As the 48th state to enter the union, much of Arizona’s history is “new” when compared to the rest of the country—but it’s certainly no less fascinating. The state changed hands multiple times from aboriginal settlers, to Spain in the 16th century and eventually to Mexico, until it became a part of the U.S. in 1912. Today, Arizona’s culture is a unique amalgam comprising its Native American, Spanish, and Mexican roots.
Distance learning programs are gaining popularity among Arizona’s top universities. Many community colleges in the region offer online courses that can be taken by full-time, on-campus students, or by those who prefer to do their coursework completely from home. Arizona’s Senate Bill 1512 established the eLearning Task Force (ELTF) during the 2006 Legislative Session. Essentially, ELTF is responsible for examining electronic learning programs in various other states in the U.S., and for analyzing how those programs could potentially be implemented in Arizona. The ELTF is also charged with developing innovative solutions that transform the traditional use of the online schools in Arizona across all educational sectors.
In 2007 the ELTF defined “eLearning” as: “The use of electronic technologies or Information, Communication, Technology (ICT)’s in education. eLearning may occur in both distance and conventional education and may involve electronic media that do not use online delivery.” Since the introduction of the ELTF, Arizona’s online schools have grown in many ways, and schools like North Central University have created programs where specially trained instructors work exclusively with online students—this is a unique phenomenon that other schools around the nation are beginning to adopt.
With the national and international evolution of online schools, Arizona universities have begun offering online students the same perks that an on-campus collegiate would receive. Arizona State University—and all online schools—have online libraries, career counseling services, tutoring options, and access to student discounts on college-specific events. Financial aid, as well, is expanding to include online scholarships based on merit and financial need.
The largest growing industries and employers in Arizona include health care, education, defense and space technology, and financial services. Many of the most comprehensive online degrees prepare students for jobs in any sector, but it certainly makes sense that many students take courses designed to prepare them for career paths in these niches. Certificates, associate, bachelor, and doctorate degrees are offered in biology, nursing, engineering, business, and a bevy of other subjects.
This directory should serve as a starting point for anyone looking to find online schools in Arizona that offer any type of degree.
1515 E Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85014
2233 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
2233 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
University Drive and Mill Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287
2445 W. Dunlap Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021
1140/1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
5441 E. 22nd Street Ste. 125
Tucson, AZ 85711-5444
630 West Southern Avenue
Mesa, AZ 85210
4190 W Highway 80
Douglas, AZ 85607-9724
2800 S. Lone Tree Rd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001-2701
3012 East Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
2300 E Broadway Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282-1707
2149 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021-2995
615 N. Stadium Ave.
Thatcher, AZ 85552-0769
3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301-3720
3000 N Dysart Rd
Avondale, AZ 85323-1000
10400 N. 25th Avenue- Suite 190
Phoenix, AZ 85021-1641
108 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
3300 W Camelback Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85017
8100 E Camelback Rd- Suite 1001
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-2729
1971 Jagerson Ave
Kingman, AZ 86409-1238
10000 E. University Dr
Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
Knoles Drive- Babbitt Administrative Center
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4132
10020 North 25th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85021
401 North Bonita Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85709-5000
2160 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209
220 Grove Ave
Prescott, AZ 86301
2323 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
1100 East Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
2233 W Dunlap Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021-2859
1 Global Place
Glendale, AZ 85306-6000
2625 W Baseline Rd
Tempe, AZ 85283
1401 E University
Tucson, AZ 85721-0066
3157 E. Elwood Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034-7209
4635 E Elwood St
Phoenix, AZ 85040-1958
300 S. Craycroft Road
Tucson, AZ 85711-4574
