The Associate of Science in Computer Information Technology (CIT) includes general education courses, information technology courses, and electives, offering you a faith-based liberal arts education and degree program with a strong technology foundation.

The Computer Information Technology associate degree will provide you with an introductory set of computer skills relevant to today's IT field. You will actively learn how to meet business and communication needs utilizing best computing practices.

The Associate of Arts in Communication Studies will provide you with a solid introduction to a wide-ranging field, equipping you with an understanding of communication theory and application. With an associate degree in Communications, you'll gain a proficiency in a variety of areas, ranging from resolving interpersonal conflicts to understanding the role of media in our society. Plus, you'll develop skills to create compelling messages for wherever your career takes you – business, journalism, politics, or nonprofit work.

As one of the most rapidly growing industries with one of the highest returns on investment, an associate degree in cyber security is an excellent career path for those who love problem-solving, protecting vital information, and preventing cyber crimes, threats, and vulnerabilities within the IT world.

The Associate of Science in Cyber Security offered through CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies offers a wide variety of opportunities for professionals with the right skills, training, and experiences. Serving as an introduction into industry best practices and strategic skill sets needed for entry-level positions in cyber security, this associate degree program focuses on practical approaches to real-world cyber security problems and solutions to protect key information assets of organizations, governments, and individuals.

The online Associate of Science in Computer Science program at CCU focuses on creating new types of technology and the cutting-edge development of innovative computer solutions. You will be equipped to understand internal structures such as system memory, data storage optimization, and various utilities seeking to improve technology performance. This program will prepare you to adapt to the rapidly developing field of computer science in a variety of areas within the industry, including software, applications, systems engineering, and computer systems security.

CCU's online associate degree in Data Analytics is a highly technical and highly valued degree program. Data Analytics is a form of business intelligence, used to solve specific problems and challenges within an organization. As a part of this program, students will consider questions that many businesses ask or should be asking in regard to the analysis of data in an organization. Data Analytics students will learn to find patterns within groups of data and draw conclusions based on their observation of the data.

CCU's Associate of Science in Criminal Justice is a two-year criminal justice training program that will provide you with an introduction to criminal justice practice in the United States. The Criminal Justice associate degree courses are taught from a Christian worldview, so you will have ongoing opportunities to discuss many significant life issues, including sin, free will, biblical view of human nature, and redemption. You will be guided through the program by faculty who have careers within the criminal justice system.

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.

CCU's bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology is available in a non-emphasis format, as well as with three emphases that may lead to both an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree. Optional emphases for the bachelor's in Psychology include Biblical Studies, Clinical Counseling, and Criminal Justice.

If you're interested in earning both a bachelor's degree in Psychology, as well as a master's degree in Biblical Studies, Counseling, or Criminal Justice, consider CCU's Dual Degree option.

The B.S. in Applied Psychology with an emphasis in Biblical Studies includes human development, personal and social interactions, and behavioral patterns disorders and, as well as four graduate-level courses (12 credits) in biblical studies. The biblical studies graduate courses count toward the Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology degree requirements and may be applied toward CCU's Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, upon application and acceptance. After successful completion of the B.S. in Psychology with an emphasis in Biblical Studies, only 27 credit hours of the required 39 credit hours remain to complete a master's degree in Biblical Studies.

The B.S. in Applied Psychology with an emphasis in Clinical Counseling includes human development, personal and social interactions, and behavioral analysis and 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. With successful completion of the B.S. in Applied Psychology with an emphasis in Clinical Counseling, only 48 credit hours of the 60 required credit hours remain to complete a master's degree in Counseling.

The Associate of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree program will provide you with a study of supply chain management and global logistics, the backbone of business around the world. Supply chain management is the study of the processes of physical distribution and supply in domestic and international business settings, including quality control and inbound logistics, handling, warehousing, financial and inventory controls, sourcing, procurement and purchasing of raw materials, and transportation.

Subjects are integrated with a Christ-centered perspective enabling you to demonstrate excellence in the workplace and in the real world beyond the classroom.

CCU's Associate of Science in Marketing and Sales is a two-year degree program that will provide you with an introduction to the fields of marketing and sales. Marketing begins by understanding consumer behavior and discovering customers’ needs, then developing marketing strategies and tactics to satisfy those needs.

The marketing courses at CCU will give you the knowledge and communication skills you need to succeed in a variety of sales and marketing-related entry-level positions, including career opportunities in sales representatives, sales managers, marketing associates, professional selling, retail management, and more.

CCU’s B.S. in Accountancy is designed to meet the rising demand for accounting professionals who are committed to high ethical standards in the world of business. Our accounting program provides a strong foundation in business and economics along with deep training in both traditional and specialized accounting fields including financial, tax, governmental, and non-profit reporting as well as data analytics, and accounting systems all incorporating a biblical perspective.

The B.S. in Accountancy helps prepare students for accounting careers in all industries. Employment demand is strong for accounting graduates and accounting is a stable career even during economic downturns.

The B.S. in Applied Psychology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice explores human development, personal and social interactions, and behavioral sciences, 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 psychology students grow personally and spiritually. The criminal justice graduate credit hours count toward the Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology degree requirements and may be applied toward CCU's Master of Science in Criminal Justice, upon application and acceptance. With successful completion of the B.S. in Applied Psychology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, only 24 graduate credit hours of 36 credit hours remain to complete a master's degree in Criminal Justice.

The bachelor's in Business' optional International Business emphasis will provide students with a broad exposure to international business issues with a practical, applied perspective. Students will discover logistics, mergers and acquisitions, diversity, and global entrepreneurship opportunities with an evangelical Christian focus. Students should consider the International Business emphasis if they are interested in going into international professions in marketing, human resources, operations management, communications, trade finance, businesses development, or missions.

As one of the top business programs online, the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business degree program offers an optional emphasis in Entrepreneurship, which has been shown to be a driver of wealth creation in every economy where it occurs. 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.

The 100% online Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing at Colorado Christian University will equip you with the skills needed for a career in the literary field. Learn under the tutelage of world-renowned best-selling author Jerry B. Jenkins, who chairs the program and developed the curriculum.

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.

In the Jerry B. Jenkins Creative Writing degree program you will gain firsthand experience in numerous forms of writing while receiving expert insight and advice from experienced professors. Discover and hone your writing abilities as you learn the creative writing processes of one of the most prolific and successful Christian authors of the last 100 years.

Our Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (Non-Licensure) 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 are prepared to teach kindergarten to sixth grade in schools that do not require licensure. These include some public charter schools, private schools, and international schools. Student teaching is not required, although teacher candidates are required to complete 160 clock hours of field experiences during the first fall and spring semesters. Graduates of this education program may later choose to pursue Colorado licensure through CCU’s Alternative Licensing Program or through CCU’s Master of Arts in Special Education Licensure program.

Cyber security is an emerging field with significant opportunities for career growth. CCU's Computer Information Technology degree focuses on the necessary policy and governance skills to stop cyber-attacks, including prevention techniques and offensive skills training. You will learn the value of protecting personal and confidential information and how to address related challenges as a technology professional.

This emphasis introduces concepts such as cryptography, security engineering, and various aspects of the modern-day computing environment. You will learn skills such as analysis, communication, evaluation, recovery, detection, and the application of principles used to secure technical operations that are at risk or threatened. The coursework helps prepare you to work on the front lines of cyber and network security and provides you with an understanding of the fundamental principles of working in technology security.

Graduates of the bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology with an emphasis in Cyber Security can transfer their graduate-level cyber security coursework to the Master of Science in Cyber Security or the MBA with an emphasis in Cyber Security. They may also apply for the graduate certificate in Cyber Policy.

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, or Networking.

The Networking emphasis will offer you a focus on "networking as a technical discipline." This emphasis combines networking with programming and databases to provide you with a holistic approach to 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.

Technology is woven into nearly every aspect of the modern world, and each new wave of IT innovation and advancement brings exponential risks, vulnerabilities, and full-on cyber crimes. As a specialization in the field of computer science, cyber security provides the defensive frontline needed to prevent and protect against increasingly sophisticated and alarmingly frequent information attacks, cyber threats, breaches, and scams manipulated by cyber criminals.

The Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security offered through CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies equips you with the fundamental tools and training needed to secure a consistently dependable and resilient cyber space for all. Students in the cyber security bachelor's program will work toward a Certified Information Security System Professional (CISSP) certification path, considered to be the gold standard in the industry.

The Computer Information Technology online degree with a Database emphasis will empower you with a computer skill set relevant to today's IT field. The program explores the design, development, and administration of both standard and unique databases, but it also includes computer programming, software and application design, network systems analysis, design, and management, and computer information security for a well-rounded IT knowledge base. You will actively learn how to meet business and communication needs utilizing best computing practices.

CCU's online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science equips you with the technical skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in a fast-paced and ever-changing field. This Computer Science degree focuses on developing new types of technology and cutting-edge development of innovative computer solutions. You will engage in complex development utilizing programming and higher mathematics skills commonly used in the industry. In addition to gaining foundational knowledge in key areas of the field, you will explore the relationship between computer science and a biblical worldview.

CCU's Bachelor of Arts 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 schools, international schools, private schools, and public charter schools. Upon successful completion of this education program and meeting state requirements including content testing and background checks, graduates apply for licensure in Colorado or in their state. Out-of-state students are responsible for researching their home state's teacher licensure process and requirements. Learn more about program and licensure requirements for each state.

Successful completion of CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies education licensure programs and additional state requirements including content testing and background checks will result in a university recommendation for licensure to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). It is the student's responsibility to ensure he/she meets all additional CDE licensure requirements including content testing and background checks. Out-of-state students are responsible for researching their home state's teacher licensure reciprocation process and requirements.

The Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Non-Licensure degree is designed for adult students nationwide and abroad (see exclusions below) who wish to become early childhood educators and obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree without licensure. Graduates are prepared to teach in a pre-kindergarten through third-grade setting in schools that do not require a license. These include some public charter schools, private schools, and international schools. Additionally, Head Start teachers may choose this option to obtain their degree as well as directors of preschools or early childhood centers. Student teaching is not required, although teacher candidates are required to complete 160 clock hours of field experience during the first fall and spring semesters. Graduates of this program may later choose to pursue Colorado licensure through CCU’s Alternative Licensing Program or through CCU’s Master of Arts in Special Education Licensure program.

CCU's Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Licensure degree 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. Upon successful completion of this education program and meeting state requirements including content testing and background checks, graduates apply for licensure in Colorado or in their state. Out-of-state students are responsible for researching their home state's teacher licensure process and requirements. Learn more about program and licensure requirements for each state.

Successful completion of CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies teaching licensure programs will result in a university recommendation for licensure to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). It is the student's responsibility to ensure he/she meets all additional CDE licensure requirements including content testing and background checks. Out-of-state students are responsible for researching their home state's teacher licensure reciprocation process and requirements.

In the Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management degree program at CCU, you will learn how to recognize, describe, evaluate, and implement the basic theories, concepts, principles, and practices in the field using critical thinking skills. You will also learn the principles of supply-chain operations and design and decision-modeling; contract and pricing negotiations; inventory and supply management, and international supply chain management. Courses are integrated with a Christ-centered perspective, which will enable you to demonstrate excellence in the workplace in real-world scenarios and in your life beyond the classroom.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is a nationally accredited program designed for nursing students who have not previously held a Registered Nurse license (RN license). Offered through the School of Nursing and Health Professions, the 120-credit-hour BSN curriculum and coursework provide an intensive, state-of-the-art educational experience that combines theory, laboratory (skills and simulation), and hands-on clinical practice and learning.

The Adult Undergraduate Student Pathway to a bachelor's degree in nursing is designed for students who previously obtained a high school diploma or GED before beginning their CCU program. This pathway requires students to be admitted to the College of Adult and Graduate Studies as Pre-Nursing students in order to complete BSN prerequisites.

Adult Pre-Nursing students may complete BSN prerequisites online. Toward the end of your sophomore year, you must apply for admission to the BSN program which involves an in-seat learning environment. Note: Admission to the College of Adult and Graduate Studies does not guarantee admission to the BSN nursing major.

RNs: Take the next step in your career today with a 100% online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree designed for the full-time or part-time working adult student.

CCU's online RN to BSN program provides current registered nurses an opportunity to advance their nursing career and overall career opportunities while integrating biblical values with nursing as ministry.

Transfer up to 90 earned credits toward your BSN with an ASN and an active unencumbered RN licensure, if you have completed a statistics course. At CCU, you're closer to earning your degree than you think!

The online Master of Science in Accounting program at Colorado Christian University is designed for students who want to obtain additional accounting training and hours beyond their undergraduate accounting degrees. The program is designed to equip future accounting leaders with a Christian worldview, leadership skills, and a technical accounting base that includes: accounting ethics, accounting research, advanced auditing (accounting information systems within a forensic framework), and advanced tax accounting.

This program is reserved for students who have an undergraduate degree in accounting. Students without an undergraduate degree in accounting but with significant upper-level coursework in accounting (i.e. Intermediate Accounting, Tax Accounting, Auditing, and Cost Accounting) along with accounting experience may apply on an exception basis.

The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, K-12 Generalist (Licensure) degree 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 a wide range of school settings including public schools, and international, private, and public charter schools. Upon successful completion of the program and meeting state requirements including content testing and background checks, graduates apply for licensure in Colorado or in their state. This degree also meets the educational requirements for an elementary teaching license in Colorado. Out-of-state students are responsible for researching their home state's teacher licensure process and requirements. Learn more about the program and licensure requirements for each state.

Successful completion of CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies education licensure programs will result in a university recommendation for licensure to the Colorado Department of Education (CDE). It is the student's responsibility to ensure he/she meets all additional CDE licensure requirements including content testing and background checks. Out-of-state students are responsible for researching their home state's teacher licensure reciprocation process and requirements.

The Bachelor of Arts in Special Education, K-12 Generalist (Non-Licensure) program is designed for adult students nationwide and abroad (see exclusions below) who wish to become special education teachers and obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree without licensure. Graduates are prepared to teach K-12 special education courses in schools that do not require licensure including some public charter school districts, private schools, and international schools. Student teaching is not required, although teacher candidates are required to complete 130 clock hours of field experiences during the first fall and spring semesters to ensure adequate educator preparation. Graduates of this program may later choose to pursue Colorado licensure through CCU's Alternative Licensing Program or through CCU's Master of Arts in Special Education Licensure program.

CCU's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program with an emphasis in Substance Use Disorders addresses the high demand for trained professionals to address widespread behavioral disorders and addiction to alcohol and other chemical substances.

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.

There is an emerging demand for agile enterprise leaders. CCU's MBA with an emphasis in enterprise agility is designed to train students in all major aspects of managing high-level projects, including strategic management, organizational leadership, and project-based teamwork utilizing agile concepts.

The program integrates academics with moral principles from Scripture, so you can grow as a servant leader, strengthen your ethical framework, enhance and build valuable career skills, and responsibly influence your profession.

The Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program offered through CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies combines rigorous coursework, experiential learning, and mentoring relationships designed to equip you with the necessary counseling skills to become a culturally sensitive professional mental health counselor. Whether you choose the online master's degree program or in-person option, pursuing higher education with a master's degree in counseling will improve your credentials and open the door to other specializations in the mental health field.

The largest and most complex growing industry needs a new type of leader. In recent years, the healthcare business has taken extreme turns with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. Healthcare requirements have placed new demands on physicians, senior leaders, directors, and those wanting to be the healthcare leaders of the future.

Colorado Christian University's online MBA in Healthcare Administration seeks to give students a sense of leadership in the healthcare field by providing excellent education, small class sizes, and specialized training. Students will also learn to consider the spirituality of healthcare and its applications.

Leadership-oriented MBA programs are ideal for adults who aspire toward senior management positions, such as CEO or COO, or want to be successful business owners or ministry leaders. CCU's online MBA degree program's leadership principles and skills apply to students in both for-profit and nonprofit fields, as well as the military, law enforcement, and virtually any organizational setting. This is one of the top MBA programs in Colorado and around the U.S.

CCU's MBA leadership courses attract skilled professionals from diverse industries, giving you the opportunity to learn from your peers, as well as your professors. You'll have in common the desire to become more effective leaders who are grounded in Christian ethics.

CCU's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy addresses the growing demand for compassionate professionals who can provide biblically-informed prevention, intervention, and healing for distressed families, couples, and individuals. The Marriage and Family Therapy program offers an in-depth understanding of interpersonal relationships, human behavior, social influence, mental and emotional issues or disorders, conflict resolution, and most importantly, family dynamics.

Taught by Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), the coursework 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. This program integrates the whole family or surrounding relationships as part of the counseling process.

CCU's 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. Offered through CCU's College of Adult and Graduate Studies, the 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.

With the ever-growing demand for both restorative and preventative counselors continuing to soar for all age groups, this 75-credit dual-degree option (versus 60 credits per degree when earned separately) allows you to explore counseling options in both clinical and school settings, with six-credit, 600-hour internships required in both fields. Courses are offered both online and in-seat, with required in-seat residencies, and can be completed in approximately three years.

While the master's degree in School Counseling offers a proactive and preventative model for providing professional counseling services in a school setting, the master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling equips you with the necessary counseling skills required as a culturally sensitive professional mental health counselor. The dual degree track at CCU provides the unique opportunity to integrate Christian faith with sound counseling principles in both areas of influence.