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The primary purpose of the Occupational Degree Programs at Otero Junior College is to prepare students with skills necessary to obtain entrance level employment in the field of their educational program. These programs are designed so most students can complete them in two years of full-time study.
Training includes job skill development and the related technical information necessary for the level or job competency which is the stated goal of each program. These programs vary widely in the technical information and skill levels required of students. Entering students should consult with advisors as to the academic background and proficiency required in a specific program.
Students with previous occupational courses in high school or training in the military services, or training via some other source may be given allowance for this knowledge or skill and given advanced standing in occupational programs of their choice.
Students receiving the Associate of Applied Science Degree must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 15 semester hours of General Education courses. This requirement is to fulfill the legal and procedural mandates of the Colorado Legislature, the Colorado Commission on Higher Education, and the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education, as well as the goals of the college.
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT STUDENTS MEET EACH SEMESTER WITH THEIR ACADEMIC ADVISOR OR WITH THE DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING SERVICES
... in order to plan the proper sequence and kinds of courses needed in order to graduate in good standing.
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OJC offers four Associate of Applied Science Degrees. For specific requirements of the degree you are interested in, please select the links below: |
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AAS Administrative Assistant
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AAS Business Management
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AAS Early Childhood
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Students interested in the Associate Degree Nursing program should refer to the specific Associate Degree Nursing admission requirements: |
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Associate Degree of Nursing
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View Nursing |
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The listing of a course or program in this or any other college publication does not constitute a guarantee, nor contract, that the particular course or program will be offered during the time listed. All courses or programs are subject to scheduling changes or cancellations. Every effort to inform students of such changes and/or cancellations will be made.
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Minimum Competency Standards for Program Admission
Students desiring to enroll in an Associate of Applied Science degree program must meet or exceed the following entrance examination scores: Otero Junior College uses the results of a basic skills assessment test (Accuplacer) to direct students into appropriate English, reading and mathematics course(s) and to advise students in the selection of other courses. Prior to enrollment, all new students must complete an assessment. Research on Colorado’s basic skills assessment programs indicates that new students who follow assessment-related advice have a much higher rate of academic success. Colorado law now mandates that students who do not have the minimum test scores must complete the required remedial coursework. Please refer to information in the Mandatory Basic Skills Assessment and Placement section of this catalog.
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General Education Course Requirements
| ENGLISH/SPEECH: |
Required Semester Credit Hours: |
3 Credits |
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| ENG 115 |
Technical English & Communication |
3 |
| ENG 121/122 |
English Composition I, II |
3/3 |
| SPE 115 |
Public Speaking OR |
3 |
| SPE 219 |
Group Dynamics |
3 |
| MATHEMATICS: |
Required Semester Credit Hours: |
3 Credits |
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| MAT 106 |
Survey of Algebra |
4 |
| MAT 107 |
Career Math
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3 |
| MAT 121 |
College Algebra |
4 |
| MAT 122 |
College Trigonometry
(new as core summer 05) |
3 |
| MAT 125 |
Survey of Calculus |
4 |
| MAT 135 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
| MAT 201,202 |
Calculus I,II |
5/5 |
| SCIENCE: |
Required Semester Credit Hours: |
3 Credits: |
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| AST 101, 102 |
Astronomy I, II |
4/4 |
| BIO 105 |
Science of Biology |
4 |
| BIO 111, 112 |
General College Biology I, II |
5/5 |
| BIO 201, 202 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I, II
(new as core summer 05) |
5/5 |
| CHE 101, 102 |
Intro to Chemistry I, II |
5/5 |
| CHE 105 |
Chemistry in Context |
5 |
| CHE 111, 112 |
Gen. College Chemistry I, II |
5/5 |
| CHE 211, 212 |
Organic Chemistry I, II
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5/5 |
| GEY 111 |
Physical Geology |
4 |
| GEY 121 |
Historical Geology |
4 |
| HWY 100 |
Human Nutrition |
3 |
| PHY 105 |
Conceptual Physics
(new as core summer 05) |
4 |
| PHY 111, 112 |
Physics: Algebra Based I, II |
5/5 |
| PHY 211, 212 |
Physics: Calculus Based I, II |
5/5 |
| SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: |
Required Semester Credit Hours: |
3 Credits |
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| ANT 101 |
Cultural Anthropology |
3 |
| ANT 107 |
Introduction to Archaeology |
3 |
| ANT 111 |
Physical Anthropology |
3 |
| ECO 201 |
Principles of Macro Economics
(valid as core spring 04) |
3 |
| ECO 202 |
Principles of Micro Economics
(valid as core spring 04) |
3 |
| GEO 105 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
| HIS 101,102 |
Western Civilization I,II |
3/3 |
| HIS 201,202 |
U.S. History I,II |
3/3 |
| HIS 225 |
Colorado History |
3 |
| POS 105 |
Introduction to Political Science |
3 |
| POS 111 |
American Government
(valid as core spring 04) |
3 |
| POS 125 |
American State & Local Governments |
3 |
| POS 205 |
Survey of Internation Relations |
3 |
| POS 216 |
Comparative Governments |
3 |
| PSY 101, 102 |
General Psychology I, II |
3/3 |
| PSY 235 |
Human Growth and Development
(new as core summer 05) |
3 |
| PSY 238 |
Child Development |
3 |
| PSY 239 |
Adolescent & Adult Development |
3 |
| SOC 101,102 |
Introduction to Sociology I,II
(valid as core spring 04) |
3/3 |
| SOC 205 |
Sociology of Family Dynamics |
3 |
| CRJ 230 |
Criminology |
3 |
| HUMANITIES: |
Required Semester Credit Hours: |
3 Credits |
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| ART 110 |
Art Appreciation
(valid as core spring 04) |
3 |
| ART 111,112 |
Art History I,II |
3/3 |
| ART 121,122 |
Drawing I,II |
3/3 |
| MGD 221 |
Computer Graphics I |
3 |
| ART 161, 162 |
Ceramics I, II |
3/3 |
| ART 231, 232 |
Watercolor I, II |
3/3 |
| HUM 121,122, 123 |
Survey of Humanities I,II,III
(valid as core spring 04) |
3/3/3 |
| LIT 115 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| LIT 178 |
Literature-Thon |
1-3 |
| LIT 201,202 |
Masterpieces of Literature I,II |
3/3 |
| LIT 211,212 |
Survey of American Literature I,II |
3/3 |
| LIT 255 |
Children's Literature |
3 |
| MUS 120 |
Music Appreciation |
3 |
| MUS 121,122 |
Introduction to Music History I,II |
3/3 |
| MUS 151 |
Ensemble |
1/1 |
| PHI 111 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
| PHI 112 |
Ethics |
3 |
| PHI 113 |
Logics |
3 |
| SPA 100, 101 |
Conversational Spanish I, II |
3/3 |
| SPA 111, 112 |
Spanish I, II |
3/3 |
| SPA 211, 212 |
Spanish Language III, IV
(new to core summer 05) |
3 |
| THE 105 |
Introduction to the Theatre |
3 |
| THE 211,212 |
Development of Theatre I,II |
3 |
| THE 182, 183 |
Practium Theatre Production I,II |
1-3 |
| THE 175 |
Stage Movement & Combat |
2 |
| Succesfully complete all occupational courses required in the curriculum chosen with a "C" grade or better |
| Complete a minimum of 16 semester hours at OJC |
| Minimum Total Credits: |
60 Credits |
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Academic and Related Requirements
- Earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average from Otero Junior College.
- Complete a minimum of 16 semester hours at Otero Junior College.
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester credits.
- Succesfully complete with a grade of “C” or higher all required occupational courses in the curriculum chosen.
- Complete the Application for Graduation form by the end of the first week of Spring Semester and pay for Cap, Gown, and Diploma by March 1.
- Be enrolled in Otero Junior College classes for semester of intended graduation.
- Complete the requirements for graduation in effect at the time of first-time enrollment. (NOTE: Students not enrolled for two semesters are required to complete all degree requirements in effect at the time of re-enrollment.)
- Meet all financial obligations to the College.
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