Institute for Professional Development

Please note that by visiting and using our site(s), you are consenting to the collection, use, and transfer of your information as described in this policy. If you do not consent to the collection, use and transfer of your information as described in this policy or if you are under 13 years of age, you should not provide any information to us and you may not use this site.

We reserve the right to append or otherwise modify this privacy policy at any time so please re-visit this page periodically to check for updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, and will be subject to, the changes to the privacy policy after such notice has been posted except in the case where you have opted to have your information removed as set forth below.

Who We Are

The Institute for Professional Development (IPD) (including affiliates providing services on our behalf) is an organization that provides comprehensive marketing services, in addition to other services, for our client colleges and universities. IPD is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. We therefore want to inform you what information we collect, how it is used, and how you can contact us to modify or remove your information. Please note, however, that a request to modify or remove your information will only modify or remove your information from our list. We are not responsible for the use any other organizations may make of the information once it has been transferred as set forth below and you will need to contact such entity(ies) to have your information modified or removed from their database.

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4025 S Riverpoint Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85040
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We can be reached by telephone at 602-557-1688, or via email at privacypolicy@ipd.org.

Information We Collect

For each visitor to our Web page, our Web server automatically recognizes certain non-personally identifiable information including, but not limited to, your domain name and IP address.

In addition, we collect personally identifiable information that is volunteered by you, including but not limited to your contact information (e.g. mailing address, email addresses, telephone numbers, etc.), educational experience, and/or degree programs of interest.

How We Use This Information

The information we collect is used by us for various purposes, including contacting you for marketing purposes, to inform you about our client colleges' and universities' educational offerings, and in order to make modifications to our site to enhance your user experience.

In addition, from time to time, we make the information collected available to other organizations, including but not limited to other colleges or universities whose products or services we think you might find interesting.

Sale of Assets/Acquisition of IPD

If IPD sells assets or IPD is acquired or merged with another entity, you agree that IPD may provide to such entity all information that you have provided that is related to that part of our business that was sold to or merged with the other entity without obtaining your further consent.

Governing Law

IPD is a United States corporation with its principal place of business located in Arizona. By using this site, you agree that the interpretation and enforcement of this policy shall be governed by the laws of the state of Arizona without regards to its conflicts of law provisions.

Our Security Measures

We will take commercially reasonable measures to secure and store your information to protect against the loss, misuse, and alteration of information under our control. Although we will utilize such measures, we do not guarantee you against the loss, misuse, or alteration of your information.

Children's Privacy

We are very sensitive to the issue of children's privacy. Our site(s) are neither developed for, nor directed at children under 13 years of age. If you believe your child has provided us with personal information or registered at one of our sites, and you would like to have this information removed, please contact us.

If you have any questions about any of these practices, please let us know by contacting us at 602-557-1688, or via email at privacypolicy@ipd.org.

November 1, 2008

The Bachelor of Science in Business (Years 1 and 2) program is designed to provide a practical business education along with a strong liberal arts foundation. Coursework covers diverse concepts such as introductory management, computer applications, written and oral communications, economics, critical thinking, accounting, and literature. Students will be able to apply the concepts and skills gained in this program to a variety of industries and will be well equipped to handle leadership challenges in today's complex business environment.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Years 1 and 2) program is designed to assist students in gaining an understanding of the science of human behavior and mental processes. Students will become familiar with the most important contemporary research findings in the fields of learning, personality, counseling, psychophysiology, social processes, abnormal psychology and human development. The psychology major is often used as a foundation for professional training in counseling, law, the ministry or graduate study in psychology.

The Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB) program provides a comprehensive business education that prepares graduates for a variety of high-level leadership roles. Coursework covers practical concepts such as communications, economics, marketing, statistics, business law, human resources, information systems, finance, accounting, international business and ethics. BSB graduates will be well prepared to make significant contributions to their organizations and communities.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is for registered nurses who are seeking to complete the BSN. The program is designed for registered nurses who have earned either associate degrees in nursing or diplomas in nursing and desire to advance personal and professional goals. The curriculum focuses on the health continuum across the life span of clients, including individuals, families and communities.

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology (BSP) program is designed to assist students in gaining an understanding of the science of human behavior and mental processes. Students will become familiar with research design as well as the contemporary research findings in the fields of abnormal psychology, counseling, social processes, personality, human development, biological psychology and applied psychology. The psychology major is often used as a foundation for professional training in counseling, law, ministry or graduate study in psychology.

The Master of Education (MEd) program provides a focus on the teacher as a leader at the classroom, school and community level. A primary goal of the degree is to provide the licensed professional educator with the skills and knowledge to identify educational issues and problems, to assess educational needs, and to develop appropriate strategies to meet the educational and leadership needs of the student, school and community.