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FRCC Guaranteed Completion of A.A. / A.S. in Two Years
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Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
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Accounting
Accounting - Associate of Applied Science Degree
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Accounting
Enrolled Agent
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Applied Technology
Applied Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology
Architectural and Building Science - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Architectural Drafting - Certificate
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Automotive Technology - Certificates
Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Brakes
Automotive Electrical/Electronic Systems
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Business - Associate of Applied Science Degrees
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Management Basics
Marketing Basics
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Retail Management
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Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
Computer Aided Drafting and Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Computer-Aided Drafting and Design - Certificates
Basic Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
Advanced 3D Printing and 3D Scanning
Advanced Architectural Computer-Aided Drafting
Advanced Mechanical Computer-Aided Drafting
Advanced Animation and Visualization Computer-Aided Drafting
Advanced Civil Computer-Aided Drafting
Computer Information Systems
Computer Information Systems - Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Computer Information Systems
Database Administration
Programming
Web Developer
Computer Information Systems - Certificates
Applications Specialist
Database
Programming
Web Developer
Computer Networking, Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing
Networking Technologies, Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing - Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing
Network Technologies
Computer Networking, Cybersecurity and Cloud Computing - Certificates
Cloud Computing and Virtualization
Computer Technician: Network +
Cybersecurity
Networking Basics
Network Infrastructure
Network Technician
Linux Server Administration
Microsoft Server Administration
Construction Trades
Construction Essentials Certificate
Construction Fundamentals Certificate
Electrical Fundamentals Certificate
Plumbing Fundamentals Certificate
Criminal Justice & Public Safety
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
Criminal Justice - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Peace Officers Standards and Training - Certificate
Public Safety Dispatch - Certificates
Fundamentals of Public Safety Dispatch
Public Safety Dispatch
Dental Assisting
Dental Assisting - Certificate
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Early Childhood Education - Certificates
Early Childhood Director
Early Childhood Education for Paraeducators
Foundations of Early Childhood Education
Infant-Toddler Nursery Supervisor
Early Childhood Education Transfer
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services - Certificates
Emergency Medical Technician
Clinical EMT
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Natural Resources Technology
Wildlife Technology
Forestry Technology
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Certificates
Natural Resources
Forestry
Wildlife
Wildland Fire
Natural Resources Geographic Information Systems
Environmental Education
Natural Resources Recreation
Natural Resources Transfer
Geographic Information Systems and Geospatial Science
Geospatial Science - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Geospatial Science
Geographic Information Systems - Certificates
Foundations of Geographic Information Systems
Geographic Information Systems
Health Information Technology
Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Health Information Technology - Certificates
Medical Coding
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration - Certificates
Residential Air Conditioning and Heating
Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating
Commercial Refrigeration
HVAC/R Fundamentals
Holistic Health
Holistic Health - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Holistic Health - Certificates
Aromatherapy
Integrative Health and Wellness Coaching
Holistic Health
Reflexology
Yoga Teacher
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies - Certificates
Floral Design
Horticulture
Irrigation Contracting and Management
Irrigation Technician
Landscape Contracting Technician
Landscape Design
Landscape Maintenance Technician
Nursery, Greenhouse, and Garden Center Management
Turfgrass Management
Urban Agriculture Management
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management - Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Culinarian and Restaurant Management
Hotel and Event Management
Hospitality and Culinary Arts Management - Certificates
Culinarian
Event Planning
Restaurant Management
Hotel Management
Interior Design
Interior Design - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Interior Design - Certificates
Fundamentals in Interior Design, Drafting and Communication
Kitchen and Bath Design
Interpreter Preparation
Interpreter Preparation - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Machining Technology
Machining Technology - Certificates
Precision Machining Technology
Manual Machining
CNC Machining
Manufacturing and Energy Technology
Manufacturing and Energy Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Manufacturing and Energy Technology - Certificate
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy
Medical Assisting
Medical Assisting - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Medical Assisting - Certificate
Medical Office Technology
Medical Office and Billing Specialist - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Medical Office Technology - Certificates
Medical Billing Specialist
Medical Office Specialist
Multimedia Technology
Multimedia Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Digital Animation
Graphic Design
Video Production and Editing
Web Design
Multimedia Technology - Certificates
Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology
Digital Animation
Digital Imaging
Graphic Design Technician
Multimedia
Graphic Design
Video Production and Editing
Web Design
Nurse Aide
Nursing
Nursing - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Nursing Advanced Placement-Bridge Program LPN to ADN
Practical Nursing - Exit Option - Certificate
Practical Nursing - Certificate
Optics Technology
Optics Technology - Certificate
Paralegal Studies
Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Certificate
Patient Care Technician
Patient Care Technician - Certificate
Electrocardiogram - Certificate
Health Care Customer Service Basics - Certificate
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician - Certificate
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy - Certificate
Recording Arts Technology
Recording Arts Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Recording Arts Technology - Certificates
Foundations of Recording Arts Technology
Recording Arts Technology
Surgical Technology
Surgical Technology
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL)
Teaching English as a Second Language - Certificates
Teaching English as a Second Language/Abroad
Teaching English as a Second Language/K-12
Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Veterinary Technology - Certificates
Basic Laboratory Animal Care
Veterinary Assistant
Welding Technology
Welding Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Welding Technology - Certificates
Comprehensive Welding
Creative Metalworking
Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG)
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG)
Oxyacetylene Welding
Pipe Code Welding
Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Welding Fundamentals
My Academic Plans
Business & Information Technology
Accounting
Accounting Associate of Applied Science
Accounting Certificates
Accounting Certificate
Accounting Enrolled Agent Certificate
Accounting Intermediate Certificate
Business
Business Associate of Applied Science
Business Associate of Arts
Business Logistics Associate of Applied Science
Business Certificates
Business Specialization Certificate
International Business Basics Certificate
Logistics Certificate
Management Basics Certificate
Marketing Basics Certificate
Project Management Certificate
Retail Management Certificate
Small Business Management Basics Certificate
Hospitality and Culinary Arts
Hospitality: Culinarian & Restaurant Management Associate of Applied Science
Hospitality: Hotel & Event Management Associate of Applied Science
Hospitality-and-Culinary-Arts-Certificates
Culinarian Certificate
Event Planning Certificate
Hotel Management Certificate
Restaurant Management Certificate
Health Sciences and Wellness
Dental Assisting Certificate
Emergency Medical Technician Certificate
Health Information Technology
Health Information Technology Associate of Applied Science
Health Information Technology Medical Coding Certificate
Holistic Health & Massage Therapy
Holistic Health - Associate of Applied Science
Holistic Health & Massage Therapy Certificates
Aromatherapy Certificate
Holistic Health Certificate
Integrative Health & Wellness Coaching Certificate
Massage Therapy Certificate
Reflexology Certificate
Yoga Teacher Training Certificate
Medical Office Technology
Medical Office & Billing Specialist Associate of Applied Science
Medical Office Technology Certificates
Medical Billing Specialist Certificate
Medical Office Specialist Certificate
Nursing
Nursing Associate of Applied Science
Nursing Advanced Placement Bridge Program Associate of Applied Science
Nurse Aide Certificate
Patient Care Certificates
Patient Care Technician Certificate
Electrocardiogram Certificate
Health Care Customer Service Basics Certificate
Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Phlebotomy Certificate
Surgical Technology Associate of Applied Science
Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technology Associate of Applied Science
Veterinary Technology Certificates
Basic Laboratory Animal Care Certificate
Veterinary Assistant Certificate
Liberal Arts, Communication & Design
Art History Associate of Arts
Communication Associate of Arts
English Associate of Arts
French Associate of Arts
Interpreter Preparation Program Associate of Applied Science
Multimedia Technology
Digital Animation Associate of Applied Science
Graphic Design Associate of Applied Science
Video Production & Editing Associate of Applied Science
Web Design Associate of Applied Science
Multimedia Technology Certificates
Digital Animation Certificate
Digital Imaging Certificate
Fundamentals in Multimedia Technology Certificate
Graphic Design Certificate
Graphic Design Technician Certificate
Multimedia Certificate
Video Production and Editing Certificate
Web Design Certificate
Music
Music Associate of Arts
Music Recording Arts Technology Associate of Applied Science
Music Certificates
Foundations of Recording Arts Technology Certificate
Music Recording Arts Technology Certificate
Philosophy Associate of Arts
Spanish Associate of Arts
Studio Art Associate of Arts
Theatre Associate of Arts
Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction & Design
Applied Technology Associate of Applied Science
Architectural Engineering and Construction Technology
Architectural & Building Science Associate of Applied Science
Architectural Drafting Certificate
Automotive Technology
Automotive Technology Associate of Applied Science
Automotive Certificates
Automotive Technology Automatic Transmission Transaxle Certificate
Automotive Technology Brakes Certificate
Automotive Technology Electrical/Electronic Systems Certificate
Automotive Technology Engine Performance Certificate
Automotive Technology Engine Repair Certificate
Automotive Technology General Maintenance & Repair Certificate
Automotive Technology Heating & Air Conditioning Certificate
Automotive Technology Light Diesel Engine Repair Certificate
Automotive Technology Manual Drivetrain & Axles Certificate
Automotive Technology Suspension & Steering Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting
Computer Aided Drafting & Design Associate of Applied Science
Computer-Aided Drafting Certificates
Computer Aided Drafting & Design Basic CAD Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting & Design Advanced Animation & Visualization Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting & Design Advanced Architectural CAD Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting & Design Advanced Civil/Survey Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting & Design Advanced Mechanical CAD Certificate
Computer Aided Drafting & Design Advanced 3D Print & 3D Scan Certificate
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Associate of Applied Science
HVAC/R Certificates
Residential Air Conditioning & Heating Certificate
Light Commercial Air Conditioning & Heating Certificate
Commercial Refrigeration Certificate
HVAC/R Fundamentals Certificate
Interior Design
Interior Design Associate of Applied Science
Fundamentals in Interior Design, Drafting & Communication Certificate
Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate
Manufacturing and Energy Technology
Manufacturing & Energy Technology Associate of Applied Science
Manufacturing & Energy Technology Certificate
Precision Machining Technology Certificate
Welding Technology
Welding Technology Associate of Applied Science
Welding Certificates
Comprehensive Welding Certificate
Creative Metalworking Certificate
Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding Certificate
Gas Tungsten Arc (TIG) Welding Certificate
Oxyacetylene Welding Certificate
Pipe Code Welding Certificate
Shielded Metal Arc Welding Certificate
Welding Fundamentals Certificate
Math and Science
Biology Associate of Science
Chemistry Associate of Science
Fermentation Sciences Associate of Science
Forestry Wildlife Natural Resources
Natural Resources Associate of Applied Science
Forestry Technology Associate of Applied Science
Wildlife Technology Associate of Applied Science
Forestry Wildlife and Natural Resources Certificates
Natural Resources Certificate
Natural Resources Geographic Information Systems GIS Certificate
Natural Resources Recreation Certificate
Environmental Education Certificate
Forestry Certificate
Wildland Fire Certificate
Wildlife Certificate
Geographic Information Systems
Geospatial Science Associate of Applied Science
Foundations of Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Geographic Information Systems Certificate
Geology Associate of Science
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies
Horticulture & Landscape Technologies Associate of Applied Science
Horticulture Business Management Associate of Science
Environmental Horticulture - Landscape Business Associate of Science
Horticulture and Landscape Technologies Certificates
Floral Design Certificate
Horticulture Certificate
Irrigation Contracting & Management Certificate
Irrigation Technician Certificate
Landscape Contracting Technician Certificate
Landscape Design Certificate
Landscape Maintenance Technician Certificate
Nursery, Greenhouse and Garden Center Management Certificate
Turfgrass Management Certificate
Urban Agriculture Management Certificate
Mathematics Associate of Science
Physics Associate of Science
Social Sciences, Education & Public Service
Anthropology Associate of Arts
Criminal Justice Associate of Arts
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education Associate of Applied Science
Early Childhood Education Associate of Arts
Early Childhood Education Certificates
Early Childhood Director Certificate
Early Childhood Education for Paraeducators Certificate
ECE Foundations of Early Childhood Education Certificate
Infant Toddler Nursery Certificate
Economics Associate of Arts
Elementary Education Associate of Arts
Geography Associate of Arts
History Associate of Arts
Paralegal
Paralegal Associate of Applied Science
Paralegal Certificate
Political Science Associate of Arts
Psychology
Psychology Associate of Arts
Psychology Associate of Science
Sociology Associate of Arts
TESL Certificates
Teaching English as a Second Language/Abroad
Teaching English as a Second Language/K-12
Associate Degrees with Designation
Anthropology - A.A.
Art History - A.A.
Biology - A.S.
Business - A.A.
Chemistry - A.S.
Communication - A.A.
Criminal Justice - A.A.
Economics - A.A.
Early Childhood Teacher Education - A.A.
Elementary Teacher Education - A.A.
English (Literature Emphasis) - A.A.
Fermentation Sciences - A.S.
French - A.A.
Geography - A.A.
Geology - A.S.
History - A.A.
Environmental Horticulture - Landscape Business - A.S.
Horticulture Business Management - A.S.
Mathematics - A.S.
Music - A.A.
Philosophy - A.A.
Physics - A.S.
Political Science - A.A.
Psychology - A.A.
Psychology - A.S.
Sociology - A.A.
Spanish - A.A.
Studio Art - A.A.
Theater - A.A.
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State Board for Colorado Community Colleges and Occupational Education
Administration
Instruction and Student Services
Faculty
Legal Notices
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Student Services Transaction Identification
Higher Education Opportunity Act (Consumer Information)
Your Right to Know
Academic Freedom
Campus Security and Preparedness
Equal Opportunity
FACTA Notification to Students
Family Education Rights and Privacy
Notice of Non-Discrimination Statement
FRCC Civil Rights Grievance and Investigation Process
Persons Convicted of Rioting Offenses
Policy on Exclusionary Orders
Sexual Harassment
Storm Water Notice
Voter Registration Information