OpenFieldColorado Christian University
Colorado Christian University (CCU) in Lakewood is a premier private Christian liberal arts university in the Denver metropolitan area, recognized for excellence in business, health sciences, biblical theology, and constitutional jurisprudence.
Academic overview & excellence
Located in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains just west of Denver, Colorado Christian University delivers nationally ranked degree programs through its College of Undergraduate Studies and College of Adult and Graduate Studies. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), CCU houses the prestigious Centennial Institute, a national public policy think tank that convenes the Western Conservative Summit. Key academic areas include nursing (CCNE-accredited), industrial psychology, and cybersecurity.
Research admissions & criteria
Undergraduate applicants submit high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores (optional), a personal spiritual testimony, and an academic essay. Graduate admissions require an accredited bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.5 to 3.0 GPA depending on the program. International applicants apply with official credential evaluations, proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 79 or IELTS 6.5), and financial affidavit for F-1 visa issuance.
Verified opportunities & funding programs (7)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN - CCNE Accredited)
Four-year comprehensive nursing degree featuring cutting-edge simulation laboratories, pediatric clinicals at Children's Hospital Colorado, and NCLEX-RN preparation.
Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration
Accelerated online or hybrid MBA investigating healthcare financial management, health law compliance, medical staff leadership, and faith-integrated executive ethics.
CCU Trustee and President's Full-Tuition Scholarship
Premier competitive scholarship awarded to top prospective high school graduates demonstrating academic excellence, spiritual character, and campus leadership.
Centennial Institute Public Policy & Constitutional Law Fellowship
One-year residential policy fellowship researching originalist constitutional interpretation, religious freedom jurisprudence, and federalism at CCU's Centennial Institute think tank.
Denver Health & Medical Systems Clinical Psychology Practicum
Nine-month CACREP-aligned supervised clinical internship conducting individual psychotherapy, psychiatric diagnostic assessment, and cognitive behavioral trauma therapy in Denver.
Doctor of Ministry in Strategic Leadership and Church Multiplication
Three-year cohort-based doctoral curriculum emphasizing organizational theology, missional leadership structures, cross-cultural church planting, and major dissertation research.
Certificate in Cyber Warfare Defense and Threat Intelligence
Fourteen-week professional certificate covering MITRE ATT&CK frameworks, SIEM log monitoring, malware reverse engineering, and defensive cloud hardening.
Distinguished faculty & researchers (3)
Dr. Donald W. Sweeting
Chancellor and Past President · Office of the Chancellor & Historical Theology
Dr. Donald W. Sweeting is Chancellor and Past President in the Office of the Chancellor & Historical Theology at Colorado Christian University, conducting advanced research in Reformation History, Higher Education Leadership, Civic Theology.
Dr. Allison Burkhart
Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences · School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Dr. Allison Burkhart is Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences at Colorado Christian University, conducting advanced research in Nursing Education, Clinical Simulation Pedagogy, Healthcare Ethics.
Jeff Hunt
Director of the Centennial Institute · The Centennial Institute & Public Policy
Jeff Hunt is Director of the Centennial Institute in the The Centennial Institute & Public Policy at Colorado Christian University, conducting advanced research in Constitutional Law, Public Policy Analysis, Western Political Economy.
Editorial & verification standards
Institution profile and program records reflect official documentation verified on 2026-10-15. OpenField is an independent student academic resource and is not formally affiliated with Colorado Christian University.