Amberton University is a non-profit, non-denominational, Christian institution of higher learning. Since 1971, Amberton has designed its programs to cater exclusively to the mature, working adult who seeks to benefit from the richness of a relevant, educational experience. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's and master's degrees, and is recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the U.S. Department of Education. In order to enroll, students must be over 21 years of age and have successfully completed coursework at an accredited United States college/university.

Years before the Internet was popular and the term "distance learning" was born, Amberton University was providing "conference courses" to the working adult who had responsibilities that prevented predictable scheduling of time. It was a natural and easy move for the University to employ Internet technologies to make distance learning (e-Courses) available to those students who have the need, organizational skills, self-discipline, and talent for independent study and research.

Amberton's distance-learning courses are identical to classroom courses in terms of learning outcomes and expectations. Both full-time and part-time professors who teach lecture courses also teach e-Courses. At Amberton University, in terms of competencies, lecture courses and e-Courses are one-and-the-same. Admission to the University, costs, and expectations of performance are the same for all students regardless of the student's location or course selection. All students who attend Amberton University are expected to possess a certain degree of computer literacy. All of Amberton's distance-learning degree programs and e-Courses comply with the "Principles of Good Practice" for distance-learning programs.

First Time Advice

If you are considering taking a distance-learning course, please read this section first. Here is some good advice provided that has been learned over the years concerning distance-learning courses.

Courses/Degrees

Bachelor of Arts / Professional Development
Bachelor of Business Administration / General Business
Bachelor of Business Administration / Information Systems & Technology
Bachelor of Business Administration / Management
Bachelor of Science / Human Relations and Business
Master of Arts / Professional Development
Master of Business Administration / General Business
Master of Business Administration / Management
Master of Business Administration / Strategic Leadership
Master of Science / Family Studies
Master of Science / Human Relations and Business
Master of Science / Human Resource Training and Development
Master of Science / Managerial Science

For additional information on undergraduate course descriptions and course competencies, please see the Undergraduate Competencies Page.

For additional information on graduate course descriptions and course competencies, please see the Graduate Compencies Page.

For a complete listing of course syllabi, please see Syllabi.

For a tentative list of course availability, please see the Distance Learning (e-Course) Rotation Schedule.

Library/Research Resources

Amberton provides a physical library on campus as well as a comprehensive electronic library for all students, which is particularly useful to distance-learning students. Through Amberton's Library Resource Center, students may search the University's physical holdings, view online resources, search the WWW, and more.

Advising

Academic advising, financial advising, international student advising, and veteran advising are available either in person, via telephone, mail, or by e-mail. Access numbers to Amberton University may be found under Contact Us.

Tuition/Fees

Amberton University offers the lowest tuition of any private university in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Tuition is $675 for each 3 credit hour course. This is a flat fee which applies to both undergraduates and graduates, Texas residents, out-of-state, and electronic students. Amberton does not have additional fees for supplementary services such as parking, use of building, use of computer lab, etc. For a complete, current listing of costs, see the Schedule of Classes.

Admission/Registration

Admission requirements are listed on the Academic Information page. Instructions for making application to the University and enrolling in classes are located on the How to Register page.

Administration

A student choosing to take a distance-learning course must have the following skills and technical capabilities:

• Access to the Internet
• An e-mail address
• Workingl knowlege in Internet browser settings and configuration, e-mail and file attachments, uploading and downloading files
• Use of a word processing package
• Ability to conduct on-line research

Students enrolled in e-Courses use Amberton's e-Course System. The system is the interface in which faculty create and present courses to students. This state-of-the-art platform includes many educational tools to assist students in communicating and collaborating with fellow students and faculty. Details on the e-Course system, including user system requirements, may be found on the University's web site under "e-Course System Help Desk."

Bookstore

All course syllabi list the required printed materials needed for a course. The student may order course material through any bookstore or he/she may contact Big D's Bookstore, an independant operation located on campus contracted to provide learning materials for all Amberton students. Call 972/686-7337 for more information.

Student Services

Amberton University provides identical student services to both on-campus and distance-learning students. See the Student Services page for a listing of services. Amberton University is designed for the working adult. The facility and services offered accomodate students who can function in the work place. While the absence of federal/state funds limits the special services the University can provide to disabled students, the institution will continue to reasonably accommodate its students. Procedures for grievances and complaints about a course or program can be found on the University's Student Life and Conduct page, along with ethical standards and students' rights.

Examination Arrangements

Requirements for examinations, as well as all distance-learning coursework, are variable and determined by the individual instructors and are listed in the syllabus for a given course. All examinations and tests are administered on-line. Proctored or on-campus exams are not required.

Financial Aid

Information concerning the University's financial procedures, requirements, and financial aid can be found on the Financial Information page.

Help

For additional assistance, please contact an advisor at 972/279-6511 ext. 180 or by email at advisor@amberton.edu.