Opening Doors to a
Brighter Future
The Communiversity @ Surprise has something for everyone! Take the next step in your college education at the Communiversity @ Surprise. Whether you want a certificate or degree, the Communiversity has more than 40 educational options to meet your needs. Five partner institutions offer in-person and online classes, leading to certificate, associate degree and bachelor’s degree completion - all in one convenient location. The Communiversity partner institutions are: Glendale Community College, Phoenix College, Rio Salado College, Northern Arizona University and Ottawa University.
Certificate and degree programs are available in: • • • • • • •
Business/Management Education Healthcare Information Systems Liberal Arts Public Safety Sustainable Food Systems
Free onsite parking!
Location: Communiversity @ Surprise 15950 N. Civic Center Plaza, Surprise, AZ 85374
More Information 480-384-9001
| communiversity@riosalado.edu
| www.azcommuniversity.com
Partner Offerings
• In-person general education classes • Arizona General Education Curriculum classes • Career and technical education
Bachelor’s and master’s degree pathways in: • Career and technical education
Benefits
Taking classes at the Communiversity @ Surprise offers many benefits to students. Value Students can save thousands of dollars on tuition while earning a bachelor’s degree through the Communiversity by taking up to 90 credits at community college pricing before transferring to a university partner. Transfer Options Students can seamlessly transfer up to 90 credits from the community college partners toward a bachelor’s degree pathway from one of the university partners. Convenience The Communiversity is conveniently located near many amenities in Surprise, Arizona, and provides Northwest Valley residents with access to higher education. Students also enjoy free onsite parking. Class Size Small class sizes allow students taking in-person classes to enjoy more one-on-one interaction with instructors and classmates.
• Education • Healthcare • Public Safety
Bachelor’s and master’s degree pathways in: • Business • Healthcare • Liberal Arts • Education
• Healthcare
• 600+ online classes
Choose Associate Degree
Online classes: Rio Salado College
In-Person classes:
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AGEC
Community College requirements
Phoenix College
Pathway: • Business/Management • Education • Healthcare • Information Systems • Liberal Arts • Public Safety • Sustainable Food Systems
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Rio Salado College Online GED
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Accounting Business Administration Communication Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Healthcare Management Human Services Law Enforcement Administration Management Psychology Public Administration Secondary Education Special Education
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Administration Allied Health Emergency Management Health Sciences Humanities Logistics and Supply Chain Management • Nursing (RN to BSN) • Technology Management
Prep Classes
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High School Diploma Options
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I have an associate degree. Advance 9 spots. I have a bachelor’s degree. Advance 14 spots.
Degree Pathway
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I do not have a high school diploma. Advance 1 spot I have a high school diploma/GED. Advance 4 spots.
Bachelor’s
Ottawa Programs
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Congratulations! NAU Programs An education is the key to a successful future.
• Educational Leadership-Principal Certification • Administration Leadership
Ottawa Programs • • • • • • •
Business Administration-Healthcare Business Administration Human Resources Curriculum and Instruction School Psychology School Guidance Counselor Professional Counseling
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Features
University & Community College representatives onsite Advising services Communiversity @ Surprise
Career Counseling Student lounge Textbook pickup/ drop off (Rio) Testing center Free parking
Taking Classes The Communiversity @ Surprise’s academic course model provides a variety of options for the 21st century learner. With six 8-week terms throughout the academic year, students have the flexibility to choose a learning path that suits their personal and professional goals. The Communiversity @ Surprise offers in-person and online classes to better fit your busy lives. In addition, students can choose from traditional, accelerated, or flexible formats when pursuing an educational pathway.
Pathway to a Bachelor’s Degree Academic Term Fall I Fall II Spring I Spring II Summer I Summer II Total Credits per Year: Total Years to Complete:
Flexible or Part-Time Student 2 Classes = 6 credits 2 Classes = 6 credits 2 Classes = 6 credits 2 Classes = 6 credits No classes No classes 24 5 years (120 credits)
Traditional Full-Time Student 2 Classes = 6 credits 2 Classes = 6 credits 2 Classes = 6 credits 2 Classes = 6 credits 1 Class = 3 credits 1 Class = 3 credits 30 4 years (120 credits)
Accelerated Full-Time Student 3 Classes = 9 credits 2 Classes = 6 credits 3 Classes = 9 credits 2 Classes = 6 credits 1 Class = 3 credits 1 Class = 3 credits 36 3 ½ years (120 credits)