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Degrees & Certificates

Choose from over 200 programs and get started achieving your educational and career goals.

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Computer Information Systems

Associate of Applied Science

Study operating systems, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and Microsoft Office and the basics of programming and building a website, how to set up and run queries on a database, and networking, hardware, troubleshooting and how to connect to a network. Choose a focus in two or more specialties and earn at least one certificate while creating a project.
Computer Science

Associate of Science

This two-year computer science program prepares you to complete your bachelor's degree at a four-year college or university in Colorado. In addition to fulfilling general education credit requirements, students will learn programming language and build skills within the computer science and programming discipline such as algorithm development, data representation, logical expressions and problem solving techniques. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
Construction Management

Associate of Applied Science

Gain hands-on knowledge and skills in blueprint reading, surveying, project estimating and construction project management. Learn foundational architecture and computer aided drafting (CAD) software used in construction.
Criminal Justice

Associate of Applied Science

Gain interdisciplinary knowledge of law and social justice while developing a deeper understanding of the ethical behaviors demanded by the multi-faceted fields of employment within criminal justice. This includes the areas of corrections, juvenile justice, law enforcement, forensics, social services, victim advocacy, and the private sector.
Criminal Justice - Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts

Study the basic components of the criminal justice system in the US along with the historical foundation of policing systems and the emergence of relationship issues between law enforcement and community. Examine the history and elements of the correctional process and the criminal justice system. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
Early Childhood Education

Associate of Applied Science

Study child growth and development, curriculum and classroom guidance strategies, early childhood education techniques, guidance and behavioral expectations for young children, leadership, nutrition, health and safety and administration of early childhood care and education programs. Two internship classes give you direct observation and practice experience in actual classrooms in the community.
Early Childhood Education - Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts

Study early childhood education techniques and guidance and behavioral expectations for young children and well as the fundamentals of child growth, development, nutrition and health and safety. Learn the principles of curriculum design and administration of early childhood care and education programs. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
Economics

Associate of Arts

Study the national economy and its business cycles and trends, how macroeconomic performance is measured. Learn about public policy, market models, money, banking and trade and how individuals effect the macroeconomic role of the public sector. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
Elementary Education

Associate of Arts

Learn education and child development principles, how to design curriculum that integrates technology and general requirements that prepare you to complete your bachelor's degree at a four-year school. Practicum supplements coursework with hands-on classroom experience under the supervision of experienced personnel at the education facility and with the direct guidance of the instructor. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
Emergency Medical Services

Associate of Applied Science

The Aims EMS associate degree program provides a strong career foundation to build upon to become a paramedic or firefighter. Take your desire to help people in your community and earn a degree that can make you more marketable to potential employers.