University of the Rockies - Online Degree Programs
Overview
The University of the Rockies was created in 1998 as a for-profit university and is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This post-graduate educational institution is owned by Bridgepoint Education, Inc, which is a California-based company that operates for-profit education institutions. The school was formerly known as the Colorado School of Professional Psychology. This name was changed in 2007, when the current parent company purchased the school.
Programs
There are many online accredited degrees that are offered by the University of the Rockies that provide for a masters or doctoral degree. The various fields of study a student can earn from these online degree programs are psychology degrees with specializations in business psychology, criminology and justice studies, general psychology, mental health administration, health and wellness psychology, organizational consulting, non-profit management and executive coaching among others. In addition to the degrees offered, the University offers graduate certificates in the areas of business psychology, general psychology, criminology and justice studies and organizational leadership.
Accreditation
The University of the Rockies is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. In addition, the University is also approved and licensed by agencies that include the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, the National Council of Schools and Programs, the Colorado Department of Education, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. These types of accreditations allow the school to operate a successful program in online degrees.
Mission
The University of the Rockies’ mission is to provide its students with high-quality learning opportunities that are accessible, as well as provide the skills that are necessary for each student to properly function in the personal, professional and community environments all with distinguished leadership. By instilling each student with its core values of Diversity, Service, Excellence, and Integrity the University will ensure that each student attains the desired skills and online education that they are seeking.
Admissions
Students looking to enroll at this distance learning university are required to complete the application and remit the associated fee of $50, as well as an official transcript that details your previous educational experience and official copies of the TOEFL language exam if English is not the first language.
The University of the Rockies can also transfer credits from previous educational institutions. The grade level attained for those credits need to have a grade of B or higher and the University reserves the ultimate right to determine the relevancy of the credit and whether they are going to allow its transfer.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Students who are enrolling at this University to earn an accredited degree online will have tuition fees that vary depending on the degree program that is chosen. These tuition costs are between $640 and $840 per credit hour, with additional fee that include and application fee of $50, a technology fee of $250, a comprehensive fee of $100, an assessment fee of $50 and a graduation fee of either $250 or $500.
The University of the Rockies has a financial aid department that can assist any student with the completion of any student loan paperwork, such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to see what kind of financial aid is available for an online degree program. The types of aid that is available to students are Federal Stafford loans, PLUS loans, veteran’s educational benefits, military tuition assistance, employer reimbursement and private loans.
