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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4025 S Riverpoint Parkway
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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 Degree in Business Administration (ASBA) core is a 67 credit hour, 115-week program designed to improve a student's critical thinking skills while providing the student with a solid introduction to business administration principles. (All general education courses required for the A.S. degree are contained within this adult degree program.)

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Health Administration core is a 47 credit hour, 83-week program designed to expand a student's critical thinking skills while providing the student with a solid foundation in business health administration principles and their contemporary applications in the workplace. (A minimum of 46 hours of transferable credits is required for admissions to the BSBA program.)

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Management core is a 45 credit hour, 81-week program designed to expand a student's critical thinking skills while providing the student with a solid foundation in business administration principles and their contemporary applications in the workplace. (A minimum of 46 hours of transferable credits is required for admissions to the BSBA program.)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) core is a 45 credit hour, 78-week program designed to expand a student's critical thinking skills while providing the student with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of nursing, and their contemporary applications in the workplace. (A minimum of an associate degree in nursing or equivalent RN diploma is required for admission to the B.S.N. Program.)

This program takes students and provides them with a strong theoretical background and a heavy emphasis of practical application so that they may enter a school administrative career with all the tools necessary to be a positive, effective educational leader and change agent. Eligible candidates must hold a bachelor's degree, PA State Instructional I Teaching Certification and 3 years teaching experience.

The Master of Science Degree in Management (MSM) is a 37 credit hour, 75-week program designed to apply critical thinking to real life work problems through the application of theoretical and experiential knowledge, formulate and analyze theories related to "culture" within an organizational context. The MSM will identify, analyze, evaluate and synthesize current research in the field of management theory and business practices.

This program develops teachers by improving instruction of reading, thereby increasing the literacy level of those participating in basic education, as well as develops an understanding of the reading process and instructional techniques appropriate for those working to correct reading deficits and remediate reading disabilities. Eligible candidates must hold a bachelors degree, PA State Instructional I Teaching Certification, and 1 year teaching experience.

This program takes students and provides them with a strong theoretical background and a heavy emphasis of practical application so that they may enter a school administrative career with all the tools necessary to be a positive, effective educational leader and change agent. Eligible candidates must hold a Masters Degree from an accredited college in an educationally related field with a 3.0 GPA, plus Instructional I Cert and 3 years teaching experience.

This program develops teachers by improving instruction of reading, thereby increasing the literacy level of those participating in basic education, as well as develops an understanding of the reading process and instructional techniques appropriate for those working to correct reading deficits and remediate reading disabilities. Eligible candidates must hold a Masters of Science Degree from an accredited college in an educationally related field with a 3.0 GPA, plus Instructional I Cert and 1 year teaching experience.