Stonecliffe College Online is built around the innovative traditions that founded Colorado Technical University and is designed to offer a learning environment customized specifically for the associate-degree learner. Our University's Practical Approach to College Education (PACE™) emphasizes convenience and anytime access to accommodate today's demanding lifestyles and complicated schedules.
All students begin with a single course during the first session. However, beginning with the second session, they can choose between an accelerated and decelerated pace.
- In the accelerated option, students take two courses every 5 ½ week session. By taking two classes at a time, students can complete the Associate's program in as little as 15 calendar months.
- In the decelerated option, students take just one course every 5 ½ week session. By taking just one class at a time, students can complete the program in 30 calendar months.
After completing the first 5 ½ week session, all students default to an accelerated pace of study unless they inform their Academic Advisors of their desire to keep learning at a decelerated pace.
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About Stonecliffe College Online
The university's career-relevant Associate's degree programs, offered in some of today's most sought-after fields, are taught by instructors who are academically credentialed and experienced in the fields they teach. And all of the degree programs feature built-in, résumé-enhancing Professional Certificates.
Stonecliffe's exciting Virtual Campus creates a true academic experience for students, who are able to immerse themselves in their studies, interact with instructors and classmates, visit the Virtual Library, and access an array of student services- entirely online.
Stonecliffe College Online is committed to helping students across the U.S. and around the globe turn their academic dreams into attainable goals.
<< View all ProgramsAssociate of Science in Accounting »Choose this programOverview
Professional education in accounting can help students develop the capabilities needed to assume positions of leadership and responsibility in accounting-related fields. Accounting processes are found in every business and industry, including government, education, health care, not-for-profit, and military organizations. Entry-level accountants are key players in the financial information arena of all organizations. They provide much of the information used by these organizations to make decisions that will help them attain their goals. Beyond the fundamental tasks of the occupation-preparing, analyzing and verifying financial documents in order to provide information to clients-many accountants now are required to possess a wide range of knowledge and skills.
The ASACC degree program is designed to equip students with a variety of basic accounting skills that are useful in entry-level accounting positions. Students can develop a base of practical, real-world skills from instructors who are accounting professionals. Building on a foundation of communication, interpersonal and math skills, they can learn all aspects of the accounting cycle, including analyzing and interpreting various financial statements. Courses in business and managerial accounting give students the tools for making basic decisions in organizations.
ASACC Degree Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the ASACC degree program should be able to:
• Describe the various forms of businesses and the environment
in which businesses operate.
• Apply professional communication skills.
• Develop personal financial goals and a personal budget.
• Explain the basic accounting concepts.
• Discuss the roles of managers and leaders in organizations.
• Describe the accounting concepts underlying the financial
reporting model.
• Prepare financial statements for various business needs.
• Use the tools of economics for decision making for the firm
operating in the market economy.
Other Programs
<< View all ProgramsAssociate of Science in General Studies »Choose this programAt Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, we take a real-world approach to higher education that acknowledges your past accomplishments, present situation and future goals. That's why we offer an Associate of Science (AS) degree in General Studies. This degree program is designed to provide the foundation for future career opportunities while giving you a solid general education background and the flexibility to explore other areas of interest.
The AS in General Studies is an excellent option for students who have already earned some college credits or have military experience that may be transferred into this program, and who wish ultimately to pursue a bachelor's degree. The AS in General Studies will fulfill the associate-level requirements for most bachelor's completion programs, and the curriculum is designed to seamlessly transition into many of Colorado Tech Online's career-focused Bachelor's degree completion programs, including the:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in:
• Finance
• Health Care Management
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing
• Project Management
CTU Academic Certificate Included in This Degree Program
Students can earn a CTU Academic Certificate in Professional Communication as they work towards the completion of the AS in General Studies. This résumé-enhancing credential is built into the degree program without adding any additional courses or cost.
Professional Communication
Knowledge in professional communication gives you the tools and ability to plan, write and present many types of business and technical reports. This program offers proven techniques and emphasizes experience through lectures.
Other Programs
<< View all ProgramsAssociate of Science in Business Administrations »Choose this programOverview Today's fast-paced business world demands strong leadership and management skills together with technical competence, communication skills and the ability to contribute to bottom-line profitability. Professional education in business administration can help students develop the capabilities needed to assume positions of leadership and responsibility at all levels of management in our society. Business managers formulate the policies and direct the operations of corporations, nonprofit institutions and government agencies. Business administration is found in every business and industry, including government, education, health care, not-for-profit and military organizations.
The ASBA degree program emphasizes a strong base of business fundamentals including critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students can learn practical, real-world applications from instructors with extensive business experience. The degree program is designed to provide both a broad liberal arts background and a strong professional education. In addition to important undergraduate foundation studies in areas including English, math, social science and technology, students can learn presentation techniques, technology applications and research basics. The ASBA degree program satisfies the course requirements for the first two years of the Colorado Tech Online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree program.
ASBA Degree Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the ASBA degree program should be able to:
• Describe the various forms of businesses and the environment
in which businesses operate.
• Apply professional communication skills.
• Develop personal financial goals and a personal budget.
• Explain the basic accounting concepts.
• Discuss the roles of managers and leaders in organizations.
Other Programs
<< View all ProgramsAssociate of Science in Criminal Justice »Choose this programOverview
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. Today's criminal justice system workforce must be knowledgeable and skilled in every component of the system to address the public's demand for protection and services.
The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program is designed to prepare students to enter the criminal justice profession in a variety of first-tier positions. Students will be exposed to the foundational areas of the discipline: investigation and law enforcement, law and courts, and corrections and parole. The program also addresses juvenile delinquency and the juvenile justice system.
The ASCJ satisfies the requirements for the first two years of the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. A degree in criminal justice is also one of the best foundations available for law school.
ASCJ Degree Program Objectives
Students who successfully complete the ASCJ degree program should be able to:
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities
necessary for entry-level positions in the profession.
• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of criminal investigation
and law enforcement.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of criminal law
and the legal process.
• Demonstrate knowledge of corrections, its alternatives, and
parole.
<< View all ProgramsAssociate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding »Choose this programOverview
The Stonecliffe Associate of Science in Medical Billing and Coding (ASMBC) degree program provides students with the foundation to work in entry-level positions in health care organizations-and does so entirely online. The ASMBC degree also gets you set to continue study, if you wish, allowing you to earn an advanced degree in the field, and subsequently to obtain a higher professional position in the field.
Within the ASMBC program, the general education component focuses on classifying and coding diagnosis and procedures.
As a student who successfully completes the ASMBC degree program, you will:
• Gain entry to mid-level professional opportunities in the areas of
health care information processing, retention, storage and retrieval
• Have a sophisticated understanding of the information technology
systems used in the collection, interpretation, analysis and retrieval
of patient information, as well as financial, medical and administrative data
• Be skilled in the classifying and coding of diagnosis procedures and
protocols that are universal to the health industry
• Possess the complex abilities required in the transference of patient medical
records to insurance claims and billing for services provided
• Have the cultural, professional, and communications skills that will allow
you to perform successfully within your chosen medical field.
The foundations of Billing and Coding are laid through courses that focus primarily on coding, medical terminology, disease processes, health care organizations, and management. As a Stonecliffe ASMBC graduate, you'll have gained the knowledge and skills to immediately add value and be productive in public and private health care organizations.
<< View all ProgramsAssociate of Science in Paralegal Studies »Choose this programAccording to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow much faster than average for all occupations through 2014. Employers are trying to reduce costs and increase the availability and efficiency of legal services by hiring paralegals to perform tasks formerly carried out by lawyers.*
In response to this growing need for knowledgeable, skilled paralegal professionals, the AS in Paralegal Studies is designed to provide students with a real-world understanding of:
• The legal process and the role of the paralegal in providing legal services.
• Legal research, analysis and writing skills.
• The steps of the litigation process.
• Legal technology commonly used by paralegals.
• The interpersonal and organizational skills that allow the student to work effectively as a problem-solving team member.
• Key legal concepts and terminology.
This real-world degree program features course content covering civil litigation, torts, contract law, criminal law, legal technology and numerous other career-focused topics.
Courses are taught by instructors with applicable experience in the paralegal field. Students can absorb relevant perspectives and professional insights from people who can help them acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to qualify for in-demand positions like Paralegal 1, Legal Secretary, Law Clerk, Legal Aid 1, Court Clerk and many others.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos114.htm#outlook (visited November 12, 2007).
<< View all ProgramsAssociate of Science in Information Technology »Choose this programOverview
As more and more organizations in every industry continue to rely upon technology to help run their businesses, the need continues to grow for dedicated IT professionals with industry-current knowledge and skills.
To help meet the need for professionals with the real-world credentials to pursue a growing number of in-demand, entry-level career opportunities, the university designed an ASIT curriculum that focuses on teaching students to:
• Demonstrate an understanding of current computer networks,
protocols of data communications and the role of network
management software.
• Explain database concepts, discuss the capabilities of
modern database systems, and apply those concepts in the
design, implementation and querying of a database to
support a business.
• Write programs in at least one high-level programming
language using programming fundamentals.
Coursework in this real-world degree program covers such topics as programming, computer security, databases and data management, spreadsheet applications, operating systems, computer languages, systems administrations and network management.
Students successfully completing the ASIT degree program will also earn a résumé-enhancing Professional Certificate in UNIX Network Administration. Such credentials can help students add real-world skills to their professional capabilities, further adding to their marketable qualifications in today's competitive job market.
As with all career-focused degree programs offered through Stonecliffe College Online, courses are taught by industry-experienced instructors with relevant, real-world experience in the fields they teach.
Furthermore, the Associate of Science in Information Technology is designed to seamlessly transition into Colorado Technical University's Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) degree program, offering advanced learning opportunities for students interested in taking their education beyond the Associate's level.
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