American
Sentinel University exists to
enable our students to achieve
their educational and
professional goals.
American Sentinel University's
high quality programs have been
designed so that our students
can maximize their Return on
Learning.
American Sentinel University's
professors and peers reflect the
same high level of quality and
engagement as those found in
traditional, on-campus programs.
Students learn from expert
faculty who often combine
teaching credentials from
prominent colleges and
universities with successful
industry experience - giving
students the opportunity to
understand not just theory, but
its real-world application.
American Sentinel University's
educational approach is backed
by top leaders in higher
education in North America.
American Sentinel University was
founded in 2000 as a Vanderbilt
University Technology Company by
nationally recognized aca demic
and business leaders including
Joe B. Wyatt, Chancellor
Emeritus of Vanderbilt
University and Dr. Richard W.
Oliver, CEO of American Sentinel
University (author of six
management books, former VP
Marketing for Nortel, and
award-winning professor at
Vanderbilt University).
American Sentinel University
encourages its students to
develop a lifelong relation ship
that support a life-long
learning through webcasts,
American Sentinel University's
exclusive Journal of Business
Strategy, and optional services
that support their lifelong
career objectives.
Criminal Justice
(Associate's)
The online Associate of Science
in Criminal Justice is designed
to help students to develop the
skills, knowledge and abilities
for an entry level position or
to upgrade their present status
in branches of law enforcement,
federal, state, local, and
private agencies. The AS is
Criminal Justice degree will
provide students with a
competitive advantage for
acceptance to further training
provided by criminal justice
agencies.
Completion of general education
and specific courses in
criminology, criminal procedure
and criminal evidence, criminal
investigations, juvenile
justice, international
criminology, police and police
procedures, and the corrections
process offers students the
foundation to enter the criminal
justice field or further their
studies toward a bachelor's
degree in criminal justice.
Master of Science in Nursing
The online Master of Science in
Nursing (MSN) program is
designed for working
professionals who seek to
develop their skills and gain
the advantage resulting from a
comprehensive high-quality
graduate program. This online
Master of Science in Nursing
program provides a dynamic and
interactive graduate-level
experience, and is particularly
relevant for those aspiring to
management and team leadership
roles who wish to learn with
other healthcare professionals
in a cohort class group format.
The purpose of the online Master
of Science in Nursing program is
to prepare leaders, managers,
and practitioners who facilitate
achievement of optimal health in
the dynamic healthcare system.
The program prepares advanced
practice nurses for a career as
nursing administrators.
This role involves management of
resources, interdisciplinary
collaboration, and application
of technology, information
systems, knowledge, and critical
thinking. Graduates of the
online program are expected to
be able to:
Utilize theoretical knowledge to
guide advanced practice nursing.
Collaborate in research
activities and utilize knowledge
gained from research in advanced
practice nursing.
Evaluate health policies and
economics related to the
delivery of healthcare.
Assume roles as leaders and
collaborators with other
professionals and communities in
planning, providing, and
evaluating healthcare.
Medical Coding and Billing
(Associate)
The Associate of Science Degree
in Health Information Management
(Medical Coding & Billing) is
intended to build the skills
that students need to get a
quick start in the profession of
medical coding, and prepare them
for positions such as Medical
Coding Specialist, Medical
Records Technician and other
similar roles within the Health
Information Management field.
The program is also designed to
prepare students for the
Certified Coding Associate exam,
which enables them to earn a
widely recognized industry
certification (AHIMA).
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
The online Bachelor of Science
in Computer Science (BSCS)
program is intended for students
who have graduated from high
school, are experienced and
comfortable with using
computers, desire to learn
computer science in a rigorous
way, and are self-motivated and
capable of working with less
direct supervision. The
objectives of the online
Bachelor of Science in Computer
Science program are to:
Provide students with a
well-rounded education through
the study of mathematics,
natural sciences, social
science, humanities, and written
and oral communication.
Develop students' fundamental
understanding of the major areas
of computer science: algorithms
and data structures, artificial
intelligence, computer
organization and architecture,
numerical computation, operating
systems, programming language
theory, and software
engineering.
Enable students to develop
practical critical thinking and
interpersonal skills applicable
to real-world problems.
Develop students into proficient
software developers, employing
sound approaches to software
design and implementation, with
the skills needed by the
software industry now and the
ability to adapt to future
developments.
Prepare students for entry into
the computer science profession,
especially in software
development, and for entry into
the American Sentinel
University's Master of Science
program.
Computer Science (Master's)
The online Master of Science in
Computer Science (MSCS) is
designed for students seeking
advanced research and
development positions in
business and industry. This
program is aimed for students
who have completed a Bachelor of
Science in Computer Science
degree or a degree in a closely
related field or a bachelor's
degree in a non-related field
with a strong background in
computer science gained through
work experience.
Undergraduate prerequisite
courses may be required
depending upon an individual's
background. Students should also
be self-motivated and interested
in learning through a distance
education program. The
objectives of the online program
are to provide students with:
The tools necessary to find and
formulate problems, think
analytically, and recommend
solutions to problems.
A broad intellectual base,
well-developed interpersonal,
analytical and problem-solving
skills, and a mastery of the
appropriate elements of the
discipline of computer science.
An in-depth treatment of
theoretical foundations and
formal methods in computer
science, through a balanced
treatment of theory,
abstraction, design, and the
social and professional context
for the discipline.
A foundation for lifelong
learning through professional
development, research and/or
further graduate study.
Game Programming
Specialization (Bachelor's)
The online Bachelor of Science
in Computer Science, Game
Programming Specialization (BSCS-GP)
program provides students with
both a broad exposure to the
field of computer science and
specialized knowledge in the
area of game programming. This
degree program is suitable not
only for students who desire to
immediately enter the game
programming field, but also for
students who want a general
degree in computer science but
wish to learn how to apply the
general principles in an
exciting genre.
The objectives of the online
Bachelor of Science in Computer
Science, Game Programming
Specialization program are to:
Provide students with a
well-rounded education through
the study of mathematics,
natural sciences, social
science, humanities, and written
and oral communication.
Develop students' fundamental
understanding of the major areas
of computer science: algorithms
and data structures, artificial
intelligence, computer
organization and architecture,
numerical computation, operating
systems, programming language
theory, and software
engineering.
Enable students to develop
practical critical thinking and
interpersonal skills applicable
to real-world problems.
Develop students into proficient
software developers and game
programmers, with the skills
needed by the software industry
now and the ability to adapt to
future developments.
Prepare students for entry into
the computer science profession,
the game development industry,
and for entry into the American
Sentinel University's Master of
Science program.
Geographic Information
Systems (Associate's)
The online Associate of Science
in Geographic Information
Systems (ASGIS) degree program
is designed to prepare students
for entry-level positions in the
computer science field and for
transfer to a four-year degree
computer science program
focusing on programming and
software development. Students
in the Associate of Science in
Computer Science program will
gain a solid understanding of
the fundamentals of computer
science with an emphasis on
programming.
The objectives of the Associate
of Science in Geographic
Information Systems program are
to:
Provide the student with a
well-rounded education through
the study of mathematics,
natural sciences, social
science, humanities, and oral
and written communication.
Enable students to develop
analytical and critical thinking
and interpersonal skills
applicable to real-world
problems.
Enable the student to:
Interpret and design maps.
Acquire GIS data from a variety
of sources.
Utilize GIS software to store
and manage spatial data.
Design and implement GIS
solutions for problems in a
variety of fields.
Information Systems
(Bachelor's)
The online Bachelor of Science
in Information Systems (BSIS)
program is designed for students
interested in acquiring a broad
base of knowledge of computer
information systems as they are
used in modern organizational
settings.
This online Bachelor of Science
in Information Systems program
is intended for students who
have graduated from high school,
are experienced and comfortable
with using computers, are
interested in computer
applications as used in
business, desire to learn
information systems in a
rigorous way, and are
self-motivated and capable of
working with less direct
supervision.
The objectives of the online
program are to:
Provide students with a
well-rounded education through
the study of mathematics,
natural sciences, social
science, humanities, and written
and oral communication.
Enable students to develop
analytical and critical thinking
and interpersonal skills
applicable to real-world
problems.
Develop the skills needed to
apply fundamental systems
analysis and design concepts and
methods.
Prepare students for a career in
the information systems segments
of business, industry,
government, and education.
Provide technology-oriented
professionals with the knowledge
and ability to develop creative
solutions.
Focus on the application of
information systems concepts to
the collection of information
for management planning and
decision-making
Information Systems
(Master's)
The aim of the online Master of
Science in Information Systems (MSIS)
program is to produce graduates
who are capable of leadership in
information systems through the
formulation and implementation
of information systems to
address organizational needs and
provide decision support. The
curriculum focuses on strategic
skills needed to integrate an
organization's information
systems with its management
goals by encompassing a broad
spectrum of both information
systems and advanced business
courses.
The online Master of Science in
Information Systems program is
designed for professionals who
are seeking the skills and
knowledge necessary to manage
information systems resources in
today's organizations.
Individuals enrolling in the
program should have either a
bachelor's degree in information
systems, management, or a
related field or a bachelor's
degree in a non-related field of
study with significant
IT-related work experience.
Undergraduate prerequisite
courses may be required
depending upon an individual's
background. Individuals
enrolling in the program should
also be self-motivated and
interested in learning through a
distance education program.
The objectives of the online
program are to provide students
with:
A mastery of basic and advanced
information systems tools,
techniques, and methodologies.
In-depth knowledge of
organizational structures,
employee behavior, and the
impact of change on
organizations.
A developed proficiency in the
skills necessary to manage
information systems development
projects.
The analytical skills necessary
to identify organizational
strategic advantages within an
organization's information
systems/IT function.
Well-developed communication,
analytical and problem-solving
skills.
A foundation for lifelong
learning, professional
development, research, and/or
further graduate study.
Information Technology
(Bachelor's)
The Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology (BSIT)
program is intended for students
who have graduated from high
school, have basic familiarity
with computers, are interested
in obtaining the fundamental
knowledge and skills expected
from today's information
technology professionals, and
are self-motivated and capable
of working with less direct
supervision. The objectives of
the program are to:
Provide students with a
well-rounded education through
the study of mathematics,
natural sciences, social
science, humanities, and written
and oral communication.
Enable students to develop
analytical and critical thinking
and interpersonal skills
applicable to real-world
problems.
Develop the skills needed to
apply fundamental systems
analysis & design, project
management, and end user support
concepts and methods.
Prepare students for entry-level
positions in the information
technology segments of business,
industry, government, and
education.
Management Information
Systems (Bachelor's)
Technology now impacts every
aspect of business, from human
resources to accounting.
Managing technology for
competitive advantage and
efficiency requires sound
technical skills and broad-based
business knowledge. The online
Bachelor of Science in
Management Information Systems (BSMIS)
is a business degree designed
for the student interested in
the use of technology to meet
the strategic needs of
management.
The online Bachelor of Science
in Management Information
Systems program is designed for
students seeking to acquire a
high level of knowledge of
business concepts and
information systems applications
to create solutions for
contemporary business problems.
Students will acquire the skills
needed to integrate hardware,
software, and management
capabilities to solve problems
in specific functional areas of
business. The objectives of the
online program are to:
Provide students with a
well-rounded education through
the study of mathematics,
natural sciences, social
science, humanities, and oral
and written communication.
Enable students to develop
analytical, critical thinking,
and interpersonal skills
applicable to real-world
problems.
Develop the skills needed to
analyze and solve complex
business problems using the
tools of information technology.
Facilitate short- , medium- ,
and long-term business goal
attainment through the
integration of planning and
information technology
functions.
Develop technology-oriented
managers with the knowledge and
ability to align information
systems requirements with the
long-term business objectives of
the firm.
Prepare students for a career in
the information systems segments
of business, industry, education
and government.
