University of advancing technology ( UAT ) is a private , for - profit
institution of higher education in Tempe , Arizona. Founded in 1983 , UAT is a
university with multiple areas of study in technology disciplines . Sometimes
misunderstood to a professional school because of the history of their
offerings in a professional context , UAT is an accredited university , with
particular emphasis on how its specialized mission integrates technology into
its general education requirements . The institution offers core classes ( eg ,
legal issues in technology , technology and society , ethics in Technology ) ,
as well as deep sets of courses in a major.
UAT offers Associate 's , Bachelor's and Master's degrees on campus and
online . The school has an enrollment of about 1,000 students . UAT also
participate in a student exchange with DeMontfort University , UK .
Accreditations , approvals and authorizations :
UAT in 2009 became the higher Learning Commission and a member of the North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools accredited . to award associate
degrees, bachelor degrees and master's degrees . The school 's programs ABET
accreditation or ATMAE .
UAT is designated as a center for academic excellence by the National
Centers of Information Assurance Education ( CAEIAE ) sponsored by the U.S.
National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security .
The Network Security curriculum is certified by the U.S. National Security
Agency 's Information Assurance Courseware Evaluation program ( NSTISSI - 4011
) , National Training Standard for Information Systems Security ( Infosec )
Professionals , CNSSI - 4012 , National Information Assurance Training Standard
for Senior Systems Managers ( SSM NSTISSI - 4013 ) , National information
Assurance Training Standard for System Administrators ( SA ) ( NSTISSI 4014 ) ,
information Assurance Training Standard for Information Systems Security
Officers ( ISSO ) .
Degree programs :
UAT currently offers Associate 's , Bachelor's and Master's programs .
There are 20 different undergraduate majors and five areas of study at
postgraduate level , focusing on technology innovation , video game design and
development , digital media , robotics , cyber security , and computer science
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Student Government :
Mission Statement :
The UAT Student Government is a voice of the student
body for improving the student experience.
The UAT Student Government ( USG ) , the students of the University of the
advancement of technology a gathering , a voice and an identity , setting
traditions within the university . The Student Government has a duty to act for
the students in their importance as a liaison organization to the University ,
and as such the Student Government will work to meet the needs of the students
as a whole represents . The Student Government will have a direct impact on
major policy issues and in initiating and recommending changes student 's needs
and wishes are met . The Student Government will be responsible for
communicating with students about issues of importance , coordinating student
organization formation , support for the collection to be student input into
the University processes , provide student awareness , and maintaining
continuity within the student government.
Technology Forum :
UAT hosts an annual technology forum that is characterized by speakers of
emerging technology fields , as well as traditional technology fields such as
software engineering and development . Past speakers have included competitive
lockpicker Schuyler Towne , software engineer Chris Pope , video game producer
Nadav Tamir , and writer / producer Steven video game - Elliot Altman .
