Community College of Denver

Accounting

Prepares students for careers as accounting technicians, bookkeepers, tax preparers, and clerks; credits transfer on a course-by-course basis.

Accounting

ACCOUNTING

Accounting Transfer

A transfer agreement with MSU Denver and CU Denver allowing all 61 credits to transfer toward a bachelor's degree in accounting.

Addiction Recovery Assistant

Provides skills to support individuals in treatment of substance abuse or dependence, including required credits for the Certified Addiction Technician certification.

Advanced Building Crafts

Builds on the basic building crafts certificate with digital construction documentation and building code principles; can support transfer into the AAS in architectural technology.

AEROSPACE TECHNICIAN

Anthropology

A transfer major with a designation in anthropology preparing students to complete a BA in anthropology at a four-year university.

Applied Technology

Students first complete a state-approved career and technical certificate at an area technical college, then complete general education and other degree requirements at CCD for the AAS.

Architectural Studies

Prepares students for transfer into four-year undergraduate programs in architecture.

Architectural Technologies

Architectural Technologies

Prepares students as architectural technologists for careers in detailed design for construction and renovation of sustainable buildings, with elective choices enabling embedded certificates.

ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGIES

Arch. Tech: Digital Design

Arch. Tech: Sustainable Design

ARC Welder

Provides entry-level cutting and welding skills for shielded metal arc welding operations; credits apply toward the AAS fabrication welder degree.

Art Education

A studio-focused program with a seamless transfer pathway to MSU Denver for a BFA and K-12 licensure to prepare future art teachers.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Information Technology

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machine Technolgies: CNC Manufacturi

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Machine Technologies: CNC Management

Associate of Applied Science in Nutrition

Associate of Arts

A general statewide transfer degree providing a learning foundation in communications, social sciences, arts, and humanities that can be customized for almost any bachelor's degree.

Associate of Science

A general statewide transfer degree providing a learning foundation in mathematics and the sciences for transfer toward a baccalaureate degree in fields such as engineering, medicine, and biology.

Basic Acting

Basic Building Crafts

Combines conceptual and manual learning around light-frame construction for entry-level employment in the building industry.

Basic Machining

Instructs students in the basics of shop safety, drill presses, machine shop math, basic CNC mill, and lathes; the logical starting point for machine technologies certificates and degrees.

Basic Welding

Provides entry-level knowledge in cutting processes, oxyacetylene-joining processes, and blueprint reading; fully transferable to the AAS in fabrication welder.

Behavioral Health

Prepares students for entry-level positions in behavioral health with applied training; offered with Addiction Recovery and Mental Health and Social Work emphases.

Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Assistant I

Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant (QBHA) certificate developing foundational skills in therapeutic communication, case management, and crisis intervention.

Behavioral Health Assistant II

Builds upon the QBHA certificate with a service-learning experience and deeper analysis of diverse cultural backgrounds in behavioral health settings.

Behavioral Health Plus

A supplement certificate providing foundational behavioral health knowledge and crisis management skills as an addition to related roles or degrees.

Biology

A transfer degree with a designation in biology preparing students to complete a Bachelor of Science in biology.

Bookkeeping/Payroll

Prepares students for full-charge bookkeeping including journal and ledger entries, accounts payable and receivable processing, and payroll; transferable to the accounting AAS.

Business Administration

Business Administration

Business Transfer Major designed to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree and transfer to a BA or BS in business.

Business Administration

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Business - Customer Service

Business Management

Business-Supply Chain Mgmt

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES

BUSINESS TECHNOLOGIES

Business Technology: Administrative Professional

Business Technology: Administrative Professional

Business Technology:Healthcare Administration

Business Tech.: Office Mgt & Secretarial

Business Xfer Major DwD

CADD Designer Intermediate

CADD Mechanical Basic

CADD Mechanical Basic

CADD Mechanical Designer

Cannabis Business

Prepares business managers and operators for the cannabis enterprise with core business, management, and marketing curriculum plus applied cannabis courses; four tracks available.

Cannabis Science & Operations

An upper-level 60-credit-hour degree combining chemistry and biology curriculum with applied cannabis courses and hands-on lab and internship experience.

Certificate in Business Administration - Retail Management

Certificate in Business Management - Retail Management

Certificate in Healthful Aging

Certificate in Healthful Aging

Certificate in Information Technology: Computer Service and Support

Certificate in Machine Technologies: Basic Machining

Certificate in Machine Technologies: CNC Wire EDM

Certificate in Machine Technologies: Five Axis Milling Machine

Certificate in Machine Technologies: Multi Axis Lathe

Certificate in Phlebotomy

Certified Dietary Manager

Chemistry

A transfer degree with a designation in chemistry preparing students to complete a bachelor's degree in chemistry.

CIS Cybersecurity

CIS Data Analytics

Civil Engrg CU Transfer Major

CNC Machine Tool Operator

Prepares students with job-entry skills to perform CNC operations on mill and lathe; all credits apply toward the AAS in machine technologies.

CNC Manufacturing

Prepares students with entry-level skills to perform 3D programming to operate a Computer Numerical Controlled machining center.

CNC Wire EDM Operator

Communication

A transfer degree with a designation in communication for students planning to complete a bachelor's degree in communication.

Computed Tmgrphy Non Dist CERT

Computed Tomography

A post-primary competency-based certificate for registered radiologic technologists advancing into computed tomography; exceeds ARRT requirements.

Computed Tomography Distance

Computer Aided Design and Drafting/Mechnical Designer Basic

Computer Aided Design and Drafting/Mechnical Designer Intermediate

Computer Information Systems

An AAS preparing students for entry-level employment in the computer information systems industry; transfers to MSU Denver's BS in CIS.

Computer Information Systems

Computer Info Technology

Computer Info Technology

Computer Science

Computer Science Transfer Major providing a foundation in algorithm development, programming, and structured problem solving for transfer to a bachelor's in Computer Science.

Computer Service & Support

Prepares students for entry-level IT positions with CompTIA A+ certification readiness and experience in networking, computer security, and database management.

Computer Support Technician

Computer Technology

Prepares students for employment as a computer technician and to take the CompTIA A+ certification examinations.

Contemporary Building Tech.

Contemporary Building Technology

An embedded certificate within the AAS in architectural technology focused on architectural materials, assembly, and graphic documentation for entry-level architectural technologist and drafter roles.

Creative Metalworking

Designed for students at the intersection of welding and art, providing design theory and welding competency to fabricate functional and sculptural pieces.

Creative Write CU Xfer Major

Creative Writing

An AA program for students pursuing interests in creative writing, with a guaranteed course transfer to the University of Colorado Denver.

Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice (Associate of Applied Science)

An AAS preparing students for critical work in community corrections and careers in law enforcement, corrections, and probation and parole.

Criminal Justice (Associate of Arts)

A transfer major designed to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree before transfer to a criminal justice BA or BS.

Criminal Justice Xfer Maj DwD

Customer Service

Prepares students for an entry-level position in customer service with skills to resolve customer problems and build relationships.

Cybersecurity

Prepares students for the Network+ and Security+ certification exams and entry-level positions in information security and computer networking.

Cybersecurity

An AAS preparing students for careers in cybersecurity, protecting networks, applications, hardware, and software from cyber threats.

Data Analytics

Provides skills in understanding where data comes from, how it is organized, and how it can be used, for students entering the data analytics workforce.

Data Analytics Certificate

DATABASE PROGRAMMING

Dental Hygiene

An online degree-completion program allowing registered dental hygienists to advance their education and expand career options.

Dental Hygiene

A selective-admission program preparing students to practice as dental hygienists and to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Exam; accredited by CODA.

Digital Design Media

Digital Design Media

An embedded certificate within the AAS in architectural technology focused on 2- and 3-D project visualization and digital media presentation.

Digital Design Media Certificate

Drafting for Industry

Drafting for Industry

Drafting for Industry

Early Childhood Education

Early Childhood Teacher Education Transfer Major representing the statewide transfer agreement for early childhood teacher education preparation programs.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Early Childhood Education Director

Prepares students for director-qualified positions in early childhood care and education settings; fully transferable to the early childhood education AAS.

Early Childhood Professions

Early Childhood Professions

Early Childhood Professions

Early Childhood Teacher, Level I

Prepares students for entry-level positions in early childhood care and education settings; credits apply toward the AAS degree and other certificates.

Early Child Tchr Xfer Maj DwD

Economics

A transfer major designed to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree before transfer to a BA in economics.

ELECTRONEURO DIAGNOSTIC TECHNOLOGIES

Electroneurodiagnostic Technology

Elementary Education

Elementary Education Transfer Major representing the statewide transfer agreement for elementary education teacher preparation programs.

Emergency Dispatch

Prepares students to work as Emergency Dispatchers; students take the national IAED certification test at the end of the program.

Emergency Medical Services

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

Emergency Medical Technician

Offered with Denver Health Paramedic Division, this program provides knowledge and skills for emergency care and transport; graduates are eligible for the National Registry EMT exam.

Eng Graphic Inventor CERT

Eng Graphics Inventor

Eng Graphics SolidWorks

Engineering (Associate of Engineering Science)

An Associate of Engineering Science degree with transfer tracks to Colorado School of Mines, CSU, and CU Boulder for Mechanical, Civil, and Architectural Engineering.

Engineering (Associate of Science)

An Associate of Science transfer degree in engineering with designations including Bioengineering, Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering for transfer to four-year engineering programs.

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGIES

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGIES

ENGINEERING GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGIES

English

English-Literature Emphasis transfer major designed to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at CCD before transfer to a BA in English with a literature emphasis.

English Transfer Major DwD

Entertainment Industry Writing

Entrepreneurial Studies

Entrepreneurship

Provides the foundation to start a business or bring an entrepreneurial spirit to an existing company; courses count toward the marketing AAS.

Environmental Science

A transfer degree preparing students to complete a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science at MSU Denver.

Env Science MSUD Xfer Major

ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR WORKPLACE

Fabrication Welder

Prepares students with entry-level cutting and welding skills across multiple processes; fully transferable to the AAS in fabrication welder.

FABRICATION WELDER

FABRICATION WELDER

Fabrication Welding

Prepares students with cutting and welding skills across oxyacetylene, plasma arc, shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, and gas tungsten arc welding for production, fabrication, or construction welding.

Food, Nutrition & Wellness

A three-course certificate covering the fundamentals of nutrition, efficient meal planning, and personal fitness and wellness.

General Education

General Engineering, AES Transfer

General Paralegal

Prepares students with job-entry skills for the general paralegal field; fully transferable to the AAS degrees in paralegal.

General Studies

An AGS degree requiring lower-division general education courses plus 23-26 self-selected credits of transfer and/or Career and Technical Education courses.

Geology

A transfer degree with a designation in geology preparing students to complete a bachelor's degree in geology or Earth science.

Graphic Design

Provides basic skills for entry into graphic design; fully transferable to the AAS in graphic design.

Graphic Design Transfer

An AA transfer agreement (with UC Denver and MSU Denver) preparing students for seamless transfer into a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communication Design.

Graphic Design University of Colorado Denver Transfer

Health and Exercise Science

Prepares students to educate individuals and communities on fitness, healthy behaviors, and nutrition, with a transfer pathway to MSU Denver's BS in Exercise Science.

Healthcare Data Analytics Certificate

HealthCare Informatics

An upper-level 60-credit degree combining healthcare administration, information technology, data analytics, and organizational leadership for careers in health informatics.

HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

History

A transfer major with a designation in history preparing students to complete a BA in history at a four-year university.

Homeland Security

Prepares students for positions in policing with an emphasis in homeland security; fully transferable to the criminal justice AAS.

Homeland Security: Criminal Justice

Human Services

HUMAN SERVICES

Human Services Certificate

Human/Social Services Track

Industrial Design

A two-year program developing foundational skills in product design, prototyping, and materials exploration with a transfer pathway to MSU Denver.

Information Technology

An AAS preparing students for entry-level IT positions with CompTIA A+ certification readiness and experience in networking, security, and database management.

Information Technology

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Information Technology Certificate in HealthCare

Integrated Nursing Pathway

A partnership with CU Denver that completes 30 required pathway credits at CCD and awards an AGS before automatic transition to the CU Denver College of Nursing.

Intermediate Architectural Technologies Certificate

Intermediate Welding

Provides entry-level knowledge in cutting, blueprint reading, shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, and gas metal arc welding; transferable to the AAS.

Journalism

A transfer major teaching writing, video production, still photography, and audio production for careers in journalism and public relations.

Journalism/Mass Media

Law Enforcement

Prepares students for positions in policing with an emphasis in homeland security; fully transferable to the criminal justice AAS.

Liberal Arts - A.A.

Liberal Arts - A.S.

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

Machine Shop Technology/Assistant

MACHINE TECHNOLOGIES

MACHINE TECHNOLOGIES

Machining/Welding Tech

Provides a rounded understanding of entry-level skills in computer aided drafting, machining, and welding for manufacturing equipment servicing and repair.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

A post-primary certificate for registered technologists advancing into magnetic resonance imaging, exceeding ARRT requirements.

Mammography

A post-primary certificate providing didactic education and clinical competencies in mammographic imaging to prepare for the ARRT Mammography certification exam.

Management

An AAS in business administration with an emphasis in management for entry-level positions in management and management-related career paths.

Manual Machining

Prepares students with job-entry skills to perform most operations on the vertical mill, horizontal mill, lathe, and grinder/shaper.

Marketing

An AAS in business administration with an emphasis in marketing for entry-level positions in sales, retail, management, and marketing.

Mathematics

A transfer degree with a designation in mathematics preparing students to complete a bachelor's degree in mathematics.

Mech Engrg CU Exfer Major

Medical Assissting

Medical Assisting

Trains medical assistants in clinical techniques and administrative office skills; completers are eligible for the national registry exam.

Medical Assisting

Trains medical assistants in front-office administrative and back-office clinical duties; completers are eligible for the national registry exam.

Medical Assisting-Certificate

Multimedia Graphic Design

Provides skills for entry into graphic design including branding, publication, web, advertising, package, and environmental graphic design.

MULTI-MEDIA JOURNALISM

Music

A transfer major covering music theory, history, and application for students completing the first two years toward a bachelor's degree in music.

Music Xfer Major DwD

Network Security

Trains students in state-of-the-art security practices to maintain and protect networks; prepares for the CompTIA Network+ and Security+ exams.

Nurse Aide

Prepares students to perform fundamental nursing skills for direct personal care; completers are eligible to take the Colorado Nurse Aide Certification Exam.

Nursing

The LPN-BSN Nursing Pathway builds on prior LPN training to prepare Practical Nurses for careers as Registered Nurses and eligibility for the NCLEX-RN.

NURSING

Nutrition

Prepares students to educate individuals and communities on healthy behaviors and appropriate food choices, with a transfer pathway to a bachelor's or master's in nutrition.

Outdoor Education

Outdoor Recreation Certificate

Paralegal

An AAS preparing students for entry into the paralegal field with emphasis on practical skills such as interviewing, research, and document drafting.

Paralegal Transfer

An AAS transfer degree agreement with CU Denver enabling transfer as a junior in sociology or political science or as a criminal justice major; includes Criminal Justice and Public Administration tracks.

Para-Professional Educator

Early Childhood Teacher, Level II certificate preparing students for preschool group leader or infant toddler positions; credits apply toward the AAS and the director certificate.

Performance

Personal Trainer

Prepares students for careers in health, wellness, and fitness; completers are eligible to sit for the NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam.

Philosophy

A transfer major for students completing the first two years of a bachelor's degree before transfer to a BA in philosophy.

Phlebotomy

A one-semester program providing hands-on training to develop entry-level skills as a phlebotomist and prepare for a national certifying exam.

Physics

A transfer degree with a designation in physics preparing students to complete a BA or BS in physics.

Political Science

A transfer major designed to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree before transfer to a BA in political science.

Practical Nursing

A comprehensive program blending theory and clinical practice preparing students for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam and employment in many healthcare settings.

Psychology

A transfer major preparing students to complete a BA in psychology at a four-year college or university.

Psychology Transfer Major AA

Public Health

A transfer degree with articulation agreements to CU Denver and MSU Denver for a bachelor's degree in public health.

Radiation Therapy

Radiation Therapy Certificate

Radiologic Technology

Radiologic Technology

A 22-month program to perform diagnostic x-ray procedures; graduates are eligible for the ARRT national certification examination.

Recording Arts Technology

A two-year program in computer music applications, audio recording and production, live sound engineering, and music business for workforce entry or transfer.

Recording Arts Technology

Digital Music Creation certificate for careers in the audio-video industry, in the composition and performance of digital music; classes scale into the AAS degree.

RESIDENTIAL ENERGY ANALYST CERTIFICATE

Revit Skills

Scanned Input 3D Modeling

Sociology

A transfer major preparing students to complete a BA in sociology at a four-year university.

Spanish Xfer Major DwD

Sterile Processing Technology

Trains students to serve in a sterile processing department; completers are eligible to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician exam.

Studio Art Xfer Major DwD

Supply Chain Management

Provides a comprehensive understanding of global supply chain management for entry-level SCM positions across industries.

Surgical Technology

An 18-month program delivering knowledge and skills for surgical technologists and preparing students for the National Certification Examination for Surgical Technology.

Sustainable Design

An embedded certificate within the AAS in architectural technology providing foundational studies in green building certification and sustainable design.

Sustainable Design Studies

Tax Preparation

Prepares students for a career in individual income tax preparation including hands-on experience in the Tax Help Colorado program; transferable to the accounting AAS.

Technical Theatre

Focuses on technical aspects of theatre including front-of-house operations, deck crew, technical positions, and stage management for workforce or transfer.

Theatre

A transfer major exploring performance, design, and literature for students transferring toward a bachelor's degree in theatre or fine arts.

Theatre Arts Xfer Major DwD

Theatre Technology Basics

Designed for entry-level positions in theatre including front of house operations, technical positions, and stage management.

Theatrical Design & Management

Transfer Degree in Accounting

Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Technology

A blend of academic and clinical coursework preparing students to practice as veterinary technicians; graduates are eligible for the Veterinary Technician National Examination.

Veterinary Technology Assistant

A one-semester certificate introducing veterinary medicine and preparing students to support veterinary technicians and veterinarians as assistants.

Welding/Fabrication Welder

Welding/Fabrication Welder

Welding Technology/Welder