Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associate of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 62-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of communication arts, social sciences, mathematics, life sciences, and the humanities.
Arts and Sciences
- Associate of Arts in Communications
The Associate of Arts Degree in Communications focuses on the growth and convergence of major venues of telecommunications, the role of media in a democratic society, and standards of social responsibility within the culture of journalism.
- Associate of Arts in General Studies
The Associate of Arts degree in General Studies provides a solid foundation in liberal arts and sciences based on a survey of mathematics, physical and life sciences, humanities, social science and technology.
Business and Management
- Associate of Arts in Accounting
The Associates of Arts in Accounting concentration focuses on the role of accounting in business strategy, financial statements, cost information, economics, management, and ethical issues.
- Associate of Arts in Business
The Associate of Arts in Business concentration focuses on the topics of business, global business, accounting, economics, finance, and marketing.
- Associate of Arts in Financial Services
The Financial Services Degree provides knowledge and skills used in the career fields of financial services, including accounting, banking, financial planning, investment, insurance, and other areas of financial management.
- Associate of Arts in Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism
The Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism specialization provides content and practical application in an array of foodservice, lodging management, and tourism industry careers.
- Associate of Arts in Sport Management
The Sport Management Associate Degree lays a foundation for further studies in sport and recreation management. The concentration focuses on developing knowledge, skills, and attributes in areas such as management and leadership, ethics, budgeting and finance, communication, marketing, and socialcultural factors, all with a sport-related adaptation.
Criminal Justice and Security
- Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
The Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice concentration focuses on policing practices, corrections, the criminal court system, and juvenile justice.
Education
- Associate of Arts in Elementary Education
The Associate of Arts Degree in Elementary Education addresses major topics that impact instruction, such as the historical and philosophical contexts of contemporary education, contemporary issues in education, diversity in the classroom, and the exceptional learner.
- Associate of Arts in Paraprofessional Education
The Associate of Arts Degree in Paraprofessional Education addresses major topics that impact instruction; i.e., historical and philosophical contexts for contemporary educational approaches and issues; the nature of child development; and the professional and classroom tasks encountered in teaching.
Human Services
- Associate of Arts in Human Services Management
The Human Services Management concentration focuses on providing a solid foundation for future workers in the industry.
Nursing and Health Care
- Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration
The Associate of Arts Degree in Health Care Administration concentration focuses on health care organizations, roles of health care workers, public policy, information technology, financial management, and regulatory and ethical issues of health care.
- Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration-Medical Records
The Associate of Arts Degree in Health Care Administration with emphasis in Medical Records lays a foundation for further study in health care at the undergraduate level.
- Associate of Arts in Health Care Administration-Pharmacy Practice
The Associate of Arts Degree in Health Care Administration with an emphasis in Pharmacy Practice provides a context for the study of the basic operations of community and institutional pharmacies, as well as for further study in health care at the undergraduate level.
Psychology
- Associate of Arts in Psychology
The Associate of Arts Degree in Psychology concentration focuses on positive psychology, theories of personality, human sexuality, the physiological and neurological basis of human behavior, diversity, psychological disorders, and social interactions.
Technology
- Associate of Arts in Information Technology
The Associate of Arts in Information Technology concentration focuses on project management, the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), networking, Internet concepts and design, programming fundamentals, as well as the Java programming language.
- Associate of Arts in Information Technology/Networking
The Associate of Arts in Information Technology/Networking concentration focuses on information systems and the analysis, design, and security of modern computer networks. Courses emphasize Local Area Networks, Wireless Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, and network security.
- Associate of Arts in Information Technology/Visual Communication
The Associate of Arts Degree in Information Technology/Visual Communication concentration focuses on the business application of visual design elements such as composition, style, and layout.
Associate Degree Programs
- Accounting
- Electronics and Computer Technology
- Health Information Technology
- Network Systems Administration
- Web Graphic Design
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Associate of Science Degrees
- Associate of Science in Graphic Design
Learn the skills and techniques of computer graphics, electronic imaging and production using scanners, digital cameras and computer-based hardware and software (such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator) and all the other essential skills to begin a career in the design field.
- Associate of Science in Web Design and Interactive Media
The program was created to prepare you for careers involving the Internet with a focus on marketing and design. It integrates the elements of audio, video, still images, animation, text and data for the delivery of interactive content.
Business and Management
- A.A.S. in Business Admin/Management
This degree is for students who want to begin a career in management or to make a change to business administration.
- A.A.S. in Global Travel and Hospitality Management
- A.A.S. in Accounting
Course content includes the application of accounting principles, payroll processing procedures, financial statement preparation, and tax preparation according to federal and state regulations.
- AASBA/Management-Business Management
This emphasis area gives the student a management perspective on the financial and marketing aspects of managing a business concern.
- AASBA/Management-Office Management
Students are prepared with the administrative, organization and software application knowledge to assist them in the position of Office Manager or Personal Assistant in a variety of businesses.
Arts and Sciences
- Associate of Science in InterdisciplinaryStudies
- ASIS/Educational Paraprofessional(Teacher's Aide)
If you are interested in working with children or adolescents, or perhaps are considering a teaching certificate in the future, the ASIS degree's Educational Paraprofessional emphasis area will provide you with the opportunity to pursue these options.
- ASIS/Early Childhood Development
The Early Childhood Development emphasis is designed to provide students with the relevant knowledge and skills needed to be a certified professional working with infants, toddlers, pre-school and kindergarten-aged children in a daycare or educational setting.
- ASIS//Communcation Emphasis
Information Systems and Technology
- A.A.S. in Computer Information Systems
You will gain the foundational skills necessary to install and maintain computer networks, troubleshoot hardware and software problems, manage databases, and develop Web pages. The emphasis areas allow you to choose to concentrate in programming, network administration and Web development.
- AASCIS/Networking
- AASCIS/Programming
- AASCIS/Web Development
Paralegal Studies
- A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies
Comprehensive study in areas such as civil litigation, contracts, legal research, and criminal law will prepare you for diverse career opportunities in the field.
Health Sciences
- A.A.S. in Medical Assisting
The medical assisting program provides an entry-level education that concentrates on helping students acquire knowledge and develop skills in performing laboratory, clinical, and medical office procedures.
- A.A.S. in Medical Transcription
The medical transcription program trains students to transcribe medical dictation with accuracy, clarity, and timeliness, applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct.
- A.A.S. in Medical Office Management
The medical office management program provides a comprehensive education that focuses on helping students acquire knowledge and develop skills in administrative and clerical procedures.
- Associate of Arts in Business Administration
American InterContinental University's Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration is designed to prepare students for careers in the real world.
- Associate of Arts in Business Administration - Criminal Justice Admin.
Students are taught to apply management techniques in criminal justice organizations and security situations. They also learn to solve administrative problems and articulate the functions of each component of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the courts system and corrections.
- Associate of Arts in Business Administration - Healthcare Admin.
learn how to perform essential clerical and organizational tasks within a healthcare office. Discussion of ethical, legislative, and regulatory issues relative to the day-to-day operations of a medical or allied health office is also included in this up-to-date, real-world curriculum.
- Associate of Arts in Business Administration - Human Resources
Students will learn the importance of applying principles of team building and conflict resolution to solve problems. They will also gain an understanding of the development of compensation and incentive plans and the components of employee benefit programs.
- Associate of Arts in Business Administration - Information Systems
Among the rich multimedia courses students will be required to complete are Computer Applications, Human Psychology, Computer Concepts, Introduction to Operating System Interfaces, Business Presentations and Relational Database Concepts.
- Associate of Arts in Business Administration - Medical Coding and Billing
The concentration in Medical Coding and Billing combines a broad base of fundamental business courses and general education requirements with career-relevant coursework relating to the modern healthcare industry.
- Associate of Arts in Business Administration - Visual Communication
- Associate in Computer Network Engineering
The Computer Network Engineering program is designed to provide students with the skills required to design, install, configure, and maintain enterprise-wide networks. The program helps prepare students for entry-level jobs in the industry including network administrator and computer support specialist.
- Associate in Graphic Design & Multimedia
Students learn to create effective designs that communicate visually in both print and multimedia environments. The program prepares graduates for positions as graphic designers, production artists, web page designers, and multimedia designers within a diverse industry.
- Associate in Software Engineering
The Software Engineering curriculum is designed to provide students with the skills required to design and implement computer software. The program helps prepare students for entry-level jobs in the industry, including computer programmers, database analysts, software developers, and Web site developers.
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