Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

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.

  

  

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
ENG 115	Technical English & Communication	3
ENG 121/122	English Composition I, II	3/3
COM 115	Public Speaking	3
COM 125	Interpersonal Communication	3
COM 217	Group Dynamics	3

MATHEMATICS:	Required Semester Credit Hours:	3 Credits
MAT 106	Survey of Algebra	4
MAT 107	Career Math	3
MAT 121	College Algebra	4
MAT 122	College Trigonometry	3
MAT 125	Survey of Calculus	4
MAT 135	Introduction to Statistics	3
MAT 155, 156	Integrated Math I , II	3/3
MAT 201,202	Calculus I,II	5/5

SCIENCE:	Required Semester Credit Hours:	3 Credits:
AST 101, 102	Astronomy I, II	4/4
BIO 105	Science of Biology	4
BIO 106	Basic Anatomy & Physiology I	4
BIO 111, 112	General College Biology I, II	5/5
BIO 201, 202	Human Anatomy & Physiology I, II	5/5
BIO 204	Microbiology	4
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	5/5
GEY 111	Physical Geology	4
GEY 121	Historical Geology	4
HWE 100	Human Nutrition	3
PHY 105	Conceptual Physics	4
PHY 111, 112	Physics: Algebra Based I, II	5/5
PHY 211, 212	Physics: Calculus Based I, II	5/5
SCI 155, 156	Integrated Science I, II	4/4

SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES:	Required Semester Credit Hours:	3 Credits
ANT 101	Cultural Anthropology	3
ANT 107	Introduction to Archaeology	3
ANT 111	Physical Anthropology	3
CRJ 230	Criminology	3
ECO 201	Principles of Macro Economics	3
ECO 202	Principles of Micro Economics	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	3
POS 125	American State & Local Governments	3
POS 205	Survey of Internation Relations	3
POS 225	Comparative Governments	3
PSY 101, 102	General Psychology I, II	3/3
PSY 235	Human Growth and Development	3
PSY 238	Child Development	3
PSY 239	Adolescent & Adult Development	3
SOC 101,102	Introduction to Sociology I,II	3/3
SOC 205	Sociology of Family Dynamics	3

HUMANITIES:	Required Semester Credit Hours:	3 Credits
ART 110	Art Appreciation	3
ART 111,112	Art History I,II	3/3
ART 121,122	Drawing I,II	3/3
ART 123,124	Watercolor I,II	3/3
ART 125	Landscape Drawing	3
ART 150	Digital Art Foundations	3
ART 161, 162	Ceramics I, II	3/3
ART 211	Painting I	3
ART 212	Painting II	3
HUM 121,122, 123	Survey of Humanities I,II,III	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 151	Ensemble	1/1
PHI 111	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PHI 112	Ethics	3
SPA 101	Conversational Spanish	3
SPA 111, 112	Spanish I, II	3/3
SPA 211, 212	Spanish Language III, IV	3
THE 105	Introduction to the Theatre	3
THE 111	Introduction to Acting	3
THE 211,212	Development of Theatre I,II	3
THE 182, 183	Internship Theater Production I	1-3

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

1.  Earn a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average from Otero Junior College.
   
   
2.  Complete a minimum of 16 semester hours at Otero Junior College.
   
   
3.  Complete a minimum of 60 semester credits.
   
   
4.  Succesfully complete with a grade of “C” or higher all required occupational courses in the curriculum  chosen.
   
   
5.  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.
   
   
6.  Be enrolled in Otero Junior College classes for semester of intended graduation.
   
   
7.  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.)
   
   
8.  Meet all financial obligations to the College.
   

 

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