I have no idea about the UofA's program. I qualified for a 4-year VA scholarship for a computer science degree program at OSU but after checking their program there was all of 4 courses on computers/networking. I decided if I went there I'd just have to study software and take certifications after I got out so I declined. I've been taking classes since Spring and have been able to pass all but one exam on the first attempt. I've spent about $1,500 so far for 3 classes and 3 exams. Imo it's best to find a good VoTech with a high turnover of curriculum so they'll likely have the latest courses available. They're swapping out the 2000 MCSE courses for the XP MCSE courses because of the demand for XP over 2000 Pro. Imo, it's best to be flexible and most university programs aren't.
Oh, and Shop Around. Lots of these schools charge a Bundle for the same curricula. I saved nearly $3K taking my classes, exams and studying locally whereas at SMU classes for the MCP alone would have cost me $2,500. The 2 classes I took here cost $200 each including the books. People networking with other students in your area is also a big plus as you can swap books and decide the best study material per class and certification. I went thru 2000 Server using 3 books. The MS course book was the least preferred of the 3.