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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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 Associate of Arts in Organizational Dynamics is a two-year degree concentrating on the liberal arts with an emphasis on rapidly changing environments of organizations. Students working in the areas of business and human services will find the degree studies enhance professional development as well as being applicable to their work. The degree is suitable for transfer into four-year degree programs and meets the needs of students who desire a general two-year degree.

The Business Administration program balances theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on experiences. Warner's business graduates have gone on to careers in accounting, marketing and management, as well as various graduate programs.

Studies in this program provide a background in human development. Students are prepared for a variety of vocational opportunities in human services and church ministry as well as studies in graduate programs within the social sciences. This program can be designed to fit the particular goals of the student.

The Bachelor of Accounting degree is an academic program designed for working professionals interested in completing a baccalaureate degree focusing on accounting theory, taxation and auditing. The core program focuses on accounting theory, analytical skills, practical application and problem solving. Also addressed in the program are accounting, taxation and auditing issues faced by management of sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations and non-profit entities. Other topics in the core program include: economics, business law and strategic planning. In all, the accounting curriculum is designed to provide working business professionals with skills and knowledge necessary to transition into or advance within the general field of accounting.

The Health Care Administration program integrates the theoretical foundation of health care administration with practical application. The curriculum is designed to promote the development of high moral character in students as they prepare to utilize ethical decision-making practices in positions of leadership and management in health care organizations

The Master of Arts in Teaching is designed to meet the needs of students with a bachelor's degree who wish to become classroom teachers. The program will provide education on current instructional practices as well as an understanding of the complexities of the teaching profession. Candidates who complete the MAT will be eligible for an Initial I Teaching License in one or more of the following authorizations: Early Childhood, Elementary, Mid-Level, and/or High School.

The Master of Education (MED) degree is intended for licensed teachers seeking courses and experiences for professional growth and/or credits for continued renewal of their license. Faculty members strive to guide students from where they are currently toward where they want to be professionally. The course work is a mix of teaching pedagogy, research, reflection about the classroom practice, and current topics in education.

The Master of Science in Management and Organizational Leadership program is 18 months in length which focuses on theories, models research findings and best practices found in the interdisciplinary, organizational leadership studies field. Classical leadership theories as well as case studies are examined to create a dynamic experience and education for working adults enrolled in the program.