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Dec 02, 2024
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2023-2024 Arapahoe Community College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Academic Programs
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Bachelor of Applied Science
The Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree is designed to provide advanced study in a particular career / occupational area. Students will receive a well-rounded learning experience including both general education credits and advanced coursework in the major field of study. Students must possess a relevant 60-credit associate degree from a Regionally Accredited institution to be admitted to the BAS degree. While the BAS degree is not intended to transfer for graduate studies at another college or university, individual courses may be considered for transfer by the receiving institution.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Completion
The RN‐BSN Completion Program is designed with options for current nursing students who are enrolled in the Nursing AAS program or Registered Nurses who wish to continue their education to earn a baccalaureate nursing degree.
Associate of Arts
Students successfully completing any Guaranteed Transfer Courses with a “C” or better are guaranteed acceptance of the course at any public four-year College or university in Colorado.
The State Guaranteed Transfer Courses and the Colorado Community College General Education requirements have been incorporated into the degree. Students who complete a 60 credit-hour A.A. degree with appropriate course requirements and grades of “C” or better may be able to complete a Baccalaureate degree in 60 additional credits after transferring to a four-year public institution. Consult your ACC Advisor about Colorado’s 60 + 60 agreement.
NOTE: This guarantee excludes majors in Education, Business, Engineering and Nursing.
NOTE: No course substitutions will be accepted for the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees.
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Accounting, AA
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Accounting AA (ACC/CSU Pueblo 60+60 Plan) - Academic Plan
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Associate of Arts, General
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Associate of Arts General, AA - Academic Plan
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Anthropology Transfer Major, AA
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Anthropology Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Art History Transfer Major, AA
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Art History Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Business Transfer Major, AA
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Business Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Communication Transfer Major, AA
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Communication Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Creative Writing Transfer Major, AA
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Criminal Justice Transfer Major, AA
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Creative Writing Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Criminal Justice AA - Academic Plan
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Early Childhood Teacher Education Transfer Major, AA
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Early Childhood Teacher Education Transfer Major AA - Academic Plan
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Economics Transfer Major, AA
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Economics Transfer Major AA - Academic Plan
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Elementary Teacher Education Transfer Major, AA
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Elementary Teacher Education Transfer Major AA - Academic Plan
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English Transfer Major, AA
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English Transfer Major AA - Academic Plan
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French Transfer Major, AA
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French Transfer Major AA - Academic Plan
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Geography Transfer Major, AA
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Geography Transfer Major AA - Academic Plan
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History Transfer Major, AA
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History Transfer Major AA - Academic Plan
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Journalism Transfer Major, AA
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Journalism Transfer Major AA - Academic Plan
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Music Transfer Major, AA
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Music Transfer Major AA - Academic Plan
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Philosophy Transfer Major, AA
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Philosophy Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Political Science Transfer Major, AA
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Political Science Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Psychology Transfer Major, AA
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Psychology Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Public Health Transfer Major, AA
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Public Health Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Sociology Transfer Major, AA
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Sociology Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Spanish Transfer Major, AA
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Spanish Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Studio Art Transfer Major, AA
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Studio Art Transfer Major, AA - Academic Plan
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Business Transfer Major, AA Block Schedule - Academic Plan
Associate of Engineering
A two-year academic degree designed to transfer to a four-year engineering degree program. Each A.E.S. agreement with a four-year university or university system is designed to meet the needs of the individual university or university system engineering program.
Associate of Fine Arts
The Associate of Fine Arts Degree in Studio Art, prepares students for transfer to Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) programs at four-year institutions. The degree is composed of the first two years of study toward the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree. The Associate of Fine Arts degree will provide a well-rounded education with hands-on instruction in studio art courses to develop effective visual expertise in composition, media, and professional presentation standards.
A full time student can complete the Associate of Fine Art (AFA) degree in two years. This degree prepares to transfer to a four-year university to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA).
To be successful, a student should have a strong interest in creative endeavors, fine motor skills, ability to be self-directed, and an entrepreneurial spirit.
Associate of Science
Students successfully completing any Guaranteed Transfer Courses with a “C” or better are guaranteed acceptance of the course at any public four-year College or university in Colorado.
The State Guaranteed Transfer Courses and the Colorado Community College General Education requirements have been incorporated into the degree. Students who complete a 60 credit-hour A.S. degree with appropriate course requirements and grades of “C” or better may be able to complete a Baccalaureate degree in 60 additional credits after transferring to a four-year public institution. Consult your ACC Advisor about Colorado’s 60 + 60 agreement.
NOTE: This guarantee excludes majors in Education, Business, Engineering and Nursing.
NOTE: No course substitutions will be accepted for the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees.
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Associate of Science, General
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Associate of Science General, AS - Academic Plan
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Biology Transfer Major, AS
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Biology Transfer Major, AS - Academic Plan
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Chemistry Transfer Major, AS
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Chemistry Transfer Major, AS - Academic Plan
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Computer Science Transfer Major, AS: CSU
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Computer Science Transfer Major, AS: CSU - Academic Plan
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Computer Science Transfer Major, AS: CU Boulder
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Computer Science Transfer Major, AS: CU - Academic Plan
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Computer Science Transfer Major, AS: Mines
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Computer Science Transfer Major, AS: Mines - Academic Plan
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Computer Science Transfer Major, AS: UCD UNC
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Computer Science Transfer Major, AS: UCD UNC - Academic Plan
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Engineering Agreement Major, AS
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Geology Transfer Major, AS
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Geology Transfer Major AS - Academic Plan
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Exercise Science - Health Promotion, AS
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Exercise Science - Health Promotion AS - Academic Plan
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Mathematics Transfer Major, AS
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Mathematics Transfer Major, AS - Academic Plan
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Physics Transfer Major, AS
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Physics Transfer Major, AS - Academic Plan
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Psychology Transfer Major, AS
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Psychology Transfer Major, AS - Academic Plan
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Exercise Science - Sports Medicine AS - Academic Plan
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Exercise Science - Sports Medicine, AS
Associate of Applied Science
The common goal of all Associate of Applied Science degrees and occupational certificate programs is to prepare students for employment in specific occupations. The programs for the degrees consist of major courses as well as related general education courses. While many of these courses may transfer to a four-year College or university, the programs themselves do not have transferability as their primary goal. Students are encouraged to discuss career goals and educational objectives with an Advisor prior to enrolling in these programs. Courses numbered below 100 cannot be used to satisfy elective requirements for A.A.S. degrees.
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Accounting, AAS
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Accounting, AAS - Academic Plan
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Applied Technology, AAS
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Applied Technology, AAS - Academic Plan
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Architectural Studies - Architecture Technician, AAS
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Architectural Studies - Architecture Technician, AAS - Academic Plan
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Architectural Studies - Pre-Architecture, AAS
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Architectural Studies - Pre-Architecture, AAS - Academic Plan
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Automotive Service Technology, AAS
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Automotive Service Technology, AAS - Academic Plan
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Broadband Technology and Communication - Broadband Leadership, AAS
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Broadband Technology and Communication - Broadband Technology, AAS
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Broadband Technology and Communication - Customer Care, AAS
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Business Administration - Entrepreneurship, AAS
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Business Administration - Entrepreneurship, AAS - Academic Plan
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Business Administration - Finance, AAS
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Business Administration - Finance, AAS - Academic Plan
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Business Administration - General Business, AAS
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Business Administration - General Business, AAS - Academic Plan
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Business Administration - Management, AAS
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Business Administration - Management, AAS - Academic Plan
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Business Administration - Marketing, AAS
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Business Administration - Marketing, AAS - Academic Plan
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Commercial Photography, AAS
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Commercial Photography AAS - Academic Plan
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Computer Information Systems - Business, AAS
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Computer Information Systems – Business AAS - Academic Plan
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Computer Information Systems - Computer Support, AAS
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Computer Information Systems – Computer Support AAS - Academic Plan
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Computer Network Technology - Network Security, AAS
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Computer Network Technology – Network Security AAS - Academic Plan
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Computer Network Technology - General Networking AAS
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Computer Network Technology – General Networking AAS - Academic Plan
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Construction Management, AAS
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Construction Management AAS - Academic Plan
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Cosmetology and Salon Management AAS
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Cosmetology and Salon Management AAS - Academic Plan
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Criminal Justice, AAS
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Criminal Justice AAS - Academic Plan
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Cybersecurity, AAS
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Cybersecurity AAS - Academic Plan
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Game Design and Development, AAS
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Game Design & Development AAS - Academic Plan
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Health Information Technology, AAS
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Health Information Technology AAS - Academic Plan
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Interior Design, AAS
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Interior Design AAS - Academic Plan
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Law Enforcement, AAS
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Law Enforcement AAS - Academic Plan
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Robotics and Automation Technology, AAS
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Robotics and Automation Technology AAS - Academic Plan
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Medical Laboratory Technology, AAS
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Medical Laboratory Technology AAS - Academic Plan
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Mortuary Science, AAS
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Mortuary Science AAS - Academic Plan
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Multimedia, Graphic Design, and Illustration, AAS
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Multimedia, Graphic Design, and Illustration AAS - Academic Plan
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Music Audio Technology, AAS
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Music Audio Technology AAS - Academic Plan
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Nursing, AAS
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Nursing AAS - Academic Plan
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Ophthalmic Technician, AAS
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Ophthalmic Technician, AAS - Academic Plan
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Paralegal, AAS
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Paralegal AAS - Academic Plan
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Paramedicine AAS
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Paramedicine AAS - Academic Plan
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Physical Therapist Assistant, AAS
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Physical Therapist Assistant AAS - Academic Plan
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Secure Software Development AAS
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Secure Software Development AAS - Academic Plan
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Nursing AAS, PN-RN Option - Academic Plan
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Nursing, AAS PN to RN
Associate of General Studies
Certificate
The common goal of all occupational certificate programs is to prepare students for employment in specific occupations. Some programs consist of major courses as well as related general education courses. While many of these courses may transfer to a four-year College or university, the programs themselves do not have transferability as their primary goal. Students are encouraged to discuss career goals and educational objectives with an Advisor prior to enrolling in these programs. Courses numbered below 100 cannot be used to satisfy elective requirements for A.A.S. degrees.
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