Earn an accredited degree from a leading Christian university – you have the time!

 
Get an education that is valuable and affordable, but designed for the way Christian adults live and learn.

Whatever your background may be, you'll feel welcomed and respected at CCU. Be a leader in your career, your community, your family and your world.

Colorado Christian University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Military Education Program

Colorado Christian University’s accelerated degree programs help to prepare active duty, veterans and their spouses prepare for leadership roles in professional sectors.

These programs are flexible to the needs of busy adults who have to incorporate either full-time work or are prone to short notice deployments. CCU offers academic programs online and at convenient locations throughout Colorado at special tuition rates.

Special military programs offered at Colorado Christian University:
Yellow Ribbon - CCU matches tuition contributions from the federal government in agreement with the Dept. of Veterans Affairs.
GI Bill (Post 9/11) - Considered the most comprehensive education benefit package since the original GI Bill.
MyCAA for military spouses - Up to $6000 in government-sponsored financial assistance.

Ask our admissions office for specific additional information!

Special military tuition rates
Service members taking undergraduate classes in CCU’s College of Adult and Graduate Studies program will incur no out-of-pocket tuition costs (under the present Tuition Assistance rules). This differs slightly for our online courses, because some have technology fees which are not covered by this new policy.

Your active duty may earn you credit
Active duty military personnel and veterans may receive undergraduate credit for Basic Training and other formal educational experience gained while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. Potential transfer credit may already be documented on the CCAF (Air Force), AARTS (Army), and SMARTS (Navy/Marines) transcripts.

Contact our admissions office through our information for to find out if you qualify.

Denver Tech Center
304 Inverness Way
South, Suite 150
Englewood, CO 80112

Lakewood Center
8787 W. Alameda Ave.
Lakewood, CO 80226

Northern Colorado Regional Center
1750 Foxtrail Dr.
Suite 100
Loveland, CO 80538

Northglenn Center
10190 Bannock St.
Suite 200
Northglenn, CO 80260

Southern Colorado Regional Center
1125 Kelly Johnson Blvd.
Suite 105
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

Sterling Center at Northeastern Junior College
100 College Ave.
Sterling, CO 80751

Western Colorado Regional Center
2452 Patterson Rd
Suite 200
Grand Junction, CO 81505

Colorado Christian University is very different from other universities. Through our academic catalog, we hold tightly to higher ethics and standards in order to impact our culture in support of traditional family values.

The programs offered at CCU help strengthen your skills for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, education, government, and many other strategic industries. The education you receive at CCU can give you significant opportunities to serve our Lord, even while attending CCU.

Learn more about one of our programs today!

• Associate degree programs

• General Studies – Associate Degree

  • Gain a broad foundation of knowledge that covers many aspects of a Liberal Arts education. This degree focuses on communications, humanities, history, behavioral and social sciences, biblical studies, mathematics, natural science, and computer science. This program a good step to completing a Bachelor's degree program.

• LPN to Associate of Science in Nursing – Associate Degree

  • This program continues to challenge and train licensed nursing students to become exceptionally compassionate and competent nurse leaders. Important: You must be a licensed practical nurse to enroll in this program. Please check with our admissions office about the prerequisites for entering the LPN to Associate of Science in Nursing program.

• Bachelor's degree programs

• Accounting – Bachelor degree

  • Every business exchanges money and every one of them needs someone to record transactions. Prepare to meet the increased demand for accounting graduates across all industries.

• Business Administration – Bachelor degree

  • Study to develop into a leader where your high ethical standards can make an more of an impact than the business world. Our course also focuses on providing networking opportunities to help you get the most out of your education.

• Elementary Education – Bachelor degree

  • Teaching young children to learn can be one of the most fulfilling aspects in any profession. The work you do as an elementary school educator can impact children’s lives forever. We focus on some of the latest teaching theories and education technologies.

• Early Childhood Education – Bachelor degree

  • This program combines practical coursework in early childhood and curriculum development with preschool administration and management training. This program certifies you with credentials needed to teach preschool through third grade students.

• Information Systems Management Degree

  • This popular program focuses on fundamental areas of information systems such as programming, database management, project management, Internet development, management and ethics, as well as management communication techniques.

• Management of Information Systems – Bachelor degree

  • This popular program focuses on fundamental areas of information systems such as programming, database management, project management, Internet development, management and ethics, as well as computerized accounting.
    This is also available as an online study program.

• Organizational Management in Christian Leadership – Bachelor degree

  • This Christian Leadership degree is specifically designed to equip those involved in church ministries. It focuses on interpreting motivation, ethics and teamwork for effective spiritual leadership of larger groups. You may also participate in CCU’s annual Values-Aligned Leadership Summit to discuss the role of values and ethics in today’s workplace.

• Organizational Management in Human Resources – Bachelor degree

  • Learn the fundamental duties of human resources administration that focuses on ethical principles of leadership, enhancing career possibilities in human resources, crisis and risk management, legal ethics, and more. Students in this program have the opportunity to participate in CCU’s annual Values-Aligned Leadership Summit to discuss the role of values and ethics in today’s workplace.

• Organizational Management in Project Management – Bachelor degree

  • A program designed to simulate real-world business situations, giving students practical experience for their current work situation. Get training in all aspects of managing high-level projects, including project-based teamwork, strategic management, risk reduction and budget analysis.

• Certificate programs

• Accounting Certificate – Certificate

  • Learn the fundamentals of computerized accounting in order to enter a nearly recession-proof career.

• Biblical Studies Certificate – Certificate

  • This program should appeal to those with plans to become a pastor or missionary, or preparing for further study in a graduate school or seminary.

• Entrepreneurship – Certificate

  • A great training program for Christian leaders in the world of business and ideas. We help you craft an entrepreneurial mindset, with an eye toward higher moral values. Our convenient courses are available on-campus and online.

• Ethics – Certificate

  • This curriculum is designed to enhance business and management coursework and give you a competitive edge in the job market, while maintaining a healthy sense of personal and professional values in your day-to-day duties.

• Project Management – Certificate

  • Develop your leadership and technical skills in this pre-requisite course to an MBA. Learn to focus on the skills required to plan, analyze and evaluate project performance for competitive advantage.
    Available as a certificate and graduate certificate.

• Graduate Certificate – Corporate Education – Certificate

  • Seize opportunities to make an impact in your future workplace. Our Corporate Education certificate program can give you the knowledge you'll need to inspire individual learners and play an important role in your company's success.

• Educator licensing programs

• Alternative Licensing Program – Special Education – Educator licensing programs

  • A program that helps you earn a provisional teaching license with an emphasis on special education. Under mentor-teacher supervision, you can prepare for full-time teaching employment and receive relevant training you can apply to your future career.

• Alternative Licensing Program for Educators – Educator licensing programs

  • This Licensing Program for Educators is a one-year program that helps you earn a provisional teaching license. You must apply through the Colorado Department of Education and have a teaching contract before applying to CCU. State of Colorado License.

• Licensing Program for Educators – Early Childhood Education – Educator licensing programs

  • Learn to inspire and motivate students from preschool to third grade. You can graduate from this program with the skills, experience and credentials necessary to teach in any public, charter or private school.

• Licensing Program for Educators – Elementary Education – Educator licensing programs

  • A program curriculum focused on helping you inspire children from kindergarten through sixth grade. This program is designed to meet the current needs of those who plan to become licensed to teach in the state of Colorado through a combination of classroom and experiential learning.

• Master's degree programs

• Counseling – Master degree

  • Learn a career path that provides positive influence. Make an impact in your community, church, family, or other organizations and groups as you explore the relationship between faith and psychology. This program prepares you to take the Colorado Licensure Exam and to begin your rewarding career journey.

• Curriculum and Instruction – Master degree

  • This program is for students interested in a career path in teaching, administration, curriculum development or organizational training. You can gain the skills to meet the global need for effective educational leaders. You will enhance your educational philosophy and learn the skills needed to address diverse learners’ needs.

• Master of Business Administration – Master degree

  • Learn to be a leader in business as you set a higher standard for integrity, morality and professionalism in the workplace. Our unique curriculum allows you to choose between several emphases for your organizational objectives, including leadership, corporate training, project management, or information security.