OpenFieldOUAZ · Surprise, Arizona, United States
Ottawa University Arizona (OUAZ) is the residential campus of historic Ottawa University, located in Surprise, Arizona in the northwest Phoenix metropolitan area. Known for innovative Adawe advising, accelerated business degrees, exercise science, and collegiate athletics.
OUAZ's modern campus includes Founders Hall, the O'Dell Center for Athletics, and state-of-the-art biological science and human performance laboratories. Students benefit from an integrated block schedule allowing focused courses and accelerated degree completion.
Undergraduate admission requires high school graduation with a minimum 2.0 GPA (test-optional). International candidates submit proof of English proficiency (TOEFL 70+ / IELTS 6.0+). Graduate programs require an accredited bachelor's with a 2.75 GPA.
ACBSP-accredited curriculum offering concentrations in strategic management, healthcare administration, finance, and human resources, with both on-campus and online formats.
Prepares students for careers in athletic training, strength and conditioning, physical therapy, and cardiac rehabilitation, utilizing modern O'Dell Center human performance labs.
CACREP-aligned clinical mental health counseling program preparing graduates for LPC licensure in Arizona, featuring 700 hours of supervised clinical practicum and internships.
Pre-medical and biological research track featuring laboratory research in Sonoran desert ecology, cellular physiology, genetics, and pharmacology.
Interdisciplinary exploration of sports marketing, athletic administration, sports psychology, event management, and sports journalism in the booming Phoenix sports market.
Undergraduate fellowship investigating athlete heat acclimation, core body temperature monitoring, hydration biomarkers, and electrolyte recovery in extreme desert climates.
President & Professor of Electrical Engineering
Office of the President
Dr. Tyner has overseen the establishment and dramatic growth of OUAZ in Surprise, researching microwave communication circuits and STEM educational leadership....
View researcher profile ↗Associate Professor of Exercise Science
Department of Health and Human Performance
Dr. Sandberg specializes in biomechanical gait analysis, strength conditioning methodologies for collegiate athletes, and neuromuscular injury prevention....
View researcher profile ↗Professor of Counseling & Psychology
School of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Adams researches community trauma intervention models, cross-cultural mental health counseling pedagogy, and licensed counseling supervision standards....
View researcher profile ↗OpenField is an independent research platform not officially affiliated with Ottawa University Arizona. Information reflects public documentation reviewed on 2026-10-16. Students must verify application deadlines, fee structures, and prerequisite details directly with official university admissions departments before applying.
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