Addendum
Updates to the Colorado Technical University 2018 Catalog
The updates listed below apply to the 2018 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 respective updated catalog page.
Additions and updates are effective as of the date modified, unless otherwise noted.
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Master of Science in Computer Science
Modification: Added CS503 and CS505 as foundation course options for students who do not otherwise meet the undergraduate degree requirements for the Cybersecurity Engineering, Data Science, general, and Software Engineering concentrations.
Effective Date: 7/03/2018
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Master of Science in Information Technology
Modification: Added IT502 and IT504 as foundation course options for students who do not otherwise meet the undergraduate degree requirements for the general, Network Management, Project Management, and Security Management specializations.
Effective Date: 7/03/2018
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Institutional Refund Calculation
Modification: Institutional Refund Calculation updated for new students starting 7/03/2018.
Effective Date: 7/3/2018
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Grants and Scholarships
Modification: Removed the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Graduate Grant and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Grant. Student eligible to receive the grant when it was originally offered will continue to receive grant benefits.
Effective Date: 5/10/2018
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Associate of Science in Business Administration
Modification: Updates made to the program description.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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Associate of Science in Management
Modification: Updates made to the program description.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Modification: Updates made to the program description.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Modification: Updates made to the program description.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Modification: Updates made to the program description for the Forensic Investigation concentration.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
Modification: Updates made to the program descriptions for the general and Health Informatics concentrations.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Management
Modification: Updates made to the program descriptions for the Cybersecurity Management, Food Service Management, and general concentrations.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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Biology
Modification: BIO110 and BIO112 are no longer being offered.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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History
Modification: HIST102 and HIST104 added as new course options.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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Master of Science in Accounting
Modification: Program is no longer available for future enrollments.
Effective Date: 7/03/2018
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Master of Science in Computer Science
Modification: The Database Systems concentration is no longer available for future enrollments.
Effective Date: 7/03/2018
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Master of Science in Cybersecurity Policy
Modification: Program is no longer available for future enrollments.
Effective Date: 7/03/2018
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MATH112
Modification: Updates made to the course description.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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Nursing Courses
Modification: The following nursing courses are no longer being offered: NRSG414, NRSG415, NRSG482.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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PSYC499
Modification: Removed BHVS410 as a course prerequisite.
Modification Date: 5/25/2018
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Master of Business Administration
Modification: Updates made to the program descriptions for the following concentrations: Accounting, Data Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, general, Global Leadership, Healthcare Management, Human Resource Management, Logistics Management, Marketing, Operations/Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Technology Management.
Modification Date: 5/11/2018
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Master of Science in Management
Modification: Updates made to the program descriptions for the following concentrations: Cybersecurity Management, general, Healthcare Management, Homeland Security, Information Systems Security, Information Technology and Project Management, Organizational Leadership and Change, Project Management, and Public Administration.
Modification Date: 5/11/2018
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Associate of Science in Electronics Technology
Modification: Updates made to the program description.
Modification Date: 4/20/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Modification: Updates made to the program description.
Modification Date: 4/20/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Modification: Updates made to the program description.
Modification Date: 4/20/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Project Management
Modification: Updates made to the program description.
Modification Date: 4/20/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Modification: Updates made to the program description for the Bachelor of Science in Psychology program and in the Consumer Behavior and Organizational Behavior concentration.
Modification Date: 4/20/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Modification: Updated general education requirements.
Addition: ENGL200
Deletion: COMS201
Modification Date: 4/20/2018
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ENGL200 Written Communication for Nurses
Modification: New course added to the catalog.
Modification Date: 4/20/2018
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Policy Updates
Modification: The following policies were updated to reflect new credit-bearing Doctoral Symposium requirements:
Doctoral Advantage, Doctoral Symposium and Attendance, International Students, Re-Entry to the University, Symposium Fee, and Symposium Registration.
Effective Date: 7/03/2018
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Doctoral Programs
Modification: Program credit amounts were updated in the Doctor of Management, Doctor of Business Administration, and Doctor of Computer Science programs to reflect new credit-bearing Doctoral Symposium requirements, SYMP801 and SYMP802.
Effective Date: 7/03/2018
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MATH205
Modification: Updated prerequisite requirements to include both MATH114 and MATH116 instead of only one.
Modification Date: 4/20/2018
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Associate of Science in Information Technology
Modification: Updates made to the program description.
Modification Date: 4/11/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management
Modification: Updates made to the program description.
Modification Date: 4/11/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Modification: Updates made to the program description for the general track and the Data Management, Network Management, Security, Software Application Programming, Software Systems Engineering, and Web Development specializations.
Modification Date: 4/11/2018
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LITR225 Innovation and Leadership in Literature
Modification: Added course to the general education requirements for the Associate of Science in Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Accounting programs.
Modification Date: 4/11/2018
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CSS321
Modification: Updated prerequisites.
Addition: CS118
Modification Date: 4/11/2018
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CSS430
Modification: Updated prerequisites.
Deletion: ENGL103
Modification Date: 4/11/2018
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Master of Science in Computer Science
Modification: Updated the program description for the general track and the Cybersecurity Engineering, Data Science, and Software Engineering concentrations.
Modification Date: 4/11/2018
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Master of Science in Homeland Security
Modification: Program is no longer accepting new enrollments for the general track or the Cybersecurity Policy and Emergency Management and Public Health concentrations.
Effective Date: 7/3/2018
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Master of Science in Information Technology
Modification: Updated the program description for the general track and the Network Management, Project Management, and Security Management specializations.
Modification Date: 4/11/2018
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Academic Honesty and Integrity
Modification: Updates made to the Academic Honesty and Integrity policy.
Effective Date: 4/3/2018
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EE312
Modification: Updated prerequisites.
Deletion: CE242
Modification Date: 3/29/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
Modification: Added a list of elective course choices to the program page.
Modification Date: 3/9/2018
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CS126
Modification: Updated prerequisites.
Addition: CS107
Modification Date: 3/9/2018
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CSS321
Modification: Updated prerequisites.
Addition: CS107
Modification Date: 3/9/2018
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PM640
Modification: Updated prerequisites.
Deletion: PM600
Modification Date: 3/9/2018
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Natural Disaster Relief Response
Modification: Added the Natural Disaster Relief Response policy.
Modification Date: 3/9/2018
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Colorado Community College System Nursing Alumni Scholarship
Modification: Removed scholarship from catalog.
Modification Date: 3/9/2018
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ACCT201
Modification: Updated course description
Modification Date: 2/23/2018
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ACCT202
Modification: Updated course description
Modification Date: 2/23/2018
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ACCT203
Modification: Updated course description
Modification Date: 2/23/2018
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CJUS399
Modification: Course no longer offered
Modification Date: 2/23/2018
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PM650
Modification: Removed prerequisites
Deletion: PM600
Modification Date: 2/23/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management - general and Health Informatics concentration
Modification: Adjusted credit requirement allocations from 36 lower level core credits to 49 lower level core credits, from 58 upper level core credits to 60 upper level core credits, and from 66 general education credits to 51 general education credits.
Modification Date: 2/20/2018
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Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduate Grant
Modification: Added the Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduate Grant for eligible MSN graduates who enroll for the April start.
Effective Date: 4/3/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Modification: Locations - the Organizational Behavior concentration is no longer offered at the Colorado Springs campus, and the International Business concentration is no longer offered at the Colorado Springs and Aurora campuses.
Effective Date: 4/3/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime Investigation
Modification: Locations - the Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime Investigation program is no longer offered at the Colorado Springs campus.
Effective Date: 4/3/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Modification: Locations - the Project Management focus for the Network Management and Security specializations is no longer offered at the Colorado Springs and Aurora campuses.
Effective Date: 4/3/2018
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Master of Business Administration
Modification: Locations - the Finance, Logistics Management, and Technology Management concentrations are no longer offered at the Colorado Springs and Aurora campuses.
Effective Date: 4/3/2018
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Master of Science in Computer Science
Modification: Locations - the Software Engineering concentration is no longer offered at the Colorado Spring campus.
Effective Date: 4/3/2018
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Master of Science in Information Technology
Modification: Locations - the Project Management specialization is no longer offered at the Colorado Springs campus.
Effective Date: 4/3/2018
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Master of Science in Management
Modification: Locations - the Information Technology and Project Management and the Organizational Leadership and Change concentrations are no longer offered at the Colorado Springs campus. The Cybersecurity Management concentration is no longer offered at the Aurora and Colorado Springs campuses.
Effective Date: 4/3/2018
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Master of Science in Systems Engineering
Modification: Locations - the Master of Science in Systems Engineering program is no longer offered at the Aurora campus.
Effective Date: 4/3/2018
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CEC Board of Directors
Modification: Updated listing of CEC's board of directors.
Modification Date: 2/9/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security - Computer Systems Security and Information Assurance concentrations
Addition: MATH225
Deletion: MATH203
Modification Date: 2/9/2018
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CS250
Modification: Updated prerequisite listing.
Addition: IT106
Deletion: IT140
Modification Date: 2/9/2018
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CSS280
Modification: Updated prerequisite listing.
Deletion: PHIL306
Modification Date: 2/9/2018
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CTU Board of Trustees
Modification: Updated Board of Trustees listing
Modification Date: 2/9/2018
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Accreditation and Affiliations
Modification: Updated HLC accreditation statement to align with agency guidelines.
Modification Date: 2/9/2018
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ACC350
Modification: Course no longer offered
Modification Date: 1/25/2018
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Doctoral Symposium and Symposium Attendance
Modification: Revised required symposium attendance dates for new doctoral students.
Effective Date: 4/3/2018
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Return of Unearned Military Tuition Assistance Funds
Addition: Added policy to reflect existing process.
Modification Date: 1/25/2018
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Wounded Warrior Scholarship
Modification: Updated scholarship name to CTU Patriot Scholarship.
Modification Date: 1/25/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Psychology - general, Consumer Behavior, and Organizational Behavior concentrations
Modification: Updates made to the program description, competencies, and outcomes.
Addition: UNIV201, COMS203
Deletion: UNIV301, COMS201
Modification Date: 1/12/2018
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Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Addition: COMS105
Deletion: COM201
Modification Date: 1/12/2018
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Student Conduct
Modification: Relocated Conduct Committee, sanctions, dismissal, and appeals sections from the General Information for Grievance Procedures section. Updated process description.
Modification Date: 1/12/2018
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