Our Approach

Our students enjoy the Socrates difference

When you become a student of Argosy University you'll notice a big difference in our approach to online learning. That's because we've blended our own long-standing experience as a provider of quality higher education with the online learning strategies developed by Socrates Distance Learning Technologies Group® (Socrates), a pioneer in the world of online education.

Standards of academic excellence

All of our courses achieve the following standards of academic excellence, which Socrates Distance Learning Technologies Group® (Socrates) has identified through years of researching and developing online learning methodologies.

24/7 access to classes

All courses are 100% asynchronous; students attend class at any time.

Informative lectures

All lectures augment, rather than repeat, textbook reading.

Relevant course media

All course media are developed to enhance learning, not just fill space.

Active discussions

All discussion questions are designed to promote active discussion, rather than the delivery of finite answers.

Professionally designed courses

All courses are developed by our team of professional instructional designers, who understand how to focus studies, promote interactive exchange among all class participants, and enhance learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

Relevant readings

All textbook readings directly relate to course content and assignments.

Trained Online Faculty

Each of our faculty has successfully complete Socrates Orientation through the Socrates Distance Learning Technologies Group®, which sets the standard for excellence in online faculty instruction. This training equips each instructor with the skills and knowledge to support adult learner success in our online classrooms — and only Socrates Qualified Instructors are eligible to lead our courses.