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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

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

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

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

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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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

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

Program description coming soon.

Program description coming soon.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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:

• Computer Engineering

These Professional Certificates can be earned without additional courses.