Accreditation & Licensure
Accrediting organizations set the academic standards by which their member institutions must comply. This quality assurance process is performed by private membership associations. Colorado Technical University has accreditations with the following organizations:
University Accreditation
Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411). This independent corporation was founded in 1895 and is recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. Additional information is available by clicking at the following link:
ABET
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering at the Colorado Springs Campus are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the U.S., ABET has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for over 75 years. For additional information, please visit the ABET website.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Colorado Technical University is a CHEA member and is accredited by a CHEA-recognized accrediting organization.
A national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation, CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.
For additional information, please visit the CHEA website.
Health Science Accreditation
The Surgical Technology Program at Colorado Technical University's Denver North campus in Westminster, CO is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. CAAHEP address: 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756, phone: 727-210-2350.
The Colorado Technical University Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology Program in Kansas City, Missouri, is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). JRCERT is the only agency recognized by the United States Department of Education for the accreditation of traditional and distance delivery educational programs in radiography, radiation therapy, magnetic resonance, and medical dosimetry.
The Colorado Technical University Diploma and Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting Programs in Kansas City, Missouri, are accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES is recognized by the United States Secretary of Education for the programmatic accreditation of medical assistant, medical laboratory technician and surgical technology programs leading to a certificate, diploma, Associate of Applied Science, Associate of Occupational Science, or academic associate degrees and programs offered by distance delivery.
The Surgical Technology Program at Colorado Technical University's Pueblo, CO campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting. CAAHEP address: 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756, phone: 727-210-2350.
The Associate of Science in Medical Assisting at Colorado Technical University's Sioux Falls, SD campus is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board. CAAHEP address: 1361 Park Street Clearwater, FL 33756, phone: 727-210-2350.
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is the largest programmatic accreditor in the health sciences field. In collaboration with its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2000 educational programs in twenty (20) health science occupations.
For additional information, please visit the CAAHEP website.
National Court Reporters Association
The Court Reporting night program at the Sioux Falls campus is certified by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA). The Sioux Falls night program has met the General Requirements and Minimum Standards as established by the Council on Approved Student Education (CASE) to be a NCRA-certified program.
For additional information, please visit the NCRA website.
State Licensure
Alabama Residents
Colorado Technical University is authorized by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education to operate a private school pursuant to the Alabama Private School License Law. Colorado Technical University is approved to offer programs in Alabama by the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.
Arkansas Residents
Colorado Technical University is certified to offer online degree programs by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution, course or degree program. Such certification merely indicates that certain minimum standards have been met under the rules and regulations of institutional certification as defined in Arkansas Code §6-61-301.
Department of Higher Education, Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE)
Colorado Technical University's authorization to award degrees has been granted by the State of Colorado, Department of Higher Education, Colorado Commission on Higher Education: 1380 Lawrence Street, Suite 1200, Denver, CO 80204. (303) 866-2723 http://www.state.co.us/cche_dir/hecche.html
Kansas Residents
Colorado Technical University is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents, 1000 SW Jackson St., Ste. 520, Topeka, 66612, 785.296.3421.
Maryland Residents
Colorado Technical University is registered by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, 6 N Liberty Street, 10th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201, (410) 767-3388.
Minnesota Residents
Colorado Technical University is registered as a private institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions
Missouri Residents
Colorado Technical University’s (Kansas City campus) authorization to award degrees has been granted by the State of Missouri, Department of Higher Education, 3515 Amazonas Drive, Jefferson City, MO 65190.
(816)751-2361 http://www.dhe.mo.gov
Wisconsin
Colorado Technical University is authorized to offer educational programs and award degrees and diplomas in the State of Wisconsin by the Educational Approval Board, 201 West Washington Avenue, 3rd Floor, Madison WI, 53703. (609) 266-1996.
Students are strongly encouraged to utilize the School’s grievance procedure which can be found in the Catalog. The school’s grievance procedure allows for the prompt resolution of grievances. For additional state contact information, please click here.