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Aims Community College uses the Colorado Career Cluster Model to align CTE programs with industry competencies and pathways. In Colorado, we have 6 Career Pathways which are detailed below.
Not sure which pathway to choose? Take the Who Are You Quiz! You can discuss the results when you meet with your academic advisor.
Career Pathways
Please note, not all courses and programs are available on all campuses. Refer to the guide below for program availabilty by campus. Depending on the program, some coursework will be available remotely or online. An asterisk (*) indicates that the some of the program coursework may not be available on that campus.
Agriculture & Energy
The Agriculture and Energy Pathway focuses on the production, processing, marketing,
distribution, financing and development of agricultural and energy commodities and
resources, including plant and animal products, natural resources, and fossile fuel
and renewable resources.
| Liberal Arts Degree | Associate of Applied Science |
Agricultural Business  |
AgriBusiness |
| Agricultural Education |
Animal Science |
| Animal Science |
Production Agriculture |
| Environmental Horticulture-Landscape Business |
Oil & Gas Technologies  |
| Horticulture Business Management |
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| Soil & Crop Sciences |
Technical Sciences & Skilled Trades
This diverse pathway prepares learners for careers that require very skilled labor.
From designing, creating and maintaining structures, to diagnosing and repairing vehicles,
to flying commercial jets, the Technical Sciences and Skilled Trades pathways offers
many opportunities for students to gain technical knowledge.
| Associates of Applied Science | |
| Industrial Technology |
Air Traffic Controller |
| Welding Technology |
General Aviation Pilot |
Automotive Collision Repair Technology  |
Professional Pilot |
| Master Automobile Diesel |
Building/Construction Site Management |
| Master Automobile Service Technology |
Computer Aided Drafting |
STEM, Arts & Communication
The STEM, Arts & Communication Pathway focuses on careers in creating, designing,
performing, and publishing multimedia content, including visual and performing arts
and design, journalism and entertainment services. Students interested in Information
Technology will gain skills related to designing, supporting and managing hardware,
software, multimedia and systems integration. Coursework may be available for programs
not listed (ie. Engineering).
| Liberal Arts Degree | Associate of Applied Science |
Anthropology * *
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Computer Information Systems |
| Biology ** |
Animation * |
| Chemistry ** |
Audio Production |
| Geography ** |
Graphic Design & Rich Media * |
| Geology ** |
Journalism |
| Mathematics ** |
Media Writing |
| Physics ** |
Radio Production |
| Art History ** |
Television & Video Production |
| English (Literature) ** |
Video Editing & Effects Production |
| French ** |
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| History ** |
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| Music (beginning spring 2021) | |
| Philosophy ** |
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| Spanish ** |
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| Studio Art ** |
Business
The Business Pathway prepares learners for careers in planning, organizing, directing
and evaluating business functions essential to efficient and productive business operations.
Students will find opportunities in management, administration, financial and investment
planning, banking, insurance and business financial management.
| Liberal Arts Degree | Associates of Applied Science |
| Business ** |
Business Management |
| Economics ** |
Administrative Assistant |
| Political Science ** |
Marketing/Management |
| Accounting |
Health Science, Criminal Justice & Public Safety
This pathway orients students to careers that promote health and safety in their
communities. Health Science students gain knowledge around wellness and diagnosis,
therapeutic services, and biotechnology research and development. Learners interested
in public safety will find opportunities in fire service, and local, state, and federal
agencies.
| Associates of Applied Science | |
| Allied Health Professional |
Criminal Justice |
| Nursing ** |
Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic |
| Radiologic Technology ** |
Fire Science Technology |
| Surgical Technology ** |
Police Studies |
| Liberal Arts Degree |
| Criminal Justice *** |
Human Services and Education
This pathway prepares students for employement to families and human needs by gaining
knowledge related to social institutions and culture, human behavior and learning
patterns.
| Liberal Arts Degree | |
| Psychology ** |
Sociology ** |
| Early Childhood Education |
Elementary Teacher Education ** |
| Associates of Applied Science |
| Early Childhood Education |
