University of the Rockies

University of the Rockies
Type for profit
Established 1998[1]
Founder Emory G. Cowan, Jr
Parent institution
 Bridgepoint Education
President Dawn Iwamoto, Ed.D[2]
Academic staff
 386
Students 1365 (online and campus-based students[3]
Location Denver[4], Colorado, USA
38°49′58″N 104°48′52″W / 38.83280°N 104.81441°W / 38.83280; -104.81441Coordinates: 38°49′58″N 104°48′52″W / 38.83280°N 104.81441°W / 38.83280; -104.81441
Website http://www.rockies.edu

University of the Rockies (UoR) is an accredited for-profit university located in Denver, Colorado.[4] It offers graduate and postgraduate instruction in the social and behavioral sciences both online[5] and at its Denver Instructional Site.[6] The university's programs are organized into two schools: The School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) and the School of Organizational Leadership (SOL), offering masters and doctorate degrees as well as graduate level certificate programs.[5] The university's parent organization, Bridgepoint Education, Inc., is a for-profit higher education company based in San Diego, California.

History

University of the Rockies was founded on June 18, 1998 as the Colorado School of Professional Psychology (COSPP)[1] in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2007, Bridgepoint Education purchased COSPP and changed the school's name to University of the Rockies.[7] In 2012, the University opened a new location in downtown Denver, Colorado.[8] The larger space included more room for on-site instruction and the HLC granted approval for University of the Rockies to offer degree programs at the Denver Instructional Site in 2013. In 2015, the HLC notified University of the Rockies that it would continue the University's accreditation, with the next Reaffirmation of Accreditation in 2024-2025.[7]

Academics

The university's programs are organized into two schools: The School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) and the School of Organizational Leadership (SOL), offering masters and doctorate degrees as well as graduate level certificate programs. The university offers five different Master of Arts degrees: Master of Arts in Human Services, Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership, Master of Arts in Psychology, Master of Arts in Education, and Master of Arts in Counseling. At the doctorate level, the university offers a PsyD in Psychology, a PsyD in Psychology with a Clinical Specialization, a PhD in Education, a PhD in Human Service, and a PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership. The University also offers four graduate level certificate programs in the fields of Business Psychology, Criminology and Justice Studies, General Psychology, and Organizational Leadership.[5]

Within the degree programs, students may enhance their studies by selecting a specialization. The Master of Arts in Psychology includes eleven specializations.[9] The Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership includes six specializations.[10] The Master of Arts in Human Services, the Master of Arts in Education, and the Master of Arts in Counseling include two specializations each. The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) program features nine specializations.[11] The PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership includes six specializations.[12] The PhD in Education has two specializations.[13]

Students who wish to pursue licensure as clinical psychologists may enroll in the PsyD, Clinical Specialization, which is only available on campus. The PsyD, Clinical Specialization degree can be tailored by one of five concentrations (Clinical Neuropsychology, Forensic/Correctional Psychology, Health Psychology, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Sports Neuroperformance).[14]

Accreditation and licensure

University of the Rockies is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Initial accreditation was granted by The Higher Learning Commission in 2003.[7] The university has also been granted Category I status as a degree-granting institution by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE). University of the Rockies is an associate member of the National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology.

Campus

In 2012, University of the Rockies opened a new location in downtown Denver, Colorado.[8] The facility offers classroom space and a Student Resource Center for campus students. University of the Rockies also operates the Rockies Counseling Center which is housed in the University's former location in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Counseling Center is located within a historic red brick building that served as a railroad depot when it was opened in 1918. The Rockies Counseling Center closed in 2015.

Student life

Honor societies

University of the Rockies students who achieve academic excellence may be eligible to participate in one of the University's academic honor societies, Golden Key International Honour Society[15] and SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society.[16] Golden Key International Honour Society recognizes academic excellence and encourages scholastic achievement among college students across all disciplines. SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society recognizes academically outstanding student veterans and military.

Diversity initiatives

Diversity initiatives at the University of the Rockies are driven by the President's Diversity Council, the Diversity Task Force, and the Faculty Diversity Council.[17] Diversity awards and recognitions include:

University of the Rockies Press

University of the Rockies Press (UoR Press) is a publishing enterprise of the university, which publishes and disseminates books on clinical psychology, religion and spirituality, business and organizational leadership, and health and well-being.[30] As of March 2015, there are seven published books under UoR Press.[31]

Community relations

The University and its employees have supported several volunteer efforts in the community and has partnered with charitable organizations such as American Red Cross of the Colorado/Wyoming Region,[32] Book Trust,[33] Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver,[34] Brain Tumor Alliance,[35] Junior Achievement, and Mi Casa.[36]

Rockies Counseling Center

Rockies Counseling Center was located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and provided low-cost psychotherapy to individuals, couples, and families who had only a limited ability to pay. Students of UoR used the Rockies Counseling Center for on-site training. It provided psychotherapy services while allowing students to practice their psychotherapy skills and integrate their learning.[37] The Rockies Counseling Center closed in 2015.

References

  1. 1 2 "Educational Approval Board School Search Detail, University of the Rockies". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  2. ↑ "University of the Rockies - Administration". Retrieved 13 November 2015.
  3. ↑ http://d1lge852tjjqow.cloudfront.net/CIK-0001305323/93de762b-6fb0-43e3-ad36-6067cb9b2ee1.pdf?noexit=true
  4. 1 2 "University of the Rockies, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  5. 1 2 3 "University of the Rockies Degree Programs". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  6. ↑ Iodice, Kristina (5 March 2013). "University of the Rockies to open second site" (Press release). Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 "Higher Learning Commission Currently or Previously Affiliated Institutions - 04/16/2015, University of the Rockies". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  8. 1 2 Huspeni, Dennis (9 March 2012). "Bridgepoint moves more operations to downtown Denver". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "University of the Rockies Master of Arts in Psychology". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  10. ↑ "University of the Rockies Master of Arts in Organizational Development and Leadership". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  11. ↑ "University of the Rockies Doctor of Psychology". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  12. ↑ "University of the Rockies Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Development and Leadership". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  13. ↑ "University of the Rockies Doctor of Philosophy in Education". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  14. ↑ "University of the Rockies Doctor of Psychology, Clinical Specialization". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  15. ↑ "Golden Key Chapter Details". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  16. ↑ "SALUTE National Honor Society for Veterans Chapters". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  17. ↑ "University of the Rockies Diversity Initiatives". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  18. ↑ "GI Jobs Military Friendly Survey Results". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  19. ↑ "University of the Rockies Vice Provost Awarded Diversity Visionary Award". 11 July 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  20. ↑ "Denver Business Journal Briefcase". 27 September 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  21. ↑ "2013 Innovations in Diversity Awards Competition". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  22. ↑ "2013 National and Community Service Honor Roll" (PDF). Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  23. ↑ "2012 HEED Award Recipients". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  24. ↑ "Janet Brugger Profile, Women Worth Watching". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  25. ↑ "68 Organizations Awarded Profiles in Diversity Journal's prestigious 2012 Diversity Leader Award" (PDF) (Press release). Profiles in Diversity Journal. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  26. ↑ "History, Colorado Springs Diversity Forum". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  27. ↑ "University of the Rockies Receives Award of Excellence in 2010 International Innovation in Diversity Awards" (Press release). PR Newswire. 17 August 2010. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  28. ↑ "Diversity Journal, The 2010 Women Worth Watching Awards Issue". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  29. ↑ "2010 Champions of Diversity Announced". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  30. ↑ "University of the Rockies Introduction and Academics". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  31. ↑ "University of the Rockies Press". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  32. ↑ Hicks, L Wayne (20 February 2015). "Good Works: Loose change donated at DIA helps homeless". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  33. ↑ Goldberg, Bruce (25 May 2012). "Colorado Symphony Ball brings in more than $500,000". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  34. ↑ "Two Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver to Receive Critical Technology Upgrades to Support Stem Education". 3BL Media.
  35. ↑ "Top Participants for The University of the Rockies - Brain Tumor Alliance" (Press release). 5 November 2014. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  36. ↑ "Mundo Mi Casa". Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  37. ↑ "Rockies Counseling Center". Retrieved 16 April 2015.

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