A funny thing happened when Miguel Alsop returned to college in 2016 to complete his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. 

“Shortly after I started, my supervisor told me to stop using such big words at work,” recalls our January 2021 Alum of the Month. “It made me laugh, and it made me proud. I didn’t realize my vocabulary was growing and changing so much.”

While earning a criminal justice degree, you’ll examine many aspects of crime, punishment, and the people affected. The roles of victims and survivors within that system and how they're cared for are of special importance, especially to Dr. Shari Schwartz, chair of the Social and Criminal Justice Program at the University of Arizona Global Campus. An expert on the issues victims often face, Dr.

Doctoral Degree programs allow students to reach the pinnacle of education. Paired with the an array of master’s degree programs, a doctoral degree offers advanced learners the opportunity to expand their understanding of a particular subject at its highest level and become established experts in their respective fields.

Whether you are looking for a new opportunity, career advancement, or the personal satisfaction of completing the highest-level degree in your field, once you have decided to pursue a PhD, the next question becomes “What school should I attend?” 

Although a brick and mortar campus PhD program might be ideal for students who live and/or work on or near campus and who are able to pursue their degree full time, many find life circumstances do not allow for the traditional learning experience. 

Among the most valued, intangible assets that a person can bring to an organization are the abilities to lead and to strategize. These are highly transferable skills that will never become obsolete in the workplace and can open doors in multiple industries. For students pursuing the University of Arizona Global Campus Master of Arts in Organizational Management, leadership and strategy form the foundation from which they will build a sustainable career in a world of rapid and global change. 

A master’s degree from the University of Arizona Global Campus (UAGC) can open a whole new world of possibilities and opportunities for you.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree has long been the most popular master’s program. Thus, as a current full-time employee and/or undergraduate student, you may wonder whether or not you should pursue an MBA. And if the answer is yes, you need to determine the right path for your education—online or in person.

When she’s not busy helping new University of Arizona Global Campus students flourish through her role as lead faculty member in the Center for Enhancement of First-Year Experience, Dr. Sherrie Timoll-Mueller is likely to be found either reading or helping with home improvement projects with her husband. 

“We bought a fixer-upper,” she laughs. “Our entire life revolves around fixing up our house.”