At Colorado Technical University (CTU), we are in the business of
career education. That makes not only you but also the employers
we work with our customers. We care about you and your future,
and your future employer's needs. That is the CTU difference.
We are dedicated to providing academic excellence. If you're
looking for an exciting and rewarding career in today's rapidly
expanding fields, we can help you get there.
Fast
At CTU, we condense your study into a short-term
program enabling you to customize your skills rapidly and
successfully to the specific needs of a future work setting.
Unlike traditional institutions, we enable adults to complete
some programs of study in as little as 9 months. Generally,
classes start every 5 weeks, so you can get started quickly
with convenient day and evening classes to meet your needs.
Focused
At CTU, your studies focus primarily on the
essential concepts and skills most employers look for in
entry-level employees. Our goal is to provide you with the
practical information and experience you need to get your foot
in the door. We avoid requiring you to take courses that are
not directly supportive of your employment objective.
Hands-On
Technology plays a major role in all the professions
for which we train our students. That's why we use
industry-current tools to help deliver your education more
effectively. During the hands-on component you will use
industry-oriented equipment to gain experience applying your
knowledge.
Are you good with a keyboard and interested in a career in court
reporting? The Associate of Science in Court Reporting degree can
train you in the skills necessary to pursue a career in the heart
of the legal system.
You can acquire the basic entry level proficiencies needed to
work as a free-lance court reporter or a court reporter within
the court systems. The Associate of Science degree in Court
Reporting also introduces the student to closed-captioning and
other business opportunities. This extended Associate in Court
Reporting degree helps ensure that the student is able to spend
the time needed to gain the accuracy and proficiency for
certification* and allows the student to proceed directly to the
completion of a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
(BSBA) degree program.
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice
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The fast-paced expansion of all areas of the criminal justice
system is creating a demand for skilled workers as never before
in local, state and federal systems, according to the U.S.
Department of Labor. Today's criminal justice workforce must be
knowledgeable and skilled in every component of the system to
address the public's demand for protection and services. Educated
and skilled individuals are needed, from the traditional roles of
law enforcement, security and corrections, to work with victim
advocacy, juveniles and social services.
The Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice (AASCJ)
degree program is designed to prepare you to enter the criminal
justice profession in a variety of first-tier positions. You will
be exposed to the foundational areas of the discipline:
- Investigation and law enforcement
- Law and courts
- Corrections and parole
- Juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system
The AASCJ satisfies the requirements for the first 2 years of the
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Bachelor of Science in Court Reporting
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Have you earned an associate degree in court reporting and are
interested in taking your career in court reporting to the next
level? The Bachelor of Science in Court Reporting (BSCR) degree
program can train you in the skills necessary to pursue a
management career in the heart of the legal system or any
transcription-related field.
This degree program offers those who are looking for a career
inside the courts and law community an exciting combination of
reporting skills, business background, and communication
expertise that will maximize career opportunities available for
court reporting and free-lancing along with laying a foundation
for closed captioning work. The emphasis on communication skills,
management, and professional skills along with technical
knowledge and expertise can help prepare you for positions of
responsibility in the profession.
When you graduate, you can pursue career opportunities such
as:
- Senior Court Reporter
- Senior Judicial Reporter
- Stenography Office Manager
- Free Lance Transcriptionist
- Medical Records Transcriptionist
- Closed-Captioning Transcriptionist
- And many other related occupations
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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The criminal justice field is expanding. While opportunities are
growing, the number of qualified candidates has declined.
Individuals with contemporary criminal justice skills are
in-demand in the areas of:
- Law enforcement
- Corrections
- Juvenile and victim assistance
- Social services
- The court system
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ) degree program
focuses on the study of the dimensions and causes of crime and
delinquency. Its goal is to provide you with a sophisticated
understanding of the operations of society's system to contain
crime. The BSCJ degree program is also designed to provide you
with a solid foundation in law enforcement, the courts and
corrections.
The program's inclusion of interpersonal skills and management
skills can prepare you for positions of responsibility and
leadership within the criminal justice community and related
professions.
Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime Investigation
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Computer-based crime has become an enormous global problem for
business and law enforcement agencies at all levels. As a result,
there is a growing need for individuals who combine criminal
justice knowledge with computer-technology skills to investigate
this new and growing area of criminal activity.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime Investigation (BSCI) degree
program is designed to equip you with a base of practical,
real-world applications in the field of criminal justice with
strong emphasis on foundational studies in the electronic
criminal investigation of such crimes as fraud, identity theft,
computer terrorism, and other computer-related crimes that are
committed in both a national and global environment. The
investigation of computer-based crimes is not limited to federal,
state and local agencies but is also increasing in organizations
that conduct business in an electronic environment.
*Programs and availability are subject to change
Colorado Technical University does not guarantee
employment or salary.
