Amberton University

Amberton University is a nondenominational Christian institution. All of our employees believe that Jesus of the New Testament Bible is the Son of God, the Christ, our Savior. The foundation for the ethical standards of Amberton is based on the Christian principles presented in the New Testament of the Bible and are reflected in our mission statement.

Amberton University is committed to Christian values, both in its conduct of business and in its educational philosophy.The University’s employees endorse and strive to live the ethical values and principles taught by the New Testament of the Bible. This commitment to Christian ethics enables the University to provide its students with a stability of values and a value system.

Amberton University is a specialized institution designed to meet specific educational needs of mature students.Amberton University combines relevant technical and cognitive training with techniques for problem solving in developing the student’s capability to identify and select solutions to economic, social and personal problems. The academic skills and Christian values imparted by the University enable each student to better appreciate his/her own worth and to exercise insight into those patterns of facts and events that affect human relations and social values.

Amberton University will provide educational programs and services in those areas in which it is best qualified.When academically and financially feasible, the institution is committed to the continuous transformation of the educational process in direct response to the needs of the student and the community.Amberton University, in its endeavor to be a center for learning, a society in which all are students, will employ responsible experimentation and innovation. New as well as traditional techniques will be continuously identified, applied, and evaluated in an effort to facilitate teaching and learning.

Our programs and approaches are founded on Christian principles, and have been designed for you, centering around your needs and your lifestyle. We know you are juggling a lot of responsibilities. After all, we are working adults too. That’s why we offer most of our classes online and feature flexible, adaptable degree programs and courses.

We know you are serious about taking the next step in your education, so both our Garland and Frisco campuses offer a professional atmosphere rather than the traditional college student environment. At Amberton, we limit our class sizes, ensuring that you’ll get the most out each class you take.

While Amberton University is primarily designed for American, English-speaking citizens, we will gladly allow international students (non-U.S. citizens/non-permanent residents) to enroll in academic programs if, after evaluation, it is determined that the University can provide for the special and unique needs often presented by these students.

It is our pleasure to be able to serve those that serve our country. We realize that active or former members of the U.S.Military have needs that differ from those of less experienced college students. Amberton may be able to offer credit for your military experience and training. Amberton is able to work with active duty personnel and veterans desiring to utilize military service educational benefits. Additionally, there may be military benefits available to you or your family members to help you earn the college degree you deserve.

Amberton University offers a number of specialization programs for those individuals seeking to enhance professional skills and marketability in the workforce. Specialization programs are offered on the graduate and undergraduate level and can be earned in conjunction with degree programs or as stand-alone programs of study.

Our academic advisors are here to help you with a variety of tasks including finding appropriate courses for your degree, explaining financial options, and assisting with enrollment.

Amberton University has created an incredibly unique library. Our resources, both print and online, are specifically selected for their relevance to the courses we offer. In addition, our qualified and friendly librarians are available onsite, by email, and by phone to help students with their research.There is also a computer lab available to students, as well as study areas and power stations for charging/running laptops, iPads, or other devices.

For technical support, students can review the “Technical Tips” section of the discussion board for answers to frequently asked questions. If your question is not addressed, post the question to the Technical Question topic provided and a tech support specialist will answer your question, usually within 24 hours.

The University provides various publications designed to inform students, potential students, and interested friends of university information. Amberton University will maintain a current general information catalog that describes the academic programs, regulations, courses, standards, financial expectations, etc. for students, potential students, and the general public.

The Amberton University Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness publishes information relating to the achievement of the University's students. Amberton University evaluates success with respect to student achievement consistent with its mission. Amberton University is a specialized institution designed to meet the specific educational needs of the mature, working adult. Evaluation criteria include those items appropriate for the adult learner and consistent with the mission of the University, including course completion rates, graduation rates, state licensing examinations, surveys of recent graduates and longitudinal surveys of graduates. In addition, the University measures to what extent the University's courses and programs meet the adult student's own personal goals and needs.