Academic Pathways

Program is designed for students wanting to complete the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Communication. Students explore interpersonal communication and public speaking. Careers often require a bachelor’s degree. Communication studies explores the many forms of human communication. It includes many topics, from personal conversation, to television and film, to web-based media, to non-verbal communication. This program introduces students to Communication and it includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. Career paths for Communication degree holders include business, advertising, marketing, journalism, media companies, public relations, and social services. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Communication prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts in Communication at a four-year university.

Degree Requirements: 60

Program is designed for students wanting to complete the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in English with Literature emphasis. Students gain literature and writing expertise. Careers often require a BA degree or higher. English Literature explores many different opinions, worldviews, and interesting times and places. Students will read some of the great books and poems and discuss a variety of characters, plots, themes, and styles. Studying successful writers allows students to expand their own writing abilities, recognize key issues, and improve their own writing style and voice. This program introduces students to English Literature and it includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. Career paths for English Literature degree holders include media, public relations, law, marketing, advertising, and teaching. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in English Literature prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts in English (BA) or English at a four-year university.

Degree Requirements: 60

Program is designed for students wanting to complete the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a BA in Spanish or Modern Languages. Students explore Spanish language and culture. Careers typically require a bachelor’s degree. Spanish is not just about words and grammar; it is also about new sounds, expressions, and ways of seeing things. It is learning about other cultures. Depending on how long you study and how much you practice, you can reach different levels of Spanish fluency. With an AA degree in Spanish, you should be able to reach an Intermediate-Low to Intermediate-Mid ability according to the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. This program introduces students to the study of Spanish and it includes courses that are common to all four-year institutions in Colorado. Career paths for foreign language degree holders include the medical, dental, legal, educational, and public service professions. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Spanish prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Spanish at a four-year university.

Degree Requirements: 60

Degree is intended to prepare functionally bilingual students for employment as interpreters and/or translators. Upon completion, students will be able to provide basic interpreting and translation services between English and their other language(s). This degree focuses on further developing general skills necessary for translators and interpreters.

 

Prerequisites:

Provide evidence of proficiency in English with one of the following:

• Completion of ENG 1021 or higher with a C or higher.
• Other evidence demonstrating English proficiency may be approved by the program Chair.

Provide evidence of proficiency in a second language with one of the following:

• Evidence of completion of high school in a country where the language is spoken.
• Completion of a college minor in the second language with a minimum grade of “C” for all courses taken in the second language.

Other evidence demonstrating proficiency in a second language may be approved by the program Chair.

 

Prospective candidates can contact the Department Chair, 303-360-4828 for additional information.

Degree Requirements: 61

This specialist certificate is intended to prepare functionally bilingual students for employment as interpreters and/or translators. Upon completion, students will be able to provide basic interpreting and translation services between English and their other language(s).

 

Prerequisites:

Provide evidence of proficiency in English with one of the following:

• Completion of ENG 1021 or higher with a C or higher.
• Other evidence demonstrating English proficiency may be approved by the program Chair

Provide evidence of proficiency in a second language with one of the following:

• Evidence of completion of high school in a country where the language is spoken.
• Completion of a college minor in the second language with a minimum grade of “C” for all courses taken in the second language
• Other evidence demonstrating proficiency in a second language may be approved by the program Chair

Prospective candidates can contact the Department Chair, 303-360-4828 for additional information.

Certificate Requirements: 23

The Translation and Interpretation Certificate with a Medical emphasis provides the fundamental practices in the three modes of Interpretation-consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation-and an additional understanding of medical concepts and terminology to those seeking professional certification as medical interpreters, or plan to work in medical settings.

Prerequisites:

• Provide evidence of proficiency in English with one of the following:
• Completion of ENG 1021 or higher with a C or higher.
• Other evidence demonstrating English proficiency may be approved by the program Chair
• Provide evidence of proficiency in a second language with one of the following:
• Evidence of completion of high school in a country where the language is spoken.
• Completion of a college minor in the second language with a minimum grade of “C” for all courses taken in the second language
• Other evidence demonstrating proficiency in a second language may be approved by the program Chair

Prospective candidates can contact the Department Chair, 303-360-4828 for additional information.

Certificate Requirements: 33

The Translation and Interpretation Certificate with a Legal emphasis provides the fundamental practices in the three modes of Interpretation-consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation-an an additional understanding of legal concepts and terminology to those seeking professional certification as state court interpreters, or plan to work in legal settings.

Prerequisites:

• Provide evidence of proficiency in English with one of the following:
• Completion of ENG 1021 or higher with a C or higher.
• Other evidence demonstrating English proficiency may be approved by the program Chair
• Provide evidence of proficiency in a second language with one of the following:
• Evidence of completion of high school in a country where the language is spoken.
• Completion of a college minor in the second language with a minimum grade of “C” for all courses taken in the second language
• Other evidence demonstrating proficiency in a second language may be approved by the program Chair

Prospective candidates can contact the Department Chair, 303-360-4828 for additional information.

Certificate Requirements: 35