Since 1965, Colorado Technical University (CTU) has helped
thousands of students soar to achieve career success in business
administration and information technology industries. Whether you
are an experienced professional seeking to retain your
competitive edge, a degree holder ready for the challenge of
graduate school or someone preparing to enter the career world,
CTU has the degree or certificate program and the learning style
that can work for you.
Beginning with your first campus visit, you'll notice the CTU
difference. You'll find an atmosphere of professionalism, mutual
respect and a student-centered focus that lasts throughout your
educational program. All classes are taught by professors--not
teaching assistants. Instructional groups are limited in size to
encourage participation and allow faculty members to devote more
time to individual students. Just as students are graded for
their academic progress, you will evaluate your professors'
performance.
At CTU Colorado Springs, you can combine night, online and
weekend studies to avoid rigid class schedules and inconvenient
commutes while you pursue your degree. That means you now have
the freedom to advance your education and reach for career goals
without sacrificing your real-world responsibilities.
The following DegreeNOW programs are available at our CTU
Colorado Springs campus. Please contact an admissions
representative for additional details about courses of study and
our next available start dates. You can be studying for a degree
in your chosen career field before you know it.
Associate of 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 Science in Criminal Justice (ASCJ) 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 ASCJ satisfies the requirements for the first 2 years of the
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
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 and 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.
The BSCJ degree can help prepare you for federal agency work in
such career fields* as:
- Law enforcement
- Corrections officer
- Case manager
- Adult court services agent
- Juvenile court services agent
- Child abuse investigator
- Victim services advocate
- Legal assistant
- Evidence technician
A degree in criminal justice is also a great foundation for law
school.
*Additional education and/or experience may be required for
some positions.
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.
Students who successfully complete the BSCI degree program should
be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the basic organizational structure
and functionality of the criminal justice system.
- Apply the knowledge and skills of gathering and preserving
both physical and electronic evidence.
- Identify the phases of an ethical and legal criminal
investigation conducted through the proper application of the
investigation process.
- Demonstrate the ability to electronically identify criminal
activity and search for possible perpetrators.
Master of Management in Criminal Justice
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The Master of Science in Management (MSM) with a concentration in
Criminal Justice is designed to meet the emerging administrative
and leadership needs of the criminal justice system. The criminal
justice field is expanding in the areas of corrections, law
enforcement, law and the courts, and in many types of
diversionary and ancillary programs that support the system. As a
result, those with leadership and management skills, and those
with expertise in program evaluation, budgeting and policymaking
will help forge the future of the criminal justice system.
This program is designed specifically to develop the knowledge
base and skills essential to those who will become the managers
of people, money and programs, and leaders in planning and
decision-making in the criminal justice system. These skills are
applicable to a wide spectrum of employment areas for both public
and non-profit organizations within the criminal justice system
and ancillary agencies.
The MSM with a concentration in Criminal Justice was developed
with the direction of leaders in the criminal justice industry
and reflects the balance needed for developing quality
administrative skills along with the information base necessary
to enhance responsible policy-making.
Professionals with advanced educational credentials are well
positioned to forge the future of the criminal justice system. We
have designed the program content to support career objectives
across a wide spectrum of employment areas, including:
- Federal, state and local law enforcement
- Private security and investigations
- Family and social services
- Court administration
- Corrections
Master of Science in Management - Homeland Security
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The War on Terror has focused the nation's attention on homeland
security, which has become a concern at all levels of government
and in a wide variety of organizations. In this industry-current
curriculum, students have an opportunity to fully address policy,
organizational and substantive issues regarding homeland
security. Students learn how to analyze models of Homeland
Security and effectively communicate them, demonstrate an
understanding of terrorism and the psychology of fear, evaluate
technological solutions to problems of Homeland Security and much
more.
PHD in Management - Homeland Security
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The Doctorate of Management with a concentration in Homeland
Security (HLS) degree program is designed to provide candidates
with the theoretical, research and application capabilities
necessary to pursue a rewarding career in their chosen field,
with specific applications in Homeland Security. The first year
focuses on research and studying classic and current management
literature. In the second year, the student begins to form a
personal understanding of the management research and methods
used in Homeland Security. The final year is reserved for the
development of leadership skills, resulting in the production of
four publishable papers or a dissertation that must be approved
by a three-member committee.
Course content is geared towards teaching students how to assess
trans-organizational structures for the management of Homeland
Security. Students are also challenged to develop a plan for
coordinating networked Homeland Security organizations, analyze
how crises unfold and evaluate contingencies for dealing with
complications as they arise. Instruction is provided in framing
policy agendas for creating inter-organizational collaboration
among businesses, government and advocacy organizations.
The Doctorate of Management with a concentration in Homeland
Security includes twelve 5-credit classes and twelve research and
writing courses. One research and writing course is taken each
quarter in conjunction with one formal course over a three year
period. Courses are taught using Colorado Technical University's
Professional Learning Model™ in an executive format: each
course combines an active online component with an intensive
residential session held twice a year and lasting four days at
our Colorado Springs campus.
Some of the required courses include:
- Contemporary Issues in HLS
- Network Organizations and Other Large Scale Interventions for
HLS
- Crisis Planning and Operations Management
- Policy and Governance in Trans-Organizational Collaboration
for HLS
- Strategic Thinking for HLS
- Futuring and Innovation for HLS
*Programs and availability are subject to change
