Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) today launched a new offering, CSU Global Direct, designed to provide the necessary prerequisite courses students need to attend vocational school, begin a graduate program, or accelerate their degree. undergraduate degree in an affordable and flexible learning environment. From March 2022, the first series of courses offered will be aimed at future healthcare professionals who must meet the prerequisites to advance their training.

CSU Global Direct courses are 100% online at $350 per credit hour, allowing learners to complete assignments at their own pace and use credits as building blocks to propel them to the next level in their career or career. their studies. Unlike traditional programs that are tied to semi-annual or quarterly start dates, CSU Global Direct offers convenient monthly starts. Upon registration, all CSU Global Direct students will have access to CSU Global’s many student support services, which include access to 24/7 IT support, career support services , tutoring and writing assistance services.

“Our mission with this offering is to provide an accessible path for students to access the career and life of their dreams,” said Andrea Butler, CSU’s global associate vice president for digital learning. “Many learners face frustrating barriers that prevent them from earning their master’s or doctorate. CSU Global Direct courses fill this gap by providing an affordable way to earn prerequisite credits.

In an effort to make the admissions and payment process as easy and accessible as possible, students can self-register for CSU Global Direct online without the need to send in transcripts, take placement tests or follow rigid lesson plans. Students can also pay per course, allowing self-payers to avoid unnecessary loan debt.

The initial launch of CSU Global Direct is aimed primarily at students pursuing a health-related degree. Course options include much of the credit needed for various graduate and undergraduate health programs, including courses in abnormal psychology, biochemistry, biostatistics, calculus, college algebra, college biology, general chemistry, general psychology, genetics, histology, human anatomy, human anatomy and physiology, human growth and development, human pathophysiology, human physiology, immunology, introduction to physics, introduction to statistics, terminology medicine, microbiology, molecular biology, nutrition, organic chemistry, pharmacology, precalculus and zoology. Many courses are offered at multiple levels and include labs where appropriate, providing a full range of options to meet student needs.

Pre-health classes are just the beginning for CSU Global Direct. Going forward, CSU Global intends to expand and create 8-week management courses to address key opportunities that address reskilling and upskilling needs in a variety of growing industries.

“We are excited to launch and continue to grow CSU Global Direct to help all students enter the field of their choice, equipping them with important career skills along the way,” said Pamela Toney, President of CSU. Global. “Student success, both at CSU Global and in their careers, is deeply rooted in our mission. CSU Global Direct students will receive the same support services offered to our degree-seeking students. This means that a student enrolled in only one biochemistry course with us will be able to use our CV editing services. It is essential that students have access to education and services to help them succeed now and in the future.

Below-average tuition, including inexpensive books and lab fees, coupled with the flexibility of online learning, make CSU Global Direct an ideal option for today’s modern learner . To learn more about CSU Global Direct or to register for courses, visit CSUGlobal.edu/Direct.

About Colorado State University

Colorado State University Global (CSU Global) offers career-relevant bachelor’s and master’s degree programs for working adults and non-traditional learners. As the first 100% online and fully accredited public university in the United States, CSU Global focuses on student success as its number one priority. Embracing the heritage of land grants as part of the Colorado State University System, CSU Global sets the standard for quality and innovation in higher education through its expert faculty who are recognized as leaders in the industry and trained to work with adults in an online learning environment. CSU Global offers eight-week crash courses that begin every four weeks. Visit CSUGlobal.edu to learn more.