Division of Continuing Education - Colorado State University - Overview
Colorado State University OnlinePlus -- An Education Delivered To Your Doorstep With The Power To Take You Anywhere
Providing accredited, online master's and bachelor's degrees and professional development certificates, Colorado State University (CSU) OnlinePlus delivers academic excellence with the flexibility, convenience, and innovation that today's students need and expect.
As a CSU OnlinePlus student, you can expect the same quality education, from the same expert faculty, carrying the same esteemed CSU reputation as students on the Fort Collins campus receive. In fact, all of their degrees are fully accredited CSU degrees.
Now, individuals anywhere in the world with full-time jobs and families can fit a degree from Colorado State University OnlinePlus comfortably into their busy schedules. You take the classes where and when it's most convenient for you.
One of their graduates said it best, "You get all the benefits of an on-campus college program without any restrictions of place and time."
High-Quality, Affordable Online Degrees and Distance Learning
Today's speed of life demands a degree of flexibility, and students will find that in the programs and courses offered through CSU OnlinePlus.With more than 40 years of experience in online and distance education, and backed by Colorado State University's world-class reputation as a top-ranked institution in research and technology, CSU OnlinePlus provides high-quality, in-demand degrees and courses with the accessibility and convenience of online and distance learning.
Colorado State University is ranked as a prestigious Tier II university in the U.S. News & World Report rankings of "America's Best Colleges and Universities." Through CSU OnlinePlus, students have access to the same renowned faculty, the same academic excellence, and the same regionally accredited degree as on-campus students.
In addition to learning from respected campus faculty members, students in CSU online degree and distance learning programs: take courses through an online learning platform that provides user-friendly access to course materials, discussion groups, assignments, exams, chat, and other learner services; receive the same library, e-mail, and alumni benefits as on-campus students; have access to the University libraries' collection of e-journals, e-books, databases, and other electronic materials, which expands daily and can be quickly delivered to students electronically; pay the same tuition regardless of residency; and earn the same degrees and receive a diploma identical to on-campus students.
Admission is not required to take many CSU OnlinePlus courses. This gives you the opportunity to test the program before becoming fully committed, to make sure it's the right fit for you. Anyone, including an international student, is eligible to take Colorado State University OnlinePlus courses, whichare approved for the DANTES program for military personnel on active duty.
Regionally Accredited
Colorado State University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCASC). That means the University carries the highest level of accreditation available in the United States. Attending a regionally accredited institution is a requirement for federal financial aid, may be required by employers, and may impact a student's ability to transfer academic credits to another institution.
All academic degrees and credit courses offered online, at a distance, and off campus through CSU OnlinePlus are Colorado State University programs and thus have the same accreditation.
Advanced Degrees Give Students a Competitive Advantage
For today's professionals, an advanced degree will keep your industry knowledge current and position you for advancement opportunities. Colorado State University OnlinePlus offers 21 graduate certificates, 22 master's degrees and two Ph.D.s -- each with the same accreditation as an on-campus Colorado State University degree.
Colorado State University OnlinePlus offers the following graduate programs: Adult Education and Training (M.Ed.); Agricultural Extension Education (M.Agr.); Biomedical Engineering (M.E.); Business Administration (M.B.A.); Civil Engineering (M.E.); Computer Information Systems (MSBA-CIS); College and University Leadership (Ph.D.); Computer Science (M.C.S.); Educational Leadership, Renewal and Change (M.Ed. Teacher licensure, M.Ed. Principal licensure); Food Science and Nutrition-Dietetics (M.S); Integrated Resource Management (M.Agr.); Master of Applied Industrial/Organizational Psychology (M.A.I.O.P.); Mechanical Engineering (M.E.); Merchandising (M.S.); Natural Sciences Education (M.N.S.E.); Music Therapy (M.M.); Organizational Performance and Change (M.Ed., Ph.D.); Social Work (M.S.W.); and Systems Engineering (M.E.).
Undergraduate Degree Completion Programs
For anyone who has finished two or more years of higher education but hasn't attained a bachelor's degree, Colorado State University OnlinePlus transfers those credits from accredited community colleges or higher education institutions, and applies them to our flexible, online degree completion program. Undergraduate degree-completion programs are offered in: Agricultural Business (B.S.), Fire and Emergency Services Administration (B.S.), Human Development and Family Studies (B.S.), and Liberal Arts (B.A.).
Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates
Undergraduate and graduate certificates allow students to earn university credit and/or gain a credential without the full commitment of a degree program. Certificate programs are shorter, focus on the core subject matter, and do not require admission.
Undergraduate Certificates of Completion are offered in Core Business Competencies, Child Care Training, Fire and Emergency Services Administration, Interior Design for High School Teachers, Residential Interiors, and Seed Technology Training.
Graduate Certificates of Completion can be earned in Advanced Science Instruction, Applied Statistics and Data Analysis, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems and Security, Finance, Literacy Instruction Authorization, Mediation, Natural Resources and the Environment, Organizational Development, Organizational Learning and Performance, Performance Management, Postsecondary Teaching, Psychological Measurement, Software Engineering, Statistical Theory and Methods, Student Affairs in Higher Education, Sustainable Military Lands Management, Systems Engineering, Teaching with Technology and Distance Learning, Water Resources, and Workplace Learning and Performance.
CSU OnlinePlus also offers professional development, non-credit certificates, including: Community-Based Development, Ergonomics, and Regulatory Affairs.
Online Learning Demands Independence, Motivation, and Time Management
As a student enrolled in online courses, independence, motivation and time management skills are a must for success. You will not attend lectures in a classroom, therefore assuming more responsibility to read, communicate online, write papers, submit assignments according to deadlines, and balance course work with your personal and professional life. You will have a much more active role in managing your online learning experience, allowing you to tailor it to your schedule.