Regis University Online Highlights
- Online extension of Regis University, a campus-based Jesuit institution
- Regis has been named a Top University in the West by US News & World Report
- Online classes available in an accelerated format
- Online courses and degrees are same as on-campus
- Rolling admissions for year round entry into programs
- Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association
About Regis University Online
Founded in 1877, Regis University is a private, non-profit institution with its campus located in Denver, Colorado campus. Through its College for Professional Studies Regis offers online degree programs for a wide range of subjects. Regis was an early innovator of online Internet teaching; it began its first online degree program, for MBAs, in 1997 just as the World-Wide Web was emerging.
The university has received a number of awards and honors that reflect the quality of its educational programs. For example the school has been ranked for over a decade as a Top University in the Western US by the US News & World Report Publication. Regis has been named to the U.S. President's Higher Education Community Service Honor roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
Regis University Online Academic Programs
The College for Professional Studies offers accelerated adult continuing education classes. The online lessons are designed to be flexible, customized and convenient in order to meet the needs of the busy adult learner.
The College of Professional Studies offers online programs from Regis's School of Management, School of Computer and Information Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and School of Education and Counseling. Within these areas of study, the school awards Bachelor of Science Degrees, Bachelor’s Certificates of Completion, Master’s Degrees and Master’s Academic Certificates.
Below is an overview of these schools and online study areas:
- School of Management – By teaching a combination of theory, methods and knowledge, the management programs aim to teach students sound management principles and techniques for today's business environment. The Jesuit perspective helps students manage organizations with an eye toward fiscal responsibility and a focus on personnel development, environmental responsibility and advantageous community relations.
- School of Computer and Information Sciences – These studies prepare participants for management roles in information technology. Tracks include Master of Science degrees in Systems Engineering, Information Assurance, Database Technology, Software Engineering, Management of Information Technology and Software and Information Systems. Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Computer Networking and Business Technology Management.
- School of Humanities and Social Sciences – Courses are designed to cultivate ethics, application, and transformation in the Jesuit spirit. Individuals can participate in the Master of Science in Criminology program, focusing on filling leadership roles in criminal behavior and criminology. The Global Leadership program evaluates issues relevant to today's global society. The Master of Nonprofit Management degree aims at developing future leaders with the capacity to impact the societal, financial, cultural and philosophical elements of non-profit organizations.
- School of Education and Counseling – The school describes its commitment as developing humane educators and counselors with a mission to alter the status quo and bring a new focus and passion to learning and social justice. The school strives to best prepare students to meet the evolving needs in the world of education.
Learning at Regis University
The Regis University College for Professional Studies online programs target busy adult learners who are seeking to balance their educational goals with their active lives.
Online degree courses are offered in 5- or 8-week accelerated terms and run concurrently with classroom courses. Online degree courses allow you to read, do research, and interact with your facilitator and other students worldwide. The online degree format adheres to a structured schedule with assignments due weekly. Online courses are not self-paced, but do allow flexibility as far as when and where you study.
- Online courss are available in 5- or 8-week accelerated terms and are taught concurrently with on-campus course.
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- Courses are run using a structured schedule that has weekly assignments
- Students have flexibility as to when and where they study during each week
- Assignments and tests are completed online
- The school advises that online students plan to spend 15 to 20 hours of time per week on their coursework.
Faculty
Educators are current or former professionals in the areas they teach. Teachers bring their extensive experience into the classroom so that students are introduced to real-world applications of the theories they are taught. Most of the instructors hold advanced degrees in the program areas they teach.
Student Life
Interaction with faculty and classmates is done completely online. Networking is facilitated through group classroom studies and online support groups.
Admissions and Financial Aid
The school has a rolling admissions policy so prospective students can apply year round. Regis does in some cases provide college credit in consideration of a student's experiences, such as earlier college credit, military credit, professional licenses or certificates, or work. Specific admission requirements vary by program.
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As part of the enrollment process, Regis counselors help students with the evaluation of credits based on earlier learning, financial aid, selection of programs and classes.
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