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Programs of Study
Welcome to Front Range Community College
2016-2017: Academic Calendar
Summer Semester
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Where to Find Catalog Updates
About FRCC
Purpose
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Instructional Philosophy Statement
Assessment of Student Learning
Student Learning Outcomes
College Completion, Transfer, and Retention Rates
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer
Student Bill of Rights
Transferring Credit to Four-Year Schools
Chronology: FRCC’s Campuses
Campuses
College of Communities
Commitment to Diversity
Institutional Accreditation
Specialized Program Accreditation
Advisory Councils
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
Credits
Becoming a Student
Admission
Registration
Financial Matters
Fees
Registration Fee
Course Fees
Student Center-Campus Center Bond Fee
Student, Parking and Facility Fees
Fee Disputes
Tuition and Fee Payment
Deferred Payment
Financial Obligations of Students
Bad Checks
Credit Card Charge Backs
Tuition and Fee Refunds
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Financial Aid Eligibility Criteria
Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Funding Sources
Grants
Work Study
Scholarships
Loans
Summer Aid
Additional Information
Veteran Administration Educational Benefits
Learning Options
Classroom Instruction (Traditional)
Hybrid Courses
Online Learning
Late-Start and Accelerated Courses
Evening and Weekend Courses
Learning Communities
Concurrent Enrollment
Gateway to College
Community Learning Options
Support Services for Students
Academic Advising
Bookstores
Campus Security and Preparedness / Accident Reports
Career Counseling
Computer Labs and Printing
Crisis Counseling and Stress Management
Disability Services
Fitness Centers
Food Service
Job Search and Internships
Learning Support Services
Libraries
Student Activities, Clubs, and Organizations
Support for Students of Concern
Testing Centers
Tutoring
Veteran Support Services
Academic Matters
Academic Standing Procedure
Academic Renewal Policy
Credit Completion Progress Standard
Grades
Grade Definitions:
AU - Audit:
I - Incomplete Grade:
S - Satisfactory:
U - Unsatisfactory:
S/A, S/B, S/C:
U/D, U/F:
W-Withdrawal:
AW - Administrative Withdrawal:
SP - Satisfactory Progress:
Z - No Grade Submitted:
Repeat field Indicators - I or E:
Last Day of Attendance:
Grades Required for Certificates and Degrees
Academic Appeal Procedures
Grade Point Average
Repeated Courses
Repeat Course Limits
Term Academic Honors
Graduation Honors
Graduation Requirements
Degree and Certificate Requirements
Commencement
Transcript Requests
Transferring Credit to FRCC
Procedures for Transfer Credit Appeal at the College Level:
Prior Learning Assessment (PLA)
Standards for Awarding Prior Learning Assessment Credit
Policies and Procedures
Transferability of Prior Learning Assessment Credit
Secondary to Post-Secondary Articulation Agreements
Appeal of Higher Education Policy Issues
Procedures:
Course Substitution Appeal
Student Responsibilities & Code of Conduct
Academic Integrity
Alcohol and Drug Use Policy
Alcohol and Drug Related Programs on Campus
Animals on Campus
Attendance
College Records
Report Your Concern
Computer Use Procedure and Electronic Communication Policy
Student Email
Student Rights and Freedoms
CCCS Common Student Code of Conduct Statements
Disciplinary Procedures
Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure
Associate Degrees
FRCC Guaranteed Completion of A.A. / A.S. in Two Years
Colorado Guaranteed Transfer Program for General Education
Associate Degrees with Designations
Associate of Arts Degree
Associate of Science Degree
Associate of General Studies Degree
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Approved General Elective List for Associate of Arts and Science Degrees
Approved Math and Science Elective List for Associate of Science Degrees
Approved General Education Electives List for Associate of Applied Science Degree
Specific Certificate Requirements
Courses Not Applicable to Any Degree or Certificate
Instructional Programs
Programs Available by Campus
Associate Degrees
Certificates Available by Campus
Certificates
Gainful Employment Disclosure Information
AAS Degrees and Certificates
Accounting
Accounting - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Accounting - Certificates
Accounting
Enrolled Agent
Intermediate Accounting
Accounting Transfer
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
Electrical/Electronic Systems
Engine Performance
Engine Repair
General Automotive Maintenance and Repair
Heating and Air Conditioning
Light Diesel Engine Repair
Manual Drivetrain and Axles
Suspension and Steering
Business
Business - Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Business
Business Logistics
Business Transfer
Business - Certificates
Business Specialization
International Business Basics
Logistics
Management Basics
Marketing Basics
Project Management
Retail Management
Small Business Management Basics
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
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
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
Elementary Education
Emergency Medical Services
Emergency Medical Services - Certificates
Emergency Medical Technician
Pre-Paramedic
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources
Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources - Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Natural Resources
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
Geospatial Science - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Geospatial Science
Geographic Information Systems - Certificates
Foundations of Geographic Information Systems
Geographic Information Systems
Advanced 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
Massage Therapy
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
Events Planning
Hotel Management
Restaurant 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
CAD/CAM
Quality Control
Management
Manufacturing and Energy Technology
Manufacturing and Energy Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Manufacturing and Energy Technology - Certificate
Marketing
Massage Therapy
Massage Therapy
Medical Office Technology
Medical Office Technology - Associate of Applied Science Degrees
Billing Specialist
Medical Administrative Assisting
Medical Assisting
Medical Office Technology - Certificates
Billing Specialist
Health Care Office Assisting
Medical Administrative Assisting
Medical Assisting
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
Nursing
Nursing - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Nursing Advanced Placement-Bridge Program LPN to ADN
Practical Nursing - Exit Option - Certificate
Nurse Aide - Certificate
Paralegal Studies
Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Associate of Applied Science Degree
Paralegal/Legal Assistant - Certificate
Patient Care Technician
Patient Care Technician - CNA/Phlebotomy
Patient Care Technician - EMS
Electrocardiogram
Health Care Customer Service Basics
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
Teacher Education
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
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.
Horticulture Business Management - A.S.
Environmental Horticulture - Landscape Business - 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.
Course Changes
Faculty and Staff
State Board for Colorado Community Colleges and Occupational Education
Administration
Instruction and Student Services
Faculty
Legal Notices
Rights Reserved
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