Adams State University (Distance Degrees and Independent Study)

Overview of Adams State College and its Distance Learning Program

Adams State College is a public liberal arts college that prides itself on small classes and a supportive community. With 1 full-time professor for every 18 students, it is no wonder that ASC's dedication to individual student success has been widely recognized. The college is currently listed among the best Western region universities by "U.S. News and World Report," was recently designated the Regional Education Provider for southern Colorado, and was previously named "One of America's 100 Best College Buys" for 4 consecutive years.

The Adams State College Division of Extended Studies furthers ASC's mission to provide educational opportunity and access to all students by offering accredited distance education courses and independent study opportunities for students to complete entirely off campus. Distance education courses are treated the same as on campus courses, so students can complete their undergraduate and graduate degrees, certification programs, test preparation courses, or enrichment classes without needing to step foot on campus. Courses are available in over 20 subjects, including criminal justice, health care administration, and human performance and physical education.

Bachelor's Degrees in Business Administration

Adams State College offers both a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration. Business administration students seeking a B.S. can choose an emphasis in general business, legal studies, management, or management information systems.

All distance learning degree recipients must complete 30 hours of course credits through ASC. Students who complete 15 hours may be eligible for an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Adams State College also offers a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology. Sociology students can choose and emphasis area in criminology, social welfare, corrections, or law enforcement. Bachelor's degree recipients must complete 30 hours of course credits through ASC, but students who complete 15 hours may be eligible for an Associate of Arts degree.

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies, with Opportunity for Elementary Licensure

Students in the interdisciplinary studies department may choose between 2 degree emphases for their bachelor's of arts (B.A.) degree. Students choosing a degree in history and government must take at least 6 hours of world history within their required 30 hours of course credit through the ASC distance learning program.

ASC also offers a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in literacy and elementary education. Students seeking this degree must first complete their general studies curriculum before enrolling in the Teacher Education Professional Studies program. The program, lasting 5 continuous semesters including summer, is for Colorado based students only, and includes both field experiences and student teaching in local area schools. The program offers various types of off-campus courses, including online, face-to-face, and live chat.

Proficiency Requirements for ASC Graduates

ASC students receiving either an associate's or bachelor's degree must first complete a writing proficiency requirement by submitting a writing portfolio to the Assistant Provost prior to graduation eligibility. All degree recipients must also complete a technology proficiency requirement. Most students will do so by completing 1 of 2 courses: Business Computer Applications I or Introduction to Computers.

Length and Credit Value of Distance Courses

Distance courses are treated the same as on campus courses for residency and transcript purposes or for other degree program requirements. Distance course completion time for print-based courses varies from 6 weeks to a maximum completion time of 1 year from the registration date, depending on the schedule and initiative of the student. Semester-based online courses follow the ASC semester schedule.

Certificate Programs Available

Adams State College offers certification in over 10 areas of study. In the paralegal certificate program, beginning and advanced legal workers can take 2 successive courses designed to offer practice in the areas of law assistance most in demand, including interviewing, investigating, and researching. Legal certificate courses available include Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal Investigation, Legal Nurse Consultant Training, Victim Advocacy, and Legal Secretary Certification. In partnership with Gatlin Education Services, ASC offers additional certifications within the following areas: healthcare and fitness, business and professional, information technology and software development, management and corporate, media and design, hospitality and gaming, skilled trades and industrial, and sustainable energy and going green. Length and tuition vary widely depending on the certification desired.

Test Preparation Courses

Among the various types of distance learning courses offered at Adams State College are test preparation courses. Students looking to improve their skills before taking the ACT, SAT, GRE, GMAT, or LSAT can register online for a minimal tuition fee. Students taking both the ACT and SAT may take a combined course for a reduced price. Students interested in improving either their verbal or math skills for the GRE or GMAT may choose to take a more focused course for half the price.

Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid at Adams State College

Since Adams State College treats its distance study courses the same as on campus courses, distance degree students are also eligible for financial aid through grants, loans, and scholarships. Five institutional scholarships are available for undergraduates, including upper classman room waivers.

An additional 5 awards are automatically given to students who qualify, 4 of which are related to academic progress. The 5th, the Grizzly Partner Scholarship, is automatically awarded to on campus students from 9 specific Colorado counties and 2 New Mexico counties. Work-study awards are also available to students who find open positions at approved locations including many on campus or off campus at the nonprofit La Puente, University of Colorado, and more.

• Agriculture
• Agribusiness
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biological/life sciences
• Biology/Biological Sciences
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biochemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Cell and Molecular Biology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Wildlife Biology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business/marketing
• Business/Commerce
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business Administration and Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Office Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business Administration, Management and Operations Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Accounting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Small Business Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Finance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• International Business/Trade/Commerce
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Management Information Systems
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Marketing/Marketing Management
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Communication/Journalism
• Mass Communication/Media
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Journalism Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Advertising
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Computer and information sciences
• Computer Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Education
• Special Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Elementary Education
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Education (Multiple Levels)
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Early Childhood Education
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Art Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Business Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Science Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social Studies Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Biology Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Chemistry Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Drama and Dance Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Spanish Language Teacher Education
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Engineering
• Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• English
• English
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Creative Writing
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Foreign languages and literature
• Spanish
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Health professions and related sciences
• Health/Health-Care Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• History
• History
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
• Corrections
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Interdisciplinary studies
• Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Law/legal studies
• Legal Studies
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal arts/general studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  Associate Degree offered for this major. Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Liberal Arts and Sciences and Humanities Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Mathematics and statistics
• Mathematics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Parks and recreation
• Kinesiology and Exercise Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physical sciences
• Chemistry
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Chemical Physics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Geology/Earth Science
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Physics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology
• Psychology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Psychology Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Public administration and social services
• Social Work
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Social sciences
• Criminology
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Economics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Geography
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Geography Related
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Political Science and Government
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Visual and performing arts
• Graphic Design
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Dramatic/Theater Arts
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Dramatic/Theater Arts and Stagecraft Related
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Photography
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Fine/Studio Arts
  Associate Degree offered for this major.
• Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Drawing
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Painting
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Printmaking
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Fiber, Textile and Weaving Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Metal and Jewelry Arts
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Performance
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.
• Music Theory and Composition
  Bachelor's Degree offered for this major.

• Acceptance Rate
• Applied2,534
• Accepted1,613
• Acceptance Rate63%
• Enrolled2,430
• Female Applicants1,345
• Females Accepted862
• Female Acceptance Rate64%
• Male Applicants1,189
• Males Accepted751
• Male Acceptance Rate63%
• Applying
• Application Fee$30
• Required for All Transcript of high school record
  Minimum high school GPA of 2
  
• Required for Some Essay or personal statement
  Interview
  audition for music majors, portfolio for art majors
  
• Average high school GPA for first-year freshman2.99
• Application Deadlines
• Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
• Fall freshmen August 1st --
• Out-of-state Fall freshmen August 10th --
• Early decision plan Not Reported
• Other early decision plan Not Reported
• Transfer August 1st --
• Test Scores Accepted
• Test Average School Accepted 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
• SAT Critical Reading 480 430 550
• SAT Math 500 450 550
• SAT Writing 460 410 520
• ACT Composite 20 17 22
• * 25th and 75th percentile is the score that 25/75 percent of students score at or below.

• Tuition
• In-state tuition *$3,312
• Out-of-state tuition *$13,560
• In-district tuitionNot Reported
• * Tuition costs are based on a full academic year typically extending from September to June.
• Fees
• Full-time student fees$2,315.04
• Room and board *$7,120.00
• Room only *$3,300.00
• * Room and board charges vary according to board plan selected (i.e., 12-meal plan, 19-meal plan, etc.) and student level (freshman, sophomore, etc.)
• Other Payment Considerations
• Guaranteed tuition plan offeredNo
• Tuition pre-payment planNo
• Tuition payment plans offeredDeferred paymentsDeferred payments and Installments
• Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuitionEmployees or children of employees, Senior Citizens

• Gender
• Total Undergraduate Students2,430
• Male Student Percentage45%
• Female Student Percentage55%
• Ethnicity
• Hispanic/Latino32.02%
• Black or African American6.09%
• White or Caucasian51.19%
• American Indian or Alaska Native1.36%
• Asian1.19%
• Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander.21%
• Two or more races1.93%
• Unknown5.68%
• Other Student Statistics
• International BreakoutNot Reported
• Out-of-state Students19% out-of-state student

• Housing
• College-owned housing available Yes
• Housing Requirements None
• Housing options Coed housing , Female-only housing, Male-only housing
• Percentage of undergraduate students who live in college-owned housing 36%
• Student Activities
• Student-run campus newspaper Yes
• Drama / theater group Yes
• Student-run radio station Yes
• Student-run television station No
• Marching band Yes
• Choral groups Yes
• Student Services
• Legal services No
• Health clinic No
• Personal / psychological counseling Yes
• Women's center No
• Student Organizations
• Greek fraternities No
• Greek sororities No
• Local fraternities No
• Local sororities No
• Other organizations Not Reported
• Most popular organizations Student Programming Board, student government, Semillas de la Tierra, Newman Club (Psychology), Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Campus Security and Safety
• 24-hour emergency telephone / alarm services Yes
• 24-hour patrols by trained officers Yes
• Students patrols Yes
• Late-night transport / escort services Yes
• Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Yes
• Other Not Reported

• Men's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No Division 2 Yes
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cheerleading Yes No No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 Yes
• Football Yes Division 2 Yes
• Golf Yes Division 2 Yes
• Lacrosse No Division X Yes
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rock climbing Yes No No
• Rugy Yes No No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 2 Yes
• Softball Yes No No
• Swimming Yes Division 2 Yes
• Track No Division 2 Yes
• Volleyball Yes No No
• Water polo Yes No No
• Wrestling No Division 2 Yes
• Women's Sports
• Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
• Baseball No No No
• Basketball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Bowling Yes No No
• Cheerleading Yes No No
• Cross-country running No Division 2 Yes
• Football Yes No No
• Golf Yes Division 2 Yes
• Lacrosse No Division X Yes
• Racquetball Yes No No
• Rock climbing Yes No No
• Rugy Yes No No
• Skiing Yes No No
• Skiing (cross-country) Yes No No
• Soccer Yes Division 2 Yes
• Softball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Swimming Yes Division 2 Yes
• Track No Division 2 Yes
• Volleyball Yes Division 2 Yes
• Water polo Yes No No
• Wrestling No No No

• Faculty Breakout
• Total Faculty174
• Full-time Percentage64%
• Part-time Percentage36%
• Female Percentage55%
• Male Percentage45%
• Student:Faculty Ratio17:1 or 2,237 students to 132 faculty