Instructional Delivery Methods and Learning at CTU
Quarters are divided into 5 week courses consisting of 5 Units, or 10 week courses consisting of 10 Units. Each week is a new course Unit of learning material and assignments. Students can review their course schedule by accessing the Academics tab of the Virtual Campus or MyCampus Portal. This area will also allow students to access resources such as the University Catalog. Faculty members are working professionals who have experience in their field. Faculty members function as mentors who provide instructional guidance and enhance the learning experience. They will provide specific course expectations to support student success in their course by maintaining regular office hours and being available to students for individual assistance. It is suggested that scheduled appointments be made for student assistance. Effective learning environments also help students connect their learning experiences with prior knowledge. Strong communication between students and faculty members is important for creating an effective learning environment.
With a variety of modalities of instruction, CTU defines effective teaching and learning environments as those in which students achieve course and program outcomes. The expectations of academic performance are tied directly to the objectives of the program curriculum. It is necessary for the student to reach these program objectives in order to meet the academic requirements for graduation. If you have further questions, please review the ULO policy.
Colorado Technical University offers three instructional modalities: On-campus, Fully Online, and Blended. For more information on the modalities please review the Course Delivery Methods policy.
Doctoral programs require students to attend synchronous symposia in addition to interacting through the Virtual Campus classroom.
Course activities are designed to meet defined terminal course objectives. The number complexity, length, and design of course activities are aligned with the number of credit hours for the course. No matter how the course is delivered, students have the opportunity to actively engage with faculty and other students to solve problems, reach goals, and achieve outcomes.