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American Sentinel University Online

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Accreditation
Accredited by Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), and The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Calendar Type
New classes start each month for undergraduate (Associate, Bachelor) and graduates (Master) programs
Credit Transfer
Similar credits (including prior education credits, professional certifications, and life / work experience) can be transferred from accredited institutes. Maximum transfer credits for Associate degree, Bachelor, and Master degree are 45, 90 and 18 with a minimum grade of C (2.0), C (2.0) and B- (2.67)
Location(s)
Colorado - CO (Aurora)
Delivery Format
Online (asynchronous) Education
Financial Support
Federal Financial Aid plans, VA benefits, military scholarships, In-House Payment plans and Employer reimbursement. For details, click on 'Financial Aid' tab below.
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Online Programs



Associates

Online Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree
  • A.S. Geographic Information Systems


Bachelor

Online Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Programs
  • Computer Science, Software Development
  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Information Systems
  • Information Security
  • Information Technology, Networking
  • Management Information Systems
  • Registered Nurse to B.S. Nursing (RN to BSN)
     
  • Business Administration
    - Finance
    - Health Care Management
    - Human Resource Management
    - Informatics
    - Leadership
    - Management
    - Marketing


Master

Online Master of Science (M.S.) Degree Programs
  • M.S. Computer Science
    - Computer Networking
    - Computer Programming
    - Information Security
  • M.S. Information Systems
  • M.S. Business Intelligence
  • Registered Nurse to M.S. Nursing (RN to MSN)
  • M.S. Nursing (MSN)
    - Case Management
    - Infection Prevention and Control
    - Nursing Education
    - Nursing Informatics
    - Nursing Management and Organizational Leadership
Online Master of Business Administration (M.B.A) Degree Programs
  • MBA
  • MBA Health Care


Doctoral

Online Doctoral Program
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice


Certificate

Online Certificate Programs
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Microsoft Certification
  • Cisco Certification
  • CompTIA Certification


Why ASU

  • Established in 2006
  • Flexibility online asynchronous learning (8-week course program)
  • 24/7 Online Librarian and research services
  • Dedicated Student Success advisors
  • Affordable Education
  • Student aid programs (In-house financing and federal student aid )
  • MyCampus: An online student learning portal along with classmate networking, and career planning material.
  • Accredited career oriented programs
  • Military Benefits (personnel and spouses)
  • More than 80% faculty members hold Ph.D. degrees
  • Personal success advisors
  • 24/7 Librarian and research services
  • Online library
  • Virtual librarians with 24/7 assistance


Financial Aid

Federal Aid
  • Federal Pell Grants
  • Direct Stafford Loans
  • Direct PLUS Loans for Parents
  • Direct PLUS Loans for Graduate and Professional Degree Students
  • In-School Loan Deferment – Title IV Eligibility
Hope and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits
In-House Payment plans
Employer reimbursement
Military Benefits




Accreditation

Students get multiple assurances by accreditations of institutions.
  • Students get assurance that the institution is financially stable.
  • Students get assurance that the institution offers approved and accredited study programs.
  • Students get assurance that institutions truthfully advertise the courses.
  • Accreditations provide verification that organization meets the standards.

Accreditation:
  • Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
  • Undergraduate and graduate programs are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
  • Accreditation by the National League of Nursing Accrediting Commission
  • Authorized by The Colorado Commission on Higher Education
  • American Sentinel is also licensed by the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education.




About

Mission

The American Sentinel University is committed to the mission of providing high-quality and innovative programs so that the professional and civic lives of the students could be enhanced.

Vision

The American Sentinel University visions to be regarded as a world leader from different perspectives such as:
  • Provider of advanced and quality education for motivated professionals and learners who try to seek success in their respective fields.
  • Innovative user of technology so that the educational excellence could be fostered.
  • Understand and meet the needs of changing circumstances.

Values/Objectives

Following are the values/objectives of American Sentinel University.

Improvements in quality outcomes:
The university is committed to the objective of giving high priority to value creation of the students. It also seeks to harmonize with the changes needed for improvements and enhancements.
 
Scholars community:
The University has an objective of creating a community of scholars by keeping engaged the students, staff, faculty and other communities so that free exchange of ideas could take place. It also seeks to work conscientiously to meet the educational needs of students.
 
Inclusive and Connected:
The university holds on to the objectives of accepting diversity, acting with integrity and maintaining a reasonable workplace.
 

Specialties of American Sentinel University

The American sentinel university provides exclusive educational services in the following fields:
 
1.      The American Sentinel University provides good learning experience in ‘Business’ studies.
2.      The institution provides reasonable educational services in ‘Healthcare’ studies.
3.      The institution provides good learning experience in the field of ‘Information Technology’.
  

Faculty

The faculty members of American Sentinel University put in efforts in order to provide a quality academic experience. Subject matter experts are hired by the American Sentinel University on both part time and full time basis.
 
The American Sentinel University makes a segregation of the faculty members under the following heads.
  • Technology
  • Health Sciences and Nursing
  • Business
  • General Education
 

Student experience at American Sentinel University:

The life of students at American Sentinel College is not confined to the classrooms or university’s campus only. The virtual campus of American sentinel University is comprised of constantly evolving and vibrant community of people. They are dedicated to leadership and learning.
 
Students from about 120 countries come to study at American Sentinel University. They belong to different backgrounds, experiences and ethnic regions. Even after this diversity, the students at American Sentinel College seek to get flexible, relevant and affordable education.
 
The students at American Sentinel University can take classes from anywhere in the world. There are no specific residency requirements for students. However, this facility is not available for Doctor of Nursing Practice. The online courses offered at the American Sentinel University provide an interactive learning experience.
 
The delivery model which has been set for the students is likely to be ideal for individuals having full-time jobs and other responsibilities.
 
The student surveys at American Sentinel University provide the following facts.
  • Percentage of students satisfied with their studies at American Sentinel University = 97%
  • Percentage of students believing that the American sentinel University became a source of achieving their goals = 98%.
  • Percentage of students who would like to recommend this university to others = 95%.

Student consumer information:

It is required by the federal regulations that the university should disclose relevant student consumer information for certain programs. Following is the relevant student consumer information of American Sentinel University.  

Graduation rates:
The graduation rates of American Sentinel University for 2010 are as follows:

Degree Program 2010
B.S. Computer Science 57.0%
M.S. Computer Science 52.0%
M.S. Information Systems 77.0%
B.S. Information Systems 60.0%
Master Business Administration 48.0%
M.S. Nursing 83.0%
B.S. Management Information Systems 50.0%
A.S. Business Administration 100%
A.S. Information Systems 67.0%
 
Retention Rates:
In cohort year, the American Sentinel University did not admit first-time undergraduate level full-time students.
 
The retention rate for part time students who attended the American Sentinel University for the first time = 77%.
 
Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA):
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 is a law that elaborates the requirements regarding the privacy of records of students.
 
The American Sentinel University follows all the provisions, regulations and guidelines which fall under (FERPA).
 
Campus Security and Crime Prevention:
The American sentinel university abides by the rules and regulation which have been set forth in Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
 
The university strives to provide its students, staff and faculty members with secure and safe environment.
 
Hate Crime Response and Prevention:
Hate crime is a type of crime in which there is an intentional selection of victim by the defendant which is based on religion, race, color, ethnicity, disability and gender etc.
 
The American Sentinel University is committed to provide safe environment to students, staff, faculty and visitors. The university does not approve ‘bias acts’ and ‘hate crimes’ as defined by H.R.2217.
 
Prevention of Drug and Alcohol Abuse:
The American Sentinel University shows a commitment to providing drug and alcohol free environment to its student, faculty and staff members.
 
On the property owned, leased or rented by the American Sentinel University, unlawful distribution, use or possession of drugs and alcohol is strictly prohibited.
 
 

Military friendly educational programs:

The military friendly educational programs are also offered by the American Sentinel University. Following are the traits of Military friendly educational programs of American Sentinel University:
 
Flexibility:
Keeping into consideration the challenges faced by the military personnel, University pays due regard to the flexibility of educational programs offered.
 
Affordability:
Different types of reimbursement programs are offered by the university in order to provide relief to the active duty military students, non-active duty military students and spouses of both.
 
Support:
Comprehensive support utilities and reasonable resources are employed in order to provide quality education to military students.




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