CCA Viewbook 2012

Community

College

College of Aurora

www.CCAurora.edu

Our Campuses CentreTech Campus Established as the original permanent location of the Community College of Aurora, the CentreTech Campus is nestled in a welcoming, picturesque neighborhood on the east side of the Highline Canal in central Aurora. The CentreTech Campus has a small college campus environment and is home to many of the college’s general studies programs, such as history, English, mathematics, anthropology, psychology, education, philosophy and sociology. The CentreTech Campus is also home to the college’s performing arts and theatre programs as well as the college’s Student Centre.

Lowry Campus The original site for the U.S. Air Force Academy, CCA’s Lowry Campus is a dynamic campus on the west boundary of the “Original Aurora.” Many of the college’s most innovative and state-of-art programs, including the Colorado Film School, call the Lowry Campus home. Supporting over 40% of the total CCA population, the Lowry Campus is also the primary location for the college’s lab sciences, nursing pathways, business, computers, diesel power mechanics, emergency medical services, paralegal, art & design and personal trainer programs, plus the police and fire science academies. A must-see is the Donna Moravec Gallery where student work is always on display.

Request a Tour We would love to show you our campuses. To request a tour, complete our Request a Tour form at www.ccaurora.edu/tour

CentreTech Campus 16000 E. CentreTech Parkway Aurora, CO 80011-9036 303.360.4700 Lowry Campus 710 Alton Way, West Quad Building Denver, CO 80230 303.340.7093

Degrees & Certificates Note: Degrees marked with a * can be completed entirely online.

Associate of Arts Degrees Statewide Transfer Degrees: • Anthropology • Business* • Early Childhood Education • Economics • Elementary Education • History* • Political Science • Psychology* • Sociology • Spanish* Associate of Arts Degrees, Plan of Study Earn a general A.A. degree with an emphasis in: • Early Childhood Education (Transfer: Regis University or UNC – Center for Urban Education) • Fine Art • Philosophy* Associate of Science Degrees Statewide Transfer Degrees: • Engineering* • Mathematics* • Psychology* Associate of Science Degrees, Plan of Study Earn a general A.S. degree with an emphasis in: • Biology • Biotechnology • Chemistry* • Earth / Space* • Physics* • Pre-Health* Associate of General Study Degrees • Associate of General Studies, Generalist* • Paralegal

Associate of Applied Science Degrees • Applied Technology* • Business Administration* • Business: Accounting* • Business: Human Resources* • Business: Marketing* • Computer Forensics • Computer Information Systems (CIS) • Computer: IT Tech and Support • Computer: Networking • Computer: Programming

Accreditation

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Criminal Justice Diesel Power Mechanics Early Childhood Education (ECE) FVM: Acting for the Screen FVM: Cinematography / Videography FVM: Post-Production FVM: Writing / Directing FVM: Writing / Producing Fire Science Technology Fire Services Management Graphic Design Graphic Storytelling Management w/Paralegal Emphasis Paralegal Paramedicine

Articulated Degrees METROPOLITAN STATE UNIVERSITY • Computer Information Systems (CIS) • Criminal Justice PICKENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE • Respiratory Therapy • Tech Management* REGIS UNIVERSITY: 90-Hr A.A.S. and A.G.S. Crosswalks • Business* • Business: Accounting* • Business: Human Resources* • Business: Marketing* • FVM: Acting for the Screen • FVM: Cinematography / Videography • FVM: Video Post Production • FVM: Writing / Directing • FVM: Writing / Producing • Management – Paralegal Emphasis UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO • Integrated Nursing Pathway*

Certificates Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy Business: Full Charge Bookeeping* Business: General Business* Business: Human Resources* Business: Individual Tax Preparation Business: Managerial Accounting* Business: Marketing* Business: Real Estate Computer: A+ Computer: Beginning Networking / Security Computer: Beginning Oracle Computer: C Programming*

Computer: C#.Net Programming* Computer: C ++ Programming* Computer: CISCO Computer: Game Programming* Computer: IT Tech and Support Computer: Java Programming* Computer: Linux / Unix Systems Administrator Computer: Office Administrator* Computer: Programming Computer: Visual Basic.Net Programming* Criminal Justice Community Policing Criminal Justice Law Criminal Justice Operations Criminal Justice Systems Early Childhood Education: Director* Early Childhood Education: Group Leader* Emergency Medical Technician (Basic or Paramedic) Fire and Explosion Investigation Fire Science Technology FVM:Acting for the Screen FVM: Advanced Immersion FVM: Cinematography / Videography FVM: Film Video Media Core FVM: Post-Production FVM: Writing / Directing FVM: Writing / Producing Hazardous-Materials Paralegal Security Officer Specialist Technical Rescue Trainer/Physical Fitness Trainer/Tactical Fitness Translation and Interpretation Web Tools Find employment statistics that relate to each of our certificates at: www.ccaurora.edu/gainful-employment

CCA Online Community College of Aurora is available worldwide via the Internet, making it convenient for students to complete assignments and interact with instructors and classmates online from any location. Degrees marked with a * can be completed entirely online.

Community College of Aurora is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Why CCA? Real-life promise CCA is small enough to get to know its students and big enough to offer a large variety of courses.

CCA signature programs include: • Real-life scenarios and experiences for first responder training in Fire Science, EMS and Law Enforcement • American Bar Association approved Paralegal program • Colorado Film School, ranked 25th best film school in the world • Accelerated Computer Science, Web Design, and Business programs • Science programs that lead to degree programs at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora

Opportunities of a lifetime Five CCA students recently participated in a project designed to help NASA scientists research the effects of long-term exposure to zero gravity for astronauts and other living things. At NASA’s Johnson Space Center, the students flew on the KC-135 aircraft, which simulates zero gravity flight in space. Imagine that. Go Beyond the Book!

View our “Why CCA?” video:

Fast Facts (Fall 2011) Total Enrollment:

7,842

Full-time Students: Part-time Students:

Male: Female:

African-American: American Indian: Asian: Hispanic/Latino: White/Not Hispanic:

24% 76% 42% 58% 26% 2% 7% 18% 41%

Degrees awarded: 442 Certificates awarded: 377

“I am now 54 years old, but I have at last found where I truly belong. The skilled instructors and staff at CCA have given me the confidence to move forward with my life. I plan to go to a four-year institution and beyond to teach and write history.”

-Gregory Garduno

Getting Started Step One: Apply to CCA: www.ccaurora.edu/apply Step Two: Signup for the College Opportunity Fund (COF - for Colorado residents only), either through your admissions application or at the College Opportunity Fund website: http://cof.college-assist.org Step Three: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. CCA’s School Code is 016058.

Step Four: Assessment - Help us determine where you should start by bringing in recent ACT or SAT scores, prior college transcripts, or by taking the Accuplacer Assessment Test.

Step Five: Signup for New Student Orientation - Students who have never attended college are required to attend New Student Orientation. All other steps with the exception of making payments and purchasing books will be completed at New Student Orientation: www.ccaurora.edu/orientation If you would like to learn more about the Community College of Aurora, schedule a tour, or discuss whether our programs meet your academic needs, please contact the Center for Outreach and Recruitment at 303-340-7522.

Getting Involved Clubs, Organizations, & Recreational Sports Student organizations are designed to enhance your experience at CCA. We believe that activities should encourage involvement by all students and should allow for the development of skills and knowledge useful in the student’s life. Current clubs at CCA: • CCA Film Fans • Engineering Club • Fade In

• International Club • Men’s Soccer • Phi Beta Lambda

• Phi Theta Kappa • Psychology Club • Science Club

• Student Government

“At CCA, I was a full-time student and a supplemental instructor for Calculus. If things go well, I will become the coolest math teacher ever! Thank you, CCA, for allowing me the opportunity to better myself.”

-Jaime Corchado, former president of the CCA Engineering Club is currently an intern with NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida. He plans to attend the Colorado School of Mines.

Paying for College College Costs CCA’s tuition and fees are among the lowest in the state. Residents who qualify for in-state tuition pay only $368.52 for a 3-credit class after the Colorado College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend is applied.

Total tuition and fees for a 3-credit class: $554.52 minus $186 (COF) = $368.52* On average, tuition for a 3-credit class at a Colorado public 4-year college or university costs $760.

Save almost $400 a class by attending CCA. Non-residents pay $1431.72 for a 3-credit class. (Non-residents are not eligible for COF.) * Note: Tuition and fees and COF stipend are subject to change pending final approval by the State Board.

Financial Aid & Scholarships You may qualify for scholarships, grants and/or loans to pay for college. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov. CCA’s School Code is 016058.

For more information about Community College of Aurora’s scholarships and grants, go to www.ccaurora.edu/scholarships

Student Success Center At CCA we are working to support the success of all of our students.

The Student Success Center, located in the Student Centre Building, provides targeted support via the following programs and services: First Year and Transition Programs provide student success courses for new students and students interested in transferring to a four-year institution. Additionally, we host programs throughout the year to support the needs of new college students and students seeking transfer to a four-year institution.

Scholar Support Programs provide support for students who are currently on scholarships at CCA. Additionally, we offer workshops and scholarship assistance by appointment.

Monica Madison, TRiO Student

TRiO Student Support Services is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education and is focused on supporting students who are first in their family to attend college.

Guaranteed Transfer TRANSFER

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B ACHELOR’S DEGREE

Start here. Finish there. Seamless transfer from CCA into a bachelor’s program as a junior. The Statewide Transfer Degrees include Anthropology, Business, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Elementary Education, Engineering, History, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Spanish, and more degrees are being developed.

In addition, many courses at the college are guaranteed to transfer to any public college or university in Colorado. Talk to your counselor about the “gtPATHWAYS” program or call the Center for Outreach and Recruitment at 303-340-7522.

High School Students

Rachel Donaldson, ASCENT Student, Cherokee Trail High School

High school students can take CCA classes to earn college credit and credit toward high school graduation at the same time. CCA has agreements with Aurora Public Schools, Adams 14 School District, Cherry Creek School District, Denver Public Schools, Douglas County Schools, and Jefferson County Schools to provide college-level courses to selected high school students free of charge. You can save a lot of money on classes that go toward CCA degrees and certificates or transfer to other two-year colleges and to four-year universities.

Go Beyond the Book

CCAurora.edu 303.360.4700 Facebook.com/CCAurora

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: Learn on your own schedule.

Earn a degree or certificate fully online— computer science, business, accounting, and many more.

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: Learn like you’ll work.

Classrooms so lifelike you won’t remember you’re in college—training in EMS, CPR, law enforcement, paralegal, and emergency management.

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: Earn a bachelor’s degree.

Start here, take your first two years at CCA; Finish there, transfer to a 4-year Colorado college or university—film video, nursing, history, business, economics, psychology, biology, engineering, world languages, and more.

Apply Now:

www.ccaurora.edu/apply