American InterContinental University South Florida Campus

American InterContinental University South Florida Campus is a location of American InterContinental University, a for-profit university.

Location: 2250 N. Commerce Parkway, Weston, Fla. 33326

Phone: 1-866-AIU-GRAD (1-866-248-4723)

Website: [http://www.aiufl.edu AIU South Florida]

Facility: AIU is located in a four-story, 100,000 square-foot learning facility featuring modern technology, media equipment and industry-current learning labs.

President: Dr. Hisham Shaban

Programs: AIU offers bachelor’s degree programs in business administration, information technology, criminal justice, visual communications, media production, game design and development, interior design and fashion marketing and design. Master’s degree programs include business administration, informational technology and education in instructional technology.

Program Delivery: Small classes and programs designed to foster individual goal and learning styles, such as the following:· A bachelor’s degree program quickly· A master’s degree program in as little as 11-months· Flexible day and evening schedules· “Weekend University,” for master’s degree programs

Teaching Philosophy: AIU offers students practical-application courses focused on careers in established industries combining a strong foundation of general education with current, industry-specific technologies that are directly career applicable. Professors with advanced degrees bring situation-specific relevance to every course, helping to ensure that students should be prepared for real-life challenges when they graduate.

Student Support: Cultivating a culturally diverse environment, AIU offers programs to study abroad as well as other services including:· Clubs and activities for students to share interests· Career services· Tutoring· Financial aid available for those who qualify

Other Locations: Buckhead and Dunwoody in Atlanta; Los Angeles; Houston; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; London; and AIU Online in Hoffman Estates, Ill.

Accredation: American InterContinental University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees.

Background Information

"'Innovative Curriculum and Teaching Methods Prepare Students for Real World Careers

New programs include a new concentration in Forensic Science (Bachelor of Criminal Justice) and a new degree program in Game Design and Development"'

As technology continues to revolutionize the way we work, it creates exciting new opportunities beyond the traditional professions. American InterContinental University (AIU) in Weston, Florida is an innovative institution of higher learning designed for students who are focused on pursuing careers in a variety of contemporary and established industries. In contrast with traditional universities, where practical application historically has taken a back seat to theoretical studies, AIU offers students a strong foundation of general education combined with current industry-specific technologies directly applicable to 21st Century careers.

Accreditation Update

In December 2005 American Intercontinental University was placed on probation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the probation period was extended for another year in December 2006 [http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/061212/career_education_mover.html?.v=1] . No reason was given for the extension other than that SACS "...indicated that more time is needed to demonstrate sustainability of certain changes."

On June 21, 2005 the US Department of Education put a freeze on approving new applications for additional campuses or acquisitions while it examines the company's financial records and compliance with federal student-aid regulations. [http://chronicle.com/weekly/v51/i45/45a03303.htm] That restriction was lifted on on Monday January 22, 2007. [http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/070122/20070122005402.html?.v=1]

For other information on AIU's owners visit Career Education Corporation on Wikipedia.

Degree Programs Focus On Career Opportunities

Bachelor’s degree programs at AIU include business administration, information technology, criminal justice, visual communications, media production, interior design and fashion marketing and design. The school’s newest offering is a bachelor’s of fine arts in game design and development, focusing specifically on electronic games. In the spring of 2006, a new industry-current lab will be completed, enhancing AIU’s forensics science curriculum.Master’s degree programs include business administration, information technology and a master’s of education in instructional technology.

Innovative Strategies Meet Individual Needs

Small classes and programs that allow students to progress at their own pace exemplify the school’s philosophy of supporting individual goals and learning styles. For example, there is a bachelor’s degree program that can be completed quickly and a master’s degree program that can be completed in as little as 11 months. Flexible day, evening and weekend schedules, including “Weekend University,” for master’s degree programs, allow students to work while pursing their degrees.

AIU forges mutually beneficial relationships with the business community through its Education Partners Program, focusing on career-education degree programs tailored to working adults. Education partners offer their employees career-development courses and simultaneously become acquainted with AIU as a source of future talent.

AIU cultivates a culturally diverse environment, attracting students from many nations and providing opportunities for study abroad. AIU clubs and activities encourage students to develop relationships with others who share the same interests. Student support services include career guidance and tutoring. The student activities program strengthens student socialization, leadership, and collaboration skills and offers encouragement to those who are making a transition to university life.

Weston LocationOperating in Broward County since 1998, AIU’s new, main South Florida location opened in 2003 in Weston. The 100,000 square-foot, four-story learning facility features modern technology, media equipment and industry-current learning labs.