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Fall 2020 – Summer 2021

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ON THE COVER Jenn Kovach, Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

To learn more about Jenn, visit ccu.edu/jkovach.

CONTENTS Who We Are 4 Colorado Christian University

Why Students Choose 5 CCU Online

Christ Centered 6 Education

Flexible Education 8 100% Online

Degrees For Real Life 9 Be At Your Best

Affordability 10 You’re Closer Than You Think

We’re In This Together 11 Tuition Discount Partnerships

Invest in Yourself 12 Financial Aid

Ways to Pay For College 13

Student Success 14 Support Staff

Education Benefts 16 Military-Focused

Student Spotlight 19 Kareisha Hartsfeld

Student Spotlight 20 Martin Kaufmann

Student Spotlight 21 Rebekah McDonald-Creeden

Student Spotlight 22 Rev. Jeffrey Jordan

Student Spotlight 23 Jenn Kovach

Get Where You Want To Go 24 Undergraduate Programs

Lee Strobel Center 25 For Evangelism and Applied Apologetics

Accelerate Your Career 26 Graduate Programs

Accreditations and Affliations 28 Exemplary Academics

Academic Calendar 29 Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021

CCU At A Glance 30 Facts and Stats

College of Adult and 31 Graduate Studies

A Closer Look

Center Locations 32 Exemplary Academics

Admissions Checklist 33

COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Who We Are Colorado Christian University has a century-long legacy of serving students who desire a challenging, Christ-centered education. Located in Lakewood, Colorado, CCU was founded in 1914. In just over 10 decades, what began as a one-room school with two students and a single teacher has become the premier interdenominational Christian university in the Rocky Mountain region.

The College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CAGS) at Colorado Christian University offers over 90 undergraduate, graduate, licensure, and certificate program options, with nearly all available completely online. All courses incorporate a Christ-centered worldview — integrating high-level academics with timeless faith — and are designed specifically for adult learners.

CAGS and CCU Online provide students with several options for accelerated degree completion, including flexible transfer credit policies and opportunities to earn college credit for life experience.

More than 7,000 adult students are currently enrolled through CCU Online or attend on-site classes at one of several Colorado locations.

CCU produces engaged, ethical graduates ready to change the world. CAGS students from all or no-faith backgrounds are invited to be a part of the CCU community — and discover how all things are possible.

CCU’s College of Undergraduate Studies (CUS) enrolls more than 1,400 students in traditional programs on the University’s residential campus in suburban Lakewood, a suburban community 10 miles west of downtown Denver with easy access to the nearby Colorado foothills.

CUS offers more than 50 programs in business, liberal arts, music, sciences, and pre-professional programs for traditional-age high school graduates and transfer students. Undergraduate students enjoy hundreds of activities beyond academics, including Best of Colorado trips, Division II NCAA athletics, intramural sports, student-led ministries, and overseas missions.

The CCU Cougars compete in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC), one of the largest and most competitive conferences in the nation. Men’s sports include: baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and track and field. Women’s sports include: basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, track and field, and volleyball.

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Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

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WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE

CCU Online Colorado Christian University is dedicated to providing an afordable, fexible, and accessible Christian liberal arts higher education to adult students who will become leaders in their communities, countries, and the world. Discover the “Top 5 Reasons Why” students selected CCU Online.*

1. CHRIST-CENTERED INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING

Every class is taught with a Christian worldview and with a focus on servant leadership. We have a high priority to take what is learned and apply it to make positive impacts in the world.

2. FLEXIBILITY OF OUR ONLINE FORMAT

You don’t have to put your life on hold to succeed as a CCU student. Our flexible online format allows you to juggle life, work, and family while earning your degree from almost anywhere in the world.

3. AFFORDABILITY

CCU Online’s guaranteed tuition means that you know exactly what your degree will cost from the start. When you earn a degree from CCU Online, your locked-in tuition rate can give you peace of mind.

4. CARING SUPPORT STAFF

At CCU, our support staff is invested to ensure that students are successful from the first class, to graduation, and beyond. Experience the difference of a Christ-centered approach.

5. MILITARY-FOCUSED

CCU isn’t just military-friendly, we’re military-focused. We honor our nation’s military with a unique tuition discount for active duty military and their spouses.

*CCU Online New Student Enrollment Survey, Fall 2018

CHECK THIS OUT! Learn more about the fve reasons at: ccu.edu/whyccu.

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• CHRIST-CENTERED

Education Unapologetically Christian — that’s what we aim to be at Colorado Christian University, that’s one thing that sets us apart from other universities and colleges. Other schools may be distancing themselves from Christian distinctives, or apologizing for their Christian heritage. We don’t. We are leaning into it. But before explaining what we mean by this tagline, let us tell you what we don’t mean by the words “unapologetically Christian.”

WHAT WE DON’T MEAN We don’t mean arrogantly Christian. That is, we do not wish to imply that we are always right, or that we know it all. In fact, no sane Christian would say that they do. We are quick to confess that we are finite and we serve an infinite God who, though He has revealed himself, is still much greater than we can comprehend, and life is more mysterious than we can fully understand.

Also, we don’t mean narrowly Christian. CCU teaches students to think. We want them to engage in rigorous study and ask hard questions. We want them to examine other views, even as we robustly teach from a Christ-centered perspective. We love science, philosophy, debate, learning and the life of the mind.

Nor do we mean uncaringly Christian. We are compelled by Christ to love our neighbors and respect all people because they are made in the image of God. We teach our students the importance of what we call “convictional civility.” We have friendships with people of other faiths and no faith. We are devoted to the common good. We aim to produce good citizens.

Finally, by “unapologetically Christian” we do not mean perfectly Christian. We are far from it. We are sinners who need a savior and who want to follow faithfully after Christ. But we don’t do it like we hope to. We aspire to be a Christian university, but we have not arrived.

WHAT WE DO MEAN If that is what we don’t mean by the phrase “unapologetically Christian,” then what do we mean by it?

First, we mean that we have a conviction to follow Christ. Our beliefs matter to us. They matter because we believe they are true.

Education for us is about more than just competence and critical thinking.

Consequently, we think it is important to talk about certain topics that have been excised from schools — such as wisdom, truth, virtue, character, the meaning of life and the importance of religious faith.

As convictional Christians, we are historically Christian. That means we stand within the great tradition that gave rise to the university movement in the West.

As evangelicals, we revere the Bible, not only as the central text of Western civilization, but as God’s Word. We affirm Christ to be, not just a great teacher, but the savior of the world.

By the way, every school is driven by some faith. These days it is often a secular faith — it could be faith in technology, or scientific naturalism, or business, or even a nihilistic faith. We just happen to believe that the Christian faith provides a better foundation for a life of learning in a way that addresses the whole person and the world as it actually exists.

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Our faith is central to who we are. It is not incidental. We are not Christian in name only. Rather we are a religious school with a strong educational mission.

When others tell us to put our faith aside, be they secular accreditors or politicians, we can’t. We refuse to subordinate our faith to ideologies, be they of the far left or the far right. If political leaders tell us to “move on from it” or “get over it,” or to change our core beliefs, about Jesus Christ or God’s created order, why, that would be to deny the motivation that brought us into existence in the first place.

Second, by “unapologetically Christian,” we mean that we try to live and practice our faith as a community. We have community standards that flow from our religious identity. Ultimately we are called to follow Christ and live in faithful obedience to his Word. This will not always make sense to outsiders, but it too is a part of historic Christianity. Our faith not only involves beliefs, but a way of life. In the New Testament there are expectations of what it mean to be a follower of Christ.

Finally, by “unapologetically Christian” we wish to highlight that we passionately believe that Christ is the source of life — the Bible describes Him as the living water, the bread of life, the light of the world, the living Word, the way, the truth, and the life. We have found this to be true.

CCU and its heritage schools were born out of this faith. So were many of America’s colleges and universities. They were born out of, not just a faith impulse, but a specifically Christian vision. That’s true of America’s first university, and most of the Ivy League schools. It is also true of the earliest Western universities. In this respect, CCU is not unusual, just part of a long, great tradition.

What is unique about CCU, is that we still acknowledge it — unapologetically. And we believe that there is abundant life here, not just for us, but for all who look to Jesus Christ.

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FLEXIBLE EDUCATION

100% Online

Thousands of adult students have already earned accredited degrees from CCU without ever setting foot on campus. How? By earning their degree 100% online.* (See listing on page 24.)

YOU HAVE THE TIME Flexibility is the calling card for online degree programs — and a main reason why our College of Adult and Graduate Studies offers online education.

Whether you routinely travel for work, have an unpredictable schedule, or keep track of multiple schedules in your family, online courses are flexible enough to work with you. As long as you have internet access, you will be able to log into your courses.

EARN THE SAME DEGREE At CCU, “online” refers only to the format of the courses. You will earn the same accredited degree whether you take courses in a classroom or online. You will be prepared to succeed in your field in the same way that we prepare our students who take courses in the classroom.

EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY, ONLINE Most students learn best in community, that’s why we offer a cohort model of learning for adult students. The cohort system groups you with other students who are in your same degree or certificate program, and you stay together in your courses until you graduate.

YOU’RE SET UP FOR SUCCESS CCU’s online classes are hosted in an electronic platform which connects you with your professors as well as your classmates — even if they are on the other side of the world. Group discussion forums and document sharing are built into the course experience, so you will have plenty of time to connect with and get to know your classmates. Integrated video and web conferencing tools use HD audio, video, a web-based interface, and webcams to improve learner engagement and help students and faculty feel like they’re in the same room together, regardless of their location or device.

CONNECT WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE The CCU Online learning platform also provides a mobile app that allows students to check updates, watch videos, or receive notifications on their smartphones.

A WORTHWHILE INVESTMENT Tuition for an online course is the same as that of an in-seat course, no matter which state you live in. Visit the College of Adult and Graduate Studies tuition website for specific cost information for your program at ccu.edu/cags-tuition.

CHECK THIS OUT! Learn more about what it’s like to take classes online: ccu.edu/online-classes.

* Note: CCU’s Pre-Nursing to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is not offered online.

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DEGREES FOR REAL LIFE

Be At Your Best We recognize a traditional college experience might not provide the fexibility you need to earn your degree. That’s why the College of Adult and Graduate Studies (CCU Online) has developed carefully planned programs that help you get where you want to go, in a way that works for you.

AWARD-WINNING ACADEMICS Our programs have won awards for their excellence and are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). We also have special accreditations for a number of programs — to ensure that your degree is recognized wherever you go. (See page 28.)

QUICK PROGRESSION Each class is typically five or seven weeks long (most are five). You will take one class at a time, where you will focus on one topic of study. This format is helpful because you can see your progress toward your degree. Every five weeks you’re a few credits closer to your goal!

TIERED STRUCTURE Most of our degrees have a tiered structure. This means that even if you’re not sure that you want to earn a full bachelor’s degree, you could choose to first earn your certificate, which would then apply to your associate or bachelor’s degree if you decided later that you wanted to continue in your program.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT Earning your degree provides you with skills that you can immediately use in the workplace, qualifying you to excel with your job responsibilities — which is key to a successful career. By learning how to find meaning and leadership opportunities right where you are, you will be able to contribute your talents and gifts to a world that needs you to be at your best.

Herminia Szasz Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

In 2019, the median earnings of someone

with a bachelor’s degree was 185% more per

week than someone with only a high school

diploma — an additional $33,020 per year.*

*“Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers Fourth Quarter 2019,” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 17, 2020.

GET STARTED TODAY! We would love to talk to you about your educational goals and help prepare a degree plan that fts your life. Visit online.ccu.edu and complete the Request Info form or call us at 303.963.3311.

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-• AFFORDABILITY

You’re Closer Than You Think

TIME AND MONEY

SAVE

At CCU Online we understand you need both affordable and accelerated options for earning your degree. Our generous transfer credit policy and college credits for life experience are designed to save both time and money. You may be surprised to learn how quickly and seamlessly you can earn your associate or bachelor’s degree at CCU.

Transfer Credits Accepted transfer credits vary by degree program. Check with your CCU enrollment counselor about transfer credit options for master’s degree programs.

Apply up to 45 transfer credits to an associate degree

Apply up to 90 transfer credits to a bachelor’s degree

Prior Learning Credit (PLC) Earn college credit for your life experience, build a portfolio of your post-high school personal and professional learning experiences, or take advantage of low-cost CLEP, DSST, and UExcel testing options to test out of electives and many general education requirements.

Apply up to 45 PLC credits to an associate degree

Apply up to 75 PLC credits to a bachelor’s degree

StraighterLine CCU has partnered with StraighterLine to provide cost-efficient and flexible options for adult learners to earn credit for general education courses. More than 50 StraighterLine courses qualify for transfer to CCU Online.

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WE’RE IN THIS TOGETHER

Tuition Discount Partnerships WHY PARTNER WITH CCU ONLINE? CCU’s Professional Education Partnership Program (PEP) and Christian Higher Education Partnership Program (CHEPP) offers a unique opportunity for your employer, church, or ministry to partner with CCU and help you save thousands on tuition.

Talk to a CCU Enrollment Counselor today to find out if you qualify for one of these discounts. You can reach us at info@ccu.edu or 303.963.3311.

If you’re a business, organization, ministry, or church that’s interested in partnering with CCU, please email us at partnerships@ccu.edu.

*This discount applies only to tuition (not fees) and is only applicable to programs in CCU’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies. This discount is not applicable toward core nursing courses in CCU’s Pre-Nursing to BSN program. This offer cannot be combined with any other scholarship offer from CCU.

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Amy Starnes Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

Caprock Academy, CCU Professional Education Partner To learn more about Amy, visit ccu.edu/astarnes

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We understand that going back to school is a significant investment. At Colorado Christian University, we believe the investment is more than worth it. In fact, we believe earning your degree is one of the most important investments you will ever make.

Not only are you earning a degree, you are also equipping yourself to live out your full potential. Earning a degree at CCU makes it possible to pursue opportunities to grow both personally and professionally, emphasizing development of Christian character and spirituality.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2019, the median earnings of someone with a bachelor’s degree

was $635 more per week than someone with only a high school diploma.* That amounts to $33,020 in additional earnings per year!

We want to help you get there too, which is why, in addition to our flexible transfer credit options, we offer ways to make higher education more affordable. The majority of our students qualify for financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, or loans.

LEARN ABOUT FINANCIAL AID AT: ccu.edu/cagsfnancialaid

*“Usual Weekly Earnings of Wage and Salary Workers Fourth Quarter 2019,” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, January 17, 2020.

✓ GUARANTEED

TUITION Complete your

undergraduate degree at a locked-in tuition rate.**

** Additional restrictions may apply, see ccu.edu/guaranteed-tuition

Median Annual Earnings 2019 ($) *Source: U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics Current Population Survey, January 2020

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WAYS TO

Pay For College You have several options for paying tuition and fees for your coursework at CCU. Here are some of the most frequently used ways students pay for their tuition:

1. SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines your eligibility for federal and state grants and loans. It can take 2-3 weeks to find out how much financial aid you qualify for, so it’s important to complete this step as early in the enrollment process as possible. Visit FAFSA.ed.gov and complete the FAFSA using school code 009401.

2. APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Visit ccu.edu/cagsscholarships to view current scholarship and grant opportunities.

3. MILITARY TUITION ASSISTANCE Active military members and their dependents may also receive a special discounted tuition rate. Visit ccu.edu/military for more information.

4. VETERANS/GI BILL® BENEFITS CCU is approved to offer federal veterans’ education benefits to qualified students. Applicants for these benefits may secure forms by emailing vasupport@ccu.edu.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

5. EMPLOYER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT If your employer offers tuition reimbursement, visit ccu.edu/tuition-reimbursement to obtain the third party tuition reimbursement form. This will allow you to carry a balance for up to one semester, interest free, while waiting for reimbursement from an employer or government agency.

6. AUTOMATIC MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN CCU offers students the option to pay their tuition and fees through a monthly payment plan. Monthly payments will be automatically deducted from a personal bank account or credit card. Payment plans can be set up by semester or annually to allow you to budget your tuition costs.

7. CCU PARTNERSHIP DISCOUNTS Check with your enrollment counselor to see if your employer, church, or ministry is an existing CCU tuition discount partner. This partnership program offers up to a 20% tuition discount for students affiliated with our partners. (See page 11 for more details.)

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• STUDENT SUCCESS

Support Staff From teachers to advisors to enrollment counselors, everyone at CCU Online is committed to your academic success. We believe that the best way to model Christ’s love is through our everyday interactions with current and prospective students. Discover the diference of Christ-centered higher education.

“CCU helped me complete my degree by giving me a phenomenal support system from fellow classmates, professors, supervisors, advisors to my friends and family.”

– Candis Cosby

“If you are looking for a good support system to get you through school then CCU is the place to be.”

– Jennifer Kovach

“All of the instructors and CCU support staf have been responsive to any concerns or questions that I have had throughout my experience.”

– Melissa Allen

“Through their support and format, I never felt alone in this process.”

– Skylar Cook

“But through it all, God was steadfast and the support I had from my SSA, my enrollment counselor, my professors, and the prayer groups of other students, not once did any of the these challenges feel like too much.”

– Jamalynn Holloway

“…there are many resources available to help you make it, and the classes are challenging as well as Scripture based. This is a place where you will fnd support for success.”

– Angelique Eguakun

“I fnd my student advisor to be very supportive, caring and understanding.”

– Steven Barto

“It’s amazing! Everyone is so supportive and kind. It’s like having a huge, Godly family to back you and help challenge you!”

– Sky Daury

“…the support I received from the staf was a big deal. They helped me with every step as I transferred my credits and registered for classes. They were continually available with support, which, in my experience, is not the norm.”

– Amy Starnes

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Donnie Austin Service Specialist III, Team Lead

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EDUCATION BENEFITS

Military-Focused CCU is a military-focused school offering Active Duty military, Reserve, National Guard members, and adult dependents a significant tuition discount toward their undergraduate degrees. CCU also has dedicated staff available to assist you on the following military bases in Colorado:

- Buckley Air Force Base

- Fort Carson

- Peterson Air Force Base

- United States Air Force Academy

CCU has a dedicated Military Enrollment Department with experienced military enrollment counselors who can review your formal military training to maximize your transfer credits and help you manage your VA benefits to capitalize on your education opportunities at CCU.

You may also qualify to receive undergraduate credit for Basic Training and other formal education experiences in the U.S. Armed Forces.

CCU IS A MILITARY FRIENDLY® SCHOOL Military Friendly® schools are higher education institutions that demonstrate best practices in recruiting, orienting, and supporting post-military students. As a Military Friendly® school, we provide specialized services including: academic credit for military service, accommodations for those with disabilities, and career placement opportunities.

JUMP START WITH THE CCAF GEM PROGRAM The General Education Mobile (GEM) program through CCU Online enables Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) students to take online courses to meet their general education requirements — allowing students to fast-track their associate degree in applied science. You can potentially save years on the completion of your degree, helping you qualify for career advancement.

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THANK YOU FOR

YOUR SERVICE WE SALUTE YOU

“I am not a perfect man

or perfect Christian. CCU

encourages me to strengthen

my relationship with Christ. In

fact, CCU shows me how to

be a stronger Christian. I look

forward to helping sick people

with Christ right beside me.”

José (Joe) DeLaCruz Bachelor of Science in Nursing

To learn more about Joe, visit ccu.edu/jdelacruz Service Member

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Kareisha Hartsfield HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE? After being medically retired from the military, I was assigned an advocate through the AW2 Program (Army Wounded Warrior) and she had two degrees on the wall that she earned from CCU. She helped me apply and it has been an amazing experience.

WHAT ARE YOUR DEGREE PLANS? My goals are outrageous. I want to be the Talent Acquisition Manager for Beyonce’s team. In addition, my dream is to be a published fiction author. All the 8-10 page APA-style papers at CCU gave me tons of writing practice.

WHY CCU? I chose CCU because of the amazing reviews from my advocate. I told myself I would enroll in one class and if it wasn’t for me at least I tried. Now I have earned my associate degree and I am 18 credit hours away from my bachelor’s. #WatchOutWorld

WORK/LIFE BALANCE EXPERIENCE: Time management has been the foundation in balancing school and work duties. That extra 10 minutes you spend scrolling social media can be used to read a chapter in your text or post on the discussion board.

HOW DID CCU MAKE IT POSSIBLE? On December 12, 2017, my two-year-old daughter had brain surgery after numerous complications following a stroke at birth. My husband and I were both enrolled in classes at the time and our professors worked with us while she was in ICU and through her recovery. I sent a prayer request to CCU and someone sent a heartfelt prayer that I

Kareisha Hartsfield Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management Service Member To learn more about Kareisha, visit ccu.edu/khartsfeld

read every single day while she was in the hospital. Through it all, CCU did not let us lose hope in our daughter or the continuation of our education. We are so thankful for the prayers and accommodations CCU extended to us in such a stressful time in our lives.

MOST MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE: The most memorable experience was getting “Congratulations! You are approaching the end of your academic program at CCU and need to complete a Graduation Application.” I have never felt so accomplished in my entire life.

WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO ENTER THE SERVICE? There was a lot of crime and violence. I wanted to give myself a chance at a better life.

HAS YOUR EDUCATION AFFECTED YOUR MILITARY CAREER? Absolutely. Obtaining a Christian-based education has changed my whole thought process about leadership. In addition, it put my husband and me ahead of peers during promotion selections.

DO YOU THINK EDUCATION IS OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE TO MILITARY MEMBERS? I honestly hate that I did not listen to my leaders and start taking classes when I was an E1. I waited seven years to realize that I needed to sharpen my critical and strategic thinking skills. Everyone in the military will take the required leadership courses, but there are only a few who will set themselves apart and use their limited personal time to further their education.

GOD’S FAITHFULNESS IN YOUR JOURNEY: My husband and I have seen many trials through our education journey, especially with our daughter’s health. Faith was knowing God had His arms wrapped around our daughter as we signed documents that we acknowledged she could be paralyzed or pass away during a dangerous surgery. Grace was CCU being understanding and sympathetic and not failing us for missed/late assignments, and love is what kept my husband and me holding hands and praying together for hours in that waiting room during her surgery.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Martin Kaufmann CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION? I attended a men’s weekend retreat offered to help restore and visualize big dreams and goals. After that conference, I became aware that I had skills and a passion to help others improve their functioning and quality of life. Helping others in this way became very attractive to me as I considered my next 25 years in a new career.

THERE ARE MANY OPTIONS WHEN IT COMES TO CHOOSING A SCHOOL. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE CCU? I chose CCU because of its faith-based integration and rigorous academics. I was not interested in a counseling program that was not faith based, nor was I interested in a faith-based counseling program that did not have rigorous academics. CCU was the perfect combination of these attributes. The faculty was the most impressive aspect of these two variables. Their modeling demonstrated how an effective counselor can model Christ’s grace and truth!

HOW HAS YOUR DEGREE ASSISTED YOU IN YOUR LIFE AND CAREER? I love using my skills and talents of building things and helping others. In my career of orthotics and prosthetics, these skills and talents meld into a rewarding opportunity. During the past five years, I have developed a passion to help people from the inside (therapy) by building cognitive and emotional well-being.

My counseling master’s degree equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to accomplish my new

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Martin Kaufmann Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

To learn more about Martin, visit ccu.edu/mkaufmann

career and passion. The opportunity to engage in course material with industry leading professors from a Christian worldview proved invaluable.

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL? I desired to gain knowledge and skills, and to increase my awareness of mental health so that I could bring about restoration and joy to people. I knew that I wanted a degree that equipped me with the needed academic background to effectively engage in this profession.

WHAT DO YOU PLAN TO DO WITH YOUR DEGREE? I have two primary aspirations. The first is to provide direct counseling services to individuals and families. Second, I am working with several friends to create a national movement bringing Jesus and his message of forgiveness, freedom, and abundance to the forefront of our culture — specifically, to the teenage and early adult audience as they are in the process of resolving upon an identity.

HOW HAS CCU MADE IT POSSIBLE FOR YOU TO COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE? The online course offering was my gateway to success. The structure of the courses, the assignments, and the on-site residential programs offered me predictability of course work, due dates, and my academic progression. As each of these variables was laid out clearly, it was possible to break down my academic path into daily tasks.

“My counseling master’s degree

equipped me with the knowledge and skills necessary to

accomplish my new career and passion.”

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Rebekah McDonald-Creeden ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO COMPLETE YOUR DEGREE? I was inspired to go back to school because of a dramatic life change that I didn’t see coming. After 13 years of marriage, I found myself a divorced, single mom of two kids. I had my bachelor’s degree and a few years of work under my belt, but I was a stay-at-home mom until I found myself in a position where I needed to provide for myself and my kids. I knew that taking the next step and working on a master’s degree would open doors for me to provide the life I felt God calling me to as a mom. I wasn’t sure how I was going to do it financially or time-wise, but was confident God would provide a way.

WHAT ARE YOUR DEGREE PLANS? I have always wanted to serve people in a unique, creative, yet needed way. My ultimate goal would be to become an HR specialist that would essentially do contract work for area churches and nonprofits that cannot afford a full-time HR position. I would travel to the organization as needed to help with comprehensive HR tasks, as that is not something that is taught to those in ministry.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE CCU? I chose CCU because Christian education is very important to me. I went to a Lutheran grade school, high school, and college. My children go to a Lutheran grade school. My faith is fundamental in my life and I want to be able to openly express and incorporate my faith into my education and relate it in a practical way to my professional life.

Rebekah McDonald-Creeden Master of Organizational Leadership

To learn more about Rebekah, visit ccu.edu/rcreeden

WHAT WAS YOUR WORK-LIFE BALANCE WHILE EARNING YOUR DEGREE? With everything on my plate, it was challenging. Because of the way CCU classes are structured, I found it was manageable. With good time management, I was able to get to everything I needed to at work, home, and school. It came down to understanding the priorities of life and not worrying about other things.

“It is often the fear of the unknown that holds us back from doing something benefcial for us.”

WHAT IS THE VALUE OF YOUR EDUCATION? I would say I received way more value than what tuition “paid” for. It is more than just the content of the classes, it is my classmates and professors, the example I was able to set for friends and

family, all those intangibles that create value that other schools can’t give.

HOW WAS YOUR ONLINE EXPERIENCE? The online experience was wonderful for me. There was a little bit of a learning curve since I had finished my bachelor’s 14 years earlier, but once I got used to it, it made balancing being a single mom, full-time worker, and a full-time student manageable. I could do homework on my lunch breaks at work, before my kids got up in the morning, or after they went to bed.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS? Try it! It is often the fear of the unknown that holds us back from doing something beneficial for us. It is scary taking a step like this, but my enrollment counselor and advisor were there to answer questions and help me keep my focus on the “why” of what I was doing and how being online could make it possible for me.

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Rev. Jeffrey JordanCURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION

To say that Rev. Jefrey Jordan, Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies ’17, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies ’19, took a round-about path to the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program at CCU would be an understatement. The pastor and internationally renowned singer thought that his opportunity to earn a college degree and work as a professor had long since passed him by. It wasn’t until an unexpected email from Colorado Christian University changed everything.

“I’ve always loved education and I thought as a little boy that I would be a professor one day,” Jordan said. “I saw the email, and to this day it still blows my mind because I thought that at my age it was too late. Something inside me, it must have been the Spirit, said ‘give them a call.’”

When Jordan decided to follow the Spirit’s direction he was connected with a CCU Online enrollment counselor who helped Jordan apply to the University.

“Our timing is not His timing. He knows when we should go, and when we should do the things that He wants us to do,” Jordan said. “In this late stage of my life, when most people did it when they were young, I’m doing it now.”

Jordan completed an Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies in December 2017 and a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies in May 2019. He is currently enrolled in the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction program. He noted that while he’s stayed focused on his education, it has not always been easy.

“There was a time that I said ‘I can’t do this, this is too hard, I’m too old to be doing this,’” Jordan said. “I was trying to balance this (college classes) with a heavy preaching schedule, a heavy

Jeffrey Jordan Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction

singing schedule, and a heavy work schedule. The Scripture says to whom much is given, much is required and that I can do all this through Him who strengthens me. I had to continue. I fought to the very end and now I find myself positioned really well.”

Jordan said that he’s found true joy and direction in his graduate studies.

“I know that I chose what I should have

chosen because I’m in love with every class that

I’ve been in thus far.”

“I think that I’m more excited now than I have ever been. I know that I chose what I should have chosen because I’m in love with every class that I’ve been in thus far.”

The Washington, D.C.-area preacher and former corporate instructor said he intends to use his newly developing skillset to help churches and schools create curriculum and programs that will fit the needs of the areas where organizations are located.

“I want to become a professor, to grab hold of these children and prepare them for their future,” Jordan said. “It’s never too late to do something that you really want to do.’

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STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

Jenn Kovach CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING

Life doesn’t always move in a straight line. For Jenn Kovach (Organizational Management in Christian Leadership, B.S. ’15, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, M.A. ’18) this was no exception. Like many students in CCU’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies, Kovach had to overcome both personal and educational hardships to achieve her career goals.

“After I graduated with my bachelor’s from CCU, I had a new sense of confidence to do more with my life,” Kovach said. “For many years I suffered from debilitating anxiety; however, something changed within me when I started attending CCU. God used CCU to push me out of my comfort zone and into my calling.”

Today, Kovach is a licensed clinical mental health counselor in the Denver area focusing on helping patients overcome their opioid additions.

“There is no monetary price you can put on your education. Education is powerful and it is in our education that we become the true stewards of God,” the mother of three said. “My education through CCU has helped me live out the dreams that God put into my heart many years ago. There is no better joy then walking on stage, grabbing your diploma and looking out into the crowd and seeing your loved ones with the happiest of faces.”

Achieving those dreams hasn’t always been easy.

“Before I started my education process at CCU my mother told me, ‘If getting a degree was easy then everyone would have one,’” Kovach said.

Jenn Kovach Master of Arts Clinical Mental Health Counseling

To learn more about Jenn, visit ccu.edu/jkovach.

“That quote motivated me when the balance of work, school, family, and church became too much for me to carry. At times it was very hard, but I knew achieving my goals would teach my children to never give up on their dreams.

“My daughter was diagnosed with leukemia when I was one year into my master’s program. Deciding to stay in school while she received chemo was by far the hardest obstacle I have overcome. I believe having a healthy support system, as well as the prayers of many others, is what helped me.”

Kovach noted that spiritual support from her classmates and professors as she went through one of the most difficult periods of her life gave her the strength to complete her graduate degree from CCU and become a counselor.

“The support from my CCU peers and faculty made all the difference in completing my master’s degree.

Everyone at CCU genuinely believed in my success and they also prayed over the hardships that I was enduring. I am positive that their prayers helped me get through my program.”

Kovach said she chose Colorado Christian University because of its strong grounding in the Word.

“CCU appealed to me because of the biblical worldview. I loved being a part of the bigger Christian community,” Kovach said. “CCU helped me understand how important my faith is in regard to every aspect of my life. Being around a diverse group of believers prepared me for the real world.”

Kovach’s advice to others: “Stay committed to your dreams and never ignore the small voice inside of you that is pushing you towards the calling God has put on your life.”

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GET WHERE YOU WANT TO GO

Undergraduate Programs BUSINESS Accounting/Accountancy (A.S., B.S., Certificate)

Business Administration/Business (A.S., B.S.)

Emphasis in Entrepreneurship

Emphasis in International Business

Economics (B.S.)

Entrepreneurship (Certificate)

Ethics (Certificate)

Human Resource Management (A.S., B.S., Certificate)

Logistics and Supply Chain (A.S., B.S., Certificate)

Nonprofit Management (A.S., B.S., Certificate)

Organizational Management in Christian Leadership (B.S.)

Organizational Management in Enterprise Agility (B.S.)

Organizational Management in Project Management (B.S.)

Project Management (Certificate)

CHRISTIAN MINISTRY & THEOLOGICAL STUDIES Applied Apologetics (B.A.)

Emphasis in Cultural Engagement

Emphasis in Global Apologetics

Emphasis in Innovative Evangelism

Emphasis in Practical Apologetics

Biblical Studies (A.A., B.A., Certificate)

Christian Ministry (B.A.)

COUNSELING & PSYCHOLOGY Psychology/Applied Psychology (A.S., B.S.)

Emphasis in Biblical Studies

Emphasis in Clinical Counseling

Emphasis in Criminal Justice

CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Applied Psychology (B.S.)

Emphasis in Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice (A.S., B.S., Certificate)

EDUCATION Early Childhood Education (B.A.)

Elementary Education (B.A.)

Special Education (B.A.)

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Information Technology (A.S.)

Computer Information Technology (B.S.)

Emphasis in Data Engineering

Emphasis in Database Management

Emphasis in Networking

Emphasis in System Analyst

Information Systems Management (B.S.)

MARKETING & COMMUNICATION STUDIES Communication Studies (A.S., B.S., Certificate)

Marketing and Sales (A.S., B.S., Certificate)

NURSING & HEALTHCARE Healthcare Administration (A.S., B.S.)

Nursing (BSN, RN-BSN)

A.S. = Associate of Science B.A. = Bachelor of Arts B.S. = Bachelor of Science

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Lee Strobel Center FOR EVANGELISM AND APPLIED APOLOGETICS

The Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics at Colorado Christian University seeks to equip Christians, ministry leaders, and churches to effectively share the grace of God and confidently defend the truth of the Gospel, in order to reach our world for Christ.

The Strobel Center focuses on equipping a vast network of Christians who are actively engaged in the marketplace of ideas in local churches and communities, in the media, in the entertainment world, on the internet, and throughout popular culture. Through CCU Online, the Strobel Center offers undergraduate and graduate courses to train Christians to become actively involved in the marketplace of ideas, with the goal of influencing the culture for Christ.

BACHELOR’S DEGREES: - Applied Apologetics, B.A.

Emphasis in Cultural Engagement

- Applied Apologetics, B.A. Emphasis in Global Apologetics

- Applied Apologetics, B.A. Emphasis in Innovative Evangelism

- Applied Apologetics, B.A. Emphasis in Practical Apologetics

MASTER’S DEGREES: - Applied Apologetics, M.A.

Emphasis in Cultural Engagement

- Applied Apologetics, M.A. Emphasis in Global Apologetics

- Applied Apologetics, M.A. Emphasis in Innovative Evangelism

- Applied Apologetics, M.A. Emphasis in Practical Apologetics

The center’s founding director is Lee Strobel, a New York Times best-selling author and renowned apologist and evangelist. Strobel joined CCU to launch this unprecedented center to promote training in evangelism and apologetics in order to bring spiritual renewal to the church in America.

The Strobel Center’s executive director is Mark Mittelberg, Strobel’s long-time ministry associate and the best-selling author of Confident Faith, The Reason Why Faith Makes Sense, and The Questions Christians Hope No One Will Ask (With Answers).

Over the course of three decades, Strobel and Mittelberg have equipped nearly two million Christians worldwide to reach others with the gospel message of love, hope, and redemption and have innovated and led numerous evangelism and apologetics conferences, training seminars, national simulcasts, and outreach events. They have also collaborated in leading the outreach and apologetics efforts of one of the largest evangelical churches in America.

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ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER

Graduate Programs CCU ofers several graduate degree programs for those ready to advance their career options, expertise, and earnings potential.

ACCOUNTING, M.S CCU Online’s Master of Science in Accounting develops future accountants who are trained to apply their expertise and fiduciary responsibilities with a Christian worldview and ethical leadership that includes: accounting ethics, accounting research, advanced auditing, and advanced tax accounting.

APPLIED APOLOGETICS, M.A. The Master of Arts in Applied Apologetics provides training to understand and express the essential doctrines of the Christian faith and the evidence which undergirds those doctrines. The degree will equip you with graduate-level knowledge and skills necessary to provide meaningful defense of the faith and thoughtful evangelistic tools to share it.

BIBLICAL STUDIES, M.A. CCU Online’s Master of Arts in Biblical Studies program will provide you with a strong academic foundation for living out your faith in any setting. Designed for leaders in church, parachurch, or ministry settings, the Biblical Studies master’s degree will equip you to study the Bible from both an overall view and a verse-by-verse analysis.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, MBA The online MBA programs at CCU will help you develop ethical decision-making and servant-leadership skills to incorporate principles from the Bible in your business every day. Choose from one of five areas of emphasis: Advanced Accounting, Enterprise Agility, Healthcare Administration, Leadership, or Project Management.

CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, M.A. Prepare for the National Counselor Exam as you gain clinical expertise within a Christian perspective in our CACREP-accredited counseling program. The program combines rigorous coursework, experiential learning, and mentoring relationships designed to equip you to become a culturally responsive professional counselor. In-seat and online tracks are available for this degree.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE, M.S. CCU’s Master of Science in Criminal Justice online degree program will equip you with the competencies necessary to be a successful criminal justice professional, as well as the character and courage of moral conviction to be a force for good based upon a Christian worldview. Gain knowledge of public policy and issues currently affecting the criminal justice system; train in advanced techniques and tools currently used in law enforcement.

CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE EDUCATION, M.ED. Current and aspiring educators and school professionals can hone the necessary skills to effectively teach English language learners in both the United States and around the world. The program meets standards set forth by the Colorado Department of Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). A TESOL certificate is also available in conjunction with this degree or separately.

CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION, M.A. The Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction provides relevant preparation for curriculum development within an educational lens supported by data evaluation. This program applies education technology to instructional materials and programs. Optional emphases include Alternative Licensing, Biblical Studies, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education.

CYBER SECURITY, M.S. A degree in cyber security will equip you with the required technical skills and business knowledge to protect yourself, your business, or your organization’s key assets whether offline or online. CCU’s online Master of Science in Cyber Security degree program will teach you cyber skills that are relevant in today’s interconnected world. These cyber security courses focus on helping you learn the skills employers are looking for to help keep their organizations secure.

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ECONOMICS, M.S. The online Master of Science in Economics at Colorado Christian University equips graduates with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to lead in a global environment, whether working in business, government, or the nonprofit sector. The program’s focus on economic development helps you to apply your knowledge with a Christian perspective.

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP, M.ED. Expand your leadership role — as a teacher or administrator — by gaining skills to become more innovative and effective in today’s education environment. CCU’s Educational Leadership master’s degree seeks to develop innovative, collaborative, effective, and reflective leaders who will provide quality learning opportunities for a rapidly changing and increasingly diverse population — while improving the learning of all students.

EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, M.A. CCU’s Master of Arts in Executive Leadership in Christian Ministry will help you develop the skills necessary to be a more effective administrator. Hone business-related skills while furthering the development of baseline ministry proficiencies in this 100% online program. The master’s degree is ideal for ministers and leaders who need executive ministry skills to broaden their leadership capacities.

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, M.S CCU’s M.S. in Human Resources Management focuses on the methodologies and practices which are proven to secure and maintain a workforce which will maximize efficiency in functionality and operational effectiveness. The 100% online program incorporates faith into every course, ensuring that you will be prepared to lead with ethics and in alignment with God’s plan.

NURSING, MSN Take on greater leadership roles in healthcare and education through learning the core foundations of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS), and prepare for an advanced practice nurse (APRN) specialty role. At CCU, we empower nurses to practice nursing as ministry and prepare them to be competent, compassionate, moral leaders who excel as servants, shepherds, stewards, and scholars who impact their profession and the world.

NURSING PRACTICE IN VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, DNP The Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) is a practice-focused doctorate. Graduates learn enhanced leadership and specialized advanced nursing skills to apply credible research and translate evidence-based practice into improved health outcomes.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP, MOL CCU’s Master of Organizational Leadership program is focused on effective organizational leadership in today’s uncertain and constantly changing world. Explore leadership development and change from an organizational behavior (OB) perspective. Zero in on specific, personal and introspective concepts that impact change in government, nonprofits, business/economics, community, education, and religion.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, MPA The Master of Public Administration online degree program at Colorado Christian University will equip you with the knowledge necessary to provide leadership and management in local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as voluntary, proprietary, and not-for-profit organizations by engaging in government operations processes including finance, politics, and policy formation.

SPECIAL EDUCATION, M.ED. Earn a master’s degree while pursuing Special Education Generalist Licensure from the Colorado State Board of Education preparing you with competencies needed in special education. Learn to integrate complex data from educational theory, practice, applied research, and critical thinking skills needed to discern emerging issues in the field of Special Education. To further customize your degree, you may choose among several options: licensure or non-licensure, an emphasis in Alternative Licensing, or an endorsement in Special Education Generalist.

TESOL CERTIFICATE The graduate-level Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) certificate program at Colorado Christian University prepares candidates to successfully teach English language learners in the United States and abroad. The certificate can be earned in conjunction with a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education, or as a standalone certification.

THEOLOGICAL STUDIES, M.A. The Master of Arts in Theological Studies will provide you with theological exploration of God, humanity, and human relationships to God and the world. This online Theology master’s degree will prepare you for Christian ministry with knowledge and skills that will strengthen your biblical understanding from a theological perspective.

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ACCREDITATIONS AND AFFILIATIONS

Exemplary Academics

REGIONAL ACCREDITATION Colorado Christian University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional institutional accrediting associations in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

SPECIAL ACCREDITATIONS AND ENDORSEMENTS

COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES • Registered Education Provider (R.E.P.) with the Project

Management Institute (PMI)

NURSING PROGRAMS • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

M.A. IN CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related

Educational Programs (CACREP)

EDUCATION AND TEACHER LICENSING • Colorado Department of Education • Colorado Department of Higher Education • Colorado State Board of Education • Association of Christian Schools International

Endorsement (ACSI)

MEMBERSHIPS

Council for Christian National Association of Colleges and Universities Independent Colleges and

Universities

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Macy Dunnigan Associate of Science in Marketing and Sales Council of Independent

Colleges Evangelical Council for

Financial Accountability

FALL 2020 – SUMMER 2021

Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2020 BEGINS: AUGUST 24

BLOCK 1 (5 WEEKS): August 24 - October 4

BLOCK A (7 WEEKS): August 24 - October 18

BLOCK A (8 WEEKS): August 24 - October 18

LABOR DAY BREAK: September 7-13 (no classes)

BEGINS: JANUARY 4

BLOCK 1 (5 WEEKS): January 4 - February 7

BLOCK A (7 WEEKS): January 4 - February 21

BLOCK A (8 WEEKS): January 4 - February 28

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY: January 18 (no classes)

BEGINS: APRIL 26

BLOCK 1 (5 WEEKS): April 26 - May 30

BLOCK A (7 WEEKS): April 26 - June 20

BLOCK A (8 WEEKS): May 3 - June 27

MEMORIAL DAY BREAK: May 31-June 6 (no classes)*

BLOCK 2 (5 WEEKS): October 5 - November 8

BLOCK B (7 WEEKS) October 19 - December 13

BLOCK B (8 WEEKS) October 19 - December 20

BLOCK 2 (5 WEEKS): February 8 - March 14

BLOCK B (7 WEEKS) February 22 - April 18

BLOCK B (8 WEEKS) March 1 - May 2

SPRING BREAK: March 15 - 21 (no classes)*

BLOCK 2 (5 WEEKS): June 7 - July 18

BLOCK B (7 WEEKS): June 21 - August 15

BLOCK B (8 WEEKS): June 28 - August 22

BLOCK 3 (5 WEEKS): November 9 - December 20

THANKSGIVING BREAK: November 23 - November 29 (no classes)*

SEMESTER ENDS: December 20

SPRING BREAK BLOCK B (8 WEEKS): March 29 - April 2 (no classes)

BLOCK 3 (5 WEEKS): March 22 - April 25

GOOD FRIDAY/EASTER: April 2 – 4 (no classes)*

SEMESTER ENDS: April 25*

INDEPENDENCE DAY BREAK July 5-11 (no classes)

BLOCK 3 (5 WEEKS): July 19 - August 22

SEMESTER ENDS: August 21

SPRING SEMESTER 2021

SUMMER SEMESTER 2021

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CCU AT A GLANCE

Facts and Stats (As of Fall 2019)

CCU is one university with two colleges. The College of Undergraduate Studies serves our traditional undergraduate students who plan to live and study on campus. The College of Adult and Graduate Studies serves our adult undergraduate and graduate students with courses ofered in a fexible format. The following are facts and stats for the entire university.

ENROLLMENT

67% 17%

16%

69% 18%

13%

69% 16%

15%

66% 17%

17%

2016 – 2017 2017 – 2018

2018 – 2019 2019 – 2020

8,156 1,343

5,599 1,214

7,379 1,306

5,116 957

1,393 5,690

1,338

8,421

1,414 5,605

1,467

8,486

TOTAL ENROLLMENT

UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT

ADULT UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT

GRADUATE ENROLLMENT

GROWTH

4th fastest growing

university in the U.S. Among master’s degree granting colleges and universities in the U.S. (The Chronicle of Higher

Education; Almanac 2019-20)

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Top 2%Core Curriculum

American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) from the 2019 What Will They Learn? survey of college general education curricula

states All 50

STUDENTS COME FROM

and 21 countries

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A Closer Look (As of Fall 2019)

The following are facts and stats specif c to CCU’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies.

ENROLLMENT ONLINE STUDENTS

Total CAGS Enrollment take classes online

7,072 94%

FINANCIAL AID

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 88% of students qualify for fnancial aid 90+

academic program options for adult and graduate students

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

MILITARY STUDENTS

1 out of 6 students is affliated with the U.S. military

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COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Center Locations CURRENTLY ENROLLING NEAR YOU

To better serve students in the state of Colorado, we have six in-state center locations. These centers provide students opportunities to meet with CCU enrollment counselors face to face and connect with CCU in their communities.

COLORADO SPRINGS 1125 Kelly Johnson Blvd., Suite 105 Colorado Springs, CO 80920 719.867.5817

PUEBLO 2099 US-50, Suite 100 Pueblo, CO 81008 719.671.9541

GRAND JUNCTION 2452 Patterson Road, Suite 200 Grand Junction, CO 81505 970.242.1811

STERLING 100 College Ave., Sterling, CO 80751 970.521.6855

LAKEWOOD 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226 303.963.3300

DENVER TECH CENTER 304 Inverness Way South, Suite 150 Englewood, CO 80112 303.963.3030

Enrollment Center

Class Location

CHECK THIS OUT! If you live outside of Colorado, contact one of our enrollment counselors at 303.963.3311 to learn more about our online programs.

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ADMISSIONS

Checklist

Let’s Connect! Visit online.ccu.edu and complete the Request Information form. An enrollment counselor will be in touch with you and help guide you through each step of the enrollment process. You can also give us a call at 303.963.3311.

Apply Go to ccu.edu/applynow and create an account to start your application. Complete your application and use promo code “SUCCESS” to waive the application fee.

Submit Offcial Academic Transcripts Request official transcripts required for your degree program. This includes high school diploma, GED, college transcripts, etc.

Submit All Other Admissions Requirements for Your Program Depending on the degree program, you may be required to submit additional items to complete the enrollment process. Your enrollment counselor will be able to help with this.

Welcome to the CCU Community! After completing all admissions requirements, you should know whether you are accepted into the University within 3 business days. Will Witt

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

To learn more about Will, visit ccu.edu/wwitt

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