The University of Phoenix was a trendsetter – right from its inception in 1976. Phoenix offered evening and online classes, flexible scheduling, e-books and an online library before these conveniences became the norm. Phoenix University Online only continues to make it easier for adult learners to give higher education a second look. Phoenix University Online degrees are numerous. The college boasts dozens of undergraduate and graduate degrees. It also offers 10 doctoral degrees in the following program areas: Business and Management, Education, Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction, Leadership/Educational Technology, Nursing and Health Care, Psychology, and Technology. The university boasts not just regional accreditation, but its various programs in business, counseling, nursing and education are accredited by professional organizations. The University of Phoenix has locations around the world offering more than 100 degree programs. The college stands by its motto, and aims to inspire people everywhere by making “higher education highly accessible for working students.”