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Overview of American Sentinel University
American Sentinel University (ASU) is a private distance-learning institution which offers a variety of online degree programs for working professionals. The school was originally founded in 1988 as the Vanderbilt University Technology Company. It later merged with American College of Computer & Information Science (ACCIS) and American Graduate School of Management (AGSM) to become the University as it exists today. ASU is dually-headquartered with offices in Birmingham, Alabama and Denver, Colorado.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
ASU offers 25 degree programs and 4 certification programs in business, healthcare, technology, and criminal justice. Degree programs include six Associate of Science (AS), ten Bachelor of Science (BS), six Master of Science (MS), and three Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. Courses are open for enrollment several times a month and are completed in either 8 or 12 week terms. Undergraduate students are required to complete a minimum of 15 credit hours (or 4-5 courses) over a 12-month period. Graduate students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours (or 3-4 courses) over a 12-month period.
American Sentinel University Admissions
ASU's application process for both the degree and certification programs is easy. The University's Admission Advisors are happy to work together with applicants on the required documents. Interested students should contact them via the school's toll-free number or via live-chat.
American Sentinel University Faculty Quality
ASU's faculty, which includes both full-time and adjunct professors, numbers over 40 members. Instructors are highly qualified and deliver a quality academic experience to their students. Over 60% of the faculty holds PhDs.
American Sentinel University Student Body
ASU students are working professionals with hectic schedules who do not have the time to devote to traditional on-campus learning. Most of them are currently holding down a full-time job. Presently, the student body exceeds 1,200 students.
American Sentinel University Student Life
Although ASU does not impose any on-campus residency requirements, there are several mechanisms through which online students maintain closeness to faculty, fellow students, staff, and resources. The academic experience is anchored by the ASU online campus, where students have access to their grades and courses and are able to communicate with instructors and peers. ASU students also have available to them a large online library, replete with searchable databases, links to online resources, references, software download sites, and learning tools. The University sponsors a mentoring program and maintains a referral network which links students to various sites where they can complete job searches or post resumes. ASU also offers guidance on writing resumes, preparing for interviews, and negotiating job offers.
(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
Arts Crafts and Leisure
Criminal Justice
Information Technology
Management and Administration
Medical Assisting and Nursing
Medical and Dental Administration
Multimedia and Web Design
Public
e-Business/ e-Commerce
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
Online
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