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Degree at a Glance

Degree Type

Associate of Applied Science

Location

Greeley Campus

Credits

60

Tuition*

In-District
$8,695
In-State
$14,140
WUE
$20,770
Out-of-State
$39,250

*Check Cashier’s Office for current tuition rates and lab/course fees and your program for any additional costs.

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Applied Technology

Applied TechnologyRequirements

Get an individualized, quality education in your chosen technology area, combined with general education courses.

The minimum requirements for the Aims Applied Technology Associate Degree are:

  1. A minimum of 60 semester credits of coursework, 45 of which must be Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses that are part of Aims associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degree programs, and 15 of which must be general education courses (see number 5, below).
  2. A minimum of 15 semester credits must be earned at Aims Community College. These are typically the general education courses (see number five, below).
  3. All courses completed at another college or AVS must be completed with a grade of “C” or above to be accepted in transfer to Aims.
  4. All courses completed at Aims Community College must be completed with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
  5. Fifteen semester credits of general education courses consisting of:

Your Advisor is a great resource for more information and assistance about the requirements for this degree

General Education Requirements

Select one of the following:

  • Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a wide variety of compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3
  • Develops skills one can apply to a variety of technical documents. Focuses on principles for organizing, writing, and revising clear, readable documents for industry, business, and government. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-CO1 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3

​Select one of the following:

  • Combines the basic theories of communication with public speech performance skills. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, audience analysis, and delivery. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3
  • Examines the communication involved in interpersonal relationships occurring in family, social, and career situations. Relevant concepts include self-concept, perception, listening, nonverbal communication, and conflict. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-SS3 category. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3

​Select one of the following:

  • Covers material designed for career and technical students who need to study particular mathematical topics. Topics include measurement, algebra, geometry, statistics, and graphs. These are presented at an introductory level and the emphasis is on applications. Course readiness is determined by review of high school transcripts, assessment, and/or meeting with an Aims Academic Advisor. Course is not repeatable for credit.
    3
  • Any higher-level mathematics course

Required courses:

  • Select one GT Pathways Social and Behavioral Sciences (GT-SS) course (3 credits)
  • Select one GT Pathways Natural and Physical Sciences course from the GT-SC1 category (3 credits)
Total General Education Credits 15

Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Meeting with an academic advisor can help you explore and choose the appropriate 45 credits of Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses to align with your goals.

CTE Courses

Code Program Name / Course Code Program Name / Course
AAA Advancing Academic Achievement ELT Electronics
ACC Accounting EMS Emergency Medical Services
ACT Automotive Collision Technology ENY Energy Technology
AEC Architecture Engineering/Construction Management FST Fire Science Technology
AGB Agriculture Business FVM Film and Video Media
AGE Agriculture Economics GIS Geographic Information Systems
AGP Agriculture Production HLT Horticulture
AGR Agriculture HPE Human Performance and Exercise
AGY Agriculture Crops and Soils HPR Health Professional
AME Agriculture Mechanics HWE Health and Wellness
ART 1003 - 3D Design JOU Journalism
ART 1075 - Special Topics LEA Law Enforcement Academy
ART 1401 - Digital Photography I MAN Management
ART 2407 - Landscape Photography MAP Medical Assisting Professional
ASC Animal Science MAR Marketing
ASE Automotive Service Technology MGD Multimedia Graphic Design
AVT Aviation Technology MOT Medical Office Technology
BTE Business Technology MTE Manufacturing Technology
BUS Business NRE Natural Resources
CAD Computer Aided Drafting NUA Nursing Assistant
CAR Carpentry NUR Nursing
CIS Computer Information Systems PET Petroleum Technology
CNG Computer and Networking Technology PRO Process Technology
COM 1001 - Employment Strategies REE Real Estate
CSC Computer Science RTE Radiologic Technology
CWB Computer Web Based RTV Radio and Television
DPM Diesel Power Mechanics SPI Sterile Processing Technology
ECE 1511 - Early Childhood Education Leadership Development STE Surgical Technology
EDU 2341 - Multicultural Education UAS Unmanned Aircraft Systems
EGG Engineering UPH Upholstery
EGT Engineering Graphic Technology WEL Welding
Total Career and Technical Education Credits 45
Total A.A.S. Degree Credits 60