Statewide GT (Guaranteed Transfer) Courses (39-44 credits). Approved Electives (16-21 credits). Total Credits (60 required).
CCCS Communications Requirement - 1 course (3 credits)
Note: Communication is a Colorado Community College System requirement and is in addition to the Statewide Guaranteed transfer (GT) courses.
(Written) Communication - GT-CO1 & GT-CO2 - 2 courses (6 credits)
| ENG 121 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| ENG 122 | English Composition II: GT-CO2 | 3 |
Mathematics - GT-MA1 - 1 course (3-5 credits)
Arts and Humanities (6 credits)
Two guaranteed transfer Arts & Humanities courses from two different areas (AH1, AH 2, AH3 or AH4.)
Arts and Expression - GT-AH1
| ART 110 | Art Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| ART 111 | Art History Ancient to Medieval: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| ART 112 | Art Hist Renaiss/1900: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| COM 130 | Communication and Popular Culture: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| DAN 125 | Dance History: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| DAN 150 | Dance Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MUS 120 | Music Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MUS 121 | Music Hist Mdvl-Classical: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MUS 122 | Music History Romantic-Present: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MUS 123 | Survey of World Music: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| MUS 125 | History of Jazz: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 105 | Theatre Appreciation: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 108 | Theater Script Analysis: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 211 | Dev of Theatre Greek-Reniassance: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 212 | Dev of Theatre Restoration to Modern: GT-AH1 | 3 |
| THE 215 | Playwriting: GT-AH1 | 3 |
Literature and Humanities - GT-AH2
| HUM 103 | Intro to Film Art: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| HUM 115 | World Mythology: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| HUM 121 | Humanities: Early Civ: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| HUM 122 | Humanities: Mediev-Mod: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| HUM 123 | Humanities: Modern Wrld: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| LIT 115 | Intro to Literature I: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| LIT 201 | World Lit to 1600: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| LIT 202 | World Lit After 1600: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| LIT 205 | Ethnic Literature: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| LIT 211 | Amer Lit to Civil War: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| LIT 212 | Amer Lit Aft Civil War: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| LIT 221 | British Lit to 1770: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| LIT 222 | British Lit Since 1770: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| LIT 225 | Intro to Shakespeare: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| LIT 246 | Literature of Women: GT-AH2 | 3 |
| LIT 268 | Celtic Literature: GT-AH2 | 3 |
Ways of Thinking - GT-AH3
Foreign Languages - GT-AH4
Must be intermediate/200-level.
| FRE 211 | French Language III: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| GER 211 | German Language III: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| ITA 211 | Italian Language III: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| JPN 211 | Japanese Language III: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| RUS 211 | Russian Language III: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| SPA 211 | Spanish Language III: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| FRE 212 | French Language IV: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| GER 212 | German Lang IV: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| ITA 212 | Italian Language IV: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| JPN 212 | Japanese Language IV: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| RUS 212 | Russian Language IV: GT-AH4 | 3 |
| SPA 212 | Spanish Language IV: GT-AH4 | 3 |
History - GT-AH1 - 1 course (3 credits)
One guaranteed transfer History course GT-H1.
| HIS 101 | Western Civilization: Antiquity-1650: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 102 | Western Civilization: 1650-Present: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 111 | The World: Antiquity-1500: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 112 | The World: 1500-Present: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 121 | US History to Reconst: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 122 | US History since Civil War: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 205 | Women in World History: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 207 | American Environment Hist: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 208 | American Indian History: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 215 | Women in U.S. History: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 225 | Colorado History: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 235 | Hist of American West: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 236 | US History Since 1945: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 243 | Hist of Modern China: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 244 | History of Latin America: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 245 | US in the World: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 247 | 20th Century World History: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 249 | History-Islamic Civiliz: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 251 | Hist Christianity in World: GT-HI1 | 3 |
| HIS 260 | US Foreign Relat Hist: GT-HI1 | 3 |
Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 credits)
Two guaranteed transfer Social and Behavioral Science courses (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)
OR
One guaranteed transfer Social and Behavioral Science course (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, GT-SS3)
AND One guaranteed transfer History course (GT-HI1).
Economic and Political Systems - GT-SS1
| ECO 101 | Econ of Social Issues: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| ECO 201 | Prin of Macroeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| ECO 202 | Prin of Microeconomics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| ECO 245 | Environmental Economics: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| POS 105 | Introduction to Political Science: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| POS 111 | American Government: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| POS 125 | Amer State and Local Govt: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| POS 205 | International Relations: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| POS 215 | Current Polit Issues: GT-SS1 | 3 |
| POS 225 | Comparative Government: GT-SS1 | 3 |
Geography - GT-SS2
| GEO 105 | World Regional Geography: GT-SS2 | 3 |
| GEO 106 | Human Geography: GT-SS2 | 3 |
Human Behavior, Cultural and Social Frameworks - GT-SS3
| AGR 260 | World Interdependence - Population and Food: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ANT 101 | Cultural Anthropology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ANT 107 | Intro to Archaeology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ANT 108 | Archaeology of World Rock Art: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ANT 201 | Intro to Forensc Anthrp: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ANT 215 | Indians of No. America: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ANT 225 | Anth of Religion: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| ANT 250 | Medical Anthropology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| COM 220 | Intercultural Comm: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| CRJ 110 | Intro to Criminal Justice: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| JOU 105 | Introduction to Mass Media: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSY 101 | General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSY 102 | General Psychology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSY 205 | Psychology of Gender: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSY 217 | Human Sexuality: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSY 226 | Social Psychology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSY 227 | Psychology of Death/Dying: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSY 235 | Human Growth & Development: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSY 238 | Child Development: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSY 240 | Health Psychology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSY 249 | Abnormal Psychology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| PSY 265 | Psychology of Personality: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 102 | Introduction to Sociology II: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 205 | Sociology of Family Dynamics: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 207 | Environmental Sociology: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 215 | Contemporary Social Problems: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 216 | Sociology of Gender: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 218 | Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 220 | Sociology of Religion: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 231 | Sociology of Deviant Behavior: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| SOC 237 | Sociology of Death and Dying: GT-SS3 | 3 |
Natural and Physical Sciences w/Lab - GT-SC1 - 3 courses (12-15 credits)
Choose three courses (two courses must be in sequence).
| AST 101 | Planetary Astronomy w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| AST 102 | Stellar Astronomy w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| BIO 111 | Gen College Biology I/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| BIO 112 | Gen College Biology II/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy & Phys I w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy & Phys II w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| BIO 204 | Microbiology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| BIO 220 | General Zoology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| BIO 221 | Botany w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| BIO 224 | Genetics: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| CHE 111 | Gen College Chem I/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| CHE 112 | Gen College Chem II/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| ENV 101 | Environmental Sci w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| GEO 111 | Physical Geography: Landforms w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| GEO 112 | Physical Geography: Weather, Climate and Ecosystems w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| GEY 111 | Physical Geology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| GEY 112 | Historical Geology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| GEY 135 | Environmental Geol w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| GEY 216 | General Oceanography w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| MET 150 | Gen Meteorology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| PHY 111 | Physics Alg-Based I/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| PHY 112 | Physics Alg-Based II/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| PHY 211 | Physics Calc-Based I/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
| PHY 212 | Physics Calc-Based II/Lab: GT-SC1 | 5 |
Approved AS Electives (16-21 credits)
These courses transfer to one or more of the public four-year colleges or universities in Colorado. All courses will count toward the AS degree. However, transferability depends on the four-year institution. Additional courses may be transferable. For specific information, please consult an advisor in the Advising Center.
In addition to general education courses, you must complete an additional 16-21 credits of approved electives, 14 credits of which are to be taken from any of the science or math courses listed below. These include AST, BIO, CHE, CSC, ENV, GEO 111 & GEO 112, GEY, MAT, MET, and PHY. Please see an advisor in your program of study for specific course suggestions. Credits earned above the minimum to satisfy a requirement may be applied to a different area.
Approved Science and Math electives - a minimum of 14 credits are required
Astronomy
Biology
BIO
| All courses except 105, 106, and 116 | |
Chemistry
Computer Science
| CSC 119 | Introduction to Programming: Python | 3 |
| CSC 160 | Computer Science I: C++ | 4 |
| CSC 161 | Computer Sci II: (Language) | 4 |
| CSC 165 | Discrete Structures | 4 |
| CSC 225 | Computer Architecture/Assembly Language Programming | 4 |
| CSC 236 | C# Programming | 4 |
| CSC 237 | Advanced C# Programming | 4 |
| and | |
| CSC 240 | Java Programming | 3 |
Engineering Graphics Technology
| EGT 140 | Intro Design/Engineering Apps | 3 |
Environmental Science
| ENV 101 | Environmental Sci w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| and | |
| ENV 110 | Natural Disasters: GT-SC2 | 3 |
Geography
| GEO 111 | Physical Geography: Landforms w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| and | |
| GEO 112 | Physical Geography: Weather, Climate and Ecosystems w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
Geology
| GEY–All courses except GEY 108 | |
Mathematics
| MAT 121 | College Algebra: GT-MA1 | 4 |
| and above except 123, 125, 155 and 156 | |
Note: MAT 135 is only recommended for students in health career programs.
Meteorology
| MET 150 | Gen Meteorology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
Physics
PHY
| PHY-All courses except 105 and 107 | |
Additional approved electives may be taken in addition to the 14 credits from Science and Math
American Sign Language
| ASL 121 | American Sign Language I | 5 |
| and | |
| ASL 122 | American Sign Language II | 5 |
Anthropology
Communication
Computer Information Systems
Economics
English
ENG
| All courses above 122 | |
Foreign Language
| ARA, FRE, GER, ITA, JPN, RUS, SPA-All courses except 101 and 102 | |
Geography
GEO
| All courses except 111 and 112 | |
Health and Wellness
Honors
Psychology
| PSY 235 | Human Growth & Development: GT-SS3 | 3 |
Additional AS Catalog Requirements
The State-Guaranteed Colorado Community College General Education requirements and the Approved Elective Transferable courses have been incorporated into this AS degree. Completion of the degree with a C or higher in every course guarantees that you can transfer, upon admission, to any Colorado public four-year college or university with 60 transferable credits. Grades C or higher are required for all general education coursework. D grades for elective courses will count for degree completion but will not transfer. In addition, a minimum 2.0 grade point average is required for degree completion. This is an open-ended degree plan, allowing you to tailor your coursework toward a particular transfer institution and/or major. Please refer to other degree offerings for specific articulations and designations.
When choosing general education requirements and electives, it is important to contact an advisor and the college or university where you intend to transfer. You will graduate under the catalog requirements listed for the semester in which you were first enrolled. If you interrupt attendance for two consecutive semesters (excluding summer term) or more, and then return, the catalog pertaining to the semester of re-admission is the governing document. Also, you may choose to use the catalog that is in effect the semester you graduate. Be sure to obtain and keep a copy of the catalog governing your degree.
Other AS Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 60 credits is required for the Associate of Science Degree. This must include 39-44 credits in general education transfer courses, which includes COM 115, COM 125, or COM 220 (3 credits), and 16-21 credits in the areas specified above in approved electives.
- If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, consult an advisor for assistance in planning your program of study. Also consult the Transfer Guide for GPA requirements of the college to which you are planning to transfer.
- You must complete a minimum of 15 credits through Red Rocks Community College.
- You must file an Application for Graduation during the term in which you intend to graduate, according to the deadline published in the class schedule for that term (submit to Student Records). You must apply to graduate within one year of completing degree requirements.
- No more than 6 credits of independent study course work may be applied toward an associate degree program.
- There is no limit on special-topic courses allowed to count toward an AS degree. In individual cases, the limit will be determined by the program area. If you are taking special-topic courses, consult with your advisor regarding how these credits will apply toward a degree.
- To earn multiple RRCC degrees, you must complete an additional 15 credits of coursework (above and beyond the original 60 credits required for the first degree) for each successive degree. These 15 credits must all apply toward the additional degree and must be completed through RRCC.
- With the approval of a faculty advisor and the instructional vice president, up to 3 credits of internship may apply toward this degree.