Schools Offering College Courses to Inmates - Colorado

Program Website: http://adams.edu/extended_studies/

Contacts: James Bullington (Coordinator), Prison College Program, 303-241-0550, jbullington@adams.edu, jamesbullington@yahoo.com

Program Description: At Adams State College we know how important education is to all individuals, especially for those who happen to be incarcerated. For over nine years Adams State College has worked extensively inside Colorado prisons offering on-site face-to face courses. During this time we have also worked with thousands of prisoners throughout the United States by helping them obtain their dream of a college education. ASC is committed to addressing the specific needs of incarcerated students by offering the following benefits:

• Quality- All degrees are accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. School of Business is recognized as a Program of Excellence by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education and Sociology graduates are employable in a variety of human services fields.
• Availability- Full degrees are available through correspondence delivery.
• Affordability- Tuition for correspondence courses is $165 per semester hour with the same low rate of tuition for both Colorado and non-Colorado residents. In addition, the application fee is waived for incarcerated students.
• Support- Each student is assigned an advisor who is a single point of contact, available year round by toll-free telephone.
• Transferability- ASC will accept up to 90 credit hours from any regionally accredited institution. Offers a FREE unofficial evaluation of credits before you apply.

Degrees Offered:
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science
Bachelor of Arts in History/ Government
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Programs Offered:
Advanced Paralegal Certificate
Paralegal Certificates
Legal Investigation Certificate Course
Legal Secretary Certificate Course
Alternative Dispute Resolution Mediation) Certificate Course
Victim Advocacy Certificate Course

Unique Features: Adams State College staff has worked with and in corrections for over 20 years and know and understand the difficulties one faces in obtaining an education while incarcerated. It is Adams State College’s goal to make the navigation of the college process as easy as possible, which is why its staff is always on call and offers unofficial degree plans for everyone who wants and requests one.

Headquarters: Alamosa, CO

Correctional Facilities Served: In Colorado: Denver Women’s Correctional Facility, Canon Minimum Centers, Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility, and Camp George West.

Also has a print based distance degree program offering courses and degrees to incarcerated students throughout the United States.

Population Served: Incarcerated students throughout Colorado and the United States

Number of Students: As of 2010-11, 140 degree seeking students and 165 just taking courses (many of which will become degree seeking students)

Graduates to Date: 31

Year Founded: 1923

Founders: Billy Adams

College/University/Organization Partnerships: Adams State College

Funding: Primarily self- funded (CIOPP Grant was just cut)