and criminal justice. Associate and bachelor’s degrees are both offered.
Naropa University
2130 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 80302
303-444-0202; www.naropa.edu
Naropa University is a Buddhist-inspired,
student-centered liberal arts university in Boulder,
Colorado. A recognized leader in contemplative education, Naropa’s undergraduate and
graduate programs emphasize professional
and personal growth, intellectual development,
and contemplative practice. Through rigorous
academics, faculty mentoring, contemplative
practice, and community engagement, Naropa
students develop the abilities to think critically,
to communicate effectively, and to “know their
hearts and minds.”
National American University (NAU)
1325 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 100, Denver, 80222
303-758-6700; www.national.edu
National American University provides
graduate, bachelor, associate and certificate
programs. The Denver campus caters to students
by offering flexible schedules and practical
programs in masters of business administration, accounting, applied management, business
administration, computer/information systems
careers, information technology, management
information systems, health care management,
medical assisting and general education studies.
Ohio Center for Broadcasting,
Colorado Media School
404 S. Upham St., Lakewood, 80226
303-937-7070; www.beonair.com/denver
The Ohio and Illinois Centers for Broad-
casting have a long history of teaching all
aspects of broadcasting through an intensive,
hands-on program. The Colorado Media
School comprises the Colorado campus of
the national school. The campus features
two internet radio stations, two television
studios and audio and video editing stations
for students. The school’s 11 ½ month
training program gives students hands-on
experience learning all of the aspects of
radio, television and new media. The school
has reinvented itself to keep up with the
needs and jobs in the broadcasting industry.
Many graduates, who are now veterans in
the broadcasting business, stop by campus
regularly to speak to current students, recruit
interns and conduct interviews when their
stations are looking to hire.
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design
1600 Pierce St., Lakewood, 80214
303-753-6046; www.rmcad.edu
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design—
founded in 1963—offers bachelor of fine
arts degree programs in animation/ two-dimensional, animation/three-dimensional,
art education, graphic design and interactive
media, illustration, interior design, painting
and drawing, and sculpture.
University of Phoenix
3151 S. Vaughn Way, Aurora, 80015
303-694-9093; www.phoenix.edu
10004 Park Meadows Drive, Lone Tree, 80124
303-694-9093; www.phoenix.edu
10190 Bannock St.
Northglenn, 80221
303-755-9090; www.phoenix.edu
8700 Turnpike Drive, Westminster, 80031
303-487-7155; www.phoenix.edu
The University of Phoenix is the nation’s
largest private university that specializes in
education for working adults. One of more
than 100 locations nationwide, the Metro
Denver has five campuses. Bachelor’s,
master’s and doctoral degrees on campus,
online, or a combination of both are offered.
Degree programs include business, nursing/
health care, human services, technology,
criminal justice and education. Certificate
programs are offered in human resource
management and several information technology disciplines.
Webster-University –
Denver Graduate Center
9250 E. Costilla Ave., Suite 310
Greenwood Village, 80112
303-708-8305; www.webster.edu/denver
Webster University has been in the Denver
area since 1976, offering graduate programs
to working adults. The school offers five,
nine-week terms per year, and classes meet
only once a week. Programs are designed
to fit student schedules with an emphasis on
nontraditional, working adults. One of the
university’s key programs is a master of science
in space systems operations management.
Westwood College of Technology
7350 N. Broadway, Denver, 80221
303-426-7000; www.westwood.edu
3150 S. Sheridan Blvd., Denver, 80227
303-934-2790; www.westwood.edu
10851 W. 120th Ave., Broomfield, 80021
303-466-1714; www.westwood.edu
Westwood has two Denver campuses and
one in Broomfield. The school offers associate and bachelor’s programs in business,
design and technology.
