Argosy University is a private for-profit university, with 19 locations in 12 U.S. states (including Washington, D.C.) and online.[ [http://www.argosy.edu/locations/ Argosy University College Degrees and Programs] ] The university offers numerous programs at various levels, including certification; associates, bachelors, masters, specialist, and doctoral degrees, postdoctoral respecialization, postgraduate concentrations, etc. Programs vary by campus. Programs in psychology include a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Psychology or Criminal Justice, a Master's in Clinical, a PsyD in Clinical, an EdD in Counseling Psychology, and a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy. In the business area it offers a Bachelor of Science, Master, and Doctoral degree in Business Administration. In education they offer Master of Arts in Education and Training, a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, a Doctor of Education in Community College Executive Leadership and they also offer the Instructional Leadership program as a Master’s degree, Education Specialist degree, or Doctoral degree.]Argosy's College of Health Sciences, located primarily at their Eagan, Minnesota (Twin Cities) campus, offers the following professional health science degrees:Associate App. Sci.--Diag. Med. Sonography(Ultrasound)(A.A.S.) Associate of Applied Science in Histotechnology (A.A.S.) Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting (A.A.S.) Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology (A.A.S.) Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology (A.A.S.) Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene (A.S.) Associate of Science in Medical Laboratory Technology (A.S.) Associate of Science in Radiation Therapy (A.S.) Master of Science in Health Service Management (M.S.)
History
Argosy University is owned by Education Management Corporation and was formed in September 2001 from the merger of the American School of Professional Psychology, the University of Sarasota, and the Medical Institute of Minnesota.[ [http://www.argosy.edu/about-us/ Argosy University School Information: College Degree Information] ] The American School of Professional Psychology was founded in the early 1970s by a group of psychologists, educators, and other professionals who called for a clinical psychology degree that emphasized teaching and practical training over the research-oriented approach of the traditional PhD degree. The University of Sarasota had for more than 30 years offered degree programs in business and education to working adults through a delivery format that mixed distance learning and brief, intensive on-campus study periods. The Medical Institute of Minnesota was established in 1961 to prepare allied healthcare personnel for careers in the booming medical technology fields. Argosy University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools [ [http://www.ncahlc.org/index.php?option=com_directory&Itemid=192&Action=ShowBasic&instid=1961 Higher Learning Commission: Affiliated Insitutions: Argosy University] .] ] Plagiarism controversy
Argosy has received attention within academia for its handling of a plagiarism incident that began in early 2006 when a student accused an Argosy University professor, Bindu Ganga, of plagiarizing Charles Ford's book "Lies! Lies!! Lies!!!" in the professor's 2000 Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) thesis at Argosy. Initially, the school found "no merit" in the accusations, and scolded the accuser, noting her accusation in her academic record. [Newbart, Dave, [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20060219/ai_n16143688 Unoriginal Sin: Student scolded by Argosy University after accusing] , "Chicago Sun-Times", February 19, 2006 ( [http://www.ibhe.state.il.us/newsdigest/newsweekly/022406.pdf archived in Illinois Board of Higher Education's Higher Education NewsWeekly - pages 15-18] )] Later however, the university reversed its position, fired the professor and rescinded her Psy.D. degree. [Newbart, Dave, [http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4155/is_20060306/ai_n16184232 University changes mind, fires official accused of plagiarism] , "Chicago Sun-Times", March 6, 2006 ( [http://www.ibhe.state.il.us/newsdigest/newsweekly/031006.pdf archived in Illinois Board of Higher Education's Higher Education NewsWeekly - pages 15-16] )] A year later, however, Argosy reinstated Ganga's doctoral degree after she reenrolled as a student and completed a new doctoral project and thesis. [Newbart, Dave, [http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/719701,CST-NWS-plagiarist31.article Argosy Plagiarism was 'unintentional'] , "Chicago Sun-Times", December 31, 2007 ( [http://www.ibhe.state.il.us/newsdigest/newsweekly/010408.pdf archived in Illinois Board of Higher Education's Higher Education NewsWeekly - pages 17-18] )]
ee also
*Education Management Corporation (EDMC) - parent company
References
External links
* [http://www.argosy.edu/ Official Website]
