Amberton University
Amberton University
1700 Eastgate Drive
Garland, TX 75041
Official telephone: (972) 279-6511
Fax number: (972) 279-9773
Website:
www.amberton.edu
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| Screen last updated on: January 2009 |
| Year established: |
1971 |
| Type of school: |
university, private (nonprofit) |
| Programs: |
4-year undergraduate, upper division, graduate school |
| Religious affiliation: |
yes |
| Campus enrollment: |
1,582 students |
| Coeducational information: |
coeducational institution, founded as coeducational institution |
| Location description: |
in or near a large town (pop. 25,000-75,000) |
| Application fee: |
$0 |
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| Street address: |
Amberton University
1700 Eastgate Drive
Garland, TX 75041 |
| Mailing address: |
Amberton University
1700 Eastgate Drive
Garland, TX 75041 |
| Main telephone numbers: |
972 279-6511
972 279-9773 (fax) |
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| Main homepage: |
www.amberton.edu |
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| SAT number: |
6140 |
| FAFSA number: |
014925 |
| FICE number: |
22594 |
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| CAMPUS SUMMARY |
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Amberton University is a private, nontraditional, specialized upper-division and graduate institution catering exclusively to mature, working adults who seek a relevant educational opportunity in a Christian atmosphere. The university provides educational offerings, both campus-based and distance-learning, for individuals who neither require nor seek the social trappings normally associated with traditional educational institutions. Amberton University is located in Garland, a northeastern suburb of the city of Dallas.
The average Amberton University student is in his or her mid-thirties, works full-time, and takes approximately two courses per session. The students are serious about their academic development and seek relevant information applicable to the real world. |
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| UNIQUE/SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
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Undergraduate degrees offered at Amberton University:
Bachelor of Arts Professional Development *
Bachelor of Business Administration:
Accounting
General Business
Information Systems & Technologies *
Management *
Bachelor of Science
Applied Studies In Management Technology
Human Relations & Business *
Graduate Degrees Offered at Amberton University:
Master of Arts Pre-Professional Counseling
Master of Arts Professional Counseling
Master of Arts Professional Development *
Master of Arts School Counseling
Master of Business Administration:
General Business
Management *
Strategic Leadership *
Master of Science Human Relations & Business *
Master of Science Human Resource Training & Dev.
* Denotes degrees that can be obtained completely via Distance Learning Courses
Amberton University is accredited by the Commission of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's and masters degrees. In addition, the university is recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the U.S. Dept of Education as a licensed, degree-granting institution. The curriculum for the Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling meets the academic requirements for licensing as a professional counselor in Texas. The Master of Arts degree in School Counseling satisfies the academic and certification requirements for the School Counseling Certification as established by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification. All of Amberton's distance learning degree programs and e-Courses comply with the "Principles of Good Practice" for distance learning programs. |
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