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Penn Foster College Online

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Accreditation
Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.
Calendar Type
Year round enrollments, classes Are in session whenever you are ready to learn
Credit Transfer
75% of the total required credits can be transferred. For credit transfer, previous courses should have been passed with a grade of 'C' or above. Credits can also be achieved through exams including DANTES, MyCAA, TAP etc.
Location(s)
Arizone - AZ (Northsight Blvd. Scottsdale)
Delivery Format
Online Education
Financial Support
Interest Free Monthly Payment Plans. Penn Foster College does not participate in Federal Aid Programs.
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Online Programs



Associates

Online Associate Degrees
  • Accounting
  • Business Management
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Criminal Justice
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Electronics Technology
  • Fashion Merchandising  NEW!
  • Finance
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Information Technology
  • Human Resources Management
  • Industrial Engineering Technology
  • Marketing
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Medical Assistant
  • Paralegal Studies
  • PC Maintenance Technology
  • Retail Management
  • Veterinary Technician


Bachelor

Online Bachelor's Degrees
  • Business Management - Bachelor's Degree
  • Criminal Justice - Bachelor's Degree


Certificates

Undergraduate Certificates
  • Accounting
  • Business Management
  • General Studies
  • Graphic Design
  • Human Resources


Courses

Individual Courses are offered in:

Technology
  • Computer Applications (3 credits)
  • Programming in JAVA™ (3 credits)
  • Visual Basic® (3 credits)
  • Visual C#® (3 credits)
General Education
  • Art Appreciation (3 credits)
  • English Composition (3 credits)
  • Music Appreciation (3 credits)
Business
  • Business and Technical Writing (3 credits)
  • Financial Accounting (3 credits)
  • Financial Management (3 credits)
  • Information Literacy (1 credit)
  • Math for Business and Finance (3 credits)
  • Principles of Management (3 credits)

Why Penn Foster

  • Newspapermen named Thomas J. Foster in 1890 recognize the need of distance learning for working / busy professionals.
  • World's leader in Distance Education
  • Providing Distance Learning Education Services for over 100 years
  • Study plan is designed especially for busy people
  • Convenience - Study material is sent right to your home
  • Support - Toll-free phone call or e-mail support
  • Reliability / Accredited institute by Distance Education and Training Council since 1957.
  • Affordable Tuition - low tuition fee including books, equipment, and learning aids are included.
  • Career Builder services (job placement assistance)
  • Self paced study plan
  • Approved for Veterans Educational Benefits
  • Online Library and Librarian to assist with research and projects
  • Accommodating Students with Disabilities
  • Interest free, monthly payment plans
  • Military Benefits (DANTES, MyCAA, TAP)
Penn Foster eCampus
(Online community of students and alumni)
  • Each student has a profile
  • Connect with other students
  • Start a discussion
  • Academic/Assignment help
  • Blogs Reading
  • Online bookstore for purchasing books

Area of Study

  • Business
  • Health
  • Engineering
  • Legal Studies
  • Education


Accreditation

Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) and Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education.

Memberships and Affiliations
  • American Association of College Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)
  • American Association of Community Colleges
  • American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • American Medical Technologists
  • American Society for Engineering Education
  • American Society of Mechanical Engineers
  • Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
  • Association of Veterinary Technician Educators
  • Bay Area Veterinary Technicians Association, CA (BAVTA)
  • Career College Association
  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
  • Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers
  • International Association of Administrative Professionals
  • International Society for Technology in Education
  • National Association of Legal Assistants
  • National Federation of Paralegal Associations
  • Northeast Veterinary Technician Education Association (NEVTEA)
  • Pennsylvania Association of Private School Administrators (PAPSA)
  • Pennsylvania Health Information Management Association
  • SAE (The Engineering Society for Advancing Mobility - Land, Sea, Air and Space)
  • Society of Broadcast Engineers
  • Veterinary Technicians & Assistants Association of Pennsylvania (VTAAP)


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