Study at American Sentinel University

Profile 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

• Flexibility of study on the student's own time
• Excellent education at a favorable price
• Innovative technology
• Accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council

Course Topics

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 Enrollment

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 Enrollment 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

• Computer Games and Programming Skills

Information Technology

• Computer Science General
• Computer and Information Sciences General
• Information Technology

Management and Administration

• Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services Other
• Business Administration and Management General

Marketing

• Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services Other

Medical Assisting and Nursing

• Nursing Other
• Nursing Science (MS PhD)
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN ASN BSN MSN)

Medical and Dental Administration

• Health and Medical Administrative Services Other
• Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Multimedia and Web Design

• Web Page Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

e-Business/ e-Commerce

• Management Information Systems General