Red Rocks Community College
Academic Catalog
Welcome From the President
Welcome to Red Rocks Community College, a vibrant institution dedicated to your success!
We are proud to serve our community with flexible, high-quality education at an affordable price. Whether you are earning a degree, brushing up on career skills, or seeking life-long learning, you will enjoy an environment of inspiration and support. It is our goal to create an experience that will enrich your life educationally, professionally, and personally.
Imagine the possibilities at Red Rocks:
Choices
Choose from over 300 programs and 650 courses including those that are guaranteed to transfer to Colorado four-year institutions.
Support
Benefit from the supportive environment that is created by our knowledgeable, dedicated staff and faculty. Learn in small classes, where you receive the personal attention you need to accomplish your goals.
Experience
Our talented instructors bring years of real-world experience and education into the classroom, providing students with the most current and relevant information in their fields.
Convenience
Courses are offered at two campus locations during days, evenings, and weekends. Choose from classroom, online, self-paced, or accelerated courses – all designed to fit into your busy lifestyle.
Affordability
Red Rocks is affordable. Financial aid and scholarships are available, and we have an extensive job placement and internship program.
Welcome to our community. The staff and faculty at Red Rocks Community College are here to serve you and deliver what you need to succeed.
Dr. Michele Haney
President, Red Rocks Community College
Dr. Haney joined RRCC in 2008, bringing with her nearly 30 years of community college leadership. During her tenure, she has worked to improve technology to expand teaching and learning opportunities, helped streamline the transition of high school students into dual enrollment programs, and initiated plans to expand grant funding and workforce development. Dr. Haney’s leadership has increased student retention, graduation, and minority enrollment. Prior to RRCC, Dr. Haney served as president of Morgan Community College, and in vice president and chief executive officer roles at Front Range Community College.
Catalog Contents
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Welcome to Red Rocks Community College (RRCC)
Academic Calendar Fall 2012 – Summer 2013
About Red Rocks Community College
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
Military Science (U.S. Army ROTC)
Transferring from RRCC to Four-Year Colleges and Universities
College Opportunity Fund (COF)
Priority Dates to Receive Financial Aid
Scheduling Options (Red Rocks Options)
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Information
Notification of Rights Under FERPA for Postsecondary Institutions
Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degrees
Noncredit Continuing Education
Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
Construction Management and Technology Programs
Construction Management and Technology
Electricity Commercial-Industrial-Residential
Emergency Management and Planning
Engineering Graphics Technology
Industrial Maintenance Technology – Energy Maintenance
Physical Education-Outdoor Education
Power Equipment and Sport Vehicle Technology
Precision Machining Technology
Process Technology – Energy Operations
AAA – Academic Achievement Courses
ACT – Automotive Collision Technology Courses
AEC – Architecture, Engineering and Construction Courses
ARM – Military Science Courses (U.S. Army ROTC)
ASE – Automotive Service Technology Courses
ASL – American Sign Language Courses
AUT - Auto Motorsports Technology Courses
BTE– Business Technology Courses
CAD – Computer-Aided Drafting Courses
CIS – Computer Information Systems Courses
CMD – Communication Disorders Courses
CNG – Computer Networking Courses
CON – Construction Technology Courses
CRJ – Criminal Justice Courses
CSC – Computer Science Courses
DEA - Dental Assisting Courses
DMS – Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses
ECE – Early Childhood Education Courses
EGT – Engineering Graphics Technology Courses
EIC – Electricity Industrial/Commercial/Residential Courses
EMP – Emergency Management and Planning Courses
EMS – Emergency Medical Services Courses
ENT – Engineering Technology Courses
ENV – Environmental Science Courses
ENY – Energy Technology Courses
ESL – English as a Second Language Courses
FIW – Fine Woodworking Courses
FST – Fire Science Technology Courses
GED – General Education Courses
GIS – Geographic Information Systems Courses
HEM – Heavy Equipment Mechanics Courses
HHP – Holistic Health Professional Courses
HPR – Health Professional Courses
HVA – Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Courses
HWE – Health and Wellness Courses
IMA – Industrial Maintenance Technology Courses
LEA – Law Enforcement Academy Courses
MGD – Multimedia Graphic Design Courses
MOT – Medical Office Technology Courses
NRE – Natural Resources Courses
OSH – Occupational Safety Technician Courses
PAP – Physician Assistant Program Courses
PED – Physical Education Courses
PER – Physical Education and Recreation Courses
POS – Political Science Courses
PPT – Power Plant Technology Courses
PRO – Process Technology Courses
RTE – Radiologic Technology Courses
SBM – Small Business Management Courses
SVT – Sport Vehicle Technology Courses
WQM – Water Quality Management Technology Courses
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