University of the Rockies (UR, UoR, Colorado School of Professional Psychology (COSPP)) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

University of the Rockies (UoR) is a graduate school located in a former train station in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Unlike most schools, which are administrated by a non-profit board of directors, UoR is administrated by Bridgepoint Education, Inc., a for-profit San Diego-based company which runs a handful of select colleges and universities around the United States.

The university was first founded as the Colorado School of Professional Psychology in 1998, then changed to its current name in 2007. Today, UoR serves more than 80,000 students worldwide, with a campus enrollment of around 135.

The mission of UoR is

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Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	105 : 1
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Enrollment Total (all students)	1,797

Academics

The four basic degrees offered by UoR are Doctor of Psychology, Masters of Arts in Human Services, Masters of Arts in Psychology, and Master of Arts in Organizational Development. There are also four graduate level certificate programs: Criminology and Justice Studies, General Psychology, Business Psychology, and Organizational Leadership. The Doctor of Psychology program for training licensed clinical psychologists offers fifteen different concentrations. This degree is only available for on-campus study. UoR is preparing to offer a Doctor of Philosophy as well as of 2011.

UoR classes run at an accelerated pace, allowing students to finish a master

Unique Programs

Students at the university practice psychotherapy through the Rockies Counseling Center, a non-profit organization offering services to families and individuals without insurance. The Center also serves homeless people and those at risk of becoming homeless. Clients in these categories are normally referred by shelters and agencies.

Admissions

Admissions at University of the Rockies is competitive. Applicants for all programs should submit the UoR online application, transcripts from all higher education institutions where they have earned degrees, and copies of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) results, if applicable. If English is not your first language, you must show proof of proficiency in English, either through a degree earned through English instruction or a score on the TOEFL of at least 550 on the paper test, 213 on the computer test, or 79 on the Internet test.

Doctorate Program Admissions

To gain admission to the Doctor of Psychology of the Doctor of Philosophy program, a student must hold a Master

Students

As most students attend UoR online, there is not much of a campus life. Almost all students are adult who have already worked in their field of study, and most of them continue to work at least part-time while enrolled.

For those students who reside in Colorado Springs, the university is surrounded by plains to the east and mountains to the west. Colorado Springs is served by the Mountain Metro bus system and the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, allowing students and visitors to come and go easily.

Student Enrollment Demographics

Local Community

UoR is deeply invested in the wider community. The school regularly sponsors the Junior Diabetes Research Foundation

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Pope, Loren. Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That’s Right for You. New York: Penguin. 2007. Print.

Rockies Counseling Center. University of the Rockies. Web. 9 May 2011.

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