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No matter what your career aspirations, Colorado Technical
University - Colorado Springs can help you get there. We offer
exciting programs, taught by working professionals that can
provide you with the skills you need for career advancement.
Classrooms and labs are equipped with industry-current technology
so that you may learn new skills applicable for real-world
situations. Personal attention is CTU - Colorado Springs'
policy, and course content is reviewed and updated regularly
by our advisory board to reflect industry trends.
After preparing students for integration into the work environment,
our career services staff will assist in identifying employment
options.
Our graduates should leave with a highly marketable skills
and the combined advantages of hands-on training, business
savvy, and creative and technical skills necessary for today's
competitive job market.
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Thank you for your interest in CTU Colorado Springs. We are
a career-oriented school located in Colorado Springs, CO.
We are dedicated to providing academic excellence. If you're
looking for an exciting and rewarding career in today's rapidly
expanding fields, we can help you get there.
Quality instruction
Beginning with your first campus visit, you'll notice
the CTU difference. You'll find an atmosphere of professionalism,
mutual respect and a student-centered focus that lasts throughout
your educational program. CTU Online offers distance learning
opportunities.
All classes are taught by professors - not teaching assistants.
Instructional groups are limited in size to encourage participation
and allow faculty members to devote more time to individual
students. Just as students are graded for their academic progress,
you will evaluate your professors' performance.
Learning programs to support your career goals
Supporting your career goals
Colorado Technical University offers a wide range of undergraduate,
graduate and professional certificate programs with curriculum
designed to support today's top career fields.
Choose from three learning styles
Everyone has his or her own unique learning style. Colorado
Technical University allows you to match your style to a learning
environment that works for you: Face-to-face, online, and
hybrid – a blend of both methods. Choose from undergraduate
online courses. Colorado Technical University offers maximum
flexibility, with day, evening and weekend classes that make
it easy to make higher education a part of your lifestyle.
Real-world relevancy, applied learning approach
You can learn in an industry-current environment
where classrooms are designed to simulate a corporate setting
and computers, software and other learning tools are industry-standard
and easily accessible.
CTU's applied approach to education makes learning an interactive
experience. Because your classmates are often experienced
professionals, classes can become stimulating interchanges
led by industry professionals.Just like the real world, you'll
share ideas, solve problems, and find new ways to approach
your work today and in the future.
A dynamic learning environment
Business
and industry move at alarming speed. Today's discoveries will
soon be yesterday's news. At Colorado Technical University,
academic programs are continually evaluated and updated for
relevance and currency. Faculty members work closely with
industry advisory boards made up of respected professionals
who are behind the innovations that drive global business.
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| Bachelor |
 Accounting
Program description coming soon.
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Business Administration Management
The management concentration expands your studies into more
advanced managerial concepts and strategies such as project
risk management, strategy development and human resource issues.
You can further customize your program through choice of electives,
including accounting, economics, money and capital markets,
team building, logistics or sales.
Features:
• Complete your degree in as few as 3 years;
with a qualified associate's degree, you can complete
in as few as 18 months
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Gain industry-current, real-world skills and knowledge
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Computer Science
In this degree program, students can develop a strong base
of practical, real-world skills from professors who are also
computer science professionals. In addition to important undergraduate
foundation studies, you can learn computer programming languages,
computer network systems and software engineering skills.
The systems security and project management components of
this degree add competitive, industry-current skill sets.
Features:
• Complete your degree in as few as 3 years
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Gain industry-current, real-world skills and knowledge
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Criminal Justice
CTU's bachelor's degree in criminal justice is
designed to build a strong base of practical, real-world applications
from professors who are experienced professionals. In addition
to foundational undergraduate studies, students can learn
industry-standard skills in areas such as interview and interrogation,
crime scene investigation and psychological criminal profiling.
Built on a solid knowledge of the law and the courts, the
skills and techniques you can learn are applicable in the
many facets of the criminal justice system. You can also develop
the professional and technical skills to empower you as a
criminal justice professional ready for advancement.
Features:
• Complete your degree in as few as 3 years;
with a qualified associate's degree, you can complete
in as few as 18 months
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Gain industry-current, real-world skills and knowledge
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Electrical Engineering
What skills can I learn?
Students who successfully complete the BSEE degree program should be able to:
- Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.
- Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.
- Design a system, component or process to meet desired needs within the context of digital systems, electronics systems and communication systems.
- Assess the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.
- Use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for current engineering practice.
What are some possible career opportunities?
Today, many companies are involved in the entire spectrum of product and system design, testing and support. On the commercial side, some companies employ electrical engineers to design, improve and test integrated circuit products ("chips"), while other companies may employ electrical engineers for product support, with a heavy customer focus. On the government contractor side, local firms need electrical engineers to design the command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems that are the backbone of national defense.
Built-in Professional Certificates
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering degree program includes the following built-in Professional Certificates:
- Electronic System Design (Advanced)
- Professional Communication
These Professional Certificates can be earned without additional courses
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Information Technology
In this degree program, students can develop a strong base
of practical, real-world business and technology skills. You
can learn to link software and hardware needs to support business
goals. You can develop an information system knowledge combined
with technical computer capabilities. The inclusion of contemporary
themes such as information system security and project management
bring added relevance to this program.
Features:
• Complete your degree in as few as 3 years
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Helps you prepare for certifications such as Microsoft
Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE™), CompTIA's
A+™, Network+™ and Security+™, and Cisco's
CCNP™
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| Information Technology Management
Program description coming soon.
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Project Management
The project management degree program is based on the Project
Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Body
of Knowledge (PMBOK) – the recognized industry standard.
You can build a strong base of practical, real-world applications
and undergraduate foundational studies in areas including
English, math, social science and technology. You can learn
real-world project planning; time and conflict management;
human resource management; risk analysis and management; CPM/PERT,
Grant and other scheduling techniques; an understanding of
organizations, teams and processes; budgeting and cost control
systems; contracting and negotiating.
Features:
• Complete your degree in as few as 3 years;
with a qualified associate's degree, you can complete
in as few as 18 months
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Gain industry-current, real-world skills and knowledge
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Visual Communications
The Visual Communication program is designed to educate and
develop the talents and technical abilities of artistic and
imaginative students. Students are educated with a comprehensive
working knowledge of visual expression as a means of communicating
ideas. Emphasis is placed on developing the student's
creative problem solving abilities by developing concepts
and content that is based upon the principles, practical applications
and methodologies used in developing creative design. Using
the tools of industry-current technology along with traditional
methods students can develop into professionals that are able
to use their skills for a rewarding career in the disciplines
of advertising design, website design, graphic design, illustration,
digital design and multimedia. Students will create a portfolio
that will showcase the various techniques they have learned
over the course of their degree program. Students can gain
experience using Macromedia and Adobe products along with
many other popular software programs. Students can gain experience
using a variety of hardware.
Features:
• Complete your degree in as few as 3 years
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Gain industry-current, real-world skills and knowledge
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| Accounting
Program description coming soon.
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| Business Administration Marketing & Sales
Program description coming soon.
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Business Administration Management
This degree program emphasizes a strong base of business fundamentals
including critical-thinking and decision-making skills. You
can learn practical, real-world applications from professors
with extensive business experience. In addition to important
undergraduate foundation studies in areas including English,
math, social science and technology, you can learn presentation
techniques, technology application and research basis.
Features:
• Complete your degree in as few as 18 months
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Helps you prepare for certification such as Microsoft
Office Specialist (MOS™)
• Gain industry-current, real-world skills and knowledge
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Criminal Justice
In this degree program, you can learn the basics of criminal
thinking and gain important skills such as report writing;
intake assessment and evaluation for work with juvenile and
victim advocacy, family court work, child and youth work,
loss prevention, fraud investigations, court administration,
homeland security, crisis work, customs, juvenile correction
work and court-appointed special advocate.
Features:
• Complete your degree in as few as 18 months
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Helps you prepare for certification such as Microsoft
Office Specialist (MOS™)
• Gain industry-current, real-world skills and knowledge
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e-Business
In this degree program, you can learn to design, develop and
maintain Web pages and Web sites. You can also develop skills
to act as liaison between the technical staff and management
or customers. You can gain skills to act as a liaison between
the technical staff and management or customers. You can gain
fundamental business skills and understand how to apply them
to the virtual marketplace.
Features
• Complete your degree in as few as 18 months
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Helps you prepare for certification such as Microsoft
Office Specialist (MOS™)
• Gain industry-current, real-world skills and knowledge
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Electronics Technology
What skills can I learn?
Students who successfully complete the ASET degree program should gain an understanding of the following areas:
- Analysis of DC and AC circuits and electronics, including significant laboratory-based experience in each of these areas
- Analysis and design of digital hardware, as well as computer architecture
- Problem-solving and trouble-shooting techniques
- Design of integrated-circuit (IC) based digital electronics
- Use of modern, computer-based simulation tools
- Advanced laboratory instrumentation
- Communication skills essential to the workplace
What are some possible career opportunities?
Today, a good number of companies are involved in the entire spectrum of product and system analysis, testing and support. On the commercial side, some companies employ technicians and interns with at least an associate's degree to manufacture, analyze and test integrated circuit products ("chips"). Other companies may employ technicians or technologists for product support, with a heavy customer focus.
On the government contractor side, firms need technicians or interns to work on command, control, communications, computer, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems that are the backbone of national defense.
Additional education and/or experience may be needed for some positions.
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Information Technology
The information technology degree program is designed to develop
a strong base of practical, real-world business and technology
skills from professors who are also IT professionals. In addition
to important undergraduate foundation studies, you can learn
to link software and hardware needs to support business goals.
You can develop a fundamental understanding of business along
with technical skills such as computer languages, client-server
networks, Web publishing, and database and spreadsheet applications.
Features:
• Complete your degree in as few as 18 months
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Helps you prepare for COMPTIA certification such as
Network+™
• Gain industry-current, real-world skills and knowledge
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Network Systems Security
In this degree program, you can learn to maintain network
hardware and software, analyze problems and monitor the network
to ensure availability to system users. You can gain the skills
to identify customer needs and then use that information to
identify, interpret, and evaluate system and network requirements,
including all important network security measures.
Features:
• Complete your degree in as few as 18 months
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Helps you prepare for certification such as Microsoft
Office Specialist (MOS™) CompTIA's A+™,
Network+™ and Security+™, and Cisco's CCNA™
• Gain industry-current, real-world skills and knowledge
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Visual Communications
The associate's level Visual Communication program is designed
to prepare students for entry-level positions in the commercial
art, graphic design, and multimedia related fields. Students
can acquire a working knowledge of drawing, design concepts,
typography, digital design, and graphic design skills to create
professional, illustrative solutions to commercial design
problems. Using the tools of industry-current technology along
with traditional methods students can develop skills in digital
imaging, computer illustration, web design, desktop publishing,
prepress, and advertising techniques. Graphic design, career
development, and portfolio classes are designed to help prepare
students for their internships and professional careers. Students
will create a portfolio to showcase their skills gained in
the program. Students can gain experience using Macromedia
and Adobe software along with other popular software programs.
Features:
• Complete your degree in as few as 18 months
• Qualified course transfer, life experience, and military
credits accepted
• Earn high-demand professional certificates with no
added time nor tuition cost
• Gain industry-current, real-world skills and knowledge
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| Master |
Computer Engineering
What skills can I learn?
Students who successfully complete the Master of Science in Computer Engineering should be able to:
- Design computer architectures.
- Use techniques for life-cycle design of software systems.
- Use modern information system security techniques.
- Design advanced CMOS circuitry.
- Effectively use project management techniques.
What are some possible career opportunities?
Although most companies hire entry-level computer engineers at the Bachelor's degree level, an increasing number of firms are looking for a more in-depth understanding and design ability in advanced systems, especially in the areas of digital signal processing, computer architecture and software design. The defense industry, in particular, needs project managers, systems engineers, and senior CEs to help design the next generation of C4ISR (command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) systems.
If you are already working for a commercial or DOD contractor firm as an engineer, the MSCE is the perfect way to advance within your company because it integrates the additional software design and security skills training you may need to increase your value to the company.
Built-in Professional Certificates
The Master of Science in Computer Engineering includes the following built-in Professional Certificate:
These Professional Certificates can be earned without additional courses.
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