Addendum
Updates to the Colorado Technical University 2016 Catalog
The updates listed below apply to the 2016 Colorado Technical University catalog, compiling new and updated information. The Addendum contains approved changes to programs and courses as well as changes in policies and procedures at CTU. All changes and additions listed here take precedence over the information contained in previous years' catalogs.
The entries below describe where the new information is now inserted; please use the links provided within the listing to review the updated respective catalog page.
Additions and updates are effective as of the date modified, unless otherwise noted.
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Wounded Warrior Scholarship
Modification: Language added to address recipients borrowing more than $2,000 per academic year
Date Modified: August 2, 2016
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ACCT460 Accounting Capstone
Modification: Course Description update
Date Modified: August 2, 2016
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Refund Calculation (Physical Campus Students)
Removed: $100 Add/Drop fee
Date Modified: July 13, 2016
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Physical Campus Course Withdrawal
Modification: updates to Week 1 policy
Removed: $100 flat fee
Date Modified: July 13, 2016
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Specialized Admission and Graduation Requirements
Addition: Special graduation requirements for the Master of Science in Nursing programs
Date Modified: June 27, 2016
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Master of Science in Systems Engineering
Modification: Program now available for Virtual Campus students
Effective Date: July 3, 2016
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Master of Science in Computer Engineering
Modification: Program now available for Virtual Campus students
Effective Date: July 3, 2016
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Disbursement of Title IV Credit Balance - Books
Added: Policy information added regarding the purchase of textbooks and/or bundling of textbook costs within student tuition
Date Added: June 27, 2016
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Better Business Bureau Grant (Physical Campus Students)
Added: Grant opportunity added for Colorado Springs campus students
Date Modified: June 27, 2016
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Aurora Chamber Grant (Physical Campus Students)
Added: Grant opportunity added for Aurora campus students
Date Modified: June 27, 2016
Effective Date: July 3, 2016
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Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Nursing Alumni Scholarship
Addition: New scholarship for Virtual Campus Bachelor of Science in Nursing students
Date Added: June 2, 2016
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Transcript Process and Fees
Modification: Change to transcript fulfillment vendor
Addition: Fee for additional or replacement diploma
Date Modified: June 2, 2016
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PSYC102 Introductory Psychology
Modification: Course Description update
Date Modified: June 2, 2016
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Modification: ACCT460 added to Core course requirements; Elective removed from Concentration course requirements
Date Modified: June 2, 2016
Effective Date: July 3, 2016
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (all concentrations)
Modification: FINC225 replaces FINC400 in Core course requirements
Date Modified: May 4, 2016
Effective Date: July 3, 2016
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Finance concentration)
Modification: FINC400 replaces FINC225 in Concentration course requirements
Date Modified: May 4, 2016
Effective Date: July 3, 2016
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Bachelor of Science in Project Management
Modification: FINC225 replaces FINC400 in Core course requirements
Date Modified: May 4, 2016
Effective Date: July 3, 2016
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Doctoral Referral Grant
Addition: New CTU Grant for doctoral referrals
Date Modified: May 4, 2016
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Lifelong Learning Grant
Modification: New grant added for CTU or AIU Associate graduates enrolling into a CTU Bachelor's program
Date Modified: May 4, 2016
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Master's Advantage
Modification: Removed timing restriction for application; updated point of contact for determination of eligibility.
Date Modified: May 4, 2016
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Doctor of Computer Science (all concentrations) and Doctor of Management (all concentrations)
Modification: The Doctor of Computer Science and Doctor of Management programs, with all their concentrations, are offered at the Aurora (Denver Area) Campus, available for the July 2016 start date.
Date Modified: April 20, 2016
Effective Date: July 3, 2016
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General Grant and Scholarship Conditions
Addition: Single point of reference added for grant and/or scholarship eligibility
Date Added: April 20, 2016
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Master of Science in Nursing (both concentrations)
Modification: Update to admission requirements
Date Modified: April 20, 2016
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Refund Calculation (Online Students)
Modification: clarification added that policy is for online students
Date Modified: April 20, 2016
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Grants and Scholarships
Addition: Grants and Scholarships effective for physical campus students have been added to this catalog. These additions include the programs outlined below:
- Alpha Phi Alpha Scholarship
- Better Business Bureau Grant
- Colorado Community College Partnership in Education Grant
- Colorado Community College System Faculty and Staff Grant
- Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship
- Early College Faculty and Staff Grant
- Early College Partnership Continuation Grant
- Excellence in Engineering Scholarship
- Jump Start Scholarship
- Military Dependents Grant
- Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Scholarship
- Society of Women Engineers Scholarship
- Student Senate Officer Grant
Date Added: April 2, 2016
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Financial Policies
Addition: Financial Policies effective for physical campus students have been added to this catalog. These additions include the policies outlined below:
Date Added: April 2, 2016
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Advantage Grant
Modification: clarification added for students that withdraw
Date Modified: April 2, 2016
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BIBT Excellence in Academics Scholarship
Modification: updated from three scholarships offered to two
Modification: update to BIBT grant amount
Modification: specified that scholarship is for online students only
Date Modified: April 2, 2016
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CTU Corporate Educational Alliances Grant
Modification: details added for physical campus students/applicants
Date Modified: April 2, 2016
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CTU Higher Education Alliances Grant
Modification: details added for physical campus students/applicants
Date Modified: April 2, 2016
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Degree Completion Grant
Modification: specified that grant is for online students only
Date Modified: April 2, 2016
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Liberty Grant
Modification: details added for physical campus students/applicants
Date Modified: April 2, 2016
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Lifelong Learning Grant
Modification: added information that grant cannot be combined with military benefits
Date Modified: April 2, 2016
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Homeland Security Grant
Deletion: Grant no longer available; page has been archived.
Date Deleted: March 9, 2016
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Graduate Admissions
Modification: clarification to baccalaureate degree due date
Date Modified: March 9, 2016
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Doctor of Management - Criminal Justice Concentration
Addition: New DM concentration offering for the Virtual Campus, available for the April 2016 start date. New courses include:
- CJUS870 Ethics and the Criminal Justice Leader
- CJUS872 Criminal Justice Organization and Management
- CJUS874 Collaboration and Cooperation Within and Among Criminal Justice Agencies
- CJUS876 Diversity in Society and Criminal Justice
- CJUS878 Issues and Trends in Today's Criminal Justice Organizations
Date Added: March 9, 2016
Effective Date: April 3, 2016
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New York Placement Rates
Modification: annual rate update
Date Modified: February 24, 2016
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology - Concentration Elective Choices
Modification: PSYC430 removed from concentration elective choices
Date Modified: February 24, 2016
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Doctor of Business Administration
Modification: MGMT822 removed; replaced with additional 4 credits of Elective options
Modification: update/clarification to dissertation process and approval
Date Modified: February 24, 2016
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Modification: additional information included regarding the ADN/DRN block transfer information
Date Modified: February 24, 2016
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Doctor of Management (all concentrations)
Modification: update/clarification to dissertation process and approval
Date Modified: February 24, 2016
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EM200 Introduction to Website Development
Modification: prerequisite update
Date Modified: February 24, 2016
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Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Administration Concentration
Modification: correction to program competencies
Date Modified: February 24, 2016
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NRSG313 Alternative and Complementary Interventions
Modification: course description update
Date Modified: February 24, 2016
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Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education Concentration
Addition: New MSN concentration offering for the Virtual Campus, available for the February 2016 start date. New courses include:
- NRSG631 Advanced Pathopharmacology & Physical Assessment for the Nurse Educator (A & B)
- NRSG633 Innovative Teaching Strategies
- NRSG634 Curriculum Development and Design
- NRSG635 Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
- NRSG636 Applying Nursing Education Principles in Practice & Virtual Environments
- NRSG637 Application of Quality and Safety in Education for Nursing
Date Added: January 11, 2016
Effective Date: February 14, 2016
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Refund Policy (Wisconsin Residents)
Modification: update to refund calculation
Effective Date: October 1, 2015
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