Institute for Professional Development

Please note that by visiting and using our site(s), you are consenting to the collection, use, and transfer of your information as described in this policy. If you do not consent to the collection, use and transfer of your information as described in this policy or if you are under 13 years of age, you should not provide any information to us and you may not use this site.

We reserve the right to append or otherwise modify this privacy policy at any time so please re-visit this page periodically to check for updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, and will be subject to, the changes to the privacy policy after such notice has been posted except in the case where you have opted to have your information removed as set forth below.

Who We Are

The Institute for Professional Development (IPD) (including affiliates providing services on our behalf) is an organization that provides comprehensive marketing services, in addition to other services, for our client colleges and universities. IPD is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We therefore want to inform you what information we collect, how it is used, and how you can contact us to modify or remove your information. Please note, however, that a request to modify or remove your information will only modify or remove your information from our list. We are not responsible for the use any other organizations may make of the information once it has been transferred as set forth below and you will need to contact such entity(ies) to have your information modified or removed from their database.

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We can be reached by telephone at 602-557-1688, or via email at privacypolicy@ipd.org.

Information We Collect

For each visitor to our Web page, our Web server automatically recognizes certain non-personally identifiable information including, but not limited to, your domain name and IP address.

In addition, we collect personally identifiable information that is volunteered by you, including but not limited to your contact information (e.g. mailing address, email addresses, telephone numbers, etc.), educational experience, and/or degree programs of interest.

How We Use This Information

The information we collect is used by us for various purposes, including contacting you for marketing purposes, to inform you about our client colleges' and universities' educational offerings, and in order to make modifications to our site to enhance your user experience.

In addition, from time to time, we make the information collected available to other organizations, including but not limited to other colleges or universities whose products or services we think you might find interesting.

Sale of Assets/Acquisition of IPD

If IPD sells assets or IPD is acquired or merged with another entity, you agree that IPD may provide to such entity all information that you have provided that is related to that part of our business that was sold to or merged with the other entity without obtaining your further consent.

Governing Law

IPD is a United States corporation with its principal place of business located in Arizona. By using this site, you agree that the interpretation and enforcement of this policy shall be governed by the laws of the state of Arizona without regards to its conflicts of law provisions.

Our Security Measures

We will take commercially reasonable measures to secure and store your information to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of information under our control. Although we will utilize such measures, we do not guarantee you against the loss, misuse, or alteration of your information.

Children's Privacy

We are very sensitive to the issue of children's privacy. Our site(s) are neither developed for, nor directed at children under 13 years of age. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information or registered at one of our sites, and you would like to have this information removed, please contact us.

If you have any questions about any of these practices, please let us know by contacting us at 602-557-1688, or via email at privacypolicy@ipd.org.

November 1, 2008

The Associate of Science in Business (ASB) program targets career and goal oriented professionals who are seeking personal and professional growth in business. The ASB degree program provides an excellent foundation in general education coursework and prepares students for continued studies toward the BSBA or BSM degrees. The ASB consists of 63 semester credit hours.

The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education (ASE) provides an excellent foundation in general education coursework while preparing students for successful entrance into the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood degree. The ASE program consists of 63 semester credit hours.

The Associate of Science in Leadership (ASL) program targets career- and goal-oriented professionals who are seeking personal and professional growth in leadership. The ASL degree program provides an excellent foundation in general education coursework and prepares students for continued studies toward the BSM or BSHS degrees. The ASL consists of 63 semester credit hours.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program is designed for the career- and goal-oriented business professional who is seeking a solid foundation in the core business disciplines of accounting, marketing, economics, business mathematics, finance and management. The BSBA consists of 49 semester credit hours.

Shorter’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education (BSE) is designed to help working adults gain the skills, understanding, knowledge and practical experience they need to become successful credentialed teachers at the P-5 level. The BSE consists of 58 semester credit hours.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BSHS) degree will acquire knowledge of the developmental process in human behavior and will use diagnostic skills to analyze human behavior. While gaining an understanding of global and domestic problems, cross-cultural differences, and diversity, BSHS students also will acquire an understanding of the ethical responsibilities of their profession. The BSHS consists of 49 semester credit hours.

The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree program is designed for the undergraduate-level management student, and consists of a core of 48 semester credit hours. Curriculum in the BSM program is designed to provide the student with the ability to communicate effectively and with the ability to apply management and leadership theories to resolve problems that arise in business settings.

The Master of Arts in Leadership (MA) degree program is designed for the graduate level management student, and consists of a core of 34 semester credit hours. Courses are designed to enable the MA student to be able to integrate and apply acquired knowledge and skills to effectively research, analyze, and resolve practical management problems or opportunities while guiding human behavior in a changing environment.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed for the graduate level business student and consists of a core of 37 semester credit hours. This core includes courses in business management topics such as managerial accounting and economics, international business management, marketing and finance.

The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (MEd) is designed to provide an appropriate setting for students to upgrade credentials while developing as a classroom professional. Courses emphasize professional development, development of new skills, and the updating of knowledge in the certification area. Major emphases will include the role of the professional in a changing society and demands for working with a dynamic, ever-changing clientele. While the MEd program does not lead to initial certification, it may be used to elevate a certificate from a T-4 to a T-5 in the state of Georgia. The MEd consists of 34 semester credit hours.

The Associate of Science in Business (ASB) program targets career and goal oriented professionals who are seeking personal and professional growth in business. The ASB degree program provides an excellent foundation in general education coursework and prepares students for continued studies toward the BSBA or BSM degrees. The ASB consists of 63 semester credit hours.

The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education (ASE) provides an excellent foundation in general education coursework while preparing students for successful entrance into the Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood degree. The ASE program consists of 63 semester credit hours.

The Associate of Science in Leadership (ASL) program targets career- and goal-oriented professionals who are seeking personal and professional growth in leadership. The ASL degree program provides an excellent foundation in general education coursework and prepares students for continued studies toward the BSM or BSHS degrees. The ASL consists of 63 semester credit hours.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program is designed for the career- and goal-oriented business professional who is seeking a solid foundation in the core business disciplines of accounting, marketing, economics, business mathematics, finance and management. The BSBA consists of 49 semester credit hours.

Shorter’s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education (BSE) is designed to help working adults gain the skills, understanding, knowledge and practical experience they need to become successful credentialed teachers at the P-5 level. The BSE consists of 58 semester credit hours.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Human Services (BSHS) degree will acquire knowledge of the developmental process in human behavior and will use diagnostic skills to analyze human behavior. While gaining an understanding of global and domestic problems, cross-cultural differences, and diversity, BSHS students also will acquire an understanding of the ethical responsibilities of their profession. The BSHS consists of 49 semester credit hours.

The Bachelor of Science in Management (BSM) degree program is designed for the undergraduate-level management student, and consists of a core of 48 semester credit hours. Curriculum in the BSM program is designed to provide the student with the ability to communicate effectively and with the ability to apply management and leadership theories to resolve problems that arise in business settings.

The Master of Arts in Leadership (MA) degree program is designed for the graduate level management student, and consists of a core of 34 semester credit hours. Courses are designed to enable the MA student to be able to integrate and apply acquired knowledge and skills to effectively research, analyze, and resolve practical management problems or opportunities while guiding human behavior in a changing environment.

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree program is designed for the graduate level business student and consists of a core of 37 semester credit hours. This core includes courses in business management topics such as managerial accounting and economics, international business management, marketing and finance.

The Master of Education in Early Childhood Education (MEd) is designed to provide an appropriate setting for students to upgrade credentials while developing as a classroom professional. Courses emphasize professional development, development of new skills, and the updating of knowledge in the certification area. Major emphases will include the role of the professional in a changing society and demands for working with a dynamic, ever-changing clientele. While the MEd program does not lead to initial certification, it may be used to elevate a certificate from a T-4 to a T-5 in the state of Georgia. The MEd consists of 34 semester credit hours.