CollegeAmerica® was established in 1964 and continues to work today to train generations of graduates for new careers. Our experienced, student-oriented staff is prepared to assist students throughout all phases of their education experience. The college’s academic majors are designed specifically to help graduates meet the changing trends and requirements of the business, technology, graphic design, and medical employment markets.
CollegeAmerica is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). We offer undergraduate degree programs in Medical Specialties, Healthcare Administration, Business Management and Accounting, Computer Technology and Networking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, and Graphic Arts.* Online degree programs are offered by our affiliated college, Stevens-Henager College, Salt Lake City/Murray.
Each program is designed to prepare students with the skills they need to sit for certifications and/or licenses within their field—though certifications and licenses may incur extra time and expense. Grants and student loans are available for those who qualify, to help students afford their degree.
CollegeAmerica’s FastFlex program offers students the flexibility to work on their degree both online and on-campus. The program allows students to complete their degree in less-than-traditional time: as few as 15 months for the associate`s or associate’s (occupational) degree, or 30 months for a bachelor`s degree.** Together with monthly starts, the FastFlex program allows students to start fast, finish fast and get to work making money sooner.
Start now to start earning the credentials you need for potential promotion, for preparation for licensure, or to start a new career—or just study for your own personal satisfaction.
* Check each campus for program availability.
** Completion time as compared to traditional colleges and universities. Non-FastFlex program completion time frame is longer.
The Business Management and Accounting program prepares students for a variety of responsible managerial positions. Due to the diversity of the program courses, the student will build a strong foundation in accounting, marketing, insurance, finance, electronic commerce and real estate. Objectives of the program are to provide the student with an integrated understanding of business and economic concepts and how these concepts relate to business and social systems, the recognition of ethical responsibilities and accountability, the development of planning, decision-making, and other management functions, the capacity to implement and adapt to change, and development of analytic thinking and leadership style.
In partnership with the National Property Management Association (NPMA), the Associate of Science in Business Management and Accounting (emphasis in property management) allows you to complete your degree while you prepare for NPMA certification. Due to the diversity of the program courses, the student will build a strong foundation in accounting, marketing, insurance, finance, electronic commerce and real estate. Objectives of the program are to provide the student with an integrated understanding of business and economic concepts and how these concepts relate to business and social systems, the recognition of ethical responsibilities and accountability, the development of planning, decision-making, and other management functions, the capacity to implement and adapt to change, and development of analytic thinking and leadership style.
This program prepares students for an entry-level career in graphic arts. Due to the diversity of the program courses, the student will build a strong foundation in all areas required to be successful in the field, including advertising design, multimedia applications, Web design, marketing and graphic design. Objectives of the program are to provide the student with an integrated understanding of business and design concepts and their relationship to the field of graphic arts.
This program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the computer repair and networking fields. Students are trained using current operating systems, network hardware, and Internet technology. The objectives of the program are to provide a solid foundation of knowledge about computers and to facilitate thinking that will permit continuing growth on the part of the graduates.
Graduates of the Associate Degree in Nursing program are trained to utilize theory and research-based knowledge in the provision of care to the client, family and community. The program includes general education and nursing foundation prerequisites, as well as a comprehensive nursing core curriculum that includes clinical and laboratory experiences. The 20-month Associate Degree in Nursing program prepares a student to become a Registered Nurse (RN) and is often a stepping stone to a BSN degree. The ADN program is approved by the State Board of Nursing in Colorado. After successful completion of the ADN program, the student becomes eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination, and upon successful completion may apply for their Registered Nurse license.
This program prepares students for entry-level employment as medical assistants with billing/coding, and laboratory skills. The student is also prepared for a career as an entry-level pharmacy technician, nursing assistant, home health aide, and as a medical receivables and coding professional. Objectives of the program include preparing students for possible certification or licensing in the various medical specialties, as well as gaining employment in many medical fields.
A Business Administration degree prepares graduates for a variety of responsible managerial positions in both domestic and international firms. The objectives of the program are to provide a solid foundation in Accounting, Sales and Marketing, Operations Management, Human Resource Management, and Banking and Finance. The program provides the graduate with an integrated understanding of business and economic concepts and how they relate to the domestic and global economy.
The Business Administration program prepares graduates for a variety of responsible managerial positions in both domestic and international firms. Property Managers are an integral component to organizational stability. Because of efficient asset management understanding, property managers can lead to considerable cost savings by monitoring property life cycle; acquisition, utilization and disposition. Because of liability associated with operations and asset finance reporting, the legislative law (Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002) requires companies to implement controls to protect investors from corporate fraud schemes. This degree has been created for that specific reason; to educate property managers on not only sound accounting practices, but to ensure that ethical controls are understood and implemented.
The Bachelor`s degree in Business Administration with Technology emphasis is designed to prepare the graduate to apply technology skills to achieve business goals. The emphasis is placed on preparing graduates to become certified in computer applications, networking, maintenance, and security. The emphasis prepares the graduate for entry into positions that include computer service technician, application specialist, and administrative and technical support representative.
The Bachelor's degree in Accounting is designed to prepare the graduate for entry into positions with public accounting firms and similarly challenging positions with private, government, and nonprofit organizations. The objectives of the major are to provide the graduate with an understanding of business and financial concepts and how they relate to professional accounting — including the principles of federal taxation, auditing, and accounting for small businesses and corporations.
The Bachelor`s degree in Accounting with Forensic Accounting emphasis is designed to prepare the graduate for entry into positions with public accounting firms and similarly challenging positions with private, government, and nonprofit organizations, including work with legal counsel and private investigators. The emphasis area allows forensic accountants to integrate the areas or accounting, auditing, and investigation and provide an accounting analysis that can be used for judicial debate and resolution. The objectives of the program are to prepare graduates to conduct an analysis, interpretation and summary of an organization’s present financial situation in an understandable and adequately supported manner.
The Bachelor of Science Completion in Nursing Administration (BSNA) program is designed as a degree completion program to enhance career opportunities for practicing Registered Nurses. This program prepares students with the appropriate academic skills for entry-level and nurse supervisory positions in the healthcare field. Because this program prepares students to assume healthcare supervisory positions rather than additional clinical responsibilities, no clinical hours are required and applicants must have a valid RN credential.
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration is designed to provide healthcare practitioners and others with the skills and competencies to function as supervisors and managers in healthcare settings, or in a business environment requiring management skills. This program is designed to help the professional meet increasing responsibilities. The curriculum provides a working foundation in management and interpersonal skills, while at the same time introducing the student to the healthcare delivery system and to business challenges with varied issues. Graduates are not only better prepared to assume increased management responsibilities, but to do so with a better understanding of the complex system in which they work.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science with Networking Emphasis is designed to give you the competencies required for complex levels of networking, which are crucial to business and industry. Your training in networking will cover security concepts, network communications, storage area networks, advanced server administration, Linux systems, and more. This degree will help you gain knowledge and skills that lead to entry- to mid-level employment in a variety of computer networking positions.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science with Programming Emphasis gives you practical skills and diverse knowledge that are necessary for entry-level to mid-level positions as a software engineer, network administrator, web developer, computer programmer, systems analyst, or project manager. Courses focus on the essentials of programming: designing, writing, testing, and maintaining source code, and you'll have the opportunity to learn a number of in-demand programming languages, including C, C++, HTML, and Java.
The Bachelor`s degree in Computer Science with Information Systems Security emphasis is designed to prepare the graduate for entry into positions as a software engineer, network administrator, web developer, computer programmer, and project manager. The area of emphasis prepares graduates to provide protection for information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, description, modification, perusal, inspection, recording, or destruction. Objectives of the program are to ensure competencies at complex levels of programming, network administration, database management, and client interface.
The Bachelor`s degree in Computer Science with Social Media Technology emphasis is designed to prepare the graduate for entry into positions as software engineers, network administrators, web developers, computer programmers, project managers, systems analysts, and social media computer science professional. The area of emphasis will help graduates guide the future of programming, networking, and social media technologies in business and industry. Objectives of the program are to ensure competencies at complex levels of programming, network administration, database management, client interface, web development, and social media technology.
Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) program demonstrates our philosophy of offering advanced business education to individuals already working in their respective fields. Rapid economic change continues to influence practices across the business spectrum, and many professionals realize that they must pursue advanced business education to remain competitive. Stevens-Henager College allows working adults to achieve this goal by offering the MBA program entirely online.
Modern health care education must recognize the increasing demands placed upon health care professionals. The Stevens-Henager College's Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MS-HCA) program has been designed with practicing health care professionals in mind. These professionals already hold the clinical experience vital to quality care and, either from choice or necessity, will move into management roles that require advanced business education. The program has been designed to build on prior clinical experience while providing professionals with the management training they need to succeed in their new roles. Your curriculum will cover the most important subject areas, including: Healthcare Information Systems, Healthcare Economics and Policy Analysis, Issues in Managed Care, Healthcare Personnel Administration, Healthcare Finance, Legal Considerations in Healthcare and Healthcare Marketing and Planning.
Stevens-Henager College's Master of Science in Nursing Administration degree program is designed to expand and enrich the knowledge and skills required of registered nurses and to enable nurses to pursue more challenging careers. The program combines nursing theory with advanced practice concepts necessary to work effectively within the structure of a variety of health care organizations including hospitals, large health care systems and community-based organizations.
The Nursing Education graduate program prepares nurses to be a nurse educator in a variety of settings including higher education, vocational education, staff development, and patient education. Program content focuses on preparing graduates to be conversant with theory and current trends in nursing as well as providing opportunity for students to confront important issues in education and develop skills as educators. Students seeking admission to this program must hold a valid Registered Nurse license.
Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)