provost and Executive Vice-President of Operations) is comprised of fifty (50) distinguished scholars, field specialists, acclaimed practitioners & consultants, whose authoritative command and expertise ensure curricular distinction in all degree programs offered, while continuing to buttress the university’s status in higher education.
Recently-Developed
A host of recently-developed initiatives (the founding of a new journal, Virtualities: International Review of Distance Learning – Library of Congress ISSN: 1941-7373, the inauguration of a new annual symposium series on Distance Learning, the naming of Provostial Fellows in recognition of outstanding achievement and promise, as but three of many examples) signal the breadth and scope of the university’s vision, its unwavering commitment to the high-pitched standards, to accelerated momentum as well as its resolve to offer programs of first-tier caliber via the most progressive and effective modes of delivery.
Academic Schools And Programs
School of Business and Managerial Science
All programs are available and accessible to broad national and international student populations world-wide who manifest the desire and capacity for higher learning. A powerful, multi-faceted support system is in place to foster success of students and to maximize the university experience.
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Programs Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business - Administration Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business - Finance Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business - International Studies Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business - Marketing
Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs Master of Science (MS) in Business - Administration Master of Science (MS) in Business - Finance Master of Science (MS) in Business - International Studies Master of Science (MS) in Business - Marketing Master of Business Administration (MBA) Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)
Forthcoming
Forthcoming Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) - Managerial Science (Anticipated program launch mid to late-2009) School of Computer and Information ScienceUndergraduate Programs Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science: Management Information Systems (MIS)
Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science: Management Information Systems (MIS) School of Criminal Justice and LawUndergraduate Programs Bachelor of Science (BS) in Social Science - Criminal Justice
Graduate Program
Graduate Program Master of Science (MS) in Social Science - Criminal Justice
Forthcoming
Forthcoming Juris Doctorate (J.D.) (Anticipated program launch late 2010) School of Educational Leadership
Graduate Programs
Graduate Programs Master of Science (MS) in Educational Leadership
Forthcoming
Forthcoming Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership (Anticipated program launch mid to late-2009) School of Health Science & Healthcare AdministrationUndergraduate Program Bachelor of Science (BS) in Healthcare Administration
Graduate Program
Graduate Program Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Administration School of Human Resource ManagementUndergraduate Program Bachelor of Science (BS) in Social Science - Human Resource Management
Graduate Program
Graduate Program Master of Science (MS) in Social Science - Human Resource Management
School of Civil Engineering (Anticipated School launch mid to late 2009)
Graduate Programs (Forthcoming)
Graduate Programs (Forthcoming) Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) - Environmental Engineering Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) - Hydraulics and Oil-Gas Resources Engineering Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) - Geotechnical Engineering Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE) - Structural Engineering
School of Arts and SciencesThe School of Arts and Sciences does not offer degree programs, but is official home to all General Education and support courses, particularly relevant for undergraduate students.
General Education Courses Offered
General Education Courses Offered English Composition I English Composition II Principles of Human Communication College Algebra General Science Survey of American History Western Civilization Introduction to Political Science American Government General Psychology Introduction to Business International Management Business Math Global History Introduction to World Politics Social Foundations Introduction to the Universe Concepts in Science General Sociology Global Sociology