Your professional world is filled with daily challenges and changing
opportunities. Our Professional Achievement programs respond to
working adults' needs for convenient, short-term educational programs-teaching
concepts that you can use on the job immediately. These are no-nonsense,
high impact, application-oriented experiences designed by professional
practitioners. Many of these programs can be completed within a
year or less, following "fast-track" and accelerated schedules.
A "C" or better is required in each class to receive the
award. Transfer credit may not exceed 50% of the credits applied
to the award. Course substitutions and waivers must be approved
in writing by the relevant department chair. Successful students
will receive a "Professional Achievement Award."
Please Note: Professional Achievement programs are eligible for
financial aid only as the courses apply to degree or vocational
certificate programs. A Professional Achievement award application
form (available at Information Central or online) will need to be
completed for each award, and submitted to the Cashier's Office.
The Professional Achievement Award application non-refundable processing
charge is $10.00 per award. If a student does not meet the requirements
for the award specified, the application and charged amount will
be carried over for no more than two additional semesters. After
one academic year, the application will be retired and the student
will have to submit a new application and incur another processing
charge. Please contact the Credentials Evaluator at 303-797-5628
for additional information.
ACCOUNTING
|
| Accounting Technician I |
| For individuals who wish to gain skills in the area
of accounting. These courses prepare students for entry-level
job opportunities in bookkeeping, payroll, and computerized
accounting. ACC 121 should be completed before taking the other
accounting courses. For additional information, please call
Sara Harris 303-797-5880. |
| ACC 121 |
Principles of Accounting I |
4 credits |
| ACC 135 |
Spreadsheet Application for Accounting |
3 credits |
| ACC 235 |
Computerized Accounting for Small Businesses OR
|
3 credits |
| ACC 245 |
Computerized Accounting with a Professional Package
(Peachtree for Windows) |
3 credits |
| Accounting Technician
II |
| ACC 115 |
Payroll Accounting |
3 credits |
| ACC 122 |
Principles of Accounting II |
4 credits |
| ACC 226 |
Cost Accounting |
3 credits |
| Computer Programming Series |
| For individuals who wish to get a good foundation
in current programming languages. Participants may choose from
the following languages to complete a total of 12 credit hours.
At least two courses must be selected from the same language. |
| CSC 150 |
Visual Basic Programming
|
3 credits |
| CSC 156 |
Visual Basic .NET Programming
|
4 credits |
| CSC 157 |
Adv Visual Basic .NET Programming
|
4 credits |
| CSC 160 |
Computer Science I (Java)
|
4 credits |
| CSC 161 |
Computer Science II (Java)
|
4 credits |
| CSC 160 |
Computer Science I (C Programming) |
4 credits |
| CSC 160 |
Computer Science II (C ++)
|
4 credits |
| CSC 230 |
C Language Programming
|
3 credits |
| CSC 231 |
Advanced C Language
|
3 credits |
| CSC 233 |
Object Oriented Programming in C++
|
3 credits |
| CSC 234 |
Advanced C++
|
4 credits |
| CSC 236 |
C # Programming
|
4 credits |
| CSC 237 |
Advanced C # Programming |
4 credits |
| CSC 254 |
ASP .NET Programming |
4 credits |
| CSC 255 |
ADO .NET Programming |
4 credits |
| Microsoft Office |
| For individuals who wish to acquire productivity
skills in this integrated software environment. These courses
teach word processing, electronic spreadsheet, database application,
and professional quality graphics. Students who plan to complete
all courses in this series within one semester are encouraged
to enroll in all six courses at the beginning of the semester
to ensure enrollment. |
|
CIS 128
|
Introduction to Windows 2000 |
3 credits |
| CIS 135 |
Word Processing |
3 credit |
| CIS 140 |
Microsoft Outlook |
1 credit |
| CIS 145 |
Complete Database
|
3 credits |
| CIS 155 |
PC Spreadsheet Concepts: Excel |
3 credits |
| CIS 161 |
Presentation Graphics: PowerPoint |
1 credit |
| Computer Network Administration
|
| For individuals who wish to have both theory and
hands-on experience with computer network operations. Participants
need knowledge of Network Concepts, DOS, and Windows before
beginning any of these series. |
| UNIX |
| For individuals who desire theory and hands-on training
in UNIX. Participants need a basic knowledge of computers and
operating systems. |
| CIS 220 |
Fundamentals of UNIX |
3 credits |
| CIS 221 |
UNIX Shell Programming |
3 credits |
| CIS 222 |
UNIX for System Administrators OR |
3 credits |
CSC 269 |
Programming in Perl |
2 credits |
| A+ Technician |
| For individuals who are interested in A+ |
| CNG 121 |
Computer Tech I: A+ |
4 credits |
| CNG 122 |
Computer Tech II: A+ |
3 credits |
| CNG 255 |
Industry Certification |
3 credits |
| Network Technician |
| For computer-literate individuals who wish to gain
knowledge and skill needed to work as a Computer Network Technician
(A+ certification). This series uses Novell X, and Windows NT.
Participants need to have a knowledge of network concepts, and
a basic knowledge of computer hardware. |
| CNG 121 |
Computer Tech I: A+ |
4 credits |
| CNG 122 |
Computer Tech II: A+ |
3 credits |
| CIS 124 |
Intro to Operating Systems |
3 credits |
| CIS 128 |
Windows Complete |
3 credits |
| CNG 255 |
Industry Certification |
3 credits |
| Web Development |
| For individuals who are interested in developing
Web related skills. These courses prepare students for job opportunities
as web programmer, web developer, and webmaster. |
| CIS 130 |
Introduction to the Internet |
1 credit |
| CWB 110 |
Complete Web Authoring |
3 credits |
| CWB 164 |
XML 1 |
3 credits |
English
|
| Writing Credentials |
| Arapahoe Community College offers an 18credit Writers
Studio Professional Achievement Award for students pursuing
careers in writing fields. For information contact Dr. Kathryn
Winograd at 303-797-5815 or kathryn.winograd@arapahoe.edu |
| Required for all Professional Achievement Award
for Writing: |
| ENG 121 |
English Composition I
|
3 credits |
| ENG 122 |
English Composition II |
3 credits |
| For each specialization, students
choose 12 credits from among the choices listed. Please note
required and optional courses. . |
Fiction Credential
Required Courses: |
| ENG 221 |
Creative Writing I |
3 credits |
| ENG 222 |
Creative Writing II |
3 credits |
| ENG 226 |
Fiction Writing |
3 credits |
| Optional
Courses: |
| ENG 227 |
Poetry Writing |
3 credits |
| ENG 231 |
Progenitor |
3 credits |
| LIT 115 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 credits |
| JOU 105 |
Introduction to Mass Media |
3 credits |
| ENG 275 |
Publish Your Writing |
3 credits |
Nonfiction Credential
Required Courses: |
| ENG 221 |
Creative Writing I |
3 credits |
| ENG 222 |
Creative Writing II |
3 credits |
| ENG 230 |
Creative Non-Fiction |
3 credits |
| Optional
Courses: |
| ENG 231 |
Progenitor |
3 credits |
| JOU 106 |
Fundamentals of Reporting |
3 credits |
| ENG 131 |
Technical Writing |
3 credits |
| ENG 235 |
Rhetoric and Propaganda |
3 credits |
| ENG 275 |
Publish Your Writing |
3 credits |
| ENG 227 |
Poetry Writing |
3 credits |
| JOU 105 |
Introduction to Mass Media |
3 credits |
Screenwriting Credential
Required Courses: |
| ENG 222 |
Creative Writing II |
3 credits |
| ENG 221 |
Creative Writing I |
3 credits |
| FVT 250 |
Scriptwriting |
3 credits |
| Optional
Courses: |
| ENG 222 |
Creative Writing II |
3 credits |
| LIT 257 |
Literature and Film |
3 credits |
| HUM 103 |
Introduction to Film Arts |
3 credits |
| THE 105 |
Introduction to Theatre |
3 credits |
Poetry Credential
Required Courses: |
| ENG 222 |
Creative Writing II |
3 credits |
| ENG 221 |
Creative Writing I |
3 credits |
| ENG 227 |
Poetry Writing |
3 credits |
| Optional
Courses: |
| ENG 231 |
Progenitor |
3 credits |
| LIT 240 |
Poets and Their Poems |
3 credits |
| LIT 115 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 credits |
| ENG 275 |
Publish Your Writing |
3 credits |
| LIT 225 |
Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 credits |
FINANCE
|
| For individuals who wish to gains skills in a specific
area of finance. These courses prepare students for entry level
jobs as a customer service representative for mutual fund companies,
commercial banks, savings and loans, international companies,
financing companies, and brokerage companies. For additional
information please contact Joan Anderssen at 303-797-5956 or
joan.anderssen@arapahoe.edu |
| Financial Analyst |
| FIN 101 |
Introduction to Finance |
3 credits |
| FIN 235 |
Analyzing Financial Statements |
3 credits |
| INV 115 |
Investments OR |
3 credits |
| FIN 226 |
Money and Banking |
3 credits |
| Financial Services Analyst |
| FIN 101 |
Introduction to Finance |
3 credits |
| FIN 226 |
Money and Banking |
3 credits |
| FIN 105 |
Principles of Banking OR |
3 credits |
| FIN 110 |
Intro to credit Unions |
3 credits |
| International Analyst |
| FIN 101 |
Introduction to Finance |
3 credits |
| FIN 201 |
International Finance/Economics |
3 credits |
| BUS 203 |
Introduction to International Business |
3 credits |
| Investment Analyst |
| FIN 101 |
Introduction to Finance |
3 credits |
| INV 115 |
Investments |
3 credits |
| INV 215 |
Advanced Investments |
3 credits |
| Retirement Planning Analyst |
| FIN 101 |
Introduction to Finance |
3 credits |
| FIN 226 |
Money and Banking OR |
3 credits |
| INV 115 |
Investments/Stocks and Bonds |
3 credits |
| FIN 260 |
Retirement/Pension Planning |
3 credits |
| Retirement Planning Analyst–
Series 6 |
| FIN 101 |
Introduction to Finance |
3 credits |
| FIN 226 |
Money and Banking |
3 credits |
| INV 115 |
Investments/Stocks and Bonds |
3 credits |
| FIN 260 |
Retirement/Pension Planning |
3 credits |
| Mortgage Banker |
| FIN 101 |
Introduction to Finance |
3 credits |
| FIN 131 |
Residential Mortgage Lending OR |
3 credits |
| REE 115 |
Introduction to Real Estate |
3 credits |
| FIN 132 |
Res. Mortgage Loan Designation |
1 credit |
| FIN 133 |
Residential Mortgage Loan Processing |
1 credit |
| FIN 137 |
FHA for Loan Officers |
1 credit |
| FIN 138 |
FHA for Loan Processors |
1 credit |
OFFICE
|
| Administrative Support Staff |
| For individuals who are working or wish to work
in a modern office environment. All courses also apply to degrees
or certificates in the Business Technology program. For additional
information, please call 303-797-5681. |
| BTE 120 |
Electronic Office Procedures
|
2 credits |
| BTE 125 |
Records Management |
1 credit |
| BTE 135 |
Word Processing |
3 credits |
| Legal Support Staff |
| For individuals who are working or wish to work
in the legal field as legal support staff. All courses also
apply to degrees or certificates in the Paralegal or Legal Secretary
programs. For additional information, call 303-797-5681 or 303-797-5884.
|
| PAR 115 |
Introduction to Law |
3 credits |
| PAR |
Elective |
3 credits |
| BTE 238 |
Legal Office Procedures |
3 credits |
| CIS 135 |
Word Processing |
3 credits |
| Professional Business Writing |
For managers, administrative assistants, supervisors,
directors, and others who prepare important documents.
For additional information, please call 303-797-5681. |
| BUS 166 |
Business Language Skills |
3 credits |
| BUS 217 |
Business Communication and Report Writing |
3 credits |
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
|
| Computer Graphics |
| For graphic designers, illustrators, desktop publishers,
animators, etc., who wish to become proficient in the fields
most widely used software. Any three of the following courses
constitute a Computer Graphics Professional Series. Participants
may earn two Computer Graphics awards by completing 6 of the
courses listed below. |
| MGD 101 |
Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 credits |
| MGD 111 |
Adobe Photoshop I |
3 credits |
| MGD 112 |
Adobe Illustrator I |
3 credits |
| MGD 113 |
QuarkXPress |
3 credits |
| MGD 141 |
Web Design I |
3 credits |
| MGD 155 |
Light Wave I |
3 credits |
| MGD 161 |
Director I |
3 credits |
| MGD 213 |
Electronic Prepress |
3 credits |
| MGD 214 |
Mac Troubleshooting for Designers |
3 credits |
| Technical Communication |
| For individuals who wish to acquire skills needed
to improve presentations and to communicate ideas more effectively.
For additional information, please call 303-797-5815. |
| ENG 131 |
Technical Writing I |
3 credits |
| SPE 115 |
Principles of Speech Communication |
3 credits |
| BTE 230 |
Desktop Publishing OR |
3 credits |
| MGD 101 |
Introduction to Computer Graphics |
3 credits |
