Associate of Applied Sciences (AAS) Degree
When seeking an AAS degree, Colorado residents can get an edge by taking classes through Red Rocks Community College, and will graduate better prepared to face the challenges of the work force.
The Associate of Applied Science degree awarded through Red Rocks consists of 60-75 credits, or about half the amount of credits needed for a BS. Our AAS degree was created for students who are not planning on transferring their degree to a four year college or university. Instead, our AAS degree program allows students to prepare themselves for direct entry level employment in the career of their choice.
To fulfill our Colorado based AAS degree program, students must complete state-designated general education requirements (commonly called core classes) for a total of 38-42 hours. These courses focus on core skills including written communication, oral communication, arts and humanities, mathematics, and social sciences. The remaining hours allow the student to focus on the areas of applied sciences, and to obtain the educational tools needed for a variety of lucrative, secure careers, including the fields of engineering, nursing or medicine, computer science, mathematics, food safety, and teaching.
As mentioned above, the AAS degree program is not intended for transfer. However, some of the program classes may be transferred on an individual basis by the receiving four year college or university. Please see below for the list of the Colorado based Associate of Applied Science degree programs offered through Red Rocks Community College:
- Accounting
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- Accounting Paraprofessional
- Accounting Technician
- Air Conditioning, Heating and
Refrigeration
- Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration
- Air Conditioning
- Refrigeration
- Heating
- Hydronic Heating
- Applied
Technology
- Auto Collision
Technology (In cooperation with and taught at Warren
Tech)
- Automotive Service
Technology (In cooperation with and taught at Warren
Tech)
- Business
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- Interdisciplinary
- Management and Supervision
- Real Estate
- Business Technology
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- Administrative Professional
- Administrative Professional
- Computer Information Systems with emphasis in:
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- Computer Network Specialist
- Computer Security Specialist
- Computer Support Technician
- Game Development
- Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
- PC Applications Specialist
- Programming Specialist
- Web Development
- Construction Technology
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- Construction Management
- Construction Technology Technician
- Building Maintenance Technician
- Trades Degree
- Culinary
Arts
(In cooperation with the Rocky Mountain Chefs of Colorado and taught at Warren Tech)
- Diagnostic Medical
Sonography (see sonography)
- Early Childhood
Education
- Electricity Commercial/Industrial/Residential
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- Construction Electrician
- Maintenance Electrician
- Fire Protection Technology
- Construction Electrician/IBEW/NECA
- Power Technology
- Industrial Control & Instrumentation Technology
- Emergency Management and
Planning (CCCOnline)
- Emergency Medical
Services
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- Paramedicine
- Engineering Graphics Technology with
emphases in:
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- Architecture
- Civil
- Interior Design
- Mechanical
- Fine Woodworking
- Fire Science Technology
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- Fire Science Technology
- Fire Service Management
- Industrial Maintenance Technology
- Industrial Maintenance Technology - Mechanical
- Industrial Maintenance Technology - Electrical
- Electro-Mechanical Industrial Maintenance
- Law Enforcement
- Medical Imaging (see Sonography)
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- Medical Office
Technology
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- Medical Assisting
- Medical Office
- Multimedia Graphic Design
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- Graphic Design and Print Production
- Video Production
- Motion Graphics Animation
- Game Design and Development
- Web Design and Development
- Professional Photography: Traditional Film
- Professional Photography: Digital Photography
- Professional Photography: Traditional Film and Digital Photography
- Digital Media Journalism*
- 3D Design and Animation *
- Interactive Training and Simulation *
- Power Equipment and Sports Vehicle Technology
(In cooperation with and taught at WarrenTech)
- Precision
Machining (In cooperation with and taught at Warren
Tech)
- Process
Technology
- Radiologic
Technology
- Renewable Energy
Technology
- Solar Thermal Specialty
- Solar Photovoltaic Specialty
- Solar Photovoltaic Business Owner Specialty
- Solar Thermal Business Owner Specialty
- Sonography
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- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Vascular Technology
- Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography
- Teacher
Education
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- Paraeducator
- Paraeducator
- Theatre
Arts
- Theatre Technology
- Theatre Technology
- Vascular Technology (See Sonography)
- Water Quality Management Technology
- Welding (In
cooperation with and taught at Warren Tech)
*Pending Approval
Gainful Employment Information
The US Department of Education requires colleges to disclose a variety of information for any financial aid eligible program that "prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation." (Click here for more information.) The information provided here is the best available to us but represents one year's data only. However, we hope that this information is helpful to our current students and to prospective students as they make their career and educational choices.
