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Degrees & Certificates

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Master Automobile Diesel

Associate of Applied Science

Learn to diagnose and repair diesel cars, light trucks and heavy equipment including electrical, steering, HVAC, transmissions and transaxles. Gain knowledge and skills in diesel shop safety, diesel mechanics, brake systems, cab, electrical and engine systems PMI, diesel engines, fuel systems, air induction and exhaust systems.
Master Automobile Service Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Gain knowledge and skills hands-on skills in automotive shop safety, engine repair and rebuilding, brake systems, suspension and steering, automotive electrical systems, starting and charging systems, manual and automatic transmissions and automobile computers and ignition systems. After your first year, you’ll have skills to find a part-time job and instructors will help you partner with a local business to earn money while earning your degree.
Master Automobile Service Technology Ford ASSET

Associate of Applied Science

Help meet the high demand for trained service technicians in Colorado with career-ready service training on Ford vehicles while earning income and work history through a local Ford dealer internship. Learn to use the latest diagnostic and repair equipment in this hands-on program in partnership with the Ford Motor Company.
Mathematics

Associate of Science

Study single variable calculus techniques of integration, analytic geometry, improper integrals, convergence of infinite numerical series and power series along with multivariable calculus principles of vectors, vector-valued functions, partial derivatives, analytic geometry, multiple integrals, line integrals and applications. Blending classwork with intensive lab work learn basic computer science and programming using C++ or Java, algorithm development, data representation, logical expressions, sub-programs and input/output operations. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
Media Writing

Associate of Applied Science

Students receive an introduction to mass media and learn about its influence in a democracy along with the basics of news writing, reporting and interviewing and investigative reporting. The media writing degree teaches techniques to write for television and radio as well as scriptwriting for corporate and institutional video productions.
Music

Associate of Arts

Embrace your love of music while gaining the skills you need to start your career in this art form that teaches us, moves us and brings us together. This 2-year program prepares you to complete your bachelor's degree at a 4-year school before starting your future as a performance artist, composer, music therapist, music instructor, band/choir director or music producer. This is a liberal arts degree with designation (DWD).
Nursing

Associate of Applied Science

Study fundamental and advanced nursing skills including microbiology, pharmacology, surgical nursing, maternal-child nursing and psychiatric and mental health nursing. Train to prepare for the NCLEX RN exam, which will allow you to apply for jobs as a Registered Nurse.
Oil and Gas Technologies

Associate of Applied Science

Study the petroleum industry and duties and responsibilities of oil and gas production technicians and process technicians, their work environment, equipment, systems and instruments as well as energy technologies in use and in development today. Learn about construction site hazards and unsafe practices, related health and safety regulations and standards, and loss and theft prevention.
Paramedic

Associate of Applied Science

Study advanced concepts in cardiology, including EKG concepts, rhythms and diagnoses, advanced pharmacology, IV fluid therapy, and medical and trauma emergencies with lectures coinciding with a hands-on emergency scenario lab session. Clinical rotations give you hands-on training in a wide variety of hospital departments.
Philosophy

Associate of Arts

Get introduced to the theoretical and practical questions, meaning and methods of philosophy, ethics and logic. Study the concepts, ideas and implications within religious world views and theories of value of the natural world and ideas of death and dying. This is a liberal arts degree with designation.