Charter Oak State College

Charter Oak was established as a distance learning college in 1973 to assist adults in completing their college degrees. Today, Charter Oak State College is Connecticut's public online college offering associate and bachelor's degree completion programs in a number of high-demand fields including Business, Health Care, Public Safety, Information Systems and more. Charter Oak students complete degrees through the use of their online courses and by combining other sources of credit. Charter Oak is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the Connecticut State Board for Higher Education.

The College offers four General Studies Degrees - Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees (requiring a minimum of 60 credits), and Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees (requiring at least 120 credits). A range of workforce relevant concentrations are available, many of which can be completed through the exclusive use of online courses. In addition the College offers professional certificate programs and workforce related credential programs. Get more information on their Programs of Study.

Students at Charter Oak can take advantage of a flexible credit transfer policy to accelerate their path to degree completion.

The college awards credit for:

• Up to 87 credits of coursework from other regionally accredited colleges and universities
• Standardized tests (CLEP, DANTES)
• Military training and occupation evaluated by ACE
• Corporate and agency training programs evaluated by ACE/PONSI
• Connecticut Credit Assessment Program (CCAP)
• Portfolio Assessment
• Faculty evaluated licensures and certifications

Charter Oak students reap the benefits of learning from dedicated and distinguished faculty who hold teaching positions at other accredited colleges and universities and from professionals with expertise in a broad range of career environments. Each faculty member is an esteemed educator unhesitating in his or her desire to challenge, guide and inspire you to achieve your educational goals.

Charter Oak State College has partnered with many branches of the US Military so that service members and their spouses can complete their degrees from a distance at a reduced rate.

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