MIAMI, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to flexible evening and weekend options, University of Phoenix is now offering daytime classes at four of its learning centers in Florida. The Miramar Learning Center, located at 11410 NW 20th Street in Miramar, the Cypress Creek Learning Center located at 550 W. Cypress Creek Road in Fort Lauderdale, the Westshore Learning Center located at 4805 Independence Parkway in Tampa, and the South Orlando Learning Center located at 8325 South Park Circle, Suite 100, will now offer classes on select weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for many of its degree programs. Fulltime students attend class once a week at University of Phoenix.

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"University of Phoenix combines academic quality with accessibility. Daytime classes give our students yet another scheduling option, and we're committed to limitless flexibility and convenience," said Asher Haines, state vice president for University of Phoenix's Florida Campuses. "Most of our students work full-time and/or raise a family while attending school. At University of Phoenix, you can choose a learning mode to fit your lifestyle - whether it's attending classes through our online learning format, or campus-based format with day or evening classes once a week. The same rigorous curriculum with faculty members who integrate real-world experience into the classroom is applied across all methods."

Since the opening of the first Florida campus in Orlando more than a decade ago, University of Phoenix has continued to grow its presence in Florida and has expanded to over 21,000 fulltime students and 16 campuses and learning centers statewide. University of Phoenix's Florida campuses offer bachelor's degrees in business, criminal justice administration, information technology, nursing, and elementary education; and master's degrees in business, education, health administration, information systems and nursing. In addition, Axia College of University of Phoenix, a program designed for students who are new to the college experience, and many of the University's online degree programs also are available throughout the state.

For more information about the University of Phoenix Florida Campuses, visit:

• phoenix.edu/centralflorida
• phoenix.edu/northflorida
• phoenix.edu/southflorida
• phoenix.edu/westflorida

About University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help students balance education and life in a rapidly changing world. Through flexible schedules, challenging courses and interactive learning, students achieve personal and career aspirations without putting their lives on hold. During the quarter ending August 31, 2009, 443,000 students were enrolled at University of Phoenix, the largest private university in North America. University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population, offering associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world.

SOURCE University of Phoenix

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