Colorado Technical University
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Colorado Technical University (CTU) is a system of proprietary for-profit colleges in the United States providing career training, accredited programs, and college degrees in a variety of areas. CTU grants bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Founded in 1965, the system has more than 38,000 students. Degree programs are focused primarily in business, management, and technology. Colorado Technical University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).
| Enrollment (April 2007) | Full-Time | Part-Time |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 10673 | 1891 |
| Graduate | 2393 | 256 |
The schools are owned by the Career Education Corporation.
Colorado Technical College was established in 1965 to train ex-military personnel in technical subjects such as television and radio repair.
In March 1996, the school was acquired by Whitman Education Group, Inc.
In July 2003, Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) merged with Whitman Education Group, Inc. (AMEX:WIX)
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[edit] Programs
- Surgical Technology
- RN - BSN
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Criminal Justice
- Software Engineering
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Management
- Marketing
- Business Administration
[edit] CTU Locations
[edit] Campuses
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Denver, Colorado
- Broomfield, Colorado
- North Kansas City, Missouri
- Pueblo, Colorado
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
[edit] Online Programs
[edit] Controversies and federal scrutiny
Career Education Corporation, Colorado Technical University's parent company, is currently being investigated by the SEC [1] for various issues of non-compliance. One Department of Justice investigation that began in 1994[2]was terminated in April 2007, with the DOJ declining prosecution. However, another investigation on a different matter was begun by the Civil Division of the DOJ in June 2006 and is currently ongoing. [3]
In January 2007, the U.S. Department of Education lifted its restrictions on the company opening new schools or acquiring existing ones.[4] In August, the Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice informed the company that it was closing its review with no action taken against CEC or any of the schools.
[edit] References
- ^ By The Book At Career Education, Chicago Business News, Dec. 05, 2005, By Gregory Meyer,
- ^ Company News; Justice Department Is Investigation Career Education, New York Times, September 3, 2004
- ^ Career Education Corporation Provides Update on Department of Justice Investigations, American Digital Networks, April 20, 2007
- ^ Career Education Corporation Form:10-K Filing Date:3/1/2007
