Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear, Arizona
 Incorporated in the City of Goodyear's Northwest City Center Master Plan is space for Franklin Pierce University's new campus for its College of Graduate and Professional Studies. The University is currently operating at leased space adjacent to City Offices at 200 N. Litchfield Road, Suite 100. |
Goodyear is growing and so is Franklin Pierce University. One thing we share is a commitment to bring greater educational opportunities to Arizona.
The College of Graduate and Professional Studies at Franklin Pierce University has been serving the educational needs of adult students for more than 30 years. Our legacy in adult education is rooted in a commitment to help students achieve their personal and professional goals, while they balance the demands of family, work and other commitments.
If you're looking for an education that puts your talents and goals front and center, you've found it!
Download the Doctor of Physical Therapy program sheet for more information.
Latest news from Franklin Pierce University in Goodyear
New partnership to bring more health care education options to more people
Franklin Pierce University is pleased to announce a collaboration with Abrazo Health Care of Arizona. The University and health care system have combined resources to address the critical shortage of health care practitioners in Phoenix's West Valley. This partnership will allow Franklin Pierce to offer:
- a Pre-licensure Associate's Degree in Nursing program
- a Doctor of Physical Therapy program
The Doctor of Physical Therapy is scheduled to begin in late 2008, with the Associate's Degree in Nursing expected to follow in Spring 2009. Both programs are pending approval by their respective accrediting agencies. The nursing and physical therapy programs will be offered at the West Valley Learning Center in Goodyear, which includes state-of-the-industry simulation labs and all the equipment required for students to gain the skills needed for effective patient care in today's growing health industry.
University signs 99-year lease for City Center space
Franklin Pierce University has signed a 99-year lease with Goodyear to build and operate a campus on 20 acres in the planned City Center. "This represents another milestone in what we expect will be a long and productive partnership with Goodyear to create a vibrant City Center and meet the education and training needs of West Valley residents," said George J. Hagerty, University president. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2010 and will completed in several phases.
Franklin Pierce University and Goodyear in the News
Franklin Pierce University signs lease with City of Goodyear (The Arizona Republic)
Franklin Pierce students pitch in with neighborhood cleanup (The Arizona Republic)
Nursing school plan praised as "win-win" in editorial (The Arizona Republic)
Goodyear / University partnership one of many bright spots for City (West Valley View)
For more information call Goodyear Campus Director Andrea Brode at 602.791.6186 or e-mail brodea@franklinpierce.edu.
