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What's New at Charter Oak

Early Childhood Educators!

Did you know we offer the only early childhood Alternate Route to Certification program in Connecticut? The January '23 class is forming now! Learn more here!

Undergraduate Open House Event

Join us via Zoom, Wednesday, December 7 at 5:30 PM, ET and learn about all of our career-focused online undergraduate degrees & certificates. Open House attendees apply free! RSVP here.

More than ever our Online Public Safety programs fit the needs of working professionals looking to serve their communities at a higher level. We offer credit for qualified training & credentials to help you earn your degree quickly and affordably. Explore our programs here!

Graduate Programs Open House

Join us, via Zoom, Wednesday, November 16 at 5:30 PM, ET, to explore our Leadership Degrees & Certificates in Health Care and Business. Be ready for that next career step! Attendees Apply Free!

Charter Oak Awarded $1.375 million CareerConneCT Grant

Charter Oak State College has been awarded a $1.375 million CareerConneCT grant to expand the healthcare technology workforce in Connecticut. The College will partner with Hartford HealthCare, Girls for Technology, Capitol Workforce Partners and workforce boards across the state.

Social Work Open House Event November 3 @ 5:30 PM ET

Join us (via Zoom) to learn about our new online Bachelor of Science in Social Work! Earn a degree that prepares you to help individuals, families, organizations and whole communities. Attendees apply free.

Charter Oak Welcomes Dr. Solomon D. Hill, Program Director, BSW

Dr. Solomon D. Hill joins the College as Program Director and leader of the online Bachelor of Social Work program. Learn more...

Health Care Programs Open House October 6 @ 5:30 PM ET

Join our Open House (via Zoom) and learn about our high quality, accredited health care degrees & certificates! Bachelor's, Master's and Certificates all designed for busy, working professionals. RSVP here!

Charter Oak Awarded $1.375 million CareerConneCT Grant

Early Childhood Educators!

Did you know we offer the only early childhood Alternate Route to Certification program in Connecticut? The January '23 class is forming now! Learn more here!

Business Degrees Open House

Join in - Saturday, October 1 @ 11AM ET (via Zoom) - Explore our suite of online business degrees and gain essential skills needed for today's business environment! Attendees apply free!

Social Workers are in demand!

Earn a degree that prepares you to help individuals, families, organizations or whole communities. Our new online Bachelor of Science in Social Work can help get you there!

Graduate Open House Event

Join us, via Zoom, Wednesday, September 21 at 5:30 PM, ET, to learn more about our Leadership degrees in Health Care and Business! Ready to step up and into that next role? We can help you get there. Attendees Apply Free!

Undergraduate Open House Event

Join us via Zoom, Wednesday, September 7 at 5:30 PM, ET and learn about all of our career-focused online undergraduate degrees & certificates. Open House attendees apply free! RSVP here.

First Responder Programs

Our online Public Safety programs are built for busy, working professionals looking to serve their communities at a higher level and we offer credit for qualified credentials to make it easier and affordable. Explore our programs here!

New! Online Social Work Degree!

Social Workers are in demand - earn a bachelor's degree that prepares you to help individuals, families, organizations or whole communities!

High Quality, Accredited Health Care Programs

Advance your health care career or join the profession! Our quality degree & certificate programs are specifically designed for busy, working adults. Learn more here!

Graduate Programs Open House

Join us via Zoom, Thursday, August 4 at 5:30PM ET. Learn about our affordable, online Leadership programs in Business and Health Care. RSVP here.

Open House for Undergraduate Programs

Join us via Zoom, Tuesday, August 2 at 5:30PM, ET and learn about all of our career-focused online undergraduate degrees & certificates. Open House attendees apply free! RSVP here.

High Quality, Accredited Health Care Programs

Looking to advance your health care career or join the profession? You've come to the right place! We offer quality degree & certificate programs specifically designed for busy, working adults! Learn more today!

New! Online Social Work Degree!

Social Workers are in demand - earn a degree that prepares you to help individuals, families, organizations or whole communities!

Welcome First Responders!

Our online Public Safety programs are built for busy, working professionals looking to serve their communities at a higher level AND we offer credit for qualified credentials! Explore our public safety programs today!

Explore our unique online RN/ADN to BSN!

This CCNE accredited program is suitable for licensed and soon-to-be licensed RN's looking to earn a bachelor's degree. Join our Zoom Open House, June 15, 5:30PM ET. Attendees apply free! Register here.

New! Online Social Work Degree!

Social Workers are in demand in a wide array of settings! Learn more at our Zoom Open House - May 18, 5:30PM, ET. Register here!

Comparing Graduate Programs?

Check out our popular online M.S. Leadership degrees in Business and Health Care at our next Open House! May 3 at 5:30PM ET. Register here for Zoom link.

Attention CT Community College Grads!

Are you graduating from a CT community college soon? Keep going with our online programs to complete your Bachelor's degree. Our CT Community College Tuition Match Scholarship can help! Learn more here!

Explore an online Business degree here!

From Business Administration to Human Resources Management to Organizational Leadership - our popular online programs really work for you! Learn more here!

Open House for Undergraduate Programs

Join us via Zoom, Wed, April 27 at 5:30PM, ET and learn about all of our career-focused online undergraduate degrees & certificates. There's something for everyone! RSVP here.

Health Care Programs Open House April 12 @ 5:30PM ET

Join a Zoom Open House and learn about our high quality, accredited health care degrees & certificates! Designed for busy, working professionals. Attendees apply free - RSVP here.

Charter Oak Freezes Tuition Rate for 3rd Consecutive Year

College announces no increase in tuition for Fiscal Year '23 beginning July 1, 2022.

Looking to step it up with a Master's Degree?

Our Online Graduate Programs can help. Explore our M.S Leadership programs in Business and Health Care and take that next step on your own terms!

Early Childhood Educators!

Join the next Open House (via Zoom) on April 6, 6PM ET and learn about our popular online programs in Early Childhood Education, Child Studies, Paraprofessional Studies as well as CT's only Alternate Route to Certification!

Accountability Matters!

Charter Oak President Ed Klonoski and Provost David Ferreira share how using the College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/) can help families, adult students, and employers measure what really matters when comparing Higher Education institutions. Learn more here!

Graduate Programs Open House (Zoom) March 1 @ 5:30PM ET

Looking to step up at work? Learn about our popular online Graduate Degrees in Business and Health Care. Meet Program and Admissions directors and get your questions answered! Event attendees APPLY FREE! Click to RSVP.

Early Childhood Educators!

Did you know we offer the only early childhood Alternate Route to Certification in Connecticut? Check out all of our early childhood degree and certificate programs. The March class is forming now!

High Quality, Accredited Health Care Programs

You've come to the right place if you are looking to advance your current health care career or join the profession! We offer quality degree & certificate programs specifically designed for busy, working adults! Learn more!

Online Business Degrees that WORK for you!

From Business Administration to Human Resources Mgmt to Organizational Leadership - we've got the programs that really work for you! Learn more here!

Early Childhood Educators!

Did you know we offer the only early childhood Alternate Route to Certification in Connecticut? The January '22 class is forming now! Click for details!

Undergraduate Programs Open House Dec 1 @ 5:30PM ET

Join in via Zoom and learn about our popular online degrees in Health Care, Public Safety, Early Childhood Education and more! Event attendees APPLY FREE. RSVP here.

Graduate Division Virtual Open House November 17 @ 5:30 PM ET

Calling leaders and aspiring leaders! Join us for a Virtual Open House to learn more about our Graduate degree programs in Health Care and Business. Meet our Program Directors and have your questions answered. Event attendees APPLY FREE! Learn more and RSVP...

Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund

The Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund II (HEERF II) is authorized by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA), Public Law 116-260, signed into law on Dec. 27, 2020.

Open House for RN/ADN-to-BSN Program!

Are you seeking the next level in your Nursing career? Join us (via Zoom) November 9 at 5:30p.m. ET for information on our popular CCNE accredited program. Click to register.

Charter Oak State College is proud to be a new investor in the Metro Hartford Alliance.

The MHA is an investor-based economic development partnership focused on business development and growth, retaining and attracting jobs and talent in targeted sectors, ensuring a strong urban core, and promoting the Hartford Region. Check out our Corporate Partnerships page for more info.

Strategic Thinking: A Path to the Future

The MS in Organizational Effectiveness & Leadership Luncheon Series presents a free four part series on strategic thinking. For dates and times, follow the link or visit any of our business program pages.

Early Childhood Education Programs Open House

We're educating leaders in Early Childhood Education! Join a Zoom Open House, Oct. 27, 6pm ET led by our passionate Program Director and Admissions experts. Learn about our Online programs in Early Childhood Education and CT's only early childhood Alternate Route to Certification Program. Attendees apply free!

Apply Today. Start October 25!

Bachelor's, Master's, Associate and Certificates. Learn from expert faculty. 100% online and on your own time. Let's Get Started!

Registered Nurses! Our RN/ADN to BSN is CCNE accredited.

Are you seeking that next level in your career? Whether you're a recent graduate or experienced RN, our online program was created for busy working nurses. Learn from experienced leaders in the field of Nursing with a curriculum designed for seamless transfer from ADN to BSN.

Apply Today. Start August 23rd!

Bachelor's, Master's, Associate, Certificates. Learn from our expert faculty. 100% online and on your own time. Let's Get Started!

CT Community College Grads Tuition Match!

Are you a soon to be or recent graduate of a Connecticut State Community College? Take the next step! Find out if you qualify for our CT Community College Tuition Match Scholarship Program.

Join Us! Virtual Undergraduate Open House August 4

Join our Admissions Director and expert Counselors Wed., August 4 @ 5:30 PM ET to learn about our online degree programs. Have all your questions answered and get ready to start classes August 23rd. Attendees APPLY FREE!

Online Graduate Programs that Work for You!

Evolve your career to the next level with our online Master's programs in Leadership, Health Care and Health Informatics. Our programs are led by vested Program Directors and taught by experts. GRE's not required for Admission.

Apply Today and Start Online Classes August 23rd!

Ready to take that next step? Searching for an online public College with expert faculty and affordable tuition and fees? Check out our career-focused Bachelor's, Master's, Associate and Certificate programs!

Graduate Programs Open House, July 27, 5:30PM ET

Learn about our popular online Master's degrees in Health Care Administration, Health Informatics and Organizational Effectiveness and Leadership. Register for Zoom link here.

Registered Nurses! Join us for a Virtual RN/ADN to BSN Open House.

Join us June 23 @ 5:30 PM EDT to learn more about our CCNE-accredited online RN/ADN to BSN program. Event attendees Apply Free!

Big News re: CCNE Accreditation!

Our RN/ADN to BSN Program has received CCNE accreditation. Please visit our program page for the official statement.

Seeking Info on your next Career in Health Care Admin or Health Information Management?

Learn how pathways in education can guide your career! Join a virtual webinar on June 22 @ 6 PM EDT with our Health Care Program Directors to learn more!

Interested in Early Childhood Teacher Certification?

Join our virtual Summer Info Session on Saturday, June 12 at 10AM, ET! Learn about our Alternate Route to Certification Program. Click to register!

Graduate Programs Open House, May 26, 5PM ET

Join our Program Directors for a virtual Open House featuring our popular Graduate Programs! Learn about our Master's degrees in Organizational Leadership, Health Care Administration, and Health Informatics. Advance or change your career!

New Provost Appointed

Charter Oak State College announces Dr. David Ferreira as new Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Searching for an Online Business Degree?

Ours offers two tracks - Business and Non-profit and was recently ranked #12 for graduate ROI by OnlineU as a 2021 Best Online College Business Degree.

April is Early Childhood Month!

We're excited to get you to the front of the classroom! Join our virtual Open House, April 27, 5:30pm EST to learn about our Early Childhood Education & Paraprofessional programs. Click here to register for the event.

First Responders Served Here!

Our online majors were built for busy working professionals serving their communities. Perfect for shift work and offering credit for qualified credentials. Check out our portfolio of public safety programs!

Early Childhood Education Associate's, Bachelor's & Certificates!

Seeking your next step in the field of ECE? Check out our online Early Childhood Education degree and certificate programs designed to advance careers and support educators!

B.S. in Business Ranked #12 for Graduate ROI

Noted for its value, our Bachelor's in Business Administration is recognized by OnlineU as a 2021 Best Online College Business Degree program.

Health Care Professionals! Join our Virtual Open House March 10 @ 6 PM EST.

Join the conversation and learn more about our Bachelor's, Master's and Certificate programs in the fields of Health Informatics, Health Information Management and Health Care Administration. Have all your questions answered by our Program and Admissions staff!

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