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COLORADO CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

Earn your degree in healthcare at Colorado Christian University

The largest and most complex growing industry needs a new type of leader. CCU&#8217;s healthcare and nursing programs seek to give students a sense of leadership in the healthcare field by providing excellent education, small class sizes, and specialized training.
Graduates of CCU&#8217;s healthcare administration and nursing programs can obtain a variety of positions in hospitals, clinics, and both public and private healthcare organizations, including:
<ul class="listColumns">
<li>Healthcare Facility Director</li>
<li>Hospital Administrator</li>
<li>Clinic Supervisor</li>
<li>Healthcare Consultant</li>
<li>Healthcare Services Director</li>
<li>Quality Improvement Program Manager</li>
<li>Clinical Practice Manager</li>
<li>Chief Nursing Officer</li>
<li>Accountable Care Organization Director</li>
</ul>

NURSING & HEALTHCARE DEGREES

Prepare for a leadership career in a growing and vital industry

Explore our accredited online associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs

This degree not only allows you to understand and study the Bible &mdash; the word of God &mdash; it also provides a foundation for seminary, various Christian ministry and youth ministry positions, missions, social service, and/or for personal spiritual development.

This degree not only allows you to understand and study the Bible &#8212; the word of God &#8212; it also provides a foundation for seminary, various Christian ministry and youth ministry positions, missions, social service, and/or for personal spiritual development.

Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies

CCU's Christian ministry bachelor's degree is based on sound biblical understanding. Courses will provide you instruction in ministry practice, focusing on Christian worship, ministerial ethics, preaching, teaching, and general pastoral ministry.

CCU's Christian ministry bachelor's degree is based on sound biblical understanding. Courses will provide you instruction in ministry practice, focusing on Christian worship, ministerial ethics, preaching, teaching, and general pastoral ministry.

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Studies provides a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical application in communication studies taught from an evangelical Christian worldview. Students explore the role of effective communication skills, including interactive communication, small group communication, and operational communications. In this program, some of the course you will take include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Interactive Communication</li>
<li>Introduction to Mass Communication</li>
<li>Professional Public Speaking</li>
<li>Intercultural Communication</li>
<li>Communication Law</li>
</ul>

This degree provides you with an excellent knowledge of communication theory and practical application. You&#8217;ll develop an understanding of interpersonal, group, and organizational communication.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Your writing will be transformed to the next level as you learn the latest trends in book publishing and are prepared to pitch your own work to publishers and agents. You will also develop a personal website and learn the inner workings of the publishing industry, which will serve to guide you in your career as an author.
You will have many possibilities available for careers including:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>editor</li>
<li>technical writer</li>
<li>creative writer</li>
<li>academic writer/li&gt;</li>
</ul>

Learn the latest trends in book publishing and are prepare to pitch your own work to publishers and agents. Develop a personal website and learn the inner workings of the publishing industry, which will serve to guide you in your career as an author.

Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing

CCU's B.A. in Early Childhood Education degree (licensure) is designed for adult students nationwide and abroad (see exclusions below) who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree and a teaching license that allows them to teach pre-kindergarten through third grade in public, international, private, and public charter schools. Upon successful completion of this education program and meeting state requirements including content testing and background checks, graduates apply to the Colorado Department of Education for a Colorado teaching license. Some of the required courses in this program include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Teaching as a Profession</li>
<li>Assessment and Measurement</li>
<li>Classroom and Instructional Management</li>
</ul>
The School of Education Professions at Colorado Christian University offers courses to online students in all states with the exception of the following program-specific state exclusions: -CAGS does not offer Educator Licensure or Non-Licensure courses (undergraduate or graduate) to online students who reside in Hawaii.

Provides a challenging, theory-based and application-oriented approach to education. Students acquire knowledge, develop skills and demonstrate competencies necessary to teach effectively in public and private schools.

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education - Licensure

This program is designed for adult students nationwide and abroad (see exclusions below) who wish to become early childhood teachers and obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree without licensure. Graduates may teach in a pre-kindergarten through third grade in schools that do not require a license. These include some public charter schools, private schools, and international schools. In this program, some of the course you will take include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Teaching as a Profession</li>
<li>Math and Science Methods</li>
<li>Literacy Methods</li>
<li>Social Studies and Creative Arts Methods</li>
<li>Assessment and Measurement</li>
<li>Classroom and Instructional Management</li>
</ul>
The School of Education Professions at Colorado Christian University offers courses to online students in all states with the exception of the following program-specific state exclusions: -CAGS does not offer Educator Licensure or Non-Licensure courses (undergraduate or graduate) to online students who reside in Hawaii.

Graduates may teach in a pre-kindergarten through third grade in schools that do not require a license. These include some public charter schools, private schools, and international schools.

Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education - non-Licensure

This program is designed for adult students nationwide and abroad (see exclusions below) who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree and a teaching license that allows them to teach kindergarten through sixth grade in public, international, private, and public charter schools. Successful completion will result in a university recommendation for licensure to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). Some of the required courses in this program include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Teaching as a Profession</li>
<li>Math and Science Methods</li>
<li>Literacy Methods</li>
<li>Social Studies and Creative Arts Methods</li>
<li>Assessment and Measurement</li>
<li>Classroom and Instructional Management</li>
</ul>
The School of Education Professions at Colorado Christian University offers courses to online students in all states with the exception of the following program-specific state exclusions: -CAGS does not offer Educator Licensure or Non-Licensure courses (undergraduate or graduate) to online students who reside in Hawaii.

Designed for adult students nationwide and abroad who wish to obtain a BA and a teaching license that allows them to teach kindergarten through sixth grade in public, international, private, and public charter schools.

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education - Licensure

The B.A. in Special Education degree (licensure) is designed for adult students nationwide and abroad (see exclusions below) who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree and a teaching license that allows them to teach K-12 special education in public, international, private, and public charter schools. This degree also meets requirements for an elementary teaching license in Colorado. Some of the required courses in this program include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Math and Science Methods</li>
<li>Literacy Methods</li>
<li>Psychological Foundations of Education</li>
<li>Teaching the Developing Reader</li>
<li>Language Development and Reading Disabilities</li>
</ul>

Created for adult students who wish to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree and a license that allows them to teach special education in a kindergarten through twelfth-grade setting.

Bachelor of Arts in Special Education - K-12 Generalist - Licensure

This is designed to meet the rising demand for accounting professionals with a B.S. degree who are committed to high ethical standards in the world of business. You will gain a foundation of knowledge in business and economics, and you'll receive training in a variety of specialized accounting fields, including tax accounting, accounting for nonprofit and government organizations, and accounting systems. Some course included in this degree include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Management Accounting for Decision Making</li>
<li>Tax Accounting</li>
<li>Government and Nonprofit Accounting</li>
<li>Financial Statement Analysis</li>
<li>Intermediate Financial Accounting I</li>
</ul>

Gain knowledge in business & economics, and receive training in a variety of specialized accounting fields including tax accounting, accounting for nonprofit and government organizations, and accounting systems.

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology degree program at Colorado Christian University will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the foundational theories of human nature, explored from a Christian worldview. It will challenge you to integrate faith and the study of human behavior in a scholarly environment that fosters critical and creative thinking. Some of the courses you will study include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Introduction to Research and Applied Statistics</li>
<li>Relational Psychology</li>
<li>Interpersonal Relationships</li>
<li>Psychology Through the Lifespan</li>
<li>Models of Personality</li>
</ul>

Provides you with a comprehensive understanding of the foundational theories of human nature, explored from a Christian worldview. Challenges you to integrate faith and the study of human behavior in a scholarly environment.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology degree program at Colorado Christian University will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the foundational theories of human nature, explored from a Christian worldview. It will challenge you to integrate faith and the study of human behavior in a scholarly environment that fosters creative problem-solving and critical thinking.

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology degree program at Colorado Christian University will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the foundational theories of human nature, explored from a Christian worldview. It will challenge you to integrate faith and the study of human behavior in a scholarly environment that fosters creative problem-solving and critical thinking.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology - Biblical Studies

This emphasis in Clinical Counseling includes human development, personal and social interactions, and behavioral patterns, as well as five graduate-level courses specific to clinical counseling. The clinical counseling courses count toward the Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology degree requirements and may be applied toward CCU's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, upon application and acceptance to the master's in Counseling program. Your courses in this program will include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Spiritual Formation for Counseling</li>
<li>Empathy Training</li>
<li>Counseling Services and Methods</li>
<li>Neuroscience and Clinical Counseling</li>
<li>Human Growth and Development</li>
</ul>

This degree provides five graduate-level courses (12 credit hours) specific to clinical counseling, and includes human development, personal and social interactions, and behavioral patterns.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology - Clinical Counseling

This degree explores human development, personal and social interactions, and behavioral patterns, as well as four graduate-level courses (12 credits) in Criminal Justice. A concentrated application of psychological principles and reflection on real life experiences of self and others helps students grow personally, spiritually. Courses involved in this degree program include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Leadership in Criminal Justice</li>
<li>Criminal Law and Procedure</li>
<li>Values Aligned Leadership in Criminal Justice</li>
<li>Leadership Theory and Practice in Criminal Justice</li>
</ul>

Explores human development, personal and social interactions, and behavioral patterns. Psychological principles and reflection on real life experiences of self and others helps students grow personally, spiritually.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology - Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science in Business degree is a highly integrated program that incorporates business fundamentals with an emphasis on ethical leadership. Key business principles, including enterprise agility, entrepreneurship and marketing data analytics, are combined with real world applications. The broad base of knowledge covered provides students with the skills they need to succeed in their chosen profession in a dynamic market environment. In this program you'll study courses such as:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Introduction to Agile Fundamentals and Enterprise Agility</li>
<li>Organizational Behavior</li>
<li>Business Finance</li>
<li>Innovation and Management Decision Making</li>
<li>Beyond Integrity: Business Ethics for the 21st Century Organizational Leader</li>
</ul>

This degree can make an impact on your career, enabling you to pursue a wide range of careers. Focus areas include: business management, project management, ethics and international considerations, and real-world learning experience.

Bachelor of Science in Business

This business degree for adults with the Entrepreneurship emphasis focuses on "entrepreneurship as mission," whether that is incorporating an entrepreneurial mindset at your current company; starting and running a business; efforts in social, sustainable and mission entrepreneurship; or achieving growth for sustainability in your entrepreneurial venture. In this program your courses will include the following:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Entrepreneurship as Mission - From Idea to Market</li>
<li>Starting and Running your Business</li>
<li>Social, Sustainable and Mission Entrepreneurship</li>
<li>Entrepreneurial Growth - The Next Level</li>
<li>Human Resource Administration I</li>
</ul>

Focuses on "entrepreneurship as mission," whether that is incorporating an entrepreneurial mindset at your current company, or achieving growth for sustainability in your entrepreneurial venture.

Bachelor of Science in Business - Entrepreneurship

A degree in IT focuses on computer skills that are relevant in today's rapidly changing IT field. CCU's online Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology (CIT) degree equips students with both technical skills and business knowledge to take computer technology and put it to use in commercial environments to aid a company, non-profit, or governmental organization in its decision making processes. The information technology courses focus on applications, solving and improving processes with computer technology, the basics of computer information systems, and general system use.
This online CIT degree offers an optional emphasis in one of the following areas: Cyber Security, Database Management, Data Engineering, Networking, or System Analyst.
In addition to gaining technical mastery, the Computer Information Technology bachelor's degree program will equip you with a core business education taught from a Christ-centered perspective. This perspective enables you to demonstrate excellence in your workplace and life. With these skills, you will be prepared for careers in areas such as computer programming, network design and management, technical support, application development, and information securities, as well as other emerging technical fields.

Equips students with both technical skills and business knowledge to take computer technology and put it to use in commercial environments to aid a company, non-profit, or governmental organization in its decision making processes.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology

The Networking emphasis will challenge you academically and intellectually with hands-on experimentation in networking and networking design. This approach will also equip you to influence the technical world at the network level while being able to converse with software and data engineers to provide robust solutions to complex technical issues. Some of the courses you will study include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Network Guide to Managing and Trouble Shooting</li>
<li>Advanced Programming II</li>
<li>Enterprise Architecture and Knowledge Management</li>
<li>Introduction to Networking and Cyber Security</li>
<li>Cloud Computing</li>
<li>Designing for CISCO Network Service Architectures</li>
</ul>

Combines networking with programming and databases to provide you with a holistic approach to computer information technology. Will challenge you academically and intellectually with hands-on experimentation in networking and networking design.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology - Networking

This degree will provide you with a solid foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical application that will prepare you for careers in juvenile justice, law enforcement, corrections, homeland security, and various governmental positions. While earning your degree to pursue a career in criminal justice, you will have the coursework you need to understand and contribute to the criminal justice system. Upon graduation, you can go on to work in:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Law enforcement</li>
<li>Forensics</li>
<li>Legal- and court-related positions</li>
<li>and even information security</li>
</ul>

Provides you with the training necessary for an understanding of the field and equip you to pursue a career path in criminal justice, and a strong foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

This program combines the concepts of market theory, capitalism, macro- and microeconomic policy, and quantitative problem-solving/econometrics to give you a solid economic foundation. You will study the latest in healthcare economics, big data, money and banking, and business finance. An international perspective rounds out the program with courses in international political economy and economic development. Some of the courses you'll take include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Business Finance</li>
<li>Introduction to Economics</li>
<li>History of Economic Thought</li>
<li>Healthcare Economics</li>
<li>Principles of Microeconomics</li>
<li>Principles of Macroeconomics</li>
</ul>

Provides a strong quantitative foundation to go into many fields, such as law, management, international relations, public administration, healthcare and analytics, and emphasizes economic development.

Bachelor of Science in Economics

Our Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration program will teach you the leadership skills and healthcare knowledge you need to excel in this highly competitive field. You'll be trained in a wide array of healthcare topics while learning from industry-experienced instructors. You'll also become adept at leading and managing others, because healthcare is, at its core, about people. A degree in healthcare management and administration can prepare you to provide for leadership careers in healthcare administration, including:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>A residential clinic manager</li>
<li>A supervisor in a long-term care facility</li>
<li>Or the administrator of a large unit in a hospital</li>
</ul>

Equips you with an excellent understanding of healthcare and crucial practical skills to lead others. You'll also become adept at leading and managing others, because healthcare is, at its core, about people.

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

This degree integrates a holistic Christ-centered approach with technology and management to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to successfully build and support today's information systems-driven organizations. Choosing to pursue an information systems management degree can open you up to an exciting and rewarding career in technology and design. Required information systems courses include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Software Project Methods</li>
<li>Information Security</li>
<li>Enterprise Architecture and Knowledge Management</li>
<li>and Data and Information Management</li>
</ul>

Learn the processes of physical distribution & supply in domestic and international settings, including purchasing and inbound logistics; warehousing; inventory and financial controls; and negotiations & quality control.

Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The management and funding structures of the nonprofit sector offer unique challenges. Not only must the nonprofit manager deal with the same organizational, personnel, financial, marketing, operations, and leadership issues as any for-profit organization, but they must also deal with unique characteristics such as resource development, governance, management of volunteers, and social entrepreneurship. The B.S. in Nonprofit Management is designed for students who want to become:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>An executive director</li>
<li>Operations manager</li>
<li>Development manager</li>
<li>Public relations manager for a nonprofit</li>
</ul>

The management and funding structures of the nonprofit sector offer unique challenges. This degree will provide you with the broad-based knowledge needed to increase effectiveness and bring sustainability to nonprofit organizations.

Bachelor of Science in Nonprofit Management

RNs:Take the next step in your career today with a 100% online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree designed for the full-time working adult student. At CCU, nursing is more than a profession, it is a ministry. The RN-BSN curriculum prepares students to be highly competent, compassionate, and moral nurse leaders. Students participate in a Christ-centered community of learners that challenges them to impact both their profession and the world. Some courses included in this degree include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Healthcare Informatics</li>
<li>Nursing Research and Evidence Based Practice</li>
<li>Transforming Care: Christian Vision for Nursing</li>
<li>Bioethics, Healthcare Policy and Advocacy</li>
<li>Population Health: Community Based Care</li>
</ul>

Provides the nursing theory, sciences, humanities, and behavioral science preparation necessary for the full scope of professional nursing responsibilities, as well as the knowledge necessary for continuing to advanced education.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN

Strategic project management is an essential component in the success of any organization. At CCU, our Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management in Project Management is designed to train you in all aspects of managing high-level projects, including strategic management, project-based teamwork, risk reduction, and budget analysis. Some of the courses you will study include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Advanced Interactive Relations</li>
<li>Management of Information Systems</li>
<li>Project Management Capstone</li>
<li>Fundamentals of Project Management for Business</li>
<li>Organizational Design and Innovation</li>
<li>Leadership &amp; Management</li>
</ul>

These programs use the PMBOK&#174; Guide (A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge) curriculum published by PMI, while also integrating biblical principles and the mission and vision of CCU.

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management - Project Management

The ability to know what you believe and why you believe it is crucial to the life of the committed Christian. This online program will provide you with a strong academic foundation for living out your faith in any setting. At CCU, we believe that rigorous study of biblical principles will strengthen and develop an active knowledge of Christ and his Word, which will then equip you to think biblically about a wide variety of real-world topics. In this degree you will study:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>The Bible and Progressive Revelation</li>
<li>Introduction to the Old Testament</li>
<li>Introduction to the New Testament</li>
<li>Biblical Exegesis I: The Pentateuch and Historical Books</li>
<li>Biblical Exegesis II: Old Testament Wisdom Literature</li>
</ul>

Provides academic training and practical leadership skills for those who have diverse callings and are interested in an integrative biblical studies education grounded in the truth of the Scriptures.

Master of Arts in Biblical Studies

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Colorado Christian University combines rigorous coursework and professional practice in a comprehensive graduate educational experience. What sets the CCU program apart is the evangelical Christian worldview that promotes study of biblical principles with the spiritual and physiological dimensions of the whole person. Courses included in this degree include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Counseling Skills I</li>
<li>Psychopharmacology</li>
<li>Counseling Services and Methods</li>
<li>Theories of Personality and Counseling</li>
<li>Psychopathology</li>
<li>Human Growth and Development</li>
</ul>

The combination of online and residential training seeks to optimize counselor competency through rigorous academic clinical training, mentoring relationships, community engagement, and spiritual integration.

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - On Site Curriculum

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Equips you with an excellent academic and training foundation that prepares you for licensure as an LMFT in a clinical environment. You will learn to provide therapeutic services from a systemic and relational perspective, and to address any relationships that intersect with marriage and family issues.&nbsp;This program integrates the whole family or surrounding relationships as part of the counseling process. core coursework covers topics such as:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>contemporary couple relationships</li>
<li>social and cultural foundations for marriage and family</li>
<li>couples and sex therapy</li>
<li>&nbsp;</li>
<li>research and evaluation methods</li>
<li>and ethical practice guidelines</li>
</ul>

Prepares you for licensure as an LMFT in a clinical environment. Learn to provide therapeutic services from a systemic and relational perspective, and to address any relationships that intersect with marriage and family issues.

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Marriage & Family Therapy

Working in substance use counseling requires you to be proficient in the management and coordination of your patient's mental health. With an integrated approach to mental health and addiction, CCU's substance use counseling program trains you to provide leadership in developing, evaluating, and implementing holistic models for addiction treatment. Substance abuse counselor jobs are common in the following locations:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>hospitals</li>
<li>outpatient and residential mental health and substance abuse treatment centers</li>
<li>private practice</li>
<li>nonprofit organizations</li>
<li>and state and local governments</li>
</ul>

With an integrated approach to mental health and addiction, this program trains you to provide leadership in developing, evaluating, and implementing holistic models for addiction treatment.

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Substance Use Disorders

With the ever-growing demand for both restorative and preventative counselors continuing to soar for all age groups, this dual-degree option allows you to explore counseling options in both clinical and school settings. This dual degree track prepares you to serve as a counselor in a broad variety of settings, completing two master's degrees simultaneously in a program designed to fit the work-life balance of adult learners. 
Some of the course included in this program are:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Counseling Core</li>
<li>Practicum/Internships</li>
<li>Bible and Theology</li>
<li>Residency </li>
<li>Clinical Mental Health Counseling-specific courses</li>
<li>School Counseling-specific courses</li>
</ul>

This online dual degree track, which includes a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Master of Arts in School Counseling, is a cost-effective, time-reducing means to expand career opportunities in the field of mental health and well-being.

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Master of Arts in School Counseling (Dual Degree)

This emphasis is intended for those who work with K-12 students and wish to add coursework in cultural and linguistic diversity (CLD) to their teaching license. This emphasis provides content and application to foster the skills needed for activities such as international missions work and teaching English as a second or foreign language, whether in the US or overseas. Some of the course included in this program are:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Introduction to Culture and Second Language Acquisition</li>
<li>Theories of Language, Learning and Teaching</li>
<li>Assessment of Instruction for Diverse Language Learners</li>
<li>Approaches and Strategies of Language Teaching</li>
<li>Teaching Strategies for Second Language Learners</li>
<li>Reading Instruction K-12</li>
</ul>

Students will take the professional core requirements (18 credit hours) and 18 credit hours of CLD coursework. Upon completion of the CLD emphasis, candidates are eligible for a TESOL certificate.

Master of Arts in Curriculum & Instruction - Culturally & Linguistically Diverse

Provides 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. This degree in theology may also appeal to you if you desire personal enrichment and a deeper understanding of God's Word. In CCU's theology master's program, you will develop a biblical-theological basis for Christian ethics, leadership, maturity, and service, and will find yourself academically competent and spiritually prepared as an informed theologian for work as a:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Pastor</li>
<li>Missionary</li>
<li>Ministry leader</li>
<li>or in academia</li>
</ul>

Prepares you for Christian ministry with knowledge and skills that will strengthen your biblical understanding from a theological perspective. May also appeal to you if you desire personal enrichment and a deeper understanding of God's Word.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

The MBA with an emphasis in Leadership provides a more in-depth study of leadership theory and ethical practice. Students also develop knowledge and skills in financial responsibility and control, markets and promotional strategy, problem-solving and decision-making, human resource management, international business, and research skills. The leadership MBA courses at CCU include:
&nbsp;
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Leadership and Management I</li>
<li>Problem-Solving and Decision-Making for Leaders</li>
<li>Values Aligned Leadership</li>
<li>Leading in Intercultural Business Environments</li>
<li>MBA Capstone Course</li>
</ul>

Develop knowledge and skills in financial responsibility and control, markets and promotional strategy, problem-solving and decision-making, human resource management, international business, and research skills.

Master of Business Administration - Leadership

There are many risks associated with managing the personnel, property, and financial resources of a large project, and personal integrity plays a key role. With this in mind, CCU&rsquo;s Project Management MBA program explores the ethical responsibilities of managing a project as well as the scriptural basis for making good stewardship decisions. MBA degree students who select the project management emphasis tend to have strong business or technical backgrounds. They come from a diverse a range of industries and specialties, including:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Information technology</li>
<li>Engineering</li>
<li>Construction</li>
<li>Procurement and supply chain management</li>
<li>Operations</li>
</ul>

If you choose the project management emphasis, you&#8217;ll gain strategic thinking skills, effective tools, and an ethical framework to lead large-scale projects, optimize teamwork, and reduce and manage risks.

Master of Business Administration - Project Management

CCU's Master of Education in Educational Leadership is a comprehensive graduate program for experienced teachers, school administrators, and district personnel who seek to further their careers in an academic leadership role. Offered through our College of Adult and Graduate Studies, the program is designed to address many of the issues faced by educators in the public and private sectors alike. Courses included in this licensure degree include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Principles of Effective Educational Leadership</li>
<li>Organizational Culture in Academic Settings</li>
<li>Applications of Data in Decision Making</li>
<li>Leadership Internship</li>
<li>Management of Educational Settings</li>
</ul>

Designed to address many of the issues faced by educators in the public and private sectors alike. Provides a tangible framework of leadership skills that prepare program participants for the challenges faced by current school administrators.

Master of Education in Educational Leadership - Principal Licensure

The M.Ed. in Special Education offers several program options to meet specific educator needs. Special Education Alternative Licensing Emphasis: CCU is authorized by the Colorado Department of Education to offer a one-year program for non-licensed teachers who are teaching in a Colorado public or private school. Courses included in this degree include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Introduction to Special Education</li>
<li>Collaboration and Transition</li>
<li>Classroom Management for Diverse Learners</li>
<li>Advanced Math Strategies for Intervention</li>
<li>Assistive and Technological Devices</li>
<li>Language Development Strategies for Special Educators</li>
</ul>

For this program emphasis, CCU is authorized by the Colorado Department of Education to offer a one-year program for non-licensed teachers who are teaching in a Colorado public or private school.

Master of Education in Special Education - Alternative Licensing

The M.Ed. in Special Education offers several program options to meet specific educator needs. Special Education Licensure Track: Candidates seeking licensure may pursue a license either through the Master of Education licensure path or through the one-year Master of Education Alternative Licensing Emphasis. In this licensure degree, you'll study courses such as:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Teaching Internship I</li>
<li>Teaching Internship II</li>
<li>Student Teaching</li>
<li>Collaboration and Transition</li>
<li>Classroom Management for Diverse Learners</li>
<li>Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders</li>
</ul>

Develop abilities 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.

Master of Education in Special Education - Licensure

The M.Ed. in Special Education offers several program options to meet specific educator needs. Special Education Non-licensure Track: The non-licensure track is for candidates who already have a teaching license and are seeking a Generalist Endorsement or for those who merely wish to have a Master of Education in Special Education degree. Some of the courses you'll study include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Special Education Capstone</li>
<li>Reading Instruction K-12</li>
<li>Introduction to Special Education</li>
<li>Collaboration and Transition</li>
<li>Classroom Management for Diverse Learners</li>
<li>Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders</li>
</ul>

The non-licensure track is for candidates who already have a teaching license and are seeking a Generalist Endorsement or for those who merely wish to have a Master of Education in Special Education degree.

Master of Education in Special Education - non-Licensure

The field of criminal justice has never been more important, yet under such intense scrutiny than it is right now. Criminals are becoming more violent and more sophisticated in their tactics, but undeterred by many contemporary criminal justice approaches. The Campus, Event, and Organizational Safety courses include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Psychology of the Mass Shooter</li>
<li>Campus Safety and Mass Violence</li>
<li>Event Safety and Mass Violence</li>
<li>Organizational Safety and Mass Violence</li>
</ul>

Students will acquire theoretical and practical expertise on the ever-worsening issue of violence in American society, and will be equipped to offer best-practice preventive and response measures to maximize public safety.

Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Campus, Event, and Organizational Safety

Acknowledging the strategic role of human resource management within organizations, the Master of Science in Human Resources Management program at Colorado Christian University focuses on the methodologies and practices which are proven to secure and maintain a workforce which will maximize efficiency in functionality and operational effectiveness. Some courses included in this degree program are:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Foundations of Human Resource Management</li>
<li>Legal and Regulatory Environment of Human Resource Management</li>
<li>Organizational Systems and Change Management</li>
<li>Compensation and Benefits Strategies</li>
<li>Recruitment, Selection and Retention</li>
</ul>

This program focuses on the methodologies and practices which are proven to secure and maintain a workforce which will maximize efficiency in functionality and operational effectiveness.

Master of Science in Human Resource Management

If you have a heart for helping others and desire a deeper understanding of human, social, and emotional behaviors, a master's degree in psychology can open the door to countless possibilities. This graduate degree program takes a compassionate and culturally sensitive approach to help psychology students understand the complexities of human behaviors. Possible job oppurtunities for graduates of this degree include:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Psychology of Faith</li>
<li>Multi-Cultural and Social Issues in Psychology</li>
<li>Psychological Research and Statistics</li>
<li>Techniques of Forensic Practice</li>
<li>Human Development Across the Lifespan</li>
<li>Motivational Psychology and Theory</li>
</ul>

If you have a heart for helping others and desire a deeper understanding of human, social, and emotional behaviors, a master's degree in psychology can open the door to countless possibilities.

Master of Science in Psychology

The online DNP program at CCU is a practice-focused doctorate that will prepare experts in specialized advanced nursing practice. Graduates will be able to apply credible research and translate evidence-based practice into improved health outcomes. The doctoral program provides development of advanced competencies for increasingly complex practice and enhanced leadership to strengthen healthcare delivery. The DNP degree equips graduates for career advancement in several professions, including:
<ul class="longDescrpUL">
<li>Director of Nursing</li>
<li>CNO</li>
<li>Leadership in a healthcare system</li>
<li>Consulting</li>
<li>Academe</li>
<li>Clinical practice</li>
</ul>

The doctoral program provides development of advanced competencies for increasingly complex practice and enhanced leadership to strengthen healthcare delivery.

Doctor of Nursing Practice in Visionary Leadership

Choose from a variety of majors and concentrations

For adult students interested in beginning or completing their degree, the College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University offers a variety of flexible educational opportunities.
Here&#8217;s what makes Colorado Christian University a smarter way to go back to school:
<ul>
<li>Choose from a variety of associate, bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s degree programs.</li>
<li>Courses are 5-7 weeks long – a great option for busy adults.</li>
<li>Learn vital skills from faculty with real-world experience.</li>
<li>Transfer credits from another accredited school.</li>
<li>Earn credits for life experience.</li>
</ul>

COLLEGE OF ADULT AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Discover a Better Way to Go Back to School

CCU&#8217;s learning management system enhances education by providing an intuitive interface for online courses. Dynamic course content combines text-based materials with rich media – such as videos – expanding the student experience.
You&#8217;ll have access to several useful tools, including:
<ul>
<li>Online discussions &#8211; Online discussions allow students and instructors to post comments, then react and respond to ideas shared by anyone in the course.</li>
<li>Submitting assignments &#8211; When an assignment is completed by the student, they just upload the file to submit it to their professor.</li>
<li>Mobile app &#8211; CCU provides a mobile app that allows students to check updates, watch video, or receive notifications on their smartphones.</li>
<li>Support team &#8211; students who need assistance can get it 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.</li>
</ul>

ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM

Innovative Technology That Drives Student Success

Founded in 1914, CCU is the flagship Christian university in Colorado, located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Whether you choose to pursue your degree online or at our main campus in Lakewood, Colorado, you&#8217;ll benefit from rigorous academics, mentorship from expert faculty, and opportunities to engage and serve both the local community and the world.

CAMPUS LIFE AT CCU

We Take Community to a Whole New Level

Earning your degree is one of the most important investments that you will ever make. Financial aid programs available for undergraduate and graduate degree students — ranging from student loans to college scholarships for adults — can help make it possible for you to realize that investment.
In addition to helping you explore your financial aid options and how to pay for an education, the University will walk alongside you to develop the best possible degree plan that meets your needs as an adult student and ultimately helps you achieve your goals.

FINANCIAL AID

Paying for Your College Education

Colorado Christian University is accredited by the <a href="https://www.hlcommission.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Higher Learning Commission</a>, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education