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 Leadership (AALS) degree provides you with the foundation to further your studies in a bachelor's degree of your choice. Courses in this degree provide you with the fundamentals to succeed in your future studies. This degree will serve notice that you are well on your way to achieving new professional career goals.

The Bachelor of Arts in Justice Systems Leadership (BAJSL) program is a 51-credit-hour program that builds on Quaker values to prepare graduates for careers in the justice system though the development of ethical behavior and law enforcement practices, leadership, collaboration, effective communication and service to others. The BAJSL program includes various aspects of justice systems as they apply to law enforcement, corrections, pre-law, social work and the private sector. Using criminological theories from a sociological perspective, students will be able to apply past and present theories and models to resolve critical issues in the criminal justice arena.

Today's business climate requires successful organizations to create human resource systems that comply with numerous governmental regulations while creating organizational cultures that promote productivity, employee wellbeing and retention.  This requires the knowledge, skills and ability to plan, develop and implement strategic activities necessary to accomplish these goals. This program is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge and practical skills for career enhancement and job advancement in human resource management.

The insurance management degree will allow students to apply fundamental principles and concepts related to risk management and property management and liability insurance using a customer-focused marekting orientation modeled on exceptional service and problem solving. Students will learn to communicate and adopt ethical and professional behaviors, practices and decision making used in the insurance industry. Understanding new business, underwriting, claims and policy conversion will be required in addition to other common industry practices and standards. All of the areas will be enhanced through learning collaborative skills that will help drive organizational goals. These courses qualify as elective credits for students working toward an undergraduate degree.

In today's corporate world, the Bachelor of Arts in Business (BAB) degree is a key to promotions, new job opportunities and success in your business career. While courses focus on the skills and knowledge you will need to do well in the corporate world, you will also learn to master writing and making presentations - both essential for today's corporate managers.

In today's corporate world, the Bachelor of Arts in Business (BAB) degree is a key to promotions, new job opportunities and success in your business career. While courses focus on the skills and knowledge you will need to do well in the corporate world, you will also learn to master writing and making presentations - both essential for today's corporate managers.

The accounting degree will allow students to apply fundamental principles and concepts in accounting using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for compliance and problem solving. Students will learn to communicate and adopt ethical and professional behaviors, practices and decision making used in the accounting industry. Understanding intermediate accounting practices, managerial cost accounting, federal tax, financial management and business law will be required in additional industry standards. All areas will be enhanced through learning collaborative skills that will help drive organizational goals.

Working with experienced adult educators in the College for Working Adults Master of Business Leadership (MBL) program is designed to build practical and useful leadership skills. The program emphasizes the development of the leadership skill sets that will serve the participant throughout their personal life and career. Exposure to a wide variety of real-world issues and situations makes learning interesting and helps to develop strategies for solving problems and leading people effectively.

Working with experienced adult educators in the College for Working Adults Master of Business Leadership (MBL) program is designed to build practical and useful leadership skills. The program emphasizes the development of the leadership skill sets that will serve the participant throughout their personal life and career. Exposure to a wide variety of real-world issues and situations makes learning interesting and helps to develop strategies for solving problems and leading people effectively.