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PickensTechnicalCollege
Catalog2020-2021
www.pickenstech.org
UpdatedMarch2021
Whetheryouarejuststartingyoureducationorarestartingover,PickensTechistheperfectplacetoputyouonthepathtoyour
dreamcareer!
Fall2020
Pickens Technical college calendar 2020-2021
FallSemesterClasses/FirstQuarterBegins........................................................................................................................August18
LaborDay (NoClasses)......................................................................................................................................................September7
FirstQuarterEnds....................................................................................................................................................................October8
TeacherWork Day (No Classes)............................................................................................................................................October 9
Fall Recess.............................................................................................................................................................................NoFallRecess
ThanksgivingRecess(NoClasses)............................................................................................................................November23-27
FallSemester/SecondQuarterEnds...............................................................................................................................December17
Teacher Work Day (No Classes).........................................................................................................................................December 18
WinterRecess (NoClasses).................................................................................................................................................Dec 21-Jan8
Spring2021Registration forSpringSemester.....................................................................................................................................................TBA
SpringSemesterClasses/ThirdQuarterBegins.................................................................................................................January11
MartinLutherKingJr.Day(NoClasses)...............................................................................................................................January18
TeacherInservice(NoClasses)...............................................................................................................................................January29
President’s Day (No Classes).................................................................................................................................................February 15
Third Quarter Ends.........................................................................................................................................................................March 11
TeacherWorkDay (NoClasses)...................................................................................................................................................March12
Spring Break (No Classes).....................................................................................................................................................March 15-19
ConferenceExchangeDay(NoClasses).....................................................................................................................................April5
ConferenceExchangeDay(NoClasses).....................................................................................................................................April26
CertificateAwardsCeremony(NoClasses)................................................................................................................................TBA
Spring Semester/FourthQuarter Ends.......................................................................................................................................May 27
TeacherWorkday...............................................................................................................................................................................May28
Registrationdatesaresubjecttochange.Pleaseseeourwebsiteatwww.pickenstech.orgforcurrentdates.
500AirportBoulevardAurora,Colorado80011 303-344-4910 www.pickenstech.org
TABLEOFCONTENTS
GENERALINFORMATIONAcademicCalendar..........................................................3
Admissions,Registration&Records................................8
Standards& Conduct.....................................................18
StudentServices............................................................20
TuitionTable......................................................................88
StaffList.........................................................................89
ARTSMEDIA&COMMUNICATIONMultimediaGraphicDesign........................................66
ProfessionalPhotography................................................76
ARCHITECTURE&CONSTRUCTIONConstructionTechnology............................................39
FacilitiesMaintenanceTechnician...................................57
HeatingandAirConditioning.....................................58
BUSINESS,MARKETING&PUBLICATIONADMINISTRATIONMarketing......................................................................60
SmallBusinessManagement.........................................80
ENGINEERING&TECHNOLOGYAdvancedManufacturing..............................................25
CyberTechnician.............................................................48
ElectronicsTechnician......................................................53
Welding..........................................................................86
HEALTHDentalAssisting..........................................................50
MedicalAssisting............................................................62
NurseAide......................................................................70
PharmacyTechnician.......................................................71
PracticalNursing.............................................................73
RespiratoryCare.............................................................78
HUMANSERVICESCosmetology...................................................................41
CulinaryArts................................................................45
Esthetician......................................................................55
Nail Technician..................................................................68
LANDSCAPING& ENVIRONMENTALUrbanHorticultureandLandscapeManagement.......82
TRANSPORTATIONAutomotiveTechnology...............................................28
CollisionRepairTechnology.........................................36
DieselTechnology........................................................52
Motorcycle Service Technology.....................................64
7:30a.m.-4:30p.m.
PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEVISIONSTATEMENTPICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEPREPARESALLSTUDENTSFORPOST-SECONDARYWORKFORCEREADINESS
(PWR).
PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEMISSIONSTATEMENTPICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEPREPARESUNSURPASSED,EQUITABLECAREERANDTECHNICAL
EDUCATION.
AURORAPUBLICSCHOOLSMISSIONSTATEMENTTOTEACHEVERYSTUDENTWITHINASAFEENVIRONMENTTHEKNOWLEDGE,SKILLSANDVALUESNECESSARYTOENTERCOLLEGEORCAREERSAND
BECOMECONTRIBUTING MEMBERSOFSOCIETYWHOFLOURISHINADIVERSE,DYNAMICWORLD.
Non - Discrimination Policy AuroraPublicSchoolsdoesnotdiscriminateonthebasisofdisabilityorsexinadmissiontoitsprograms,servicesoractivities,inaccesstothem,in
thetreatmentofindividualswithdisabilitiesorinanyaspectoftheiroperations.AuroraPublicSchoolsdoesnotdiscriminatealsoonthebasisofdisabilityorsexinitshiringoremploymentpractices.Detailedgrievanceproceduresforpersonswhobelievetheyhavebeenvictimsofsexordisabilitydiscriminationhavebeendeveloped.AskforthecoordinatordesignatedbelowforacopyofregulationACA-R(sex)orACE-R(disability).Thisnoticeis
providedasrequiredbyTitleIXoftheEducationAmendmentsof1972andbyTitleIIoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990andSection504oftheRehabilitationActof1973.Thisnoticeisavailablefromthecompliancecoordinatorinlargeprint,onaudiotapeandinbraille.Questions,complaintsorrequestsforadditionalinformationregardingtheADA,(AmericanswithDisabilitiesActof1990)Section504andTitleIXmaybeforwardedtothe
designatedADA,Section504compliancecoordinator.
NameandTitle:OfficeAddress:
BrandonEyre,LegalCounsel15701East1stAve.Suite100
Phone:Days/HoursAvailable (303)344-8060Monday-Friday,
Althoughthiscatalogwaspreparedonthebasisofthebestinformationavailableatthetime,allinformation(includingtheDistrictcalendar,admissionandgraduationrequirements,courseofferingsandcoursedescriptions,andstatementsoftuitionandfees)issubjecttochangewithoutnoticeor
obligation.PickensTechnicalCollegeisanaffirmativeaction/equalopportunityinstitution.Forcurrentcalendars,tuitionratesrequirements,deadlines,etc.,studentsshouldrefertotheScheduleofCoursesforthesemesterinwhichtheyintendtoenroll,whichcanbefoundonthePickensTechnicalCollegewebsiteatwww.pickenstech.org.
PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGE PHILOSOPHY&OBJECTIVES
PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGE(PTC)ISANINSTITUTIONOFHIGHEREDUCATIONTHATPROVIDESUNSURPASSED,EQUITABLECAREERANDTECHNICAL EDUCATIONGOVERNEDBYAURORAPUBLICSCHOOLS,COLORADOCOMMUNITYCOLLEGESYSTEM,COLORADODEPARTMENTOFHIGHEREDUCATION, ANDCOUNCILOFOCCUPATIONALEDUCATION.THELEGALSTATUSOFPTCISANON-
PROFITTAX-EXEMPTPUBLICINSTITUTIONOFHIGHEREDUCATION.
PickensTechnicalCollegeprovidescompletecareerandtechnical
certificateprogramsandindividualcoursesinmanyvocationalandtechnicalareasofstudyforpost-secondaryandadultlevelsoftraining.
Theseprograms,whichareinconformitywiththeguidelinesoftheColoradoCommunityCollegeSystem,provide: (a)pre-employmenttrainingforthosewhoarepreparingtoenteranoccupationand
(b)retraining,upgrading,oroccupationaladvancementforthosealreadyemployed.Inaddition,PickensTechnicalCollegecooperateswithseveralcommunitycollegestoprovidetechnicaltraininginseveralareas
ofstudywhichmaybeapartofanAssociateofAppliedScienceDegreeinManagement(TechManagementEmphasis),anAssociateofApplied
ScienceDegreeinAppliedTechnology,oranAssociateofGeneralStudiesDegreeawardedbythecommunitycolleges.Seepage25formoreinformation.
PickensTechnicalCollegeprovidesavarietyofstudentsupportservicesincluding:advising,guidanceandcounseling,testingandassessment,
tutoring,instruction,financialaid,jobreadinessandjobcoaching.Students needing in-depth remediation are referred to the CommunityCollegeofAurora for services. Students interested inobtaining theGED
certificatemaydosoonthePickensTechnicalCollegecampus.FormoreGEDinformation,pleasecall(303)326-2112.
TheprogramsofstudyatPickensTechnicalCollegearecreditgeneratingandmeetVocational/AdultAccreditationStandardsrecommendedbyprogramadvisorycommittees,theColoradoCommunityCollegeSystem,
theColoradoCommissiononHigherEducation,CouncilonOccupationalEducationandtheUSDepartmentofEducation.Inaddition,severalprogramsareaccreditedbystateandnational
accreditingagencies.PickensTechnicalCollegeprovidesspecialadultofferingsandshortcoursesneededforupgradingvocationaland
technicalskillsdependingupondemandandresources.
PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEPHILOSOPHY&OBJECTIVES
ThephilosophyofPickensTechnicalCollegeistoprovideprogramsandlearningactivitieswhichwillmeettheemploymentneedsoftheindividualandthebusinesscommunity.PickensTechnicalCollege
alsomakesthefirmcommitmentthatallcourseworkwillincorporatewell-definedobjectives,keepingabreastoftechnologicalandindustrialchanges,andoffercurriculumwhichwillhelpdevelopthetotal
individual.ThefollowingobjectivesexpressspecificallythephilosophyofPickensTechnicalCollege:
A. Toprovidetraineeswiththeopportunitytoacquiretheskills,knowledge,workhabits,andattitudesrequiredforsuccessfulemployment.
B. Toencouragestudentstoworkwellwithotherswhilemaintainingtheirownideas,views,andstandards.
C. Toprovidetraineeswithacurriculumthatissufficientindepth,scope,and lengthtoinsureadequatepreparationfor
employment.
D. Toevaluatetraineesinarealisticmannerwhichparallelsthe
standardsofbusinessandindustry.
E. Toutilizeadvisorycommitteesinassistingexistingprograms
andinitiatingnewprogramstomeetthelaborneedsofthecommunity
F. Toprovidetraineeswiththeopportunitytodevelop
leadershipabilitiesthroughinvolvementinvocationalstudentorganizations.
G. Tomeettheneedsoftraineesbyprovidingcounseling,assistanceinjobplacement,andstudentfinancialassistance.
H. Toprovidespecialservicestomeetspecificindividualneedsincludingpersonal,physical,andmentalcapacities,attitudes,and
interests.
I. Toprovidetraineeswiththeopportunitytodevelopadditionalknowledgeandskillstochangeoccupationalgoals
orforcareermobilitywithinanoccupationalarea.
PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGE PHILOSOPHY&OBJECTIVES
PICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEPHILOSOPHY&OBJECTIVESCont.J. Toprovidetraininginanenvironmentsimilartobusinessandindustry
whilemaintaininganatmosphereconducivetolearning.
K. Topromotehighstandardsintradeethics,workmanship,scholarship,and
safety.
L. Toprovidecompetentadministrators,teachersandsupportpersonnelnecessarytodevelop,operate,andmaintainaquality
trainingfacility.
M. Todevelopagreaterawarenessforvocationaleducationwithintheschooldistrictandthecommunity.
N. Tocooperatewiththeareahighschools,theCommunityColleges,and
theagenciesnecessarytomeetthecareerandtechnicaleducationneedsofthe community.
ADVISORY COMMITTEES Eachcertificateprogramhasanadvisorycommitteeconsistingofrepresentativesfromeducation,business,andindustry.Thecommittee
assiststheinstructionalstaffandadministrationinhelpingtokeepprogramup-to-datewithrecommendationsforcurriculumcontent,equipment selection, and job-placement opportunities.
FACULTY&STAFF
Allfacultyandadministratorshavecredentialsfortheirwork
assignmentsfromtheColoradoCommunityCollegeSystem.Inaddition,most full-timefacultyholdateachingcertificateorlicensefromthe
Colorado StateDepartmentofEducation.Thesecredentialsrequireeachfaculty membertohaveseveralyearsofexperienceworkinginthe
subjectf i e l d aswellasformalizededucationandspecializedtraining.Note:Visit www.pickenstech.orgunder“ContactUs”toviewacompletelistofour facultyandstaff.
SCHEDULE, STAFF, AND COURSE CONTENT CHANGES TheSchoolreservestherighttocancel,discontinue,re-schedule,orcombineclassesandtochangeinstructors.Classesmaybecanceledif
fewerthantherequiredminimumnumberofstudentsregister.
School Calendar PickensTechnicalCollegefollowstheAuroraPublicSchoolscalendar
regardingthestartingandendingofclassesandtheschedulingof
holidayvacationsandstaffin-service.Studentsshouldrefertothecurrentsemesterscheduleofclassesforthemostaccuratecalendarinformationorwww.pickenstech.org
Emergency Cancellation of Classes Ifclassesarecanceled,AuroraPublicSchoolswillnotifymajorradioand
televisionstations.Whendayclassesarecanceledpriortothestartoftheschoolday,eveningclasseswillalsobecanceled.
ADMISSIONS,REGISTRATION,ANDRECORDS
WEBSITE
StudentscanfindinformationaboutPickensTechnicalCollegeon-line.Theschool’swebsiteaddressiswww.pickenstech.org.Ithostsacurrent
descriptionofprogramsandservicesavailabletostudents,andacalendarofactivities.Studentsmayapplyforenrollmenton-lineorinperson.
INSTITUTIONAL LIABILITY PickensTechnicalCollegedisclaims liabilityforanykindof injury, illness,or
for lossofordamage topersonalpropertybroughtontoschoolproperty.Studentsareexpectedtoprovidetheirownprotectionforsuchlosses.Everyreasonableeffortismadebyschoolauthoritiestoprovideasafe
environmentinwhichtoworkandlearn.
REPORTINGANINCIDENT
Students are encouraged to report all occurrences that endanger the lives
and well-being of our school population. Suspicious and criminal behaviorshould be reported immediately to school administration. Appropriatepolice/sheriff’s departmentswill be notified. These community agencieswill
take appropriate legal action. To find data and statistics in compliancewiththeJeanneCleryActforreportingcriminaloffenses:
http://www.pickenstech.org/left-nav/dean-of-students-office.aspxAllcriminalandillegalactivitystatisticsarecollectedbytheadministration.
STUDENTRIGHT-TO-KNOW&CAMPUSSECURITYACTCAMPUSSECURITYAWARENESSItisthegoalofPickensTechnical
Collegetoprovideaverysafeenvironmentforitsstudents.Inthiseffort,thereareseveralcampussecuritypolicies,including:
A. Studentsdonothaveaccesstocampusfacilitiesunlesssupervisedbyaninstructor.
B. Anymemberofthecampuscommunityisexpectedtoreportsuspiciousandcriminalactionstoadministration.
C. Thestudentparkinglotismonitoredregularlyforsuspiciousactivitiesandpossiblethefts.
D. Visitorsmustsigninatthereceptionist’sdeskinthemainoffice.
F. Doors(exceptthemaindoors)ofallbuildingsarelockedat
4:30p.m.daily.
G. TheAuroraPoliceDepartmentand/orArapahoe/AdamsCounty
Sheriff’sDepartmentarenotifiedimmediatelyregardingtheftsanddrugoralcoholusage.Studentresponsibilitiesforhealthandsafetyarecoveredonpage19-20.
ADMISSIONTOCERTIFICATEPROGRAMSADMISSIONPOLICYAdmissionrequirementsatPickensTechnicalCollegearelistedwithinthissection.Enrollmentincludesindividualsfromthemetropolitanareaand
state,fromawidevarietyofbackgroundsandagegroups.Applicationsforadmissionshouldbesubmittedwellinadvanceofthedesiredentrydate.Applicantsareencouragedtoapplyatleast6-8weekspriortothesemesterofattendance.Thiswillallowadequatetimetoprocessfinancial
aidmaterials,meetwithanadvisortoscheduleclasses,andregisterforclasses.AllregistrationforclassesisheldatPickensTechnicalCollege.Earlyapplicationisencouragedforallprograms.Registrationstepsareoutlinedinthissection
A. Allstudentsmustsubmitanapplicationforadmissionpriortoregistration.Studentsmayapplyon-lineatwww.pickenstech.org.Gotothe“Register”linkandcomplete“Step1”.
B. Allcertificateprogramsrequireanadmissionsprocess.Pleaserefertoprogramareaand/orcallanadvisor/counselortoinquireaboutrequirementsoftheprogram.
C. IndividualsapplyingforfinancialaidmusthaveahighschooldiplomaorcompletedtheGED.
D. Lateenrollmentsareacceptedinmostclassesthroughthefirstweekofclass,subjecttospaceavailability.
E. Studentsenrolledinapost-secondaryprogrampriortothec u r r e n t termwhohaveinterruptedtheirtrainingwillberegisteredas newstudents.Whenpossible,everyeffortwillbemadetopermitre-enrollmenttoenablecompletionoftheprogram.
F. All financialobligationstoPickensTechnicalCollegefromp r e v i o u s termsmustbepaidinfullpriortocontinuingenrollmentor re-admittance.Paymentforclassesisdueatthetimeofregistration.
G. VeteransmustreportallpreviouseducationandtrainingtotheFinancialAidOffice.
H. Astudent’ssuccessinaprogrammaydependontheindividual’spersonalinterest,aptitude,andphysicalqualificationsrequiredforeach
program.Thephilosophyofthestaffisthatthestudentshouldbeabletobenefitfromtheinstructionandthatthereisareasonablechancethestudentwillbeabletocompleterequirementsthatwillenablejobentryemploymentoradvancementintheoccupation.
I. Theschooldoesnotrequireaphysicalexaminationasageneralconditionofadmissionbutreservestherighttorequireevidenceofgoodhealthinindividualinstances.Someprogramswillrequireaphysicalexaminationuponacceptanceintotheprogram.
J. Whenacertificateofcompletionisgranted,itisconsideredthatprogramcompetencieshavebeenmetunlessthestudenthaspreviouslystatedinwritingadditionalrequirementsneededtosatisfylong-rangeobjectives.Thisadditional trainingmustreceivespecialadministrative approval.
K. Astudentwhoisenrolledfor12ormorecreditspersemesterisconsideredafull-timestudent.
L. CareerandTechnicalprogramsareavailabletoadultstudents.Anyperson,16yearsofageorolder,whohasorhasnotcompleted
highschoolmaybegrantedadmissionasapost-secondarystudent.
ADMISSIONS,REGISTRATION,ANDRECORDS
RESIDENCYREQUIREMENTS
Coloradoresidentsandnon-residentsmayattendPickensTechnicalCollege.Residentclassificationaffectstuitionrate.Studentswillbeclassifiedas an
instateorout-of-statestudentaccordingtotheinformationonthe
applicationforadmission.ResidencyrequirementsaredeterminedbytheColoradoTuitionClassificationLaw(sections23-7-101to105oftheColoradoRevisedStatutes)
Toqualifyforin-statetuition,astudent(ortheparentsorlegalguardianifthestudentisunder23yearsoldandnotemancipated)musthavebeen
domiciledinColoradofor12ormorecontinuousmonthsimmediatelyprecedingthefirstdayofclasses.Domicilefortuitionpurposesisdeterminedbytwofactors:theabilitytoshowapermanentplaceof
residenceinColorado,andtheabilitytodemonstrateintenttoremaininColorado.Severalwaystoproveintenttoremainincludeprovidingevidence
suchas:
A. PayingColoradoincometaxes.
B. BeingpermanentlyemployedinColorado.
C. OwningresidentialColoradorealestate.
D. HoldingaColoradodriver’slicenseorvehicleregistration.
E. Registeringtovote.Anystudentwhohasbeenclassifiedasan“out-of-stateresident,”andwho
believeshe/shecanqualifyasaresidentmaysecureapetitionforchangeofresidencystatusfromtheRegistrationOffice.Itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytoensurethatpetitionsandallsupportivedocumentationareonfilein
theRegistrationOfficenolaterthanten(10)classdaysafterthefirstdayofclassesofthesemestertheywishtoreceive/changetheirresidencystatus.
TheRegistrationOfficecannotassumeresponsibilityformailedpetitionsthatarriveafterthedeadline;petitionswillnotbeacceptedaftertheendofthesecondweekoftheterm.
Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Aliens Immigrantandnon-immigrantaliensmustshowtheirResidentAlien
cardorvisatodetermineresidencyfortuitionpurposes.
Residency Appeal Process Incaseswherethestudentdoesnotagreewiththedecisionofthe
tuitionclassificationofficer,he/shemayrequestthatadministration
appointanappealcommittee.Thisappealcommitteewillreviewtheresidencypetitionandsupportingdocumentationtomakeafinaldeterminationofresidency.
Military Personnel Activedutymilitarypersonnelandtheirdependentsuponmovingto
Coloradoonapermanent-change-of-station(PCS)basisareeligibleforresidenttuitionrates.BeforeregisteringatPickensTechnicalCollege,theyshouldcontactthenearestMilitaryEducationOfficeinorderto
completeandhavethetuitionclassificationcertificationformapprovedbytheEducationOfficer.TheformistobepresentedattheRegistration
Officeatthetimetheyregisterforaclass.
ADMISSIONS,REGISTRATION,ANDRECORDS
REGISTRATION
APPLICATION INFORMATION Newstudentsseekingadmissiontofull-timepost-secondarycertificate
programsmustconsultwithacounselor/advisor.
Any student planningtouseanyformoffinancial aid toattendschoolshouldcontacttheFinancialAidOfficeatleastsix to eight weeks in advance ofregistrationinordertoprovideadequatetimetoprocessinformation.Applicationssubmittedanylatermaynotbecompletedintimetopaytuitionandfeeswhenthestudentregisters.Suchstudentsneedtobepreparedtopaytheirowntuitionandfeeswhentheyregister.Nostudentwillreceivefinancialaidofanykinduntilhe/shehasbeenadmittedas astudentbytheAdmissions/RegistrationOffice.Anystudentplanningto
seekanAssociate of Applied Science or General Studies Degree fromt h e CommunityCollegeofAurora,orfromanotherCommunityCollege,uponcompletionofaPickensTechnicalCollegeprogramshouldnotifytheRegistration/RecordsOfficeandmakethatfactknownwiththeCommunityCollegeof choice.
DROP/WITHDRAWAL POLICY Astudentmayofficiallydropfromaclassorprogramduringthefirst15%of
classwithouthavingagraderecorded.Studentswhowithdrawfromclasso r aprogramafterthefirst15%oftheclasswillhaveagradeof“W”recorded inthepermanentrecords.Studentsmaynotreceiveawithdrawal
grade fromacourseafter75percentofthescheduledtimeofthecoursehasbeen completed.Alettergradewillbegiven.Studentswhoplanto
discontinue classattendanceshouldcompleteawithdrawalformintheRegistration/RecordsOfficeassoonaspossibleafterthedecisionhasbeenmade.Refund,
ifany,isdeterminedbythedatethestudentofficiallysubmitstheformtoRegistration.
PROCEDURE TO DROP/WITHDRAW FROM A CLASS OR PROGRAM Whenastudentregistersforaclassorprogram,spaceisreservedundertheassumptionthestudentplanstocompletethecourse(s).Astudentrecord
isstartedintheRegistrationOfficecomputer.To drop or withdraw from a class or an entire program,thestudentmustgotheRegistration/RecordsOfficetohaveanofficialdrop/withdrawalformcompleted.Telephone requests are not accepted. Untilastudentofficiallydrops/withdrawsattheRegistrationOffice,theenrollmentremainsactivewithabsencesandgradesrecorded.
STUDENTRECORDS
CHANGE OF ADDRESS ItistheresponsibilityofeachstudenttonotifytheRegistration/Recordsofficeofanychangeofaddress,name,telephonenumber,orother
changethatwillaffecthis/herpermanentorfinancialrecords.
PERMANENT RECORDS Apermanentrecordismaintainedoneachofficiallyenrolledstudent.
Therecordlistscoursenumbers,coursenames,coursecredithours,and
coursegrades.Thestudentmayrequesttoexaminehis/herrecordwithamemberoftheRegistration/RecordsOfficestafforaschoolcounselor.StudentrecordsaremaintainedincompliancewiththeFederalFamily
EducationalRightsandPrivacyActof1974.(PublicLaw93-380,SubSection513.88Statute471.20U.S.C.1232Q).
REQUEST FOR TRANSCRIPTS StudentswhowishtohaveacopyoftheirPickensTechnicalCollegetranscriptsenttoanothereducationalinstitution,toaprospective
employer,orforpersonalusemustcompleteaRequestforTranscriptfromattheRegistrationOffice.Afeeof$5percopywillbecharged.
Transcriptswillnotbeavailableforanystudentwhohasnotfulfilledallfinancialobligations.Aone-weekperiodoftimeshouldbeallowedfromthetimeofthereceiptuntilthetimethetranscriptismailed.
ADMISSIONS,REGISTRATION,ANDRECORDS
STUDENT RECORDS CONTINUED... FAMILY EDUCATION RIGHTS & PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 IncompliancewiththeFamilyEducationRightsandPrivacyActof1974,also
knownastheBuckleyAmendment,institutionsofhighereducationsuchasthepost-secondaryprogramatPickensTechnicalCollegearerequired,
onanannualbasis,toinformstudentsoftheirrightsundertheActandt o enumerateitsbasicprovisions.Thefollowingstatementconstitutes
suchnotice:UndertheAct,astudent18yearsofageandolderatpost-secondaryinstitutionshastherighttoinspectandreviewallofficialrecords,filesanddatadirectlyrelatedtothestudent,includingallmaterialthatis
incorporatedintothestudent’scumulativerecordfile.Thestudentshallhavetherighttochallengethecontentsofpersonaleducationrecordsandhasarighttohaveahearingtoensurethattherecordsareaccurate.
StudentnamesandcurrentenrollmentstatusatPickensTechnicalCollegeareconsideredpublic information.PickensTechnicalCollegewillrespondtoinquiriesinthisregard,whethertheyaremadeinperson,byphone,or
inwriting.Otheritemsarealsoconsideredpublicinformation,butstudentscanpreventtheirdisclosurebyfilingawrittenrequestwiththeRegistration
Officethattheybewithheldunlesswrittenpermissionisgranted.Thefollowingitemsmayappearinschooldirectoriesandpublicationsorbedisclosedbystafftoanyoneinquiringinperson,byphone,orinwriting:
A. Classes,programordivision.
B. Dateofenrollment.C. Numberofhourscurrentlytakenorcompletedpreviously.D. Certificatesearned.E. Honorsreceived.
Studentnamesmaybereleasedforgraduationlistings,andlistsofspecial
awards,honors,andeventsmaybereleasedtothenewsmedia.Allotherinformationcontainedinstudentrecordsisconsideredprivateandnotopentothepublicwithoutwrittenconsent.Onlythefollowingindividuals,
becauseoftheirofficialfunction,haveaccesstothisinformation:
A. PickensTechnicalCollegeofficials.B. Officialsofotherschoolsorcollegeswherethestudentintendstoenroll.C. Stateorfederaleducationalauthorities.D. Officialsrequestinginformationinconnectionwithastudent’sapplicationforfinancialaid.
E. Stateandlocalofficialsrequiringreportingdata.F. Accreditingorganizations.G. Parent(s)ofadependentstudent(proofofdependencymayberequired).H. Incompliancewithajudicialorder.
I. Incaseofanemergencytoprotectthehealth,safety,orwelfareofthestudentorotherpersons.
ADMISSIONS,REGISTRATION,ANDRECORDS
TUITIONTUITION & FEES Tuitionandfeesforpost-secondaryprogramsarereviewedannuallybythe
schoolandvariousstateagencies.TuitionforPickensTechnicalCollegeisdeterminedbytheAuroraPublicSchoolsBoardofEducationandissubjecttochange.Thescheduleofcourseofferingspublishedeachsemesterwill
listtherateoftuitionfeesandothercharges.Studentswhodonotmeet
in-stateresidencyrequirementsforhighereducationasenactedbytheLegislatureandpromulgatedbyStatepolicyandproceduresarerequiredtopaymorefortheireducation.AtPickensTechnicalCollegethisiscalculated
attwotimestheresidencyrate.Inadditiontotuition,variousstudentandacademicfeeshavebeenestablishedandapprovedbythegovernanceboard.Feesarechargedtorecoversomeofthecostsofprovidingservices
andprograms.Fees are subject to change without notice. General supplyandmaterialfeesareassessedtohelpdefraycostsofsuppliesandequipment.IncertainhighcostprogramssuchasHealthOccupations,
ProfessionalPhotography,andothers,specialfeesorsurchargesmaybechargeduponenrollment.TuitionandfeesareassessedandcollectedeachterminaccordancewithColoradoCommissiononHigherEducationrulesandregulations.TheCounselingofficeandRegistrationhaveinformationaboutapproximatecostsforsuchitemsastools,uniforms,andinsurance,
whicharerequiredinsomeprograms.
REFUNDABLE FEES Thesefeesarerefundableuptothecensusdateifdroppedwiththe
accompanying class(es):
A. CollegeFee:Payacredithourfee,upto18creditsforfulltimestudents,tohelpfundgeneraloperationsoftheschool.
B. Lab/CourseFee:Somecoursesareassessedanadditionallab/programf e e todefrayextracostsofmaterials,supplies,andequipment.Forexample, duetothelowerteacherstudentratioenforcedbyaccreditationagencies, thereisaclinicalfeeinmanyoftheHealthOccupationsprograms.
C. ProgramFees.
NON-REFUNDABLE FEES A. StudentEnrollmentFee:Anon-refundablestudentenrollmentfeepaideachsemestertooffsetenrollmentprocessingandrecordscosts.Seecurrenttuitionfeeschedule.
B. TuitionRefundFee:$20processingfeeforclassesdroppedfromthefirstdayofclassthroughrefunddate.
C. ChallengeFee:A$20percredithourfeeforcoursechallenge.Usedtooffsetinstructioncosts,materialsandprocessingcosts.SeeCreditforPriorLearningsectionforspecificprocedures.
D. PortfolioReviewFee:A$25perhourone-timefeeforreviewoflifeexperiencestoseekcreditforprior learning.Usedtocoverthedirectcostofreviewbystaff.
E. DeferredPaymentFee:A$10processingfeetocovercostsofhandlingthedeferredpayment.
F. AcademicTranscriptFee:$5pertranscript.Usedtooffsetprintingcosts,mailingandtelephonecharges.
G. ReplacementCertificate:$10.00feeforeachreplacementcertificate.Mustberequestedwithinoneyearofgraduation.
H. Replacementofstudentidentificationcard:$10.00processingfee.
PAYMENT OF TUITION & FEES Astudent,bytheactofregistering,automaticallyincursafinancial
obligationtoPickensTechnicalCollege.Thisobligationmustbesatisfiedbyappropriatepayment.Thismeansthatastudentwho
registeredforoneormoreclassesisobligatedtopaythefullamountofthetuitionandfeeswhetherornotthestudentattendsclass.
Failuretopaytuitionandfeesmayresultincancellationofastudent’sregistration.Unpaidaccountswillbeforwardedtoacollectionagencythatmayaffectthestudent’screditratingandmayresultinadditional
collectionfees,attorneyfees,interestorothercosts.PickensTechnicalCollegewillnotbeabletoregisterastudent,providesemestergradeso r finaltranscripttoanystudentorformerstudentwhohasany
financial obligations.
DEFERRED PAYMENT Deferredpaymentisavailableatthetimeofregistrationfortuitionin
excessof$300.Allfeesand50percentoftuitioncostsmustbepaidon
thedayofregistration.Theremainingbalanceisdueintwoorthreeinstallments.A$10non-refundableprocessingfeeistocoverthecosto f handlingthedeferredpayment.Anadditional$10non-refundable
chargeisassessedforeachlatepayment.Ifastudenthasincurredalatefee,thestudentwillnotbeeligibleforanotherdeferredpaymentfortheremainderoftheschoolyear.
AUDIT OF COURSES Studentswhowishtoattendclasswithoutearningcreditsmayregisteronanauditbasisbyregisteringforthecourseandcompletingthe
Request for Audit form.Registrationandtuitionarethesameasforcreditcourses.Changestoorfromauditstatusmustbemadeonorbeforetherefunddatefortheclass.Underthisoption,studentsaren o t heldtostandardattendancerequirementsnorrequiredtotakeExaminations.An“AU”willberecordedinthestudent’stranscriptwhich
isnotcalculatedintotheGPA.
ADMISSIONS,REGISTRATION,ANDRECORDS
REFUND POLICY TherefundpolicyforPickensTechnicalCollegeisbasedonthefactthat
tuitionprovidesaportionofthecostofeducation.Whenastudentenrollsinaprogram/class,he/shereservesaplacewhichcannotbemadeavailabletoanotherstudentuntilhe/sheofficiallydropstheprogram/class.Inaddition,
astudent’soriginalenrollmentrepresentsasizablecosttotheStateofColoradowhetherornothe/shecontinuesintheprogram/class.Refunds,
whendue,aremadewithoutrequiringarequestfromthestudent.
A. Onehundredpercent(100%)refund,less$20.00processingfeeandlessadditionalfeesforhighcostprograms,isgrantedtostudentsforclasses
droppedfromthefirstdayofclassthroughrefunddate.Refunddateisthedatewhen15%ofthescheduledclasstimehasoccurred.
B. Norefundwillbegivenforfeesandotherobligationsnotretrievablebytheinstitution.
C. Norefundwillbegivenonce15%ormoreofthescheduledtimefortheclasshaselapsed.
D. Whentheclasssectioniscanceledduetolackofenrollmentorothercause,theschoolwillnotifythestudentandthestudentisentitledtoa100%refund.StudentsmaycometotheRegistration/RecordsOfficeandchoose
fromtheclasssectionsstillavailabletosubstituteforthecanceledclassorapplyforarefund.
E. RecordswillnotbereleaseduntilallobligationstoPickensTechnicalCollegearefulfilled.
F. Astudentreceivingfinancialaidwhowithdrawsduringthesemestermayberequiredtorepayaportionofthefinancialaid.Formoreinformationconcerningthemethodsofdeterminingwhenarepaymentmaybedue,contacttheFinancialAidOfficeorrefertotheFinancialAidHandbook.
G. Studentswhosetuitionisbeingpaidbyanagencyorthirdpartyareresponsiblefortheirtuitioniftheagencyorthirdpartydoesnotpay.
H. Refunds,whendue,aremadewithoutrequiringarequestfromthestudentandaremadewithin45days(1)ofthelastdayofattendanceif
writtennotificationhasbeenprovidedtotheinstitutionbythestudent,or(2)fromthedatetheinstitutionterminatesthestudentordetermineswithdrawalbythestudent.
ACADEMICSTANDARDS
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION AWARDS Studentswhocompleteallcertificateprogramrequirements,andwhomeetthespecificationssetforthintheStandardsof
Progress,andwhocompleteallfinancialobligationstoPickensTechnicalCollegeareeligibletoreceiveaCertificateofCompletion.Studentswillberecommendedforthecertificatebytheirinstructor(s).Theinstructorwillvalidatethatallrequirementshavebeenmet.Studentsareencouragedtoparticipateinthecertificateawardsceremony.Allcertificateswillbemaileduponcompletionof
thegradeverificationprocessaftertheendofthesemester.
STANDARDS OF PROGRESS TomaintaintherequiredStandardsofProgressinaprogramoranindividualcourse,astudentmustmeettheminimumrequirementofhavinganaveragegradeof“C”orbetterinallcoursesintheapprovedschedule.
FailuretomaintainasatisfactoryStandardofProgressmayresultinthefollowingactions:A. Beingplacedonacademicprobation.
B. Droppedfromprogramstatus.Note:Studentsmayre-enrollinindividualcourse(s)forwhichprerequisitesaremet.C. Deniedre-admissionifstudenthasfailedtomeetstandardstwiceinaschoolyear.Studentmustprovetothesatisfactionoftheschooladministrationthatcircumstanceshavechanged.
Administration,inconjunctionwithRegistration/Records,instructorsandadvisors, isresponsibleforadministeringandsupervisingtheStandardsofProgress.Thestudentisentitledtorequestahearingregardingsuchadismissal.
GRADING POLICY TheRegistration/RecordsOfficemailsthestudentgradereportsattheendofeachsemester.Studentswillalsoreceiveregular
feedbackonclassprogressduringthetermofthecourse.
GradingSystemGrade Symbol QualityofWork Percentage
A ExcellentB AboveAverageC AverageD* BelowAverageF* NoCreditI* IncompleteS SatisfactoryU* UnsatisfactoryW WithdrawalAU AuditedCourseE ChallengeExam
93-10082-9271-8160-70Below60
4-PointGradingSystemGradeSymbol Points
A 4B 3C 2D* 1F* 0
*Note:Agradeof“C”oraboveisrequiredinallcoursesmeetingtherequirementstoearn
aprogramCertificateofCompletion.
ADMISSIONS,REGISTRATION,ANDRECORDS
REPEATED COURSES: StudentsmayrepeatacourseONCE.Studentswhowanttorepeatmorethanoncerequireadministrativeapproval.Studentswhoreceivea“D”or“F”inacoursemayrepeatthecourseforabettergrade
whenthecourseisnextregularlyscheduledorthrougharrangementswiththeinstructor.Studentsmustregisterandpaytuitionforeachcourserepeated.Allgradeswillappearonthetranscript.
GRADE QUALITY OF WORK INDICATED BY SYMBOL
A Excellentachievement.Exceedinglyhighqualityofworkasdemonstratedbyabilitytomasteroutcomesofthecourse.
B Aboveaverageachievement.Highlysatisfactoryworkinrequiredareasofthecourse.
C Averageachievement.Proficiencyinmostofthecourserequirements/qualityofworkusualforthiscourse.
D Belowaverageachievement.Someproficiencyincourserequirements,accompaniedbyunacceptableperformance.Willnotcount
towardcertificaterequirements.
F Failing.Courserequirementshavenotbeenmetsatisfactorily.Willnotcounttowardcertificaterequirements.
I Incomplete.Atemporarygradewhere75%ofthecourseworkhasbeensatisfactorilycompleted,butduetoreasonsbeyondthestudent’scontrol,theworkofthecoursecannotbecompletedatthistime.Anincompletegradedoesnotpermitthestudenttore-enrollintheclassagainwithoutpaymentoftuition.An“I”grademustbecompletednolaterthantheend
o f thesemesterimmediatelyfollowingtheassignmentofthe“I”gradenotcountingsummerterm(forspringtermthismeansduringthenextfallsemester).Ifnogradechangeformisreceivedfromtheinstructorbythelastdayoftheterm,the“I”gradewillreverttoan“F”grade.Thisincompletepolicyisreferencedtopost-secondarystudentsonly.Secondarystudents
mustmeetAPSBoardofEducationrequirements.
S Satisfactory:Creditreceived.Thestudenthasdemonstratedmasteryorachievement of course objectives. Not computed inGPA. Counts towardcertificaterequirements.
U Unsatisfactory:Indicatesstudenthasnotdemonstratedmasteryorachievementofcourseobjectives.NotcomputedinGPA.Willnotcounttowardcertificaterequirements.
W Withdrawal:Transcriptedgradereceivedbystudentwhowithdrawsfromthecourseafter15%,butbefore75%,ofthecoursehasexpired.
AU Audit:Transcriptedforastudentwhoistakingacoursewithoutearningcredits.NotcomputedinGPA.
E ChallengeExamwaspassedsuccessfully.Countstowardscertificaterequirements.NotcomputedinGPA.
ACADEMIC DUE PROCESS Incaseswhereacademicmattersareinquestionorwherean
instructor’sjudgmentisinquestion,thefirstcontactforresolvingthemattershouldbewiththeinstructor.Thenextlineofappealisa n advisor.Ifthestudentisstillnotsatisfied,he/shemayrequestthat
administrationappointanacademicappealcommitteetomediatetheappeal.
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING Currentlyenrolledstudents(registeredandtuition/feespaid)maybeawardedcreditforpriorlearningwhichhasbeenacquiredthroughtraditionalcoursework,nontraditionalschoolwork,orotherlifeexperiencestomeetpartialcertificatecreditrequirements.Forpriorlearningtoqualifyforcoursecredit,itmustbecomparabletothePickensTechnicalCollegepost-secondarycoursecontentandmust
relatetothestudent’soccupationalobjective.No more than 75 percent of the certificate program requirements may be met through credit for prior learning. However, each type of prior learning credit cannot exceed 25 percent. Themethodsofcreditforpriorlearningareasfollows:
A. Course Transfer Course(s)beingtransferredtoaPickensTechnicalCollegepost-
secondaryprogrammustmeetthefollowingcriteria:
1. Thecreditmustbefromanaccreditedassociationofhighereducation.
2. CoursecontentmustberecognizableasbeingequivalenttothePickensTechnicalCollegecourse.
3. The transfer coursemust havebeen completedwithin theprevioustenyears.Course(s)completedmorethantenyearsagomayvalidatedthroughthecoursechallengeprocedure.
4. Agradeof“C”orbettermustbedocumentedonanofficialtranscript.Officialtranscriptsaretobemailedfromthepreviousschool.Faxtranscriptsarenotacceptedasofficial.
5. A maximum of 18 credits or 25 percent of the credits required for the certificate may be earned through course transfer. 6. PickensTechnicalCollegereservestherighttoevaluateallcredits.Courseworkfoundtobeobsoletewillrequireupdatedcredit.
7. Studentscannottransferbetweenprogramsafterthedropdateofeachsemesterandonlywhenthereisavailablespaceintheprogram.
ADMISSIONS,REGISTRATION,ANDRECORDS
Procedure for Transfer Credit: 1. Obtainanofficialtranscriptfromthepreviousinstitution(s).2. A credentialed teacher(s) or advisor in the subject areawill evaluate the transcript for eligibility of transfer credit.Transfercreditwillbe recordedas“transfercredit”onthe
PickensTechnicalCollegetranscript.Transcriptscoveringastudent’spreviouseducationandotherrecordssubmittedtotheschoolaspartoftheadmissionrequirements
areassimilatedintotheofficialfileandcannotbereturnedtothestudent.Theschoolwillneitherissuenorcertifycopiesoftranscriptsandrecordsfromotherinstitutions
B. Course Challenge Coursechallengemaybeusedtovalidatepreviouscertificate
programcourseworkthatismorethantenyearsold,oritmaybeusedtodemonstrateknowledgeandskillsgainedthroughwork
experienceorotherlifeexperience.Asuccessfulchallengewillenablethestudenttoreceiveagradeof“E”(successfulpassingofChallengeExam)withouthavingtotakethecourse.The
requesttochallengemustbemadewithinthefirstfiveschooldaysofthestartofthecourse.Coursechallengeexaminationsareusuallyequivalenttotakingafinalexaminationandmayincludebothperformanceandwrittentests.Acoursechallengeforanycoursemaybemadeonlyonce.Thestudentfailingthecoursechallengemusttakethecourseandpassitsuccessfullyinordertoreceivecredit.Gradesforachallengewillbesubmittedforrecordingonthetranscriptattheendoftheterm.Thegradeforasatisfactorychallengewillbe“E”.Acoursechallengecannotbeusedtoimproveap r i o r recordedgrade.Challengecreditisnotapplicable
towards gradepointaverage.A maximum of eighteen credits (18) or twenty-five percent (25%) of the credits required for a certificate may be earned through course challenge. Procedures for Course Challenge: 1. Studentenrollsandpaystuitionandfeesforcourse.2. Consultwiththecourseteacherandanadvisortodeterminethefeasibilityofacoursechallenge.
3. SecureaRequestforCourseChallengefromtheRegistrationOfficeandobtainallnecessarysignatureswithinthefirstfiveschooldaysofthestartofthecourse.
4. Paythefeeforacoursechallengeof$20percredithour.(Thisfeeisnonrefundable.)Ifthechallengeissuccessful,thetuitionandfeespaidduringregistrationwillberefundedifapplicable.Ifthechallengeisnotsuccessful,thestudentmaycompletethecourseoracceptawithdrawalpassinggrade.Anyrefunds
applicablewillbedeterminedusingtherefundpolicy.
5. Arrangewiththeteacherandanadvisortotakethecoursechallengeexamination.
6. Course challenge exams are administered at the convenienceof theexaminationadministratorbutmustbecompletedwithinthefirst15percentofthecourse.
Allpost-secondarystudentsareresponsiblefortheirown
enrollment,foridentifyingdisabilities,and,ifneeded,requestingspecificaccommodationsforanybasicskillsassessmentandsupportservice.Checkwithanadvisorfor
programavailabilityandstartdates.Completethefollowingadmission steps.
Ifusingfinancialaid,fillouttheapplicationonthe
FASFAwebsite:www.fafsa.ed.govPTCCode:012875
Registerforclasses, inperson,at theRegistrationOffice.Finalize
registrationby showingproofof residencyandpayingall tuitionandfees.Pleasenote:ifstudentisunder23yearsofage,a
copyofparent/guardian’sproofofresidencywillneedtobeprovidedattimeofregistration.Alsoparent/guardian
informationwillneedtobeprovidedontheadmissions
application.
Makepaymentatthecashier’swindowlocatedinthe
Registrationarea.
*Classesarefilledonafirstcomefirstservebasis.Forprogram
availabilitypleasecontacttheCounselingdepartment.
Allpost-secondarystudentsareresponsiblefortheirownspecific
accommodationsforanybasicskillsassessmentandsupport.
STANDARDSANDCONDUCT
C. Portfolio of Learning Outcomes Theportfolioopportunityisprovidedforstudentswhohaveacquired
program-relatedcompetencies throughexperienceswhichhavenotbeendocumentedthroughtraditionalmeans,suchasexaminationresultsandtranscripts.Work(paidorunpaid)andotherlifeexperiencesthathave
providedknowledgeandskillsdirectlyrelatedtothestudent’sprogramofchoiceareexamplesonemightdocumenttoreceivecreditforprior
learningusingtheportfolioof learningoutcomes.Submissionofevidence
documentingthevalidityoftheseexperienceswillberequired.A maximum of eighteen credits (18) or twenty-five percent (25%) of the credits required for a certificate may be earned through portfolio evidence. Work experience – adescriptionoftheworkperformedandthecompetenciesneededtoperformthework,thename,address,and
telephonenumberoftheemployer.Aself-employedpersonmayfindithelpfultoincludetaxreturnsandotherworkrelateddocuments.
Other experience - acompletelistoftheexperiences,fullrangeofactivities,references,telephonenumbers,andaddressesofindividualswhoareknowledgeableoftheworkperformedandtheskillsneeded,
examplesofproductsorservices,pictures,newsarticlesorotherevidencemustbeprovided.Inadditiontotheabove,thestudentmayberequiredtosuccessfullycompletewrittenand/orperformancetestsrelatedtotheexperiencesidentified.Acredentialedteacher(s)teachinginthesubjectareawillevaluatetheportfoliooflearningoutcomestodeterminecreditforpriorlearning.Thereisaone-timePortfolioReviewFeeof$25/hourwhichisused
tocoverthedirectcostofthereviewstaff.Course(s)thatmaybewaived forearningacertificateofcompletionwillbebasedontheevaluationofthe
portfoliobutcannot exceed 25 percent of the total certificate course requirements.
HoursacquiredthroughtheportfoliowillnotaccruetowarddeterminingtuitionchargesforstudentswhoarealsotakingcoursesatPickensTechnical
College,norgenerateagradeorgradepointaverage.TheExecutiveDirectorordesigneewillmakefinalapprovalofallexperiencesacceptedforcredit.
STUDENTRIGHTSANDRESPONSIBILITIESThestudentisresponsibleforbecomingfullyinformedaboutallschoolpoliciesandproceduresaspublishedinthegeneralcatalog,APSSafe
SchoolsPoliciesandRegulationsBooklet,studenthandbookandthescheduleofclasses.Thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto,withdrawaldatesandprocedures,refunddatesandprocedures,andattendancerequirements.
TheAuroraPublicSchoolsDisciplinePolicyanditsaccompanyingregulation,alongwithPolicyJKD/JKE,Suspension/ExpulsionofStudentsandPolicyJLCF,
SecretSocieties/GangActivityconstitutetheAuroraPublicSchoolsConductandDisciplineCode.
ItistheintentoftheBoardofEducationthatstudentsdemonstratingunacceptablebehaviorunderstandthatsuchbehaviorwillnotbetolerated
andwillbedealtwithinaccordancewiththisConductandDisciplineCode.ViolationofthisCodemayalsoresultinreferralstolawenforcementagencies.TheBoardofEducationdirectstheSuperintendentofSchoolstodevelopregulationstoimplementthepurposesofthepolicy.ThisConductandDisciplineCodeshallbeineffectatalltimes.Inaddition,individualschoolsmaydevelopadditionalspecificoperationalrulestoimplementtheConductandDisciplineCode.Ifsuchrulesaredeveloped,theyshallapplyspecificallytotheindividualbuilding.ThisCodeappliestoconductatschool,onDistrictproperty,indistrictvehiclesorataschool-sponsoredactivityorevent(whetherornottheschool-sponsoredactivityoreventisonoroff
campus),and under circumstances where off-campus behavior is detrimental to the welfare or safety of other pupils or of school personnel.
PickensTechnicalCollegecomplieswithTitleIXrequirementsforany
actsofsexualmisconduct.Ifyoubelieveyouareavictimofsexualmisconductoryouareawitnessofsexualmisconduct,pleasecontacttheTitleIXCoordinatortofileacomplaintand/orreceivesupport.If
policiesarenotknownorunderstood,thestudentisresponsibleforseekingclarificationfromtheproperschoolauthorities.
STUDENT CONDUCT Admissiontothepost-secondaryprogramimpliesthatadultstudents
areexpectedtoconductthemselvesinamatureandresponsiblemanner.Theyareexpectedtorespecttherightsofothersandobservemoralandcivillaws.Interferencewiththenormalprocesses
ofeducationintheclassroomorelsewhereonthecampuswillberegardedasunacceptableconductwhichwarrantssuspensionand/ordismissalfromtheschool.Conductforwhichstudentsaresubjectto
disciplinaryactionfallsintothefollowingcategories:
A. Possessionofanyweapononschoolproperty.
B. Physicalabuseofanypersononschoolpropertyorconductwhichthreatensorendangersthehealthandsafetyofothersasexpresslyprohibitedbylaw.
C. Disorderlyconductorlewd,indecent,orobsceneconductonschoolproperty.
D. Unlawfuluse,possession,ordistributionofdrugsoralcoholonschoolproperty.
E. Theft,vandalismordamagetoschoolproperty.F. Unauthorizedentrytooruseofschoolfacilities.G. DishonestyinanyformorknowinglyfurnishingfalseinformationtoPickensTechnicalCollege.
H. Forgery,alteration,ormisuseofschooldocumentsorrecords.I. Failuretocomplywithwrittenorverbaldirectivesofdulyauthorizedschoolofficialswhoareperformingassignedduties.
J. Obstructionorinterferencewithacademicoradministrativeprocessesoftheschool.
K. FailuretocomplywiththeTobaccoFreepolicy.
STANDARDSANDCONDUCT
L. Violationofschoolrulesregardinguseofcomputerorinternet.
M. Harassment,intimidationorbullyingofanykindtowardstudents,stafforguests.
N. Improperdressorobscenemessagesonclothing.O. Cellphonesarenottobeseen,heard,orusedinanywayi n s i d e theschoolduringtheinstructionaldayfrom7:50a.m.to10:00p.m.Thisincludestheuseofanycellphoneoptionssuchascameras,PDAs,andcalculators.Cellphonesmaybeusedoutsidethebuilding.However,therewillbeconsequencesenforcedifastudentmissesacademictimeduetocellphoneuse.Electronics
thatare“receiveonly”devicessuchasI-pods,MP3players,PDAs,etc.willbeallowedintheCommonsand/orlunchareaduringtheinstructionalday.Electronicdevicesusedininstructionalareaswillbeconfiscated.STUDENT SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES Allstudentsareresponsibleforworkingsafelyandproductively,
alwaysremainingawareofthehazardsintheirjobsandfollowingsafeworkpractices.A“SafetyViolationTicket”willbeissuedfor
failuretocomplywithsafetyrules.Dependingontheseverityoftheinfraction,suspensionordismissalfromschoolmaybewarranted.Theseresponsibilitiesinclude:
A. Tofollowschoolsafetyinstructionandsafetypractices,andtoworkaccordingtostandardshoporlabpractices.
B. Torecognizeandreporttotheinstructorhazardousconditionsorworkpracticesintheshoporlab.
C. Touseprotectiveandsafetyequipment,toolsandmachineryastheyweredesigned.
D. Toavoidusinganyequipmentortoolifnotproperlytrainedorauthorizedtodoso.
E. Toreportallinjuriesorexposuretotoxicmaterialstotheinstructorassoonaspossible.
F. Toknowthecontentandlocationofmaterialsafetydatasheetswhenappropriate.
PERSONAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT Personalsafetyequipment(i.e.,protectiveclothing,uniforms,
safetyglasses,weldinggloves,etc.),isrequiredinseveralprograms.Studentswillbeadvisedby instructorsconcerning
safetyequipmentrequirements.Thisequipmentwillbeavailableforstudentpurchaseinthebookstore.
PICKENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE ATTENDANCE Regularattendanceisexpectedforallstudentsinordertoretainanactiveenrollmentstatusandtoearncoursecredit.Excessive
absencesmayresultinfailureofthecourse,failuretoearncredit,and/ordismissalfromtheclassandtheschool.
STUDENTSERVICES
CLASSROOMLEARNINGISONLYPARTOFYOUREDUCATION.THISSECTIONDESCRIBESOTHERAVENUESOFLEARNINGTHATAREPARTOFTHEPICKENSTECHNICALCOLLEGEEXPERIENCE.SERVICESAREAVAILABLETHATCANENRICHYOURSTUDENTLIFEANDACADEMICPERFORMANCE.MUCHOFTHISINFORMATIONWILLBEVALUABLEONLYIFYOUTAKEADVANTAGEOFTHEOPPORTUNITIES.
MAKE-UP WORK FOR ABSENCES Instructorswillprovidepost-secondarystudentstheopportunitytomakeup
workforabsencesifthefollowingproceduresaremet:
A. Studentmustrequestthemake-upassignment(s)withintwoadditionalclassmeetingsoftheclass.Failuretorequestthemake-upassignment(s)willconstituteafailurefortheseassignments.
B. Thestudentwillreceiveaspecificcontentrelatedassignment(s)fromtheinstructor(s)oftheclass(es)missed.
C. Thestudentwillcompletetheassignmentwithinareasonableperiodoftime.Reasonableperiodoftimewillbedeterminedinrelationtothenumberofdaysabsentandtheintensityofthesubjectmatter.
DRUG-FREE PICKENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE PickensTechnicalCollegeadherestoandsupportsthelegislationandlaws
enactedbythefederal,stateandlocalgovernmentsaddressingtheunlawful
possession,useordistributionofillicitdrugsandalcohol.Thepersonwhoisinvolvedinanyoftheseactivitiesoncampuswillbeprosecutedtothefullestextentofthelaw.Furthersanctions,suchassuspensionanddismissal
fromtheschool,maybedeemednecessary.DuetoColoradoStateLawandAuroraPublicSchoolDistrictpolicy,thePickensTechnicalCollegecampusisentirelytobacco-free.
SERVICESANDGENERAL INFORMATIONADVISING/COUNSELINGCounselorsandacademicadvisorsareavailabletoofferprospectiveandenrolledstudentsassistanceinexploringvariouscareers,PickensTechnicalCollegeprogramoptionsandpersonalityprofiles.Theycanhelpyou
c h o o s e acareer/college/lifepaththatfitsyourinterests,personalityandskills.Allofourpersonalityandcareersurveysareprovidedfreeofcharget o prospectiveandcurrentstudents.Ourcounselorsarealsoavailableto
t a l k withyouaboutanypersonalissuesthatmightbeaffectingyourlifeand successinschool.Tomakeanappointmentpleasecalltoschedulea
timeat 303-344-4910orwalk-insarewelcome.
HEALTH AND SAFETY AHealthandSafetyCoordinatorisgenerallyavailableduringtheregular
daytimehoursofoperationtoprovidebasicschoolnursingservices.TheCoordinatorisnotondutyduringthelateafternoonandeveninghours.
SafetyinstructionandsafetypracticesareofvitalconcernwithininstructionalprogramsatPickensTechnicalCollege.Safepracticesmustbe
observedbyallstaffandstudents.FamiliarizeyourselfwiththecontentandlocationofMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)whenappropriate.Studentswithdisabilitiesthatpresentahazardtothemselvesortoothersmustreport
suchinformationonthehealthandemergencycardalongwithwhomshouldbenotifiedincaseofemergency.Intheeventofanaccidentorthe
suddenonsetofillness,appropriatefirstaidshouldbeobtained
immediately.Thestaffwillrefertothehealthandemergencyc a r d toidentifyfamilymemberswhoareexpectedtoassume
responsibility;otherwise,thestaffwilltakeappropriateandprudentactiononbehalfofthestudent.Studentsareresponsibleforcarryingtheirownhealthandaccidentinsuranceandforany
expenses incurred includingoutsideemergency services.PickensTechnicalCollegestrivestomaintainasafecampusconducive
tostudentwell-beingandlearning.Forcrimestatisticsandreportingprocedures,pleaseseetheStudentRight-To-KnowandCampusSecurityActof1990sectiononpage8.Remember,
campussecurityisaresponsibilityforallmembersofthecampuscommunity.Asamemberyoushould:
A. Alwayslockyourcarwhenleavingtheparkinglottogotoclass.B. Alwayscheckyourvehiclepriortounlockingandenteringitwhenreturningtoitafterclass.
C. Walkoutofclassingroupsorpairs.D. Reportanysuspiciousactivitytoschooladministrationoffices.E. Payattentiontothephysicalcharacteristicsofindividual(s)involvedinanyincidentyoureport.Ifitinvolvesamotorvehicle,notethelicenseplatenumber,makeand/ormodelofthevehicle.
STUDENT RESOURCE CENTER TheSRCprovidesacomfortableandfunctionalworkspacefor
studentsandstaff.Thespaceincludesthreemeetingroomsthatcanbeusedina‘firstcome,firstserved’basisorreservedforaspecifictime,16computerswithprinting,acopier,andacausal
seatingarea.
TUTORING SERVICES Studentswantingpersonalassistancewithanyoccupational
programmayrequesttutorialassistance.Tutoringservicesare
providedonapriorityofneedbasis.Tutorialassistanceislimitedtotheschool’sabilitytolocatequalifiedtutors.Arrangementsforthisserviceshouldbemadebycontactingtheinstructoror
counselor.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Servicesareavailabletoprovideassistancetostudentsand
graduatestocompeteeffectivelyinthejobmarket.Avarietyofresourcesandservicesareprovidedtoassistthestudentatno
extracharge. PickensTechnicalCollegeprovidescomprehensiveemploymentassistancetoitsstudentsandgraduates,butdoes
notguaranteeemploymentorplacement.
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
STUDENTSERVICES
Professionalorganizationsofferco-curricularactivitieswhichbroadenandcomplementspecificoccupationalareas.Theactivitiesaredesignedto
build leadershipskillswhileallowingmemberstheopportunitytonetworkandsocialize.Studentsareencouragedtojoinanystudentorganizations.
Somestudentschoosetoparticipateinprofessionalorganizations,whileotherschoosetoparticipateinorganizationsdirectlyrelatedtotheirspecificcareer.Thefollowingstudentorganizations,however,arebroadbased,
encompassingawidearrayofcareers.Jointodayandmakeyoureducationandtrainingmoremeaningful!StudentorganizationsatPickensTechnicalCollege include:DECA(DistributiveEducationClubsofAmerica).FBLA
(FutureBusinessLeadersofAmerica),FFA(FutureFarmersofAmerica),HOSA(HealthOccupationStudentsofAmerica),SkillsUSA(CareerandTechnicalStudentOrganization),FCCLA(FamilyCareerCommunityLeadersof
America),PBL(PhiBetaLambda),andDEC(DeltaEpsilonChi).
DISABLED STUDENTS Studentswithdisabilitieshavetheresponsibilitytoprovideappropriatedisabilitydocumentation to thePost-SecondaryADACoordinator
Documentationlegitimizesastudent’srequestforreasonableaccommodation,andcanassistboththestudentandtheschoolinidentifyingthenatureofnecessaryaccommodationsandinmeetinga
programstechnicalstandards,wheresuchstandardsexist.Inaddition,itisthestudent’sresponsibilitytomaintaincommunicationabouttheappropriatenessofaccommodationsmade,andtoalertthefacultyand
staffaboutanyphysicalorattitudinalbarriersencounteredattheschool.Studentswithdisabilitiesmakingatransitiontothepost-secondarylevel
oftenfaceincreasedacademicandpersonalresponsibilities.StudentsareexpectedtobetheirownadvocatetoafargreaterextentthanintheK-12context.
Theadvocacyprocess involvesgoodcommunications; therefore,studentswithdisabilitiesareencouragedtodothefollowing:Makeanappointment
withtheschoolsADACoordinatorat(303)326-2000ext.27704;Provideappropriatedisabilitydocumentation (ordiscusshowsuchdocumentationistobeobtained)andpreparetodiscussaccommodationalternatives;
Meetalldeadlinesestablishedfordocumentationandsubmissionofrequests foraccommodations;Maintainongoingcommunicationabout theappropriatenessofaccommodationsmade.Ifthereareproblems,firsttry
t o resolvethemwiththeindividualinstructor.Ifthatdoesnotwork,contactthePost-secondaryADACoordinator.Finally,studentshavearight
tofileaformalgrievanceundertheAuroraPublicSchoolsADA/Section504GrievanceProcedure.Acopyofthisdocumentmaybefoundathttp://www.aps.k12.co.us/pol-reg/SectionA/ace.pdfandisavailablefromPickens
TechnicalCollegeDirector’soffice(303)344-4910,orfromtheAPSOfficeofLegalCounsel(303)344-8060ext.28301).Keepfaculty,staffandthePickensTechnicalCollegePost-secondaryADACoordinator informedaboutany
physicaland/orattitudinalbarriersencounteredonthiscampus.Pleasegotohttp://www.pickenstech.org/ada.aspxformoreinformation.
CHILD CARE
TheKIDSTECHchildcarefacilityatPickensTechnicalCollegedelivers
childcareandinstructiontochildrenbetweentheagesoffifteenmonthsandfiveyears.Inadditiontoprovidingqualitychildcare,KIDSTECH
servesasalabfortrainingsecondarystudentswhoareenrolledintheEarlyChildhoodEducation program.Childcareservicesareextended
tosecondaryparentingstudents,post-secondaryparentingstudentswhoareenrolledinacertificatedprogramatPickensTechnicalCollege,AuroraPublicSchoolsstaffandcommunitymembers.Childcareservices
arearrangedeachsemesteronafirst-come,first-servedbasis,assumingalleligibilityrequirementsaremet.Pleasecall(303)326-2024formoreinformation.
BOOKSTORE Mostcoursesrequiretextbooksandothereducationalmaterials.Pickens
TechnicalCollegeoperatesastudentbookstorewherestudentsmaypurchasebooksandrelatedclassroommaterials.TheStudentBookstore
re-purchasesusedbooksforclassescurrentlyoffered.Generally,theStudentBookstoreisnotopenonnon-studentcontactdaysorduringthesummer.
TRANSPORTATION OrdinarilyPickensTechnicalCollegedoesnotprovideschool
transportationforpost-secondaryfieldtripsand/orstudentschool-relatededucationalactivities.However,atthedeterminationofschooladministrators,studentsmayberequiredtorideinschoolvehicles.
Studentsdrivingpersonalvehiclestofieldtripsandschool-relatededucationalactivitiesdosoattheirownriskandbearfullresponsibility
forthemselvesandallpassengers.
FINANCIALAID
GENERAL INFORMATION FinancialaidatPickensTechnicalCollegeisdesignedtohelpstudentswhowouldbeunabletoattendwithoutassistance.Theprimary
responsibilityformeetingthecostsofeducationrestswiththeindividualstudent.Financialaidfundsareavailabletosupplementwhateverfunds
astudentcanprovide.Sincerequestsforassistanceusuallyexceedtheavailabilityoffunds,studentsshouldbeawareofproceduresandprioritydatesinordertoreceivemaximumconsiderationforthefundsthatare
available.
VETERAN AFFAIRS© INFORMATION TheFinancialAidOfficedoesallcertificationsforveteransseekingtouse
theireducationalbenefitsatPickensTechnicalCollege.Notallprogramsareeligibleforveteransbenefitsandprospectivestudentsshould
contacttheofficeforinformationonspecificprogramsorclasses.
AveteranisALWAYSresponsibleforhisorhertuitionbillatthetimeof
registration.Anapplicationorcertificateinprogressdoesnotexemptstudentsfrommeetingfinancialobligationswhentheyaredue.
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Veterans and Students on Financial Aid Programs mustnotifythePickensTechnicalCollegeFinancialAidOfficeimmediatelyofwithdrawals,drops,oranychangesintheprogramorclassschedules.Notificationofchangesmustbesenttofundingagencies.Appropriateformsmustbesubmittedto
theVeteran’sAdministrationOffice.Astudent’srecordwillnotbereleaseduntilthedrop/withdrawalprocedureiscompleted.Itisthestudent’s
responsibilitytokeeptheRegistrationOfficeinformedofanychangeinclassschedule.
ACTIVE MILITARY PERSONNEL whoarefromout-of-statewillbegrantedinstatetuitiononcetheappropriatedocumentationisverified.Formoreinformationonmilitarybenefitspleasevisitwww.gibill.va.gov.
FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION PROCEDURES AllapplicationmaterialsareavailablefromtheFinancialAidOffice.TheFree
ApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)isusedforbothstateandfederalfunds.Studentsshouldusetheinternettofilethisapplication.Itisavailable
atwww.fafsa.ed.gov.Theprocesstakesapproximately4to6weeksfromthetimetheFAFSAissubmitteduntileligibilitycanbedetermined.AdditionalsupportingdocumentsmayberequestedbytheFinancialAidOffice,suchas
federalincometaxforms,verificationofuntaxedincome,employment,etc.StudentsshouldcheckwiththeFinancialAidOfficefortheirfilecompletionstatus.Applicantswhoneedtomakecorrectionsontheirapplicationare
encouragedtocontacttheFinancialAidOfficeforassistance.Correctionsdoneelectronicallyattheschoolareprocessedandreturnedmorequickly
thanthosewhicharemailed.
FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY Tobeeligibleforfinancialaid,astudentmustbeaU.S.citizenorpermanent
residentorhavearefugeevisa.NoncitizensmaybeaskedtoverifyeligibilitybyprovidingtheFinancialAidOfficewithacopyoftherequiredresidency
cardorvisa.Inaddition,studentswhoarerequiredtoregisterwithSelectiveServicemusthavedonesoinordertoreceivefinancialaid.AnystudentwhoisindefaultonaTitleIVloanorgrantisnoteligibleforfinancialaid.Students
mustbeacceptedforadmissionasaregularstudentinacertificateprogramandbeenrolledatleasthalf-time(6credithoursormoreforaregular
semester)inordertoreceivefinancialaid.
AstudentreceivingfinancialassistanceatPickensTechnicalCollegemust
haveeitherahighschooldiplomaoraGED.Studentswithbachelordegreesarenoteligibleforneed-basedaid.TheAbilitytoBenefitexaminationisnolongerusedinlieuofahighschooldiplomaorGED.
DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL AID Financialneedisdefinedasthedifferencebetweenactualcostof
attendance(tuition,booksandsupplies,transportationallowances,andallowancesforessentialincidentalexpensesasdeterminedbyPickensTechnicalCollege)andthetotalresourcesavailabletothestudent.These
resourcesincludeexpectedparentalcontributions,studentsandspouseassetsandearnings,andanyawardsfromoutsideagencies.Financial
needisdeterminedbyafederalneedsanalysisformula.Thesystem
analyzesincomeandassets,familysize,numberoffamilymembersincollege,studentdependencystatus,andotherdatatodeterminethe
reasonableexpectedcontributionfromthestudentandthefamily.
FinalneeddeterminationismadebytheFinancialAidOffice.Checks
forstudentswhohaveremainingfundsaftertuition,booksandfeeschargeshavebeenpaidwillbeavailableapproximatelysixweeksafterthesemesterbegins.
DURATION OF AWARDS Financialaidawardsaremadeforoneacademicyearorless.To
continuereceivinganaward,astudentmust:
1. MaintainsatisfactoryacademicprogressbymeetingthestandardsoftheSatisfactoryAcademicProgressPolicyforFinancialAidasstatedbelow.
2. Reapplyforassistanceeachyear.Awardsarecontingentuponadequatefundingofthefederalandstatefinancialaidprograms.
Financialaidapplicantsmustmaintainsatisfactoryacademicprogressbothpriortoapplyingforaidandduringthesemestersaidisreceived.Thefollowingcriteriadefinesatisfactoryprogressforfinancialaidpurposes:
A. Satisfactoryacademiccompletionofeachsemesteroftrainingbaseduponstatedstandardsforachievingacertificate.
B. Financialaideligibilityislimitedtoamaximumofoneandone-halftimestherequiredsemesterhoursintheprogramthestudentispursuing.
C. Aminimumofa2.0gradepointaverage(4.0scale)mustbemaintained.Astudentwhofailstomaintainanaccumulative2.0
gradepointaverageattheendofanysemestermaybeterminatedfromfinancialaiduntilthegradepointaveragehasbeenraisedtoaminimumof2.0.StudentsreceivingColoradoScholarsfundsmustmaintainanaccumulative3.5GPA.
D. PickensTechnicalCollegehasestablishedaminimumfull-timecourseloadforfinancialaidat14semestercredithours;6-13semestercredithoursareconsideredpart-time.Ifastudentdropsbelowtheminimumenrollmentforwhichhis/herfinancialaidhasbeen
calculatedandpaid,he/shewillbeterminatedfromaid.
E. Priortodisbursementoffinancialaid,ifsatisfactoryprogresshasnotbeenmaintained,financialaidwillbecancelled.
F. Grades“A”,“B”,“C”,“D”,and“S”arerecognizedassuccessfulcompletionofcourses.Gradesof“I”,“F”,“U”,and“W”donot
meettherequirementsforsuccessfulcompletion.
G. Somestudentsmayneeddevelopmentalcourses.Thesestudentsmaytakeuptoonesemesterofdevelopmentalcourseworkwhich
willbecountedtowardtheirfinancialaideligibility.Studentswillbeallowedtorepeatcourses.However,thesecourseswillbecountedtowardtheeligibilitytimelimit.H. Regularattendanceisencouragedforallstudentsinordertoretain
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activeenrollmentstatusandtoearncoursecredit.Failuretoattendoneclasssessionorexcessiveabsencesmayresultinfailureofthecourse,failureto
earncredit,and/ordismissalfromtheclassandtheschool.
Astudentwhohasbeenterminatedfromfinancialaidandbelievesthat
therehavebeenextenuatingcircumstancesaffectinghis/herprogresshastherighttoappeal.Aletterrequestingreinstatementshouldbewrittento
theDirectorofFinancialAid.Ifreinstatementisdenied,thestudentmayfileawrittenappealtotheadministrationforcommitteereview.Formorecompleteinformation,contacttheFinancialAidOffice.
FINANCIAL AID WITHDRAWAL, REFUND & REPAYMENT POLICY Astudentwhowithdrawsduringthesemestermayberequiredtorepaya
portionofthefinancialaid.Formoreinformationconcerningthemethodsofdeterminingwhenarepaymentmaybedue,contacttheFinancialAidOffice.ByFederalregulations,PickensTechnicalCollege(PTC)isrequired
todetermineearnedandunearnedportionsofTitleIVfinancialaidwhenastudentofficiallyorunofficiallyceasesattendancewithinanawardperiod
(usuallyasemester)orifthestudentisexpelled.Oncethelastdatethestudentattendedisdetermined,PTCwillcompletetheR2T4paperwork.TheR2T4processrequiresPTCtoreturnTitleIVfundsinthefollowingorder:1.
Pellgrantsand2.FederalSupplementalEducationgrants.
Afteritisdeterminedthatthestudenthasceasedattendingclasseswithor
withoutexecutingaformalwithdrawalorhasbeenexpelled,theFAAAccesstoCPSon-line“ReturnofTitleIVFundsontheWeb,”viatheEdExpresssoftwareapplicationwillbeusedtocalculateearned/unearnedfunds
undertheReturnofTitleIVfundguidelines.PTCwillprovidestudentswithdocumentationoftheir“R2T4”statusviatheUnitedStatespostalservice’informingthemoftheirdebt,ifany;andallowinga45-dayperiodforthe
studenttomakerestitutionorchallengetheirR2T4status.Afterthe45-daygraceperiod,PTCreservesthatrighttoturnthecollectionofthestudent’soutstandingdebtovertoacollectionagencyasdirectedbytheStateof
Colorado.
Determiningthatastudenthasceasedattendingclassesorexpelledwill
bedeterminedviaattendanceorexpulsiondatareceivedfromPTC’sdatabase(STARS)orinformationprovidedbyaPTCstaffmember.Inthe
absenceofformalwithdrawalpaperwork,whenthefinaldateofattendanceisdetermined,therequiredfundsmustbereturnedtotheappropriateprogramaccountwithin45daysofthedateofdetermination.Pickens
TechnicalCollegewillreturnallTitleIVunearnedfundsonthestudent’sbehalf.Inalmostallcases,returningfinancialaidfundswillresultinabalanceduefromthestudenttoPTC.
Anystudentwhodropsafter60%ofthesemesterisconsideredtohaveearnedhis/herTitleIVfunds.WithdrawnstudentsmaybeeligibleforaPost-
WithdrawalDisbursement.TheFinancialAidOfficewillnotifythestudentinwritingiftheyareeligibleforaPost-WithdrawalDisbursement.Studentshave30daystoacceptorrejectthisdisbursement.
TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE Thesearetwotypesofneed-basedaid:(1)gift,and(2)self-help.“Gift
assistance”takestheformofgrantsfrominstitutional,stateandfederalsources,whereas“self-help”indicatesthestudent’sresponsibilitytoprovidehis/herfairshareofthedollarcommitment.
GRANTS
Federal Pell Grant Thisfederalprogramservesasthefoundationforotherformsofaid.
Thisprogramisdesignedforundergraduatestudentswhodonothaveabachelor’sdegree.TheamountofthisawardisdeterminedbyafederalfundingformulaandthecostofeducationatPickensTechnical
College.Studentswhohaveabachelor’sdegreearenoteligibleforthisgrant.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)Thisfederalprogramisdesignedtobeawardedfirsttothoseapplicantswithexceptionalneed.Studentswhohaveabachelor’sdegreearenoteligibleforthisgrant.
Colorado Student Grant (CSG)ThisstateprogramawardsgrantstoColoradoresidentswhodemonstrate financialneed.Studentswithabachelor’sdegreearenoteligibleforthisgrant.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Institutional and Private Scholarships Therearescholarshipsavailableeachsemesterfornewandcontinuing
students.Theamountsrangefrom$200to$500persemester.Thesescholarshipsaremeritorneedbased.Informationand/orapplicationsareavailablethroughtheFinancialAidOffice.Foradditionalscholarship
information,contacttheFinancialAidoffice.
Loans PickensTechnicalCollegedoesnotcurrentlyparticipateinanystudent
loanprograms(FederalStaffordLoan,DirectLoan,Perkins,etc.).
However,studentsholdingpreviousloansfromotherschoolsareeligibleor defermentofloansingoodstanding.Defermentformswillbecompletedbytherecordsofficeandsenttopreviousschoolsorthe
loanholder.Forfurtherinformationonloandeferments,contacttheFinancialAidOffice.
WORK-STUDY
Federal and State Need-Based College Work-Study Program PickensTechnicalCollegeparticipates intwowork-studyprogramswith
awardamountsbasedontheapplicant’sdemonstratedneed.These
programsprovideemploymentopportunitiesforstudentsthatenable
STUDENTSERVICES
themtoearnmoneytofundtheireducation.PickensTechwillattempttoprovideemploymentthatcomplementsandreinforcestheeducationaland
vocationalcareergoalsofthestudents.Jobswillbelocatedoncampus.Studentsmaynotearnmorethantheamountoftheaward.
Colorado No-Need Work-Study Program ThisprogramisforColoradoresidentstudentswhodonotqualifyforneed-
basedaid,butwhohaveadesireforemployment.LackoffinancialneedisdeterminedfromtheFAFSAform.
TYPESOFPROGRAMSAVAILABLE
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM Certificationdemonstratesan individual’spossessionoftheknowledge
andskillrequiredtoenterinto,maintain,oradvanceinemploymentinapredeterminedidentifiedvocationorprofession.
SKILL UPGRADING & RETRAINING Manyindividualcoursesofferedinthedayandeveningprogramsare
availableforskillupgradingforthosealreadyemployedandretrainingforthoseseekingachangeofcareer.Individual“CourseCompletionCertificates”mayberequestedthroughtheappropriateoffice.
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING Customizedtrainingcanprovidereasonablypricedemployeetrainingand
developmentofcoursestomeetyourcompany’sneeds.TrainingcantakeplaceatPickensTechnicalCollegeoratyourbusinesssite.QualifiedandexperiencedinstructorsaredrawnfromPickensTechnicalCollege’sfaculty,
localindustryandadvisorycommittees.Effectiveemployeetrainingmeansincreasedproductivity.Contacttheadvisingofficeformoreinformationat
303-344-4910.
INDEPENDENT STUDY PickensTechnicalCollegemayrecognizeanoccasiontoprovidefor
individualneedsthroughindependentstudy.Independentstudycoursesmaybeselectedfromamongtheregularcourseofferingsor,inanextreme
case,developedoutsideofthosecourseslistedintheschoolcatalog.Allindependentstudycoursesaresubjecttoapprovalbytheappropriateadvisorandinstructors.Amaximumofsixcreditscanbeappliedtowarda
certificateprogram.
TRANSFERRING OF PICKENS TECHNICAL COLLEGE CREDIT TO ANOTHER INSTITUTION Colorado’spublictwo-yearandfour-yearpubliccollegesanduniversitieswillhonorthetransferofcreditsearnedinrelevantcoursesatColoradoarea
vocationalschoolssubjecttoallotherrequirementsandlimitationsdefinedinacademicandtransferpoliciesestablishedbytheColoradoCommission
onHigherEducation.Therelevancyofcreditsearnedatareavocationalcollegeswillbedeterminedthroughtranscriptevaluationsadministeredbyreceivinginstitutionsunlessthecreditswereearnedincoursescarryingthe
guaranteedstatewidetransferdesignation,inwhichcasethecredits
willbeguaranteedfortransferasdescribedelsewhereinthispolicy.
WORK-BASED LEARNING PickensTechnicalCollegeofferssupervisedwork-basedlearning(e.g.,internships,clinicals,jobshadowing,etc.)Thesecouldbeeitherpaid
orunpaid.Inthecaseofunpaidworkexperience,on-the-jobcoverageforallPickensTechnicalCollegeinternswillbeprovidedthroughtheAuroraPublicSchoolsWorker’sCompensationInsurance.For
moreinformationregardingspecificprogramsandsupervisedworkexperienceopportunities,pleasecontacttheappropriatedepartment.
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TheAdvancedManufacturingprogramconsistsofclassroomandshoplearning
experienceswhichwillpermitthestudentsuccessfullycompletingtheprogramtobequalifiedasanentry-levelmachinist.Majorcontactareascoveredintheprogramaremachineshopsafety;measuringinstruments;blueprintreading;
operationofgeneralmachinetoolssuchasdrillpresses,mills,saws,lathes,grinders,3Dprinting,laserengravingandheattreating.Inaddition,studentswillgainvaluableexperienceintheJobShopcoursethroughthedesign
andproductionofcustomerprojects.(HourstobearrangedbyInstructor).AfocalpointoftheAdvancedManufacturingprogramisinstructionintheprogrammingset-up,andoperationofthecomputernumericalcontrol(CNC)
equipment.Aswellaslearningthebasicsof3DPrintingandLaserEngraving.Apprenticeshipsmaybeavailablewithlocalmachineshopsandmanufacturingbusinesses.
The following certificates may be earned: AdvancedManufacturing Certificate
ADVANCED MANUFACTURING CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4SemestersThisisabasicprogram,studentsarestronglyencouragedto
continueontotheadvancedlevel.
Courses required for this certificate: MAC101IntroductiontoMachineShop
MAC102PrintReadingforMachinistsMAC110IntroductiontoEngineLathe
MAC111IntermediateEngineLathe
MAC120IntroductiontoMillingMachineMAC121IntermediateMillingMachine
MAC145ProductionManufacturingMAC275SpecialTopics
MAC201IntroductiontoCNCTurningOperations
MAC202CNCTurningOperationsIIMAC205 Introduction toCNCMillingOperations
MAC221SurfaceGrinder SetupsandOperationsMAC240CAD/CAM2D
MAC241CAD/CAM2DLabMAC252PracticalMetallurgy
MAC278MachiningWorkshopAdvanced Manufacturing Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1080 Credit Hours: 49
TheAdvancedManufacturingprogramiseligibleforFinancialAid.YoumaybegintheFinancialAidprocessbycompletingyourFreeApplicationforFederalAid(FAFSA)atwww.FASFA.ed.gov.Ifyouhavefurtherquestions,pleasecall(303)344-4910,ext27797.Pleasevisitwww.pickenstech.orgtoviewourcatalogon-lineforcoursedescriptions.
Additionalfeesmayapply.PleasecontactourAdvisingDepartment(303)344-4910,ext27909orext27935.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
MAC 101 Introduction to Machine Shop 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoverssafetyprocedures,useofbenchtools,layouttools,powersaws,
drillpresses,precisionmeasurementtools,andvarioushandtoolsrelatedtothemachineshop.Alsoincludedaresharpeningdrillbitsand
generalpurposeturningtoolsforthelatheanddeterminingspeedsandfeedsforboththelatheandthemillingmachine.
MAC 102 Print Reading for Machinists 3credits/60clockhoursStudentsreadblueprintsandinterpretsymbols,notesdimensionsand
tolerances.
MAC 110 Introduction to Engine Lathe 3credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesbasic latheapplicationswhichwillconsistof identifying
lathecomponentsandcontrols,understandingturningsafety,calculatingspeedsandfeeds,usingvarioustoolsandtoolholders,identifyingbasictoolgeometry,andtheuseofcommonlathespindle
tooling.Studentswillperformbasiclatheoperations,whichwillconsistoffacing,center-drilling,chuckturning,turningbetweencenters,boring,grooving, tapers,knurling,andsinglepointthreading.Students
willberequiredtoproducespecifiedpartstoatoleranceof+/-.004in.andperformcompetenciessetbymanufacturingstandards.
MAC 111 Intermediate Engine Lathe 3credits/67.5clockhoursTeachesstudentstopreparesinglepointexternalandinternalunified
screwthreadstoaClass3fit,generateangleswiththecompoundrestwithinonedegree,reamholesconcentricwithin.001inches,determine
cuttingspeeds,andperformfacingandturningoperations.
MAC 120 Introduction to Milling Machine 3credits/67.5clockhoursTeachesstudentstoidentifythemajorpartsoftheverticalmill,alignavise,
useanindicator,edgefinder,andboringhead,determinespeedsandfeedsperformsimpleindexing,millflat,squaresurfacesandslots,drill,bore,and
tapholes,andworkwithinaplusorminus.002inchtolerance..MAC120IntroductiontoMillingMachine3credits/67.5clockhoursTeachesstudentstoidentifythemajorpartsoftheverticalmill,alignavise,useanindicator,
edgefinder,andboringhead,determinespeedsandfeedsperformsimpleindexing,millflat,squaresurfacesandslots,drill,bore,andtapholes,and
workwithinaplusorminus.002inchtolerance.
MAC 121 Intermediate Milling Machine 3credits/67.5clockhoursPreparesstudentstodetermineholelocationsbycoordinatesanddegrees,
usearotarytable,useajigboretodrillholesbythecoordinatemethod,and
workwithinplusorminus.001inchtolerance.
MAC 145 Production Manufacturing 3credits/67.5clockhoursFamiliarizesthestudenttoconceptsrelatedtomanufacturingenvironments.
Topicswillconsistof,butnotbelimitedtoMaterial
Identification,ShopFloorManagement,Just-InTimeManufacturing,Kan-BanSystems,StatisticalQualityControl,TotalQualityManagement.Variouslecturesanddemonstrationsoftheseprocesseswillbedelivered.
Studentsmayberequiredtoresearch,explore,andreportonparticularmanufacturingprocessesortopics.
MAC 201 Introduction to CNC Turning Operations 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoverscomputernumericalcontrol(CNC)latheoperations,control
functions,theletteraddresssystem,theprogramformat,andmachinesetup.G&Mcodes,controlfunctions,theletteraddresssystem,andmath
issuesrelatedtoCNCareincluded.ThisclassisNOTofferedonanopen-entry,open-exitbasis.
MAC 202 CNC Turning Operations II 3credits/67.5clockhoursPreparesstudentstowritebasiccomputernumericalcontrol(CNC)lathepart
programs.GandMcodes,mathrelatedtoCNC,setups,speedsandfeeds,straightturning,spherical turning,threading,chamfering,tapering,drilling,tapping,boring,andgroovingwillbecovered.Cuttercompensations,
sub-programmingtechniques,repetitivecycles,andbothabsoluteandincrementalwillbeincorporatedintoprograms.Studentswillalsoproofand
edittheprogramstomakethemvalid.ThisclassisNOTofferedonanopen-entry,open-exitbasis.
MAC 205 Introduction to CNC Milling Operations 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidestransitionalinformationbetweenconventionalmachining
applicationsandthetypicalapplicationsfoundinComputerNumericalControlMachining.TopicsmayconsistofNumericalControlSystems,TheCartesianCoordinateSystem,HighEfficiencyToolingApplications,
ObjectivesofNumericalControl,CalculatingSpeedandFeedRates,DefiningandCalculatingToolMotion,FixturingRequirements,BasicProgramStructure,ProgrammingCodes,andBasicConversational
Programming.OperationsofNCmachineswillberequired.
MAC 221 Surface Grinder Setups and Operations 3credits/67.5clockhoursTeachesstudentshowtoidentifymajorpartsandaccessoriesofthe
surfacefinderandgrindflat,vertical,andangularsurfacestoatoleranceof.0002positionandsize.
MAC 240 CAD/CAM 2D 3credits/52.5clockhoursProvidesthestudentwiththeessentialconceptsandtechniquesthat
arerequiredtosuccessfullycreatepartgeometry,generatetoolpath,verifytoolpathmodels,andpostprocesstheNCcodes.Thestudentwillbeexposedtoa2-axismachining,3-axismachiningwireframeand
surfacemodeling,latheprogramming,andDNCsystems.ProgrammingprojectsandmodelswillbedemonstratedintheCNCmanufacturinglab.
MAC 241 CAD/CAM 2D Lab 3credits/82.5clockhoursRequiresstudentstoproduceavarietyoflabexercisesonrobotic
machineryinconjunctionwithMAG240.Aspectsoftoolpathsfor
contour,drillandpocketwillbecovered.Chaininggeometry,settingparameters,andmanagingcuttercompensationswillbeaddressedinbothmulti-toolprogramsandremachiningoperations.Courseworkwill
primarilyfocuson2Dgeometryprojects.
MAC 252 Practical Metallurgy 3 credits/67.5clockhoursOffersastudyofmetallurgicaltermsanddefinitionsinaneffortto
understandboththebehaviorofmetalsandtheirservicetoindustry.
Characteristicsduringheating,cooling,shaping, forming,andthestressesrelatedtotheirmechanicalpropertiesarecovered.Thetheorybehindthealloys,heattreatmentprocesses,andtheimpacttheyhave
onstrength,toughness,hardness,elasticity,ductility,malleability,wearresistanceandfatigueresistancesisinvestigated.
MAC 275 Special Topics: Machine Shop Math 4 credits/75clockhoursCoversmaterialdesignedforcareertechnicalorgeneralstudies
studentswhoneedtostudyparticularmathematicaltopics.Topicsmayincludemeasurement,algebra,geometry,trigonometry,graphs,and/or
finance.Thesearepresentedonanintroductorylevelandtheemphasisisonapplications.
MAC 278 Machining Workshop 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswithanexperiential learningopportunity.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY TheAutomotiveTechnologyProgramprovidesstudentswiththeneededskills
andattitudesforsuccessfulentryintoanautomotiveservicingcareer.
TheAutomotiveTechnologyProgrampreparesstudentstoenterthecareerfield.
ThisisacollegelevelprogramthatisNATEFcertified,justliketheexpensiveprivatecollegesandunliketheprivatecollegesforonly15morecreditsatCCAyouwillhaveyourAssociatesdegree.
Notonlydoweteachyouhowtorepairvehicles,wealsotrainyouinpost-secondaryworkforcereadinessthroughouttheprogram.Theshophasallofthe
latestautomotiveequipmentsoyouarenotlearningonoutdatedtools.TheclassprovidesexperienceinalleightspecialtyareasaswellaspreparationforASEtestingandcertification.
Students must be 18 years old at time of graduation.
The following certificates may be earned: MasterAutomotiveServiceTechnician
MASTER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNICIAN Certificate length: 4Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: ASE101AutoShopOrientationASE102IntrotoAutomotiveShop
ASE110BrakesIASE111AutoBrakesIIASE120BasicAutoElectricity
ASE122AutoElecSafetySystemsASE123StartingandChargingSystemsASE130GeneralEngineDiagnosis
ASE134Autofuel&EmissionsSystemIASE140SteeringandSuspensionIASE202AutomotiveServiceManagement
ASE250AutoTrans/TransaxleServiceASE150ManDrvTrn&Axle
ASE162AutoEngineServiceASE264IntrotoHVACSystems
ASE151ManualTransmission/Transaxles&Clutches
ASE251AutoTrans/TransaxleRepairASE141SuspensionandSteeringIIASE210AutoPower/ABSBrakeSystems
ASE265HVACSystemsASE285IndependentStudy
ASE152ManualTransmission/Transaxles/ClutchII ASE
160AutoEngineRepairASE240SuspensionandSteeringIII ASE
231AutoComp&IgnitionSystemsASE
233AutoFuelInjection/EmissionsASE
221Auto/DieselBodyElectricalASE170LaboratoryExperienceI:MASTLab
Master Automotive Service Technician Total: Clock Hours: 1140 Credit: 58 YoumaybegintheFinancialAidprocessbycompletingyour FreeApplicationforFederalAid(FAFSA)atwww.FASFA.ed.gov.Ifyouhavefurtherquestions,pleasecall(303)344-4910,ext27797.
Pleasevisitwww.pickenstech.orgtoviewourcatalogon-lineforcoursedescriptions.
Additionalfeesmayapply.PleasecontactourAdvisingDepartment(303)344-4910,ext27909orext27935.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ASE 101 Auto Shop Orientation 2credits/45clockhoursProvidesstudentswithsafetyinstructionintheshopandontheAutomobile.
Emphasisisplacedontheproperuseandcareoftestequipment,precisionmeasuringandmachiningequipment,gaskets,adhesives,tubing,wiring,
jacks,presses,andcleaningequipmentandtechniques.
ASE 102 Intro to the Automotive Shop 2credits/45clockhoursPreparestheincomingautomotivestudenttoworkintheshopsafelyandgainfamiliaritywiththeshopandcommonequipment.
ASE 110 Brakes I 2credits/37.5clockhoursCovers basic operation of automotive braking systems. Includes operation,
diagnosis,andbasic repairofdiscbrakes,drumbrakes,andbasichydraulic
systems.
ASE 111 Auto Brakes II 2credits/45clockhoursTeachesskillstoperformservicechecksandprocedurestoautomotive
foundationbrakingsystemandtoidentifycomponentsandtypesofABS
andtractioncontrolsystems.
ASE 120 Basic Automotive Electricity 2credits/45clockhoursIntroducesautomotiveelectricityandincludesbasicelectricaltheory,circuitdesigns,andwiringmethods.Focusesonmulti-meterusageandwiring
diagrams.
ASE 122 Automotive Electric Safety Systems 1 credit/15clockhoursTeachesthestudenttoIdentifyoperationofvehiclelightingsystems,SupplementalInflatableRestraints(SIR),windshieldwiper,driverwarning
systemsandvehicleaccessories.
ASE 123 Starting and Charging Systems 2 credits/45clockhoursCoverstheoperation,testingandservicingofvehiclebattery,startingand
chargingsystems.Includesvoltagetestingofstarterandgenerator,loadtestingandmaintenanceofabattery.
ASE 130 General Engine Diagnosis 2credits/45clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosisand
necessarycorrectiveactionsofautomotiveengineperformancefactors.
ASE 134 Automotive Fuel and Emission Systems I 2credits/45clockhoursFocusesonlectureandlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosisand
repairofautomotivefuelemissioncontrolsystems,filtersystemsandsparkplugs.Coursealsoincludesmaintenancetodiesel(DEF)systems.
ASE 140 Steering and Suspension I 2credits/37.5clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedexperiencesinthediagnosisandservice
ofsuspensionsandsteeringsystemsandtheircomponents.
ASE 141 Suspension and Steering II 2credits/30clockhoursCoversdesign,diagnosis,inspection,andserviceofsuspensionandsteeringsystemsusedonlighttrucksandautomobiles.Courseincludes
powersteeringandSRSservice.
ASE 150 Man Drv Trn & Axle 2credits/45clockhoursStudiestheoperatingprinciplesandrepairproceduresrelatingto
axle-shaftanduniversaljoints.
ASE 151 Manual Transmission/Transaxles & Clutches 2credits/30clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosis
andrepairofautomotivemanualtransmissions,transaxlesandclutches
andrelatedcomponents.
ASE 152 Man Trans/Transaxles/Clutch II 2credits/30clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosis
andrepairofautomotivemanualtransmissions,transaxlesandclutches
andrelatedcomponents.
ASE 160 Auto Engine Repair 2credits/30clockhoursCovers engine sealing requirements and repair procedures; enginefasteners,bolttorqueandrepairoffasteners.Coursewillalsocover
coolingsystemandbasicenginemaintenance.
ASE162AutoEngineService
2credits/45clockhours
Covers engine sealing requirements and repair procedures; engine
fasteners,bolttorqueandrepairoffasteners.Coursewillalsocover
coolingsystemandbasicenginemaintenance.
ASE170LaboratoryExperienceI
1credit/22.5clockhours
Continuestobuildupontheprinciplesthatareexpectedtobeunderstood
bystudents.ASE202AutomotiveServiceManagement
2credits/45clockhours
Providesorientationinareassuchasshopmanagement,customerrelations,marketing,salesmanshipandworkrepairordersalongwiththeirapplication
toservicestations,independentrepairshops,dealerships,andallotherautomotiveservicecenters.
ASE210AutoPWR/ABSBrakeSystems
2credits/30clockhours
Coverstheoperationandtheoryofthemodernautomotivebrakingsystems.
Includesoperation,diagnosis,service,andrepairoftheanti-lockbrakingsystems,powerassistunitsandmachineoperationsoftodaysautomobile.
ASE221Automotive/DieselBody
Electrical 4credits/67.5clockhours
Providesacomprehensivestudyofthetheory,operation,diagnosis,andrepairofvehicleaccessories.
ASE 231 Automotive Computers and Ignition Systems 2credits/30clockhoursFocusesonlectureandlaboratoryexperiencesintheinspectionandtesting
oftypicalcomputerizedenginecontrolsystems.
ASE 233 Auto Fuel Injection/Emissions 4credits/60clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosisand
repairofelectronicfuelinjectionsystemsandmodernexhaustsystems.
ASE 240 Suspension and Steering III 2credits/30clockhoursCoversoperationofsteeringandpowersteeringsystems.Itwillalsoinclude
differentalignmenttypesandprocedures.
ASE 250 Auto Trans/Transaxle Service 1credit/15clockhoursEmphasizeslectureandrelatedexperiencesinthediagnosisandserviceof
electronicsuspensionsandsteeringsystemsandtheircomponents.
ASE 251 Auto Trans/Transaxle Repair 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoversdiagnosis,principlesofhydraulics,principlesofelectronic
components,powerflow,theoryofoperation,removeandre-installtransmission/transaxle,andreplacementofcomponents.
ASE 264 Intro to HVAC Systems 1credit/15clockhoursCoversbasicoperationoftheHeatingandAirConditioning
components.
ASE 265 HVAC Systems 4credits/60clockhoursEmphasizeslectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosis
andserviceofvehicleheatingandairconditioningsystemsandtheircomponents.
ASE 285 Independent Study 3credits/52.5clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensive
studyorresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor
COLLISION REPAIR TECHNOLOGY TheCollisionRepairTechnologyProgramduplicatesacollisionrepairshopenvironmentwhereworkisperformedoncustomervehicles.Therigorouswork
loadrequiresthatthestudentbeingoodphysicalcondition,havemasteredreadingandwriting,andbemechanicallyinclined.Thecertificatedstudentwillhaveentry-levelskills.ThiscourseusestheI-CARAdvanceTechCurriculum.
The following certificates may be earned: ProfessionalCollisionRepairTechnicianCertificate
PROFESSIONAL COLLISION REPAIR TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4semesters
Coursesrequiredforthiscertificate:ACT101IntrotoAutomotiveCollisionTechnology
ACT111MetalWelding&CuttingIACT121Non-StructuralRepairPreparationACT122PanelRepair&Replacements
ACT123MetalFinishingandBodyFillingACT124ReplaceWeld-onExteriorPanelACT151PlasticsandAdhesivesI
ACT170AutomotiveCollisionTechnologyLabExperiences IACT211MetalWeldingandCuttingIIACT221MovableGlassandHardware
ACT141RefinishingSafety
ACT142SurfacePreparationIACT143SprayEquipmentOperation
ACT144RefinishingIACT241PaintDefectsACT242SurfacePreparationII
ACT243RefinishingIIACT244FinalDetail
ACT171AutoCollisionTechLabII
Professional Collision Repair Technician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1045 Credit Hours: 51
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACT 101 Intro to Automotive Collision Technology 4credits/67.5clockhoursDesignedasanorientationtotheautomotivecollisionrepair
industry.Studentsreceiveanoverviewofjobpossibilitiesaswellaslearnvarioustypesofautomobileconstruction.Names,usesand
maintenanceproceduresforavarietyoftoolsandequipmentarecovered.Focusesongeneralcollisionrepairandrefinishingshopsafetyprocedureswithanemphasisonpersonalandenvironmental
safetyissues.Studentsalsolearntheproperhandlinganddisposalofhazardousmaterials.
ACT 111 Metal Welding and Cutting I 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoverssheetmetaloxygen-acetyleneweldingandMIGwelding
techniquesincludingsafety,materials,equipmentandsetups.Personalandvehicleprotectivemeasurespriortowelding
proceduresispresented.
ACT 121 Non-Structural Repair Preparation 3credits/67.5clockhoursThiscoursecoversthebasiccharacteristicsofpreparationfor
automotiverepair.Studentsfamiliarizethemselveswithdamage
analysis,extentofdamageandthesequenceofrepair.Itfocusesonremovalofvehiclecomponentsandprotectionofpanelsalongwithstorageandlabelingofparts.Safetyproceduresandequipment
useareincluded.
ACT 122 Panel Repair & Replacements 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoversstraightening techniques including tensionpulls/stress relief,metalfinishing,metalshrinkinganduseoffillers.Emphasizesthe
identification,handlingandreplacementofpartssuchasadjustmentandalignmentofbolt-onparts,fixedpartsandaccessories.Training
coverstheuseofadhesives,sounddeadenersandweldingmethodsperformedduringrepairs.
ACT 123 Metal Finishing And Body Filling 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoversmetalfinishing,metalshrinkingandtheuseofcosmetic
fillers.Emphasisisplacedontheuseofpropertoolsrequiredtoperformthesetasks,includinguse,selectionandsafetyproceduresfortools
andequipment selected.
ACT 124 Replace Weld-on Exterior Panel 3credits/52.5clockhoursCoversthereplacementofwelded-onexteriorpanelssuchasquarters,roofs,cabpanels,sidepanels,etc.Emphasisisplacedon
theuseofpropertoolsrequiredtoperformthesetasks,includinguse,selection,andsafetyproceduresfortoolsandequipment
selected.
ACT 141 Refinishing Safety 1 credit/15clockhoursThiscoursecoverscorrectuseofsafetyproceduresusedin
refinishing.Properfitanduseofvarioustypesofprotective
equipmentisemphasized.Theidentificationoftoolsandequipment,withuseandmaintenanceiscoveredincludingnationalguidelinesforproperdisposalandhandlingofhazardousmaterials.
ACT 142 Surface Preparation I 2 credits/37.5clockhoursThiscoursecoverssurfacepreparationforrefinishingincluding
cleaning,sanding,featheredging,chemicaltreatmentofbarematerialsandpriming.Theapplicationofprimers, including
rationaleanduseiscovered.Inadditionthestudentlearnsskillsforproperremovalandstorageofexteriortrimandprotectionof
adjacentpanels.
ACT 143 Spray Equipment Operation 2credits/37.5clockhoursThiscoursecoversinspection,cleaninganddeterminationofthe
conditionofspraygunsandrelatedequipment.Studentslearnskillsfor
adjustingspraygunsbysetting-upandtestingspraygunoperations.
ACT 144 Refinishing I 2credits/30clockhoursProvidestheknowledgeneededforapplicationanduseof
automotivepaintsystems.Courseincludeslocatingcolorcodes,mixingformulas,matchingandselectionsofmaterials.Properpaintgunuseandadjustmentsistaughtfortheproductbeingapplied.Inaddition,the
studentpracticescorrectmaskinganddetailingtechniques.
ACT 151 Plastics & Adhesives I 1 credit/22.5clockhoursDesignedtoteachthestate-of-the-artrepairforbothrigidand
flexibleplasticcomponentsandchoosingadhesivesusingthe latestmanufacturer’srepairtechniques.
ACT 170 Automotive Collision Technology Lab Experiences I 2 credits/45clockhoursThiscourseisdesignedtopreparethestudenttoperformbasictasksor
aspecializedareainacontrolledinstructionallab.
ACT 171 Auto Collision Tech Lab II 9credits/205clockhoursCourseisacontinuationofLabexperience.Designedtopreparetheindividualtoperformbasictasksforaspecializedareainacontrolled
instructional lab
ACT 211 Metal Welding And Cutting II 2credits/45clockhoursThiscoursecoversMIGweldingproceduresofseamweld,stitchwelds
anddestructivetesting.Resistancespotwelding,whichincludestwo-sidedspotweld,plasmacutting,safety,materials,andequipmentandoperatingprocedures,withemphasisonshopsafetyarealsopresented.
ACT 221 Movable Glass And Hardware 2 credits/37.5clockhoursThiscoursecoversdoorglass,ventwindowsandglassmechanisms
(bothelectricandmechanical)withemphasisonremovalandreplacement.Inaddition,interiortrimpanels,seatsandheadlinersare
removedandreplaced.Studentlearnspropercareandtreatmentofvehicleseatprotectorsplustheproperuseoftoolsrequiredtoperformthesetasks.
ACT 241 Paint Defects 3 credits/67.5clockhoursThiscoursecoverspaintdefects.Emphasizesthecausesofpaint
defectswithmethodstocureproblemsduringandafterrefinishing
procedures.Studentslearntoidentifythepropersurfacepreparationstoapplypriortorefinishing.Training includesusingpaintequipmentanddeterminingpaintfilmthicknesswithpropertemperaturesfor
refinishing.
ACT 242 Surface Preparation II 2credits/37.5clockhoursThiscourseemphasizessurfacepreparationforrefinishingincluding
cleaning,sanding,featheredging,chemicaltreatmentofbaremetals
andpriming.Theapplicationofprimers,includingwhyandwheretousethemiscovered.
ACT 243 Refinishing II 2credits/45clockhoursThiscourseemphasizessurfacepreparationforrefinishingincluding
cleaning,sanding,featheredging,chemicaltreatmentofbaremetalsandpriming.Theapplicationofprimers,includingwhyandwheretousethemis
coveredinthiscourse.
ACT 244 Final Detail 2credits/30clockhoursThiscoursefocusesonthedetailingproceduresinpaintrefinishingofvehicles.Methodsandtechniquesarespecializedtoenhancepaintingskills.
Transfersandtapesmethodswithdecalsetc.aredemonstrated.
CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY TheConstructionTechnologyProgramprovidesanopportunityforstudents
tolearnthefundamentalsofblueprintreading,estimatingbuildingcodesandordinances,frameconstruction,roofframing,interiorandexteriorfinishingand
thesafeoperationandmaintenanceoftoolsandequipment.Studentswillspendtimeatabuildingsiteaswellasintheclassroom.Theywillreceiveinstructioninblueprintreading,handandpowertoolsafety,houseframing,andinteriorand
exteriorfinishwork.
Studentsmustridetheschoolbustoandfromthehousingprojectsite.
The following certificates may be earned: AdvancedConstructionMethodsCertificate
ADVANCED CONSTRUCTION METHODS ThiscertificateisacombinationoftheConstructionTechnology
certificateandthefollowingcourses:
Certificate length:: 4Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: CAR103CarpentryBasicsCON106SitePrepThroughFoundation
CAR104FloorandWallConstructionCAR106ConstructionandRoofDesign
CAR134ExteriorFinishesandTrimCAR135ThermalandMoistureMethodsandMaterialsCAR146InteriorFinishes/DrywallConstruction
CAR147InteriorCarpentry
CON109Flooring,TileandWood
CON113JobsitePlanningThroughFoundation
CON130BlueprintReadingCAR206AdvancedFloorandWallConstruction
CAR207AdvancedConstructionandRoofDesignCAR208AdvancedExteriorFinishesandTrimCON128CostEstimation
CAR209AdvancedInteriorCarpentryCON210AdvancedFlooring,TileandWood
Advanced Construction Methods Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1080 Credit Hours: 55
Elective course offered in this certificate: CON285IndependentStudy
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CAR 103 Carpentry Basics 4credits/60clockhoursProvidesabasicintroductiontoconstructionworkforallcrafts,safety
concernsandprocedures,andthesafetyanduseofhandandpowertools.Thiscoursespecificallyappliestoconstructionwork.
CAR 104 Floor And Wall Construction 4credits/82.5clockhoursCoversframingbasicsaswellastheproceduresforlayingoutand
constructingawoodfloor,andwallframingusingcommonlumberaswellasengineeredbuildingmaterial. Includesinstructionsforselecting
andinstallingmetalframingforinteriorwalls,exteriornon-loadbearingwalls,andpartitions.
CAR 106 Construction and Roof Design 4credits/75clockhoursCoversbasicstairterminologyandlayout,alsobasicunderstandingof
roofdesignandinstallation.
CAR 134 Exterior Finishes and Trim 4credits/82.5clockhoursUtilizeshands-ontechniquestoillustrateexteriormoisture,trim,andexteriordoorandwindowinstallation.Studentwillexplorevarious
residentialmaterialsandmethods.Estimationoftimeandmaterialwillbediscussedaswellasgeneralbusinesspractices.
CAR 135 Thermal and Moisture Methods and Materials 1credit/22.5clockhoursFocusesonselectionandinstallationofvarioustypesofinsulating
materialsinwalls,floors,andattics.Coverstheusesandinstallationpracticesforvaporbarriersandwaterproofingmaterials.
CAR 146 Interior Finishes/Drywall Construction 1credit/22.5clockhoursCovers theuseofgypsumwallboardandthetechniquesofconcealing
jointsandfasteners,constructionmethods,estimationandavarietyoftexturefinishes.
CAR 147 Interior Carpentry 4credits/82.5clockhoursCoversmaterial choices and installation techniques of various interior trim,
including interior doors, baseboard, and casement. Includes an overviewof
additionalinteriortrimchoices.Coversinteriordoorsandtrimwithfocusonmaterialchoices,methodsofwork,andestimation.
CAR 206 Advanced Floor and Wall Construction 4credits/82.5clockhoursExpandsuponthoseskillsandknowledgelearnedin(CAR104FloorAnd
WallFraming)Coverscomplexfloor,andwallframingissuesandleadership/foremanresponsibilities.Allowsstudentstohoneskillspreviouslylearned.Utilizesahands-onapproachtoallowstudentstostudyfloor,andwall
framing.
CAR 207 Advanced Construction and Roof Design 4credits/75clockhoursExpandsuponthefirstyearcourseemphasizingconstructionofresidentialandcommercialstairs.Coverscomplexstairs,includingcurvedand
multi-levelstairconstruction.Includesalternativestostringers,andfinishEmphasizesmethodsandmaterialsforbalustersandrails.
CAR 208 Advanced Exterior Finishes and Trim 4Credits/82.5clockhoursExpandsuponthoseskillsandknowledgelearnedinCAR134.An
opportunitytohonetheirskillsasanexteriorcarpenteraswellasbuildingtheirskillsinaleadershiproll.
CAR 209 Advanced Interior Carpentry 4credits/82.5clockhoursExpandsuponthematerialcoveredin(CAR147InteriorCarpentry)and
includesmoreadvancedtechniquesandin-depthdiscussionofvariousmaterialchoices.Coversestimatingandefficiencystudies.Includesin-depth
studyofpremiuminteriordoorsandtrim..Exploresthecraftsmanshipandfinewoodworkinginvolvedinmanyfinehomes.Includesmantelandvariousfireplacedesigns,customshelvesandclosets,andcustommoulding.
CON 106 Site Prep Through Foundation 3credits/52.5clockhoursIntroducesblue-printreadingandhowtheyapplytotheconstructionsite.
Includesin-depthintroductiontositelayout(materialsandmethods).Italso
coversmaterialsandmethodsforconcreteformsandfoundations.Includesvariousreinforcementmethodssuchasre-barandwelded-wirefabric.
CON 109 Flooring, Tile and Wood 3 credits/60hoursCovers installationandfinishingofhardwoodfloors, laminate/engineered
floors,andtile.Includesdiscussiononadvantagesanddisadvantagesofvariouschoicesavailable.
CON 113 Jobsite Planning through Foundation 4 credits/67.5clockhoursExpandsupon(CON106SitePrepThroughFoundation)andgives
studentsachancetoexploremorecomplexplotplansandmulti-unitsitelayouts.Includesamorein-depthlookattheblueprintsandhow
theyapplytothejob-site.Buildsoncourse(CON106SitePrepThroughFoundation)andexpandsontheoriesandconceptsfromthefirstyearclass.Offersopportunitiestoexploremorecomplexsystemsandform
requirements.
CON 128 Cost Estimation 2credits/45clockhoursProvidesanoverviewoftheestimationprocess.Bidrequirements,andpackagearediscussedalongwithanintroductiontotheCSI
divisions.
CON 130 Blueprint Reading 2 credits/45clockhoursFocusesonthetechniquesforreadingandusingblueprintsandspecificationswithanemphasisplacedonthosedrawingandtypesof
informationthatarerelevanttothecarpentrycraft.
CON 210 Advanced Flooring, Tile and Wood 3 Credits/60clockhoursExpandsuponskillsandknowledgelearnedin(CON109FlooringTileandWood).Focusesonestimationandorderingofflooringandtile
products.Providesanopportunitytousemoreadvancedlayoutanddesignsofvariousflooringandtile.
CON 285 Independent Study 2credits/45clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensive
studyorresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor.
COSMETOLOGY TheCosmetologyprogramprovidestraininginhair,skinandnails.Classeswillbe
held4-8hoursdailyonayear-roundbasisinordertomeetthestaterequirementforcompletion.Trainingduringthefirstsemesterisanintroductiontoallsubjectareasandisachievedthroughtheoryandalabsetting.
Intermediateandadvancedtrainingisthecombinationoftheorypertainingtocosmetologyandclinicaltrainingwhichisachievedthroughaclinicalset-up
withstudentsworkingonpatronsand/ormannequins.
Studentsmayhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinaninternshipduringtheir
advancedtrainingasanextraelective.
Note:ColoradoStateAgencyrequiresaminimumof60credithoursand/or1800
clockhours.Uponmeetingschoolrequirementsforreceivingacertificate,astudentmaybeeligibletoregisterfortheStateLicensingExam.StudentswillbepreparedfortheColoradoStateAgencyLicensingExam.
Coursesaretaughtconcurrently,notindividually,throughcompetency-based,theoryandpracticalinstruction.Studentsmustcompleteallcourseworkwitha
gradeof“C”orbetterandallclustersmustbecompletedbeforetestingforstatelicensing.Coursesareevaluatedbyexaminationanddemonstration.
The following certificate may be earned: CosmetologyCertificate
COSMETOLOGY CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: COS103IntroHairandScalpCOS110IntroColor
COS111InterIColorCOS120IntroCuttingCOS121InterICutting
COS130IntroStylingCOS131InterIStyling
COS140IntrotoChemicalTextureCOS141IntermedI:ChemicalTextureCOS150Laws,Rules,andRegulations
COS160IntrotoInfectionControlCOS161InterI:InfectionControlCOS203InterI:HairandScalp
COS210InterIIColorCOS211AdvColorCOS220InterIICutting
COS221AdvCuttingCOS230InterIIStyling
COS231AdvStyling
COS240IntermediateII:ChemTexture
COS241AdvancedChemicalTextureCOS250BusMgmt/PerSkills/Ethics
COS260InterII:InfectionControlCOS261AdvInfectionControlCOS275SpecialTopics:PreparationforStateBoard
EST110IntroSkinCareEST111IntermediateSkinCareEST210AdvancedSkinCare
EST211Make-upEST212HairRemovalNAT110IntrotoNailCare
NAT111InterINailCare
NAT210AdvancedNailCareNAT 211 Nail Enhancements
Cosmetology Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1830 Credit Hours: 61
Elective Course offered in this certificate: COS288Practicum
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COS 103 Introduction to Hair and Scalp 1 credit/30clockhoursIntroducesvarioustypesofscalptreatments,shampoos,and
conditioners.Thiscoursecovershairandscalpdisorders,product
knowledge,andpropermassagetechniques.Thiscourseprovidestraininginalaborclassroomsetting.
COS 110 Introduction to Haircoloring 2 credits/60clockhoursIntroducestheorypertainingtothelawofcolor,theoryofcolor,
chemistryofcolor,productknowledge,andanalysisofhairandscalp.Thiscoursecoversbasicapplicationtechniquesandproceduresfortheapplicationofhaircolor.
COS 111 Intermediate I: Haircoloring 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:COS110Expandsonhaircoloringtheoryandpracticalapplicationofcolor
products,formulationsofcolor,levelandshadesofcolor.Studentswilllearnapplicationtechniquesinaspecializedclassorinasupervisedsalon setting.
COS 120 Introduction to Haircutting 2credits/60clockhoursIntroduceshaircuttingtheoryrelevanttopatronprotection,angles,
elevations,andtheanalysisofhairtexturesasrelatedtohaircuttingprocedures.Thiscoursecoversproperuseandcareofhaircutting
implements,basichaircuttingtechniquesusingvariouscutting implements,anddisinfectionandsanitationproceduresastheyrelatetohaircutting.
COS 121 Intermediate I: Haircutting 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:COS120Expandsonbasichaircuttingtheoryincorporatingfacialshapes,headandbodyformstodeterminetheappropriatetechniquesrequiredtocomplete
aclienthaircut.Studentswillapplyhaircuttingtechniquesinspecializedclassesorinthesupervisedsalon.
COS 130 Introduction to Hairstyling 2credits/60clockhoursCombinestheorywiththepracticalapplicationofhairstyling.Thiscourse
coversrollerplacement,hairmoldingandshaping,pincurls,fingerwaves,comb-outtechniques,airforming,thermalstraightening,orcurlingforshorttolonghair.
COS 131 Intermediate I: Hair Styling 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:COS130Thiscoursecoverstheacceptedmethodsofstylinghair,airforming,roller
sets,fingerwaves,pincurls,braiding,andhairpressing.
COS 140 Introduction to Chemical Texture 1credit/30clockhoursIntroducesacombinationoftheoryandpracticefocusingontheanalysisof
hairandscalp,properequipmentandproductknowledge.Includesbasic
techniquesinpermanentwavingandchemicalrelaxing.Providestraininginaclassroomorlabsettingonmannequinsorlivemodels.
COS 141 Intermediate I: Chemical Texture 1credit/30clockhours
Prerequisite:COS140Emphasizestheoryandpracticalapplicationofchemicaltexture, includingpermanentwavesandchemicalrelaxers,inasupervisedsalonsetting.
Studentswillpracticedifferentwrappingtechniquesrequiredbytrendstylesinaclassroomorsalonsetting.
COS 150 Laws, Rules & Regulations 1 credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverslaws,rules,andregulationsgoverningthebeautyindustry
inColoradoandaccountabilityforthestudent,licensedindividual,salons,andschoolowners.
COS 160 Introduction to Infection Control and Prevention 2 credits/60clockhoursThiscoursecoversvariousmethodsofsanitation,disinfection;and
principlesofworkplacesafety,infectioncontrolandprevention.Topicspresentedinthiscourseinclude:classroomstudyofbacteriology,chemistryofcleaningversusdisinfectingproductsthatareusedinthe
cosmetology industry,and terminologydealingwith infectioncontrol.
COS 161 Intermediate I: Infection Control and Prevention 1credit/30clockhours
Prerequisite:COS160
Thiscoursefocusesonthetheoryanddailypracticeofpropermethodsofdisinfection,sanitationandsafetyproceduresasrelatedtoallphasesofcosmetology.Topicspresentedinthiscourseinclude:terminology
andtrainingofdisinfection,sanitationandsafetyprocedures,andcustomerserviceinasupervisedsalonsettingorspecializedclass.
COS 203 Intermediate I: Hair and Scalp 1 credit/30clockhoursPrerequisite:COS103
Thiscoursecoverstheoryandpracticaltraininginshampoos,rinses,andconditionersandexaminesadvancedtechniquestopreparethe
studentforemployment.InstructionincludespreparationfortheColoradoStateBoardLicensingExaminationforshampoos,rinses,andconditioners.
COS 210 Intermediate II: Haircoloring 2 credits/60clockhoursPrerequisite:COS111Thiscoursecovers theoryandpracticalapplicationofcolorproducts,formulationsofcolor,levelandshadesofcolor.Studentswillpractice
haircoloring techniques ina specializedclassor ina supervisedsalonsetting.
COS 211 Advanced Haircoloring 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:COS210
Thiscoursecoversadvancedtheoryandpracticaltechniquesinhaircoloring.CoursecoverstherecognitionofcolorproblemsandcolorcorrectionproceduresinpreparationfortheColoradoState
BoardLicensingExamination.Topicsinthiscourseinclude:advancedtechniques,color formulation,andproductknowledge.
COS 220 Intermediate II: Haircutting 2credits/60clockhoursPrerequisite:COS121
Thiscoursecovershaircuttingtheoryrelatedtofacialshapes,headandbodyformstodeterminethetechniquesnecessaryforclient’sspecified
haircutandpracticalapplicationsofhaircuttingtechniquesforvariousclientrequests.
COS 221 Advanced Haircutting 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:COS220This coursecoversadvancedhaircutting techniquesutilizingmultiplecuttingtoolsandemphasizescurrentfashiontrendsandpreparationfortheColoradoStateLicensureexamination.
COS 230 Intermediate II: Hairstyling 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:COS131Thiscoursecoversacceptedmethodsofstylinghair,including:airforming,
rollersets,ironsets,fingerwaves,braidingandhairpressing.Studentswillpracticehairstylingtechniquesforclientpurposesinspecializedclassesorinasupervisedsalonsetting.
COS 231 Advanced Hairstyling 1credit/30clockhours
Prerequisite:COS230Thiscoursecovershairstylingtheoryandadvancedtechniquesinallphasesofhairstylingtopreparethestudentforemployment.Trainingisacombinationofsupervisedsalonworkandspecializedclasses.Studentswill
preparefortheColoradoStateBoardLicensingExamination.
COS 240 Intermediate II: Chemical Texture 1credit/30clockhours
Prerequisite:COS141
Thiscoursecoverstheoryofchemicaltextureandpracticalapplicationofpermanentwavesandchemicalrelaxersinspecializedclassesorasupervisedsalonsetting.Studentswillpracticedifferentwrapping
techniquesrequiredbytrendstylesorperclientrequest.
COS 241 Advanced Chemical Texture 1credit/30clockhours
Prerequisite:COS240Thiscoursecoversadvancedtechniquesforchemicaltextureandcurrent
industrystandardsofpracticetopreparethestudentforemploymentandtheStateBoardLicensingExamination.Instructionisprovidedinspecialized
classesorsupervisedsalonsetting.
COS 250 Bus Mgmt/Per Skills/Ethics 1 credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverssalonmanagementbusinesspracticesandthe
knowledgeandskillsnecessarytobuildasuccessfulbusiness.Topics
coveredinthiscourseinclude:basicbusinessmanagement,interpersonalskills,basictechniquesinsalesmanshipandcustomerservices,jobreadinessskills,andprofessionalethics.
COS 260 Intermediate II: Infection Control and Prevention 2 credits/60clockhoursPrerequisite:COS161
Thiscoursecoversinfectioncontroltheoryandpracticeofpropermethodsofsterilization,disinfection,sanitation,andsafetyproceduresasrelatedtoallphasesoftheindustry.Topicsforthiscourseinclude:
terminologyandtrainingofdisinfection,sanitation,andsafetyprocedures.Theindividual’sresponsibilitytoprovideasafework
environmentispracticed.
COS 261 Advanced Infection Control and Prevention 1credit/30clockhours
Prerequisite:COS260Thiscoursecoversadvancedtrainingondecontaminationandsafety
practicesinasupervisedsalonand/orclassroomsettingandprimarilyfocusesonstudentpreparationfortheColoradoStateBoardLicensingExaminationindecontaminationandsafetyforallaspectsofthe
industry.Topicsforthiscourseinclude:OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)requirementsforschoolsandsalons.
COS 275 Special Topics: Preparation for State Board 1credits/30clockhoursProvidespreparationfortheStateExam.Allowsthestudentthe
opportunity to gain knowledge for the practical and/orwrittenexaminationrequiredbytheColoradoStateAgency.
COS 288 Practicum 1-12credits/15-225clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththeopportunitytosupplementcoursework
withpracticalworkexperiencerelatedtotheireducationalprogram.Studentsworkundertheimmediatesupervisionofexperienced
personnelatthebusinesslocationandwiththedirectguidanceoftheinstructor.
EST 110 Introduction to Skin Care 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoversthestudyofskininboththeoryandpractical
applicationsforskincareprofessionals.Topicsincludedinthecourseare:skinstructureandfunction,massagemanipulationswhile
providingfacialsandthebenefitsderivedfromaproperfacial,andgoodskincareroutines.Trainingisconductedinaclassroomorlabsettingusingmanikinsormodels.
EST 111 Intermediate Skin Care 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:EST110Thiscoursecoversskincareandpracticalapplicationpertainingtoanatomy,skindisorders,skintypesandfacialshapes.Studentswillhelppatronstoselecttheproperskincaretreatment(s).Practicalandtheoryapplicationcan
bedoneinspecializedclassesorsupervisedsalonsettingusingmodelsorcustomerservice.
EST 210 Advanced Skin Care 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:EST111Thiscoursecoversadvancedtechniquesformassage,skincare,andlash/
browtinting.TheoryandpracticalproceduresreadythestudentforemploymentandpreparationforStateBoardLicensingExamination.
Instructionisprovidedinspecializedclassesorinasupervisedsalonsetting.
EST 211 Make-up for Skin Care Professionals 1credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverscosmeticsandtheirfunctionsfortheskincare
professional,includingtheimportanceofcolortheory,facialtypesand
skintonesastheyrelatetofacialmakeup.Topicsinthiscourseinclude:Instructionfromthebasicmakeupapplication,correctivemakeupprocedures,anddisinfectionandsanitationpertainingtoallaspectsof
makeup.
EST 212 Hair Removal 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoversin-depthstudyandpracticeofhairremovalandthepracticeofpatronprotectionandsafety.Trainingforgeneralwaxingand
bodywaxingproceduresareprovided.DemonstrationofdisinfectionandsanitationasitpertainstoColoradorulesandregulationswillbepracticed.
NAT 110 Introduction to Nail Care 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoverstheproperuseofimplementsusedinmanicuresand
pedicures.Theoryandpracticalapplicationofproperset-up,safety,sanitation,nail shapes,anatomy,productknowledgeandterminology
dealingwithmanicuresandpedicuresiscovered.Trainingisdoneinaclassroomorlabsettingusingmodelsorothertechniques.
NAT 111 Intermediate I Nail Care 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:NAT110Thiscoursecoverstheoryandpracticalapplicationdealingwith
differenttypesofmanicures,pedicures,nailart,andmassagetechniques.Theoryandpracticalapplicationofprocedures,products,nailshapes,andmaintenanceofnaturalnailsiscovered.Students
learntorecognizedifferentnaildisordersandtheirpropertreatment.Trainingisdoneinaspecializedclassorinsupervisedsalon(clinical)setting,usingmodelsorcustomerservice.Propersanitationand
sterilizationasitpertainstoallaspectsofmanicures,pedicures,andnailartistaught.
NAT 210 Advanced Nail Care 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:NAT111
Thiscoursecoversadvancedtheoryandpracticalapplicationdealingwithdifferenttypesofmanicures,pedicures,massagetechniques,andnailart.Topicsincludedinthiscourseare:practicalapplicationof
procedures,products,nailsshapesandmaintenanceofthenaturalnails.Coursewillcoverclienteducationondifferentnaildisordersandtheirpropertreatment.Trainingisdoneinaspecializedclassorinsupervised
salon(clinical)setting,usingmodelsorcustomerservice.
NAT 211 Application of Nail Enhancements 5credits/150clockhoursThiscoursecoversadvancedtheoryandproductknowledgeofcurrentindustrynailenhancementstoreadythestudentforemployment.
Practicalapplicationandremovaltechniquesofnailwraps,tipoverlays,acrylicsandanycurrentenhancementsarepracticed.Instructionis
providedinspecializedclassesor insupervisedsalonsettingusingmodelsorcustomerservice.ThiscoursepreparesthestudentfortheColoradostateboard licensingexamination.
CULINARY ARTS Thetwosemesterprogramwillintroducestudentstothefundamentalsof
cookingandbakingtechniques,foodproperties,nutrition,andbasickitchenmanagement.Safetyisemphasizedthroughoutthecourseregardingfoodsanitation,properequipmentusage,safe-servingtechniques,customerand
employeesafety,andkitchensanitation.Studentswillpracticerecipes,createtheirownfoodandbakingrecipes,andincorporatetheirconceptsandskillsintoreal-worldcustomerevents.Studentswillbeintroducedtobusinesscomponents,
foodpreparationknowledge,andskillsnecessaryforsuccessinavarietyofculinaryartscareers.Cateringactivities,fieldtripsandCTSOopportunitiesprovideadditionalconnectiontocareer-relatedexperiences.
Culinary Arts Certificate Certificate length: 2Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: CUA100CulinaryProgramFundamentals
CUA101FoodSafetyandSanitationCUA156Nutrition/HospitalityProf
CUA159BuffetPlanning&ProductionCUA154IntrotoBusinessofCateringCUA121IntroFoodPdnPrin/Practices
CUA122IntrotoStocks,Soups,andSaucesCUA123IntroductiontoGardeMangerCUA124VegePrep&BreakfastCookery
CUA131Starch/Pasta/Casserole/GrainCUA132CenterofthePlate:Meat
CUA133CtrPlatePoultry/Fish/SeafdCUA141Baking:Principles/IngredientsCUA142BasicYeast-RaisedQuickBreads
CUA143Baking:Cake/Pies/Pastry/CookeyCUA191FrontoftheHousePlanningCUA245InternationalCuisine
CUA157MenuPlanningCUA269DietaryBaking
Culinary Arts Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 30
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CUA 100 Culinary Program Fundamentals 3credits/52.5clockhoursTrainsstudents inthebasicfundamentalsoftheculinaryfield.
Thecoursewill includestudentoverviews,safety&sanitationfundamentals,culinarymathskills,culinaryvocabulary,lab
requirements,usingon-linetrainingmethods,competitions,basicknifeskills,equipmentidentificationandproperusage,professionalism,foodservicehistory,kitchenorganization,basicprinciplesofcooking,
foodscience,studyskills,properfoodstoragetechniques,recipes,costmanagement, libraryresourcesandstudent learningorganizations,
scholarships,andculinarycareeropportunities.
CUA 101 Food Safety and Sanitation 2credits/37.5clockhoursIntroducesthestudenttothebasicrulesofsanitation,food-borne
illnesses,safefoodtemperatures,safefoodhandlingtechniques,the
HACCPProgram,pestcontrolprocedures,andlocal/statehealthrulesandregulationsforfoodserviceoperations.AtthecompletionofthecoursestudentstakeanationallyrecognizedtestfromtheEducation
FoundationoftheNationalRestaurantAssociation.
CUA 121 Introduction to Food Production Principles and Practices 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththefundamentalprinciplesofcommercial
kitchenoperationsincludingsafetyandsanitationapplications,useandcareofequipment,tools,utensilsandknives,recipeuseandconversion,organizationofwork,andbasiccookingmethods.
CUA 122 Introduction to Stocks, Soups, and Sauces 1credit/22.5clockhoursFocusesonthefundamentalprinciplesofstocks,soups,sauces,
gravies,andthickeningagents.Enablesstudentstoproduceavarietyoftheseproductsinthecommercialkitchenincorporatingpractice
intheuseoftools,utensils,equipmentandapplicationofsafetyandsanitationpractices.Studentsapplypre-preparationskillsandefficient
organizationofworktechniques.
CUA 123 Introduction to Garde Manger 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesfundamentalprinciplesofcoldfoodandnon-alcoholic
beveragepreparationandproductioninacommercialkitchen.Enables
studentstoproduceavarietyofcoldfoodandnon-alcoholicbeverageproductsincorporatingpracticeintheuseoftools,utensils,equipmentandapplicationofsafetyandsanitationmethods.Introducesbasic
coldfooddecorativeworksuchasfruitandvegetablegarnishesandcarvings,terrines,andhorsd’oeuvres.Focusesonpre-preparation
proceduresandefficientorganizationofworktechniques.
CUA 124 Vegetable Prep & Breakfast Cookery 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththefundamentalprinciplesandpracticesofa
commercialkitchen,includingsafetyandsanitationapplications,useandcareofequipment,tools,utensilsandknives,recipeuseandconversion,
organizationofwork,andbasiccookingmethods.Focusesonthefundamentalprinciplesandproductionofstocks,soups,sauces,gravies,andthickeningagents.Principlesofcold foodandnon-alcoholicbeverage
preparationandproductioninacommercialkitchen.Basiccoldfooddecorativeworksuchasfruitandvegetablegarnishesandcarvings,terrines,
andhorsd’oeuvres.Emphasizestheaffectsofseasoningsandcookingmethodsofvegetableproductsandbasichotfoodpreparation.Studentspreparebreakfastorderssimilartothoseorderedinrestaurantswithegg
cookeryanddairyproductsemphasized.
CUA 131 Starch/Pasta/Casserole/Grain 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthebasicsofpreparingand/orcookingpotatoes,starches,legumes
andpastas.Enablesstudentstoprepareandcookavarietyofcasserolesand
grainproductsusingacommercialkitchenfortheirpreparationarea.Allowsstudentstoapplypre-preparationskillsandefficientorganizationofworktechniques.
CUA 132 Center of the Plate: Meat 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthestudentwiththebasicsofmeathandling,includingprinciples
usedforselectingmeatproducts,theirbasiccutsandcookingmethods.
Focusesonavarietyofmeatproductsinacommercialkitchen.
CUA 133 Center of the Plate:Poultry, Fish & Seafood 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthebasicsofhandlingpoultry,fishandseafoodincluding
principlesusedforselectionandthebasicformstheseproductshaveand
themethodsofcookingthem.Focusesonpreparationofpoultry,fishandseafoodproductsinacommercialkitchenandincorporatespracticeintheuseoftheseprinciplesandmethods.Coverspre-preparationskillsand
efficientorganizationofworktechniques.
CUA 141 Baking: Principles/Ingredients 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthestudentwiththefundamentalsofbakingterminology,principlesofbaking,andthecharacteristicsandfunctionsofthemain
ingredientsusedinbakeryproduction.Orientsstudenttocommercialequipment,tools,andutensilsusedinbaking.
CUA 142 Basic Yeast-Raised Quick Breads 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthestudentwiththefundamentalsofbasicyeast-raised
productionandquickbreads.Enablesthestudenttoproducewhitebread,rolls,varietygrainbreads,specialtybreads,sweetyeast-raisedproducts,andquickbreadsinacommercialkitchen.
CUA 143 Baking: Cakes, Pies, Pastries and Cookey 1credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesthestudentwiththefundamentalsofbasiccake,pie,pastry,
andcookieproduction.Enablesthestudenttoproduceavarietyofcakes,pies,pastries,cookiesandassorteddessertitemsinacommercial
kitchen.
CUA 154 Intro to Business of Catering 3credits/52.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswithanoverviewofthecateringindustry.Special
attentionwillbegiventocateringfromacustomer’sperspective.Studentscompletingthiscourseshouldbeabletoplanandimplementavarietyofcateringfunctions.Includedinthecoursewillbesome
experientiallearningopportunitiesasaresultofparticipationinactualcollegecateredfunctionsoncampus.
CUA 156 Nutrition/Hospitality Professional 3credits/52.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththefundamentalsofhumannutrition.Focuses
onthenutritionalneedsofhumansthroughouttheirlifecycleaswellasthosewithspecialdietaryneeds.StudentsmaytakeanationallyrecognizedtestfromtheEducationalFoundationoftheNational
RestaurantAssociation.
CUA 157 Menu Planning 3credits/52.5clockhoursIntroducesthestudenttoplanningmenusandintegratingtheminto
food-serviceoperations.Equipsthestudentwithaworkingknowledgeofthefunction,mechanics,andresultsachievedbythemenu.Providesanoverviewoftheexistingandgrowingfood-serviceindustryasseen
throughthemenu.
CUA 159 Buffet Planning and Production 1credit/22.5clockhoursEnablesstudentstoplanandpresentvariousstylesofbuffetsset-ups,
includingself-service,cafeteriaandstaffedstations.Meetingcustomers’
needsthroughmenudevelopment,andequipmentandfood lay-outwillbeemphasized.Platterpresentations,carvingstations,steamtable/chafingdishandplatedservicewillbeincluded.
CUA 191 Front of the House Planning 1 credit/22.5clockhoursTeaches how to organize specialmeal functions, handle reservations and
specialrequests,evaluatediningroompersonnel,createmenuformat fortheGPADiningRoomandoperatethePOSmanager’smenu.
CUA 245 International Quisine 2 credits/37.5clockhoursIntroducesfullmealpreparationofnontraditionalinternationalcuisine.
EthnicingredientsandmealsfromIndia,Thailand,Greece,Morocco,Africa,SouthAmericaandEcuadorwillbeintroduced.
CUA 269 Dietary Baking 2 credits/45clockhoursProvidethestudentwiththedevelopmentandproductionofbakery
productsthatfocusoncommonfoodallergens,intolerancesandhealth
aspects.Studentswillprepareavarietyofglutenfreebakeryproductsthataddressceliacdisease,andotherproductsthataddresscommonhealthrelatedissues.Therewillbeanemphasisintheuseofproductsubstitutions
including:fats,sweeteners,anddairyinbaking.Studentswillalsoanalyzethenutritivevalueofingredientrefinement.
CYBER TECHNICIAN TheCyberTechnicianisdesignedtopreparestudentsforentryintotheindustry
ofservicing,maintainingandrepairingcomputers,computerandnetworkingsystems.TheprogrampreparesstudentsfortheA+andNetwork+ServiceTechnicianCertificationexamination.Theseexamsmeasuretheknowledgeof
jobtasksandbehaviorsexpectedofentryleveltechnicians.
The following certificates may be earned: Cyber TechnicianCertificate
CYBER TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length:2Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: CIS115IntrotoComputerInfoSystems
CIS128OperatingSystem:UsingWindows
CNG101NetworkingFundamentals
CNG121ComputerTechnicianI:A+CNG122ComputerTechnicianII:A+CNG124NetworkingI:Network+
CNG125NetworkingII:Network+CNG131PrinciplesofInformationAssuranceCNG132NetworkSecurityFundamentals
CNG285 IndependentStudyTotal: Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 31
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CIS 115 Intro to Computer Information Systems 3 credits/52.5clockhoursFocusesonanoverviewoftheneedsforandrolesofcomputerinformation
systems.Emphasizescomputerrequirementsinorganizations,history,hardware functions,programming, systemsdevelopment,andcomputeroperations. Introducescomputerapplications.
CIS 128 Operating Systems: Using Windows 3credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthefunctionsandcapabilitiesofanoperatingsystem,including
configuringandmodifyingtheoperatingsystemenvironment.
CNG 101 Networking Fundamentals 3 credits/52.5clockhoursIntroducesnetworkfundamentalsusingtheOSI(OpenSystems
Interconnection)modelandTCP/IP(TransmissionControlProtocol/InternetProtocol)suite,fundamentalsofEthernet,IPaddressing,and
buildingsimpleLANs(LocalAreaNetworks).
CNG 121 Computer Technician I: A+ 4 credits/75clockhoursProvidesstudentswithanin-depthlookatpersonalcomputerhardware,introducesO.S.featuresandsecurityconcepts,andcovers
interpersonalskills,allofwhicharenecessaryforasuccessfulentry-levelcomputerservicetechnicianposition.Providesextensivehands-on
workwithcomputersystems,PCsetupandconfiguration,andbasicmaintenanceandtroubleshooting.ThiscoursehelpsprepareyoufortheCompTIAA+EssentialsExam.
CNG 122 Computer Technician II: A+ 4credits/75clockhoursFocusesonoperatingsystemsaswellasinstallationofmodems,tape
backups,CD-ROMdrives,andSCSIsubsystems.Coversoperatingsystems,Windows9x,WindowsNTandWindows2000installation,
configurationandupgrading.Includeslaserprintersandbackuppowersystems.ThiscoursepreparesthestudentfortheCompTIAA+OSTechnologiesExam.
CNG 124 Networking I: Network + 3credits/60clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththeknowledgenecessarytounderstand,
identifyandperformnecessarytasksinvolvedinsupportinganetwork.
Covers thevendor-independentnetworkingskillsandconcepts thataffectallaspectsofnetworking,suchasinstallingandconfiguringtheTCP/IP.ThiscoursealsopreparesstudentsfortheNetworkingII:
Network+course.
CNG 125 Networking II: Network + 3credits/60clockhoursContinuestoprovidestudentswiththeknowledgenecessaryto
implementandsupportanetwork.Focusesonthevendorindependent
networkingskillsandconceptsthataffectallaspectsofnetworking.TheNetworkingIandII:Network+coursespreparestudentsfortheNetwork+certification.
CNG 131 Principles of Information Assurance 3credits/60clockhoursDeliversacomprehensiveoverviewofnetworksecurity,including
general security concepts.CommunicationSecurity is studied, includingremoteaccess,e-mail,theWeb,directoryandfiletransfer,andwireless
data.Commonnetworkattacksareintroduced.Cryptographybasicsareincorporated,andperational/organizationalsecurityisdiscussedasitrelatestophysicalsecurity,disasterrecovery,andbusinesscontinuity.Computer
forensicsisintroduced.
CNG 132 Network Security Fundamentals 3credits/60clockhoursDeliversacomprehensiveoverviewofnetworksecurity,including
general security concepts.CommunicationSecurity is studied, includingremoteaccess,e-mail,theWeb,directoryandfiletransfer,andwirelessdata.Commonnetworkattacksareintroduced.Cryptographybasicsare
incorporated,andoperational/organizationalsecurityisdiscussedasitrelatestophysicalsecurity,disasterrecovery,andbusinesscontinuity.Computerforensicsis introduced.
CNG 285 Independent Study 2 credits/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensivestudy
orresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor.
DENTAL ASSISTING TheDentalAssistingProgramisathreesemesterprogram,andadmitsstudents
twiceayearinAugustandJanuary.
Theprogramlearningcomponentsarecompetencybasedandincludea
combinationoftheoryclasses,laboratoryclasses,operatoryskillspractice,andclinicalexternships.Studentsmustmasterallofthetaskstocompletetheprogramsuccessfully.Thisprogrampreparesstudentstoassistthedentistatthe
chairsideinthedentaloperatory,performreceptionandclericalfunctions,andselectedlaboratorywork.Inaddition,thestudentwillgainskillsrequiredfordirectpatientcaresuchastakingx-raysandimpressions,preventiveeducation,
andnutritionalcounseling.Note:studentsmustbeage18beforeenrollinginDEA125&DEA131,asdirectedbytheColoradoBoardofDentalExaminersRule&Regulations.
Simulatedclinicalsituationsarepracticedpriortoactualclinicalassignments.Clinicalassignmentswillincludeworkinavarietyofprivatedentalofficesand
clinics.TheCommissiononDentalAccreditationhasdeterminedtheDentalAssistingprogram’saccreditationstatustobe“approvedwithoutreportingrequirements”.
DENTAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 3Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: DEA102PrinciplesofClinicalPractice
DEA104SpecialtiesinDentistryDEA111DentalOfficeManagementDEA120IntroductiontoDentalPracticesDEA121DentalScienceI
DEA122DentalScienceIIDEA123DentalMaterialsI
DEA126InfectionControlDEA127DentalScienceIIIDEA132MedicalEmerg inDentalOfficeDEA134PreventionandNutritioninDentistry
DEA124DentalMaterialsIIDEA180ClinicalInternshipI
DEA125DentalRadiographyDEA131AdvancedDentalRadiographyDEA181ClinicalInternshipI
DEA182ClinicalInternshipIIandSeminar
Dental Assisting Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1230 Credit: 46
EXPANDED DUTY DENTAL ASSISTING COURSE Course length: 1Quarter
Accreditation UponsuccessfulcompletionoftheDentalAssistingprogram,the
studentwillqualifytoenrollintheExpandedDutyDentalAssistingCourseofferedhereatPickensTechnicalCollege.
Course required: DEA275SpecialTopics:ExpandedDutyDentalAssisting
Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 30 Credit Hours: 2
PickensTechnicalCollegestudentscanearnacertificateoranAssociate’sDegreethroughallcooperatingColoradoCommunityColleges,authorizedbytheCCCS,(ColoradoCommunityCollegesystem).Checkwiththe
individualcollegeforupdatesand/ordegreerequirementmodifications.
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
DEA 102 Principles of Clinical Practice 3 credits/67.5clockhoursIncludestechniquesusedinfourhandeddentistry,instrumentidentification,andarmamentariumfortrayset-ups.Covers
sterilizationandasepticprocedures.
DEA 104 Specialties in Dentistry 2credits/45clockhoursFocusesonarmamentariumofspecifictrayset-upsforperiodontics,
endodontics,andfixedandremovableprosthodontics.Examinespediatricdentistry,oralsurgery,andimplants.Includesdiagnosis,treatment,andthedentalassistant’sroleineachspecialty.
DEA 111 Dental Office Management 2credits/45clockhoursIncludesofficemanagementandclericalpractices,scheduling
appointments,completingdailyrecords,insuranceandtaxforms,bookkeepingandrecall systems,andorderingsupplies.
DEA 120 Introduction to Dental Practices 1credit/22.5clockhoursIncludesrolesandresponsibilitiesofthedentalhealthteam;
educationalbackground for thevarious specialties includinggeneralpractitioner,hygienist,dentalassistant;history,legalimplications,
ethicalresponsibilitiesandtheroleofprofessionalorganizations.
DEA 121 Dental Science I 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludesfundamentalsoftheoralstructuresastheyapplyoralhistology,
embryology,morphology,pathology,dentalanatomy,anddentalcharting.
DEA 122 Dental Science II 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludessurveyofhumananatomyandphysiology,thestructureofthe
headandneckasappliedtodentalassisting,thefunctionofthemaxillaandmandible,processes,foramen,sutures,andmajornerveandbloodsupply.
DEA 123 Dental Materials I 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludesfundamentalsofdentalmaterialsastheyapplytoclinicaland
laboratory applications.
DEA 124 Dental Materials II 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludestype,compositions,andusesofelastomericimpressionmaterials
andthefabricationofcustomimpressiontraysandtemporarycrowns.
DEA 125 Dental Radiography 3credits/67.5clockhoursFocusesonthescienceofradiography,theapplicationofradiographic
techniques,andaseptictechniques.
DEA 126 Infection Control 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludesbasicinformationconcerninginfectionanddiseasetransmission
inthedentaloffice.Emphasizesknowledgeofmicroorganisms,withanemphasisonaseptictechniques,sterilization,andhazardouscommunication
management.
DEA 127 Dental Science III 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludesin-depthstudyoforaldefects,microorganismsandtheireffectsonthehumanbodywithrecognitionandidentificationofpathological
conditionthatmostfrequentlyoccurorally.Emphasizespharmacologyandthedrugsusedinthepreventionandtreatmentofpainandconditionsofthe
oralcavity.Focusesonlaboratoryexperiencesandtheproceduresinvolvedwithlocalanesthesiaandtheknowledgeofnitrousoxideadministrationinthedentaloffice.
DEA 131 Advanced Dental Radiography 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludestheoryandtechniquesofexposingintra-oralandextra-oral
radiographsonadults,children,edentulous,andspecialneedspatients.Coversdentalanatomyradiographic interpretationandaseptictechniques.
Enablesthestudenttoexposeradiographsonthex-raymannequinandpatients.Studentsmustbeaminimumofeighteenyearsold.
DEA 132 Medical Emerg in Dental Office 2 credits/45clockhoursIncludestechniquesfortakingandreadingvitalsignsaswellas
CardiopulmonaryResuscitation(CPR)forHealthCareProviders.Emphasizes recognition,prevention,andmanagementofmedicalemergencysituationsinthedentaloffice.Coverscompletingand
updatingpatienthealthhistory.
DEA 134 Prevention and Nutrition in Dentistry 3 credits/45clockhoursIncludestechniquesinpreventivedentistrywithanemphasisonfluorideapplicationandoralhomecareinstruction.Includesnutrition
asitappliestodentalhealthanddietcounseling.Coverstechniquesforcoronalpolishing.
DEA 180 Clinical Internship I 3credits/135clockhoursIncludestheopportunityforclinicalapplicationofdentalassisting
techniquesinadentalofficeorclinicalsettingaspartoftheAmericanDentalAssociation’srequirementof300clinicalinternshiphours.
DEA 181 Clinical Internship I 2credits/90clockhoursIncludestheopportunityforclinicalapplicationofdentalassisting
techniquesinadentalofficeorclinicalsettingaspartoftheAmericanDentalAssociation’srequirementof300clinicalinternshiphours.
DEA 182 Clinical Internship II and Seminar 4credits/180clockhoursFocusesonclinicalpracticeinprivateorpublicdentalofficesorclinics
withclinicalworkexperienceinbothgeneraldentistryandspecialtyfieldsonarotatingbasis.
DEA 275 Special Topics: Expanded Duty Dental Assisting 2credits/30clockhoursProvidesdidacticandlaboratoryexperience inpacking,carving,
finishingandpolishingofClassI,IIandVamalgamsandClassIII,IV
andVtoothcoloredrestorationsandthefabricationofprovisionalrestorations.Operativeproceduresincludeplacementofmatrices andwedges.Laboratoryexercisesinvolvetheuseoftypodontsand
preparedteeththatareutilizedinrestorativeprocedures.Useofprinciplesoffour-handeddentistryandtimeutilizationareanintegralpartoffulfillingrequirementsleadingtowardproficiencyinrestorative
procedures.
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY PickensTechnicalCollegeoffersanASE/NATEFCertifiedMedium/HeavyTruck
TrainingprogramtaughtbyanASEcertifiedInstructorwithover25yearsofhandsonexperience.Theprogramisdesignedtotrainthestudentforentry levelandadvancedemploymentasM/HTruckTechnicians.Averagewagesafter
successfulcompletionoftheprogramis$25,000to$35,000annually.Inaddition,eachindividualclassisdesignedtopreparethestudentforitsrespectiveASEcertificationtest.
The following certificates may be earned: DieselTechnology
DIESEL TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: DPM100IntrotoDieselMechanics
DPM103DieselEnginesIDPM126HeavyDutyStarting&ChargingDPM206HeavyDutyBrakesIDPM207HeavyDutyBrakesIIDPM222H/DLighting&Instrumentation
DPM223H/DBodyElectricalSystemsDPM280Internship
Diesel Technology Certificate Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 607.5 Credit Hours: 27
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DPM 100 Intro to Diesel Mechanics 2credits/45clockhoursFocusesonthestudentidentifyinganddescribingthemanydifferent
typesofdieselpoweredvehicles.Emphasisisplacedonbeingableto
researchinformationinmaintenancemanualsandpartsmanualsalongwithdemonstrationoftheirabilitiesinproperlyidentifyingandselectmechanicalfastenersforaparticularapplication.Specificcoverageof
precisionfasteners,fuels,fluidsastheyrelatetothedieselindustry.
DPM 103 Diesel Engines I 4credits/90clockhoursCoversthetheoryandoperationofdieselengineswithemphasison
cylinderheadsandvalvetrainsdiagnosisandrepair.Alsointroduces
thecoolingsystem’simportancewithdiagnosisandrepair.Enablesstudentstodiagnose,test,andrepaircylinderheadsandcoolingsystemsondieselengines.
DPM 126 Heavy Duty Starting & Charging 3credits/67.5clockhoursIncludestheoperation,testingandservicingofheavydutyvehicle
battery,startingandchargingsystems.Includesvoltage,voltagedroptestingofstartingandchargingsystems,diagnosis,maintenance,load
testingandrepairofsystems.
DPM 206 Heavy Duty Brakes I 3credits/67.5clockhoursFocusesonthevariousbrakingsystemsincorporatedinheavy-dutytrucksandheavyequipment.Includesastudyofhydraulicbrake
systemsandcoversthediagnosisandserviceofthemechanicalandelectrical components.
DPM 207 Heavy Duty Brakes II 3credits/67.5clockhoursTeachesinstructioningeneralserviceandmaintenanceprocedures
fortheheavy-dutytruckairbrakesystemanditsrelatedpneumaticcomponents.Operationalchecks,performancetesting,andverifying
systemcompliancewithregulations(FMVSSNo.121)willbediscussed.
DPM 222 H/D Lighting & Instrumentation 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswithdiagnosisandrepairoflightingsystemsfoundonMedium/Heavydutytrucksandequipment.Emphasisoninspecting
andtestingofelectricalcircuits,switchesandinterfacingthroughdatabuswithonboardcomputers.
DPM 223 H/D Body Electrical Systems 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesacomprehensivestudyofthetheory,operation,diagnosis,and
repairoftheheavydutyvehiclebodyandsafetyelectricalsystemsandaccessories.
DPM 280 Internship 6credits/135clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththeopportunitytosupplementcoursework
withpracticalworkexperiencerelatedtotheireducationalprogramStudentsworkundertheimmediatesupervisionofexperienced
personnelatthebusinesslocationandwiththedirectguidanceoftheinstructor.
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN TheElectronicsTechniciancoursesaretaughtovertwosemestersandconsist
ofelectronictheory,laboratoryexperiments,appliedthematics,andpracticalapplicationswhichpreparestudentstoworkwithsolidstateanddigitalsystems.
UponcompletionoftheElectronicsTechniciancourses,thestudenthasthe
optiontoseekemploymentasaMaintenanceTechnician,ElectricalEquipmentTechnicianorElectronicTestTechnician.
ThisprogramparticipatesintheCCCScommoncoursenumberingsystemforcoursetransfertoColoradoCommunityColleges.
The following certificates may be earned: ElectronicsTechnicianCertificate
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2semesters
Courses required for this certificate: ELT106FundamentalsofDC/AC
ELT134SolidStateDevicesIELT136IntroductiontoTransistorsELT163Soldering
ELT137AdvancedTransistorsELT215OperationalAmplifiersELT147DigitalDevicesI
ELT148DigitalDevicesIIELT265Microcontrollers
ELT268RoboticsTechnologiesELT258ProgrammableLogicControllers
ELT267IntroductiontoRobotics
ELT285IndependentStudyElectronics Technician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 34
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Course Descriptions
ELT 106 Fundamentals of DC/AC 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthebasicskillsneededformanycareersinelectronicsandrelated
fields.CoverstheoperationsandapplicationsofbasicDCandACcircuitsconsistingofresistors,capacitors,inductors,transformersanddiodes.
Emphasizestheuseofcommontestinstrumentsintroubleshooting.
ELT 134 Solid State Devices I 3credits/52.5clockhoursFocusesondiodeandtransistorstudiesstartingwithareviewof
semiconductormaterials.Emphasizesrectifiercircuits,R-CandL-Cfilters,limitersandpeakdetectors,zenerregulators,Schottkydiodes,varactors/veristors,LED’sbipolartransistors,transistorapproximation,
load-lines,biasingtechniques,saturation,operatingpoint,ACmodelsincludingsmall-signaloperation,h-parameters,anddatasheetunderstanding and interpolation.
ELT 136 Introduction to Transistors 2 credits/37.5clockhoursIntroducestheoperationandapplicationsofbipolartransistors,
JFETsandMOSFETs.Includesswitchingcircuits,single-stage
small-signalamplifiersandtroubleshooting.
ELT 137 Advanced Transistors 3 credits/45clockhoursContinuesELT136withspecificationsandadditionalapplicationsof
bipolartransistors,JFETsandMOSFETs.Coversvoltageregulation,
common-collector,andpoweramplifiers.Includesanalysisofsingleandcascadedamplifierstages.Emphasizestroubleshooting.
ELT 147 Digital Devices I 4 credits/60clockhoursIntroducestheoperationandapplicationoflogicgates,flip-flops,
counters,shiftregisters,encoders-decodersandLEDdisplays.Coversbinarynumbers,Booleanalgebraandtroubleshooting.
ELT 148 Digital Devices II 3credits/45clockhoursContinuesELT147withemphasisontheoperationandapplicationof
programmablelogicdevices,synchronouscounters,multiplexers,liquidcrystaldisplays,ROMandRAM.IncludesspecificationsofICs,display
multiplexing,anddesignandminimizationofcircuits.Troubleshootingisemphasized.
ELT 163 Soldering 1credit/15clockhoursCoversthetheoryandpracticeofhighreliabilityhandsolderinginthe
electronicsfield.IncludessolderingpracticewithwireandterminalsolderingaswellasPCBsolderingofthrough-holeandsurface-mountdevices.
ELT 215 Operational Amplifiers 3credits/60clockhoursFocusesonastudyofintegratedoperationalamplifiersandtheir
applications. Troubleshooting is emphasized.
ELT 258 Programmable Logic Controllers 3credits/60clockhoursCoversthefundamentalsofprogrammablelogiccontrollers(PLCs)asthey
areappliedtoroboticsandautomation.Includeshistory,terminology,typicalapplications,hardware,andsoftware.Incorporateslaband
projectactivitiesthataddressoperating,monitoring,programming,troubleshooting,andrepairingPLCcontrolledlabtrainersaswellasactualindustrial equipment.
ELT 265 Microcontrollers 2credits/30clockhoursProvidesthenecessarysoftwareandhardwareknowledgeandskillsto
developamicrocontrollersystem.Incorporatesprogrammingtoolsand
development software.
ELT 267 Introduction to Robotics 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducesbasicrobotics.Enablesthestudenttoprogramarobotin
ahigher-levellanguagetoperformvarioustasks.Coversbuildingand
interfacingofsensorcircuits.
ELT 268 Robotics Technologies 3credits/60clockhoursIntroducesindustrialroboticsaswellasasurveyofthetechnologiesand
equipmentusedinmanufacturingautomationandprocesscontrol. Includes
axis configurations,workenvelopes,programming, troubleshooting, andmaintenance.Incorporatesasurveyofautomationtopicsincludinghistory,computerandhardwiredcontrols,sensorsandtransducers,motorsand
actuators,fluidpower,etc.andprovidesapreviewoftheotherELTclassesthatcoverthosesubjects.
ELT 285 Independent Study 2credits/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensivestudy
orresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor.
ESTHETICIAN TheEstheticianProgramprovidesthestudentwithspecializedtraininginskin
care,hairremoval,dayspafacialandbodytreatments.Advancedtrainingincludesskincaremachines,professionalmake-up,facialmassage,exfoliationtreatment,aromatherapy,nutritionandhealthofskin.Theprogramincludes
specialtytreatmentsforproblematicskintypes,ingredientandproductanalysis,andsalonbusiness.Studentsmayhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinaninternshipduringtheiradvancedtrainingasanextraelective.Students
successfullycompletingtheprogramwillbepreparedtotaketheColoradoStateAgencyLicensingExam.Fullprogramcompletersalsoreceiveacertificateforchemicalpeelsandmicrodermabrasionafter“LicenseExamination”.
Note:ColoradoStateAgencyrequiresaminimumof20credithoursand/or600clockhours.Uponmeetingschoolrequirementsforreceivingacertificate,a
studentmaybeeligibletoregisterfortheStateLicensingExam.StudentswillbepreparedfortheColoradoStateAgencyLicensingExam.
Coursesaretaughtconcurrently,notindividually,throughcompetency-based,theoryandpracticalinstruction.Studentsmustcompleteallcourseworkwith
agradeof“C”orbetter.Allclustersmustbecompletedbeforetestingforstatelicensing.Coursesareevaluatedbyexaminationanddemonstration.
The following certificate may be earned: EstheticianCertificate
ESTHETICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2semesters
Courses required for this certificate: COS150Laws,Rules,andRegulationsCOS250BusMgmt/PerSkills/Ethics
EST110IntroSkinCare
EST111IntermediateSkinCareEST160Disinfection,Sanitation
EST161IntDisinfection,SanitationEST210AdvancedSkinCareEST211Make-up
EST212HairRemovalEST230PreparationforStateBoard
EST260AdvDisinfection,Sanitation
EST 290 Professional Development/Continuing EducationEsthetician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 690 Credit Hours: 23
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COS 150 Laws, Rules, and Regulations 1credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverslaws,rules,andregulationsgoverningthebeauty
industryinColoradoandaccountabilityforthestudent,licensedindividual,salons,andschoolowners.
COS 250 Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics 1credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverssalonmanagementbusinesspracticesandthe
knowledgeandskillsnecessarytobuildasuccessfulbusiness.Topicscoveredinthiscourseinclude:basicbusinessmanagement,
interpersonalskills,basictechniquesinsalesmanshipandcustomerservices,jobreadinessskills,andprofessionalethics.
EST 110 Introduction to Skin Care 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoversthestudyofskininboththeoryandpractical
applicationsforskincareprofessionals.Topicsincludedinthecourseare:skinstructureandfunction,massagemanipulationswhileproviding
facialsandthebenefitsderivedfromaproperfacial,andgoodskincareroutines.Trainingisconductedinaclassroomorlabsettingusingmanikinsormodels.
EST 111 Intermediate Skin Care 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:EST110Thiscoursecoversskincareandpracticalapplicationpertainingtoanatomy,skindisorders,skintypesandfacialshapes.Studentswillhelppatronstoselecttheproperskincaretreatment(s).Practicalandtheory
applicationcanbedoneinspecializedclassesorsupervisedsalonsettingusingmodelsorcustomerservice.
EST 160 Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2 credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthevariousmethodsofdisinfection,sanitationandsafety
asusedtodayintheindustry.Classroomstudyofbacteriologyandtheterminologydealingwithdisinfection,sanitationandsafety.
EST 161 Intermediate Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 3 credits/90clockhoursPrerequisite:EST160Presentstheoryandthedailyutilizationandpracticeofthepropermethodsofdisinfection,sanitation,andsafety.Proceduresasrelatedto
allphasesoftheindustry.Trainingisprovidedinasupervised(clinical)setting.
EST 210 Advanced Skin Care 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:EST111Thiscoursecoversadvancedtechniquesformassage,skincare,andlash/browtinting.TheoryandpracticalproceduresreadythestudentforemploymentandpreparationforStateBoardLicensingExamination.
Instructionisprovidedinspecializedclassesorinasupervisedsalonsetting.
EST 211 Make-up for Skin Care Professionals 1credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverscosmeticsandtheirfunctionsfortheskincareprofessional,includingtheimportanceofcolortheory,facialtypesand
skintonesastheyrelatetofacialmakeup.Topicsinthiscourseinclude:Instructionfromthebasicmakeupapplication,correctivemakeupprocedures,anddisinfectionandsanitationpertainingtoallaspectsof
makeup.
EST 212 Hair Removal 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoversin-depthstudyandpracticeofhairremovalandthe
practiceofpatronprotectionandsafety.Trainingforgeneralwaxingandbodywaxingproceduresareprovided.DemonstrationofdisinfectionandsanitationasitpertainstoColoradorulesandregulationswillbepracticed.
EST 230 Preparation for State Board 2credits/60clockhoursProvidespreparationforStateBoards.Allowsthestudenttheopportunityto
gain knowledge in the practical and/orwritten examination required by theColoradoBoardofBarber/Cosmetology.
EST 260 Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:EST161Providesadvancedtrainingondisinfection,sanitation,andsafetyis
incorporatedinasupervisedsalon(clinical)setting.Advancedtechniqueswillreadythestudentforemployment.StudentpreparationfortheStateBoardLicensingExaminationintheoryandpracticalproceduresfor
disinfection,sanitationandsafety.
EST 290 Professional Development/Continuing Education 1credit/30clockhoursAllowsadvancedtraininginallcourseareasandallowsstudenttrainingforStateLicensingExam.Hourswillbearranged.Chemicalpeeland
microdermabrasiontraining,requiredbytheColoradoStateAgency,willbecoveredinthisclass.
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN TheFacilitiesMaintenanceTechnicianprogrampreparesstudentswithentry
levelskillstoperforminspection,preventivemaintenanceandrepairsonresidentialandcommercialproperties.Successfulgraduateswillpossessknowledgeandskillsinthebasicmaintenanceofcarpentry,plumbing,electrical,
majorappliances,HVACandothermechanicalsystems.Instructionwillalsoincludeinteriorandexteriorpropertymaintenancefinishworksuchasfloors,walls,painting,windowtreatments,ceiling/exhaustfansandlighting.
The following certificate may be earned: FacilitiesMaintenanceTechnicianCertificate
FACILITIES MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: CON112BasicRepairsforHomeorApartment
FMT102Maintenance–ElectricityFMT112SwimmingPoolMaintenance
FMT201ApplianceTechnologyIFMT202ApplianceTechnologyIIPLU101PipingSkills
OSH11710HrOSHAVoluntaryComplianceFMT285IndependentStudy
Facilities Maintenance Technician Certificate Total Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 31
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CON 112 Basic Repairs for Home or Apartment 4credit/90clockhoursFocusesonrepairandmaintenanceofbuildings.Coverspreventative
maintenancemethodsandskills.
FMT 102 Maintenance–Electricity 4credit/90clockhoursFocusesonelectricalfundamentalsasappliedtoresidentialandcommercialfacilitiesmaintenance.Coversrepair,serviceandmaintenanceofelectrical
systemsandcodes.
FMT 112 Swimming Pool Maintenance 2credits/30clockhoursFocusesonthefundamentalsofpooloperationandmaintenance
techniquesforprivateandpublicswimmingpools.
FMT 201 Appliance Technology I 7credits/120clockhoursExaminesmechanicalsystems,waterdistribution,andelectricalandgas
systemsoflaundryequipment.Thiscourseincludesserviceandrepaironwashersanddryers.
FMT 202 Appliance Technology II 7credits/120clockhoursExaminesmechanicalsystems,waterdistribution,andelectricaland
gascomponentsofkitchenequipment.Thiscoursecoversserviceandrepairondishwashers,disposals,rangesandmicrowaveovens.
FMT 285 Independent Study 2credits/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensive
studyorresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor.
OSH 117 10HR OSHA Voluntary Compliance 1credit/15clockhoursProvidesa10-hourOSHAcertificationcourseforgeneralindustryand
participantswillreviewthecurrentOSHAstandardscontainedin29CFR1910.Participantsthatcompletethecoursewillreceiveacertificateof
completionfromtheUnitedStatesDepartmentofLabor,OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration.ThecourseistaughtbyinstructorscertifiedbytheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration.
PLU 101 Piping Skills 4credits/90clockhoursFocusesontheinstallationofcommonpipingmaterialsinplumbing
andHVAC/Rsystems.Coverspipemath,terminology,commonpipingmaterialsandapplication,figuringoffsetsandcommonpipejoints.
Shopprojects includingpipesupportandhanging,centertocentermeasurementsandavarietyofpipejoiningmethodsareexplored.
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING TheHeatingandAirConditioningServiceTechnologyProgrampreparesthe
studentwithentrylevelresidentialskillsrequiredbyemployersinthisindustry.Itisindustryfocused,withthestudentbeinggiventheopportunitytoearntheirEPAcertification,plusICEcertification,(IndustryCompetencyExams)
administeredbytheAirConditioning,Heating&RefrigerationInstitute,locatedinArlington,Virginia.ICEexamsaresupportedbytheRefrigerationServiceEngineersSociety(RSES),AirConditioningContractorsofAmerica(ACCA),Gas
ApplianceManufacturer’sAssociation(GAMA),Plumbing,HeatingandCoolingContractorsAssociation(PHCC),Heating,AirConditioning&RefrigerationDistributorsInternational(HARDI)andtheAirConditioning,Heating&
RefrigerationInstitute(AHRI).
TheHeatingsemesteroftheprogramconsistsofeducationinjobsafety,
solderingandbrazing,basicelectricity,forcedairgasfurnaceservice,hydronicservice,airflowproblems,ductsizing,andtroubleshootinggasfiredequipment.
Performancetestingafterrepairsisemphasized.State-of-the-artSimutechcomputersimulationprogramsareusedalongwithliveequipmentinthelab.
TheAirConditioningsemesteroftheprogramconsistsofbasicrefrigeration,refrigerantrecoverytraining,principlesofA/Coperation,heatpumps,furtherairflowproblems,analysisandtroubleshootingthetotalsystem.Performance
testingafterrepairsisemphasized.State-of-the-artSimutechcomputersimulationprogramsareusedalongwithliveequipmentinthelab.
Anon-the-jobinternshipprogramwithAuroraPublicSchoolsMaintenanceDepartmentisofferedwherestudentscangetexperiencewithaccomplishedHVACTechnicians.
The following certificates may be earned: HeatingandAirConditioningServiceTechnologyCertificate
HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE Certificate Length:2semesters
Courses required for this certificate: HVA103BasicElectricityHVA106IntrotoServiceTechTraining
HVA110FundamentalsofGasHeatingHVA146Residential Load/DuctDesign
HVA240ServicingForcedAirSystemsHVA102BasicRefrigerationHVA111PipingSkillsforHVAC
HVA113RefrigerantRecoveryTrainingHVA202Troubleshooting&CustomerServiceHVA261A/CSystemsServiceandRepair
HVA285IndependentStudy
OSH11710HrOSHAVoluntaryComplianceHeating and Air Conditioning Service Technology Certificate Total Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 35
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Course Descriptions
HVA 102 Basic Refrigeration 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthetheoryofrefrigeration,components,charging,recycling,
andevacuationofrefrigerationunits.
HVA 103 Basic Electricity 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoversthebasicelectricalACtheory,includingthestudyofOhm’sLaw
toexplaintheoperationofelectricaldevices.
HVA 106 Intro to Service Tech Training 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducingthebasicsfromwhichthestudentwillbuildtheir
knowledgeandunderstandingofthisgreatcareer.Studiesincludeclassandschoolpolicies,safetyfortheServiceTech,firstaid,andbasic
physicsasitappliestoheat,matterandenergy.
HVA 110 Fundamentals of Gas Heating 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducesstudentstothefundamentalsofgasheating.Students
workinaclassroomandshopenvironment.Topicsincludethebasicsofgasheatingsystems,operationofgasvalvesandburners,gaspipesystemdesign,gaspipingsystemcoderequirementsandbasiccode
requirementsforheatingsystems.
HVA 111 Piping Skills for HVAC 4credits/67.5clockhoursStudiesthedifferenttypesoftubingandpipingmaterialsusedin
HVAC/Rapplications.Studiesthepropertubingandpiping
installationmethodsusedintheHVAC/Rfield.Subjectscoveredwillbethepropercuttingandbendingproceduresincluding,pipemathandhowtomakepipingoffsets.Commontypesofpipingjointswill
bediscussed,including,swaging,flaring,soldering,andbrazing.Alsocoveredwillbecuttingandthreadingofsteelpipeandotheralternative
mechanicalpipingconnections.Shopprojectswillincludebothbenchprojectsandalsomockupinstallationprojects.
HVA 113 Refrigerant Recovery Training 1Credit/22.5clockhoursExplainsthelawsregardingrefrigerantrecovery.Thecourse
includeshands-onuseofrecoveryequipment.EPAcertificationispartofthiscourse,studentsmustpay$40.00forthisoptionalexam.
HVA 146 Residential Load/Duct Design 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducestheimportanceofequipmentsizingbyteachinghowtoproperly
performheatingandcoolingloadcalculationsonresidentialhouses.Afterdeterminingproperequipmentsizing,thendemonstratehowtodesignthe
ductworksystemsizingforproperairflowthroughoutthehouse.
HVA 202 Troubleshooting & Customer Service 3 credits/60clockhoursCoversfieldanalysisofmalfunctionsonactual,in-house,heating,ventilation,
refrigerationandairconditioningequipment.Customerinteractionanddiagnosisefficiencyarestressed.
HVA 240 Servicing Forced Air Systems 4 credits/67.5clockhoursCoverstheoperation,repairandmaintenanceofforcedairheatingsystems.
Thecoursestudiesthedifferenttypesoffurnaces,coderequirements,commoncontrolsandmechanicalproblems.ThiscoursealsoexplorestheA.G.A.approvedmethodoftestingfurnaceheatexchangers.Customer
relationsandworkplacebehaviorarediscussed.
HVA 261 A/C Systems Service and Repair 4credits/60clockhoursEmphasizestheserviceofHVACsystems.Troubleshootingtechniquesandequipmentrepairwillbepracticed.
HVA 285 Independent Study 2credits/30clockhoursStudentswillworkwiththeinstructoronaspecificareawithspecific
objectivesandapredeterminedprojectcompletiondate.
OSH 117 10HR OSHA Voluntary Compliance 1credit/15clockhoursProvidesa10-HourOSHAcertificationcourseforgeneralindustryand
participantswillreviewthecurrentOSHAstandardscontainedin29CFR1910.Participantsthatcompletethecoursewillreceiveacertificateof
completionfromtheUnitedStatesDepartmentofLabor,OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration.ThecourseistaughtbyinstructorscertifiedbytheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration.
MARKETING Thefirstsemesterofthisprogramprovidesstudentswithanintroductionto
marketingandhospitality.Unitsofstudyduringthiscourseinclude:analysisoftheoreticalmarketingprocessesandthestrategiesofproductdevelopment,pricing,promotionanddistribution,andtheirapplicationstobusinessesandthe
individualconsumer.Inaddition,studentswillbeintroducedtomarketingaspectsoftheHospitalityIndustryincluding:hotels,restaurants,travelandtourism,conventionsandmeetings,clubsandotherfoodserviceentities.
Studentswillexplorecareeropportunitiesinallthoseareas.Thesecondsemester,studentswillfocusoncustomerserviceandeventmarketing.Topicsincludethemarketingrelationshipofselftocustomers,problemsolvingandunderstanding
theimportanceofcommunicatingwithcustomers.Specificemphasisisgiventomanagingcustomerexpectationsbybuildingcustomerrapportandcreating
positiveoutcomes.Eventmarketingtopicsincludedefiningtheimportanceandroleofmarketing,mediaandpublicrelationsintheeventplanningindustry.Studentswillalsoidentifyandimplementmarketingandcommunicationtools
suchassocialmedia,promotionalevents,networkingandblogs.Asacapstone,studentswillparticipateandcompleteamarketingcooperativelearningexperienceatanapprovedsite.
The following certificate may be earned: MarketingCertificate
MARKETING CERTIFICATE Certificate Length:2semesters
Courses required for this certificate: MAR216PrinciplesofMarketing
MAR160CustomerServiceMAR 202 Event Marketing/Communications
MAR 187 Cooperative Education/InternshipHOS110IntroductiontoHospitalityHOS105ManagementinHospitalityIndustry
HOS131PlanningforSpecialEventsMAR110IntroductiontoSalesMAR111PrinciplesofSales
MAR280InternshipHOS285IndependentStudy
Marketing Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 600 Credit: 30
Uponcompletionofthisprogram,studentmaybeeligiblefor6credithoursfromMetroStateUniversity.
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HOS 105 Management in Hospitality Industry 3credits/60clockhoursDescribesthehistory,development,andoperationofthehospitality
industryincludingcareersintheindustry,managementpractices,accountingprocedures,destinationsandlodging.
HOS 110 Introduction to Hospitality 3credits/60clockhoursIntroduceslearnerstocareersandtheorganizationandstructureofthe
HospitalityIndustryincluding:hotels,restaurants,non-commercialfoodservice,travelandtourism,conventionsandmeetings,clubsandother
foodserviceentities.Topicsincludeexploringcareeropportunities,understandingtheworldofHotelsandRestaurants,FoodService
Organizationalstructures,anintroductiontotheMeetingsIndustry,andanalyzingthesizeandscopeoftheNoncommercialFoodssegment.
HOS 131 Planning for Special Events 3credits/60clockhoursProvidesabasicknowledgeoftheplanninganddevelopmentofan
eventormeeting, includingthebudgeting,arrangingofentertainmentandcatering,andthelodgingofparticipants.
HOS 285 Independent Study 2credits/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensive
studyorresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor.
MAR 110 Introduction to Sales 1credit/15clockhoursEnablesthestudenttounderstandanddevelopasolidfoundationoftheFundamentalsofSelling.Inaddition,thecourseaddressesthree
additionalkeyareasofsellingandsalestechniques:SellingAgainsttheCompetition,SellingBroadbandServicesandBusinessSolutionsSelling.
MAR 111 Principles of Sales 3credits/52.5clockhoursEnablesthestudenttounderstandanddevelopethicalsalestechniques
andcoverstheroleofsellinginthemarketingprocess.Areasofemphasisincludehevaborialconsiderationsinthebuyingandselling
processandsalestechniques.
MAR 160 Customer Service 3credits/52.5clockhoursEnablesstudentstolearntherelationshipofselftocustomers,problemsolveandunderstandtheimportanceofcommunicating
withcustomers.Specificemphasisisgiventomanagingcustomerexpectationsbybuildingcustomerrapportandcreatingpositiveoutcomes.
MAR 187 Cooperative Education/Internship 3credits/45clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththeopportunitytosupplementcoursework
withpracticalworkexperiencerelatedtotheireducationalprogramandoccupationalobjectives.Studentsareplacedatapprovedworkstations
whicharerelatedtotheirprogramofstudy.Theyworkundertheimmediatesupervisionofexperiencedpersonnelatthebusinesslocationandwiththedirectguidanceoftheinstructor/coordinator.
MAR 202 Event Marketing/Communications 3credits/52.5clockhoursDefinestheimportanceandroleofmarketing,mediaandpublicrelationsin
theeventplanningindustry.Identifymarketingandcommunicationtools
suchassocialmedia,promotionalevents,networkingandblogs.Designamarketingplantoincludetargetmarketresearch,communicationtools,objectives,strategies,andimplementation.
MAR 216 Principles of Marketing 3credits/52.5clockhoursPresentstheanalysisoftheoreticalmarketingprocessesandthestrategies
ofproductdevelopment,pricing,promotionanddistribution,andtheirapplicationstobusinessesandthe individualconsumer.
MAR 280 Internship 3credits/90clockhoursProvidesstudentswiththeopportunitytosupplementcourseworkwith
practicalworkexperiencerelatedtotheireducationalprogram.Studentsworkundertheimmediatesupervisionofexperiencedpersonnelatthe
businesslocationandwiththedirectguidanceoftheinstructor.
MEDICAL ASSISTING TheMedicalAssistingProgramisdesignedtopreparestudentstoassistwith
administrativefunctionsofthefrontoftheMedicalOfficeandalsoteachestheskillstohelpinthebackoftheMedicalOfficewithinthehealthcaresystemofyourcommunity.Studentssuccessfullycompletingthisprogramwillbeableto
performtheadministrativetasksofamedicalreceptionistincludingregisteringnewpatients,usingpropertelephonetechniques,schedulingappointments,filingmedicalrecords,medicalterminology,andtypingmedicalreportsduring
thefirstsemester.ThesecondsemesterisdevotedtoworkinginthebackoftheMedicalOffice.Laboratoryskillsincludingphlebotomy,ECGtechnician,basicsofRadiology,Steriletechnique,handlinglaboratoryspecimens,medication
administrationandproperdosagecalculations,emergencyproceduresandfirstaidwillbetaught.Essentiallyalltheskillsyouwillneedtoassistinthemodern
MedicalOfficewillbeaddressed.
The following certificate may be earned: MedicalAssistingCertificate
MEDICAL ASSISTING CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: HPR178MedicalTerminologyMAP110MedicalOfficeAdministration
MOT136IntrotoClinicalSkills
MOT130InsuranceBillingandCodingMAP140MedicalAssistClinicalSkillsMAP150Pharmacology-MedicalAssts
MAP138MedicalAssistingLaboratoryHPR102CPRforProfessionalsMOT 125 BasicMedical Sciences I
MOT133BasicMedicalSciences IIMOT135BasicMedicalSciencesIII
MOT189Review-MedicalAsstNationalExamMOT289CapstoneMedical Assisting Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 607.5 Credit: 34.5
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HPR 102 CPR for Professionals .50credits/7.5clockhoursMeetstherequirementsforAmericanRedCrossProfessionalRescuer
CPRorAmericanHeartAssociationBasicLifeSupportforthosewhoworkinEmergencyServices,HealthCareandotherprofessionalareas.
Materialpresentedinthiscourseisbasicpatientassessment,basicairwaymanagement,rescuebreathing,AEDuseandCPRforinfant,childrenandadultpatients.
HPR 178 Medical Terminology 2credits/45clockhoursIntroducesthestudenttothestructureofmedicaltermswithemphasis
oncombiningandusingthemostcommonprefixes,roots,andsuffixes.
Includestermsrelatedtoclinicallaboratory,diagnosticimaging,nuclearmedicineandoncology,aswellasmajorbodysystems.Classroomstructureprovidesacceptedpronunciationoftermsandrelativeusein
thehealthcaresetting.
MAP 110 Medical Office Administration 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducestheadministrativedutiesspecificallyusedinmedicaloffices.
MAP 138 Medical Assisting Laboratory 4credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesthestudenttobasicroutinelaboratoryskillsandtechniques
forcollection,handling,andexaminationoflaboratoryspecimensoftenencounteredintheambulatorycaresetting.Emphasizeshands-on
experience.
MAP 140 Medical Assist Clinical Skills 4credits/67.5clockhoursProvideshandsonexperiencewiththeclinicalskillsrequiredfor
assistingwithpatient care.Delivers the theorybehindeach skillpresentedaswellaspropertechniqueforperformingeachskill.
MAP 150 Pharmacology - Medical Assistants 3credits/60clockhoursProvidesanoverviewofpharmacology language,abbreviations,
systemsofmeasurementandconversions.TheControlledSubstancesAct,prescriptions,formsofmedications,patientcareapplications,drugclassifications/interactions,andsafetyindrugtherapyandpatientcare
arepresented.Informationregardingthemeasurementofmedications,dosagecalculations,routesofadministration,andcommonlyprescribeddrugsinthemedicalofficeisprovided.
MOT 125 Basic Medical Sciences I 3credits/45clockhoursTeachestheanatomyandphysiology,pathophysiologyanddrug
therapyoftheimmune,musculoskeletal,anddigestivesystems.Adiscussionofpediatricimplicationsastheyrelatetoclinicalphysiologywill
alsobecovered.
MOT 130 Insurance Billing and Coding 3credits/60clockhoursIntroducesoutpatientcodingwithanultimategoaltopresentaclearpictureofmedicalproceduresandservicesperformed(CPTcodes),correlatingthe
diagnosis,symptom,complaintorcondition (ICD-9codes), thusestablishingthemedicalnecessityrequiredforthird-partyreimbursement.
MOT 133 Basic Medical Sciences II 3credits/45clockhoursTeachestheanatomyandphysiology,pathophysiologyanddrug
therapyofthecardiovascular,respiratory,anddermatologysystems.
MOT 135 Basic Medical Sciences III 3credits/45clockhoursCoverstheanatomyandphysiology,pathophysiologyanddrugtherapyof
theRenal,Reproductive,Neurological,andEndocrinesystems.
MOT 136 Intro to Clinical Skills 2credits/45clockhoursProvideshandsonexperiencewiththebasicclinicalskillsrequiredfor
assistingwithpatientcareinanambulatorysetting.Deliversthetheory
behindeachskillpresentedaswellaspropertechniqueforperformingeachskill.Includesknowledgeand/orperformanceofuniversalprecautions/OSHAregulations,HIPAA,medical asepsis,proceduralgowningandgloving,
patientdrapingandpositioning,andmeasurementofvitalsigns.
MOT 189 Review for Medical Assistant Association National Exam 1 credit/15clockhoursPreparesthecandidatesittingfortheNationalRegistration/Certification
ExaminationforMedicalAssistantthroughreviewandpractice.Theseexaminationsaregivenwiththeintentofevaluatingthecompetencyofentry-levelpractitionersinMedicalAssisting,thereforesupportingquality
careintheofficeorclinic.
MOT 289 Capstone 2 credits/45clockhoursEmphasizesasynthesesoftheinformationandskillsthatstudentslearned
throughouttheMedicalAssistingprogram.
MOTORCYCLE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY ThisprogramisdesignedtocoverbasicelementsoftheMotorcycleService
Technologytradetogaincompetencyforentrylevelemploymentintheindustry.Thestudentswilllearnbasicmechanicaltheory,vehiclesystemserviceandrepair,engineoverhaulprocedures,troubleshooting,diagnosticprocedure
andelectricaltheory.Shopmanagement,designandbusinesspracticesareanintegralpartoftheprogram.ThefocusofMotorcycleServiceTechnologyismotorcycles,snowmobiles,allterrainvehiclesandpersonalwatercraft.
The following certificate may be earned: MotorcycleServiceTechnologyAdvancedTechnicianCertificate
MOTORCYCLE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate Length: 4semesters
ThiscertificateisacombinationoftheMotorcycleServiceTechnologyBasic
Techniciancertificateandthefollowingcourses:Courses required for this certificate:
SVT101SVTOrientationandSafety
SVT102SVTRollingChassisSVT103SVTElectricalTheory
SVT1054-StrokeEnginesSVT106SVTElectricalRepair
SVT107SVTDriveSystemsSVT108SVTTradePracticesSVT 141Math for Transportation I
SVT142MathforTransportationIISVT143PhysicsforTransportationSVT144 TransportationCommunication
SVT299SVTIndependentStudy
SVT201AdvancedRollingChassisSVT202AdvancedSVTElectricalSystems
SVT203Advanced2/4/StrokeEnginesSVT204SimulatedShopOperation
SVT205SVTInternship
Motorcycle Service Technology Advanced Technician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1147.5 Credit Hours: 51
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SVT 101 SVT Orientation and Safety 1credit/22.5clockhoursDesignedasanorientationtothesportvehiclerepairindustry.
Studentsreceiveanoverviewofjobpossibilitiesaswellaslearnvarioustypesofsportvehicleconstruction.Focusesongeneralsportvehiclerepairandserviceshopsafetyprocedureswithanemphasis
onpersonalandenvironmentalsafetyissues.Studentsalsolearntheproperhandlinganddisposalofhazardousmaterials.Names,uses
andmaintenanceproceduresforavarietyoftoolsandequipmentareaddressed.
SVT 102 SVT Rolling Chassis 3credits/67.5clockhoursDesigned to introduce students to themajor “chassis” components
ofmotorcycles.Thisclasswillprovidetraining inthebasicservicingofmotorcycleframes,suspension,tire,wheelandbrakesystems.Diagnosticprocedure,routinemaintenance,minorrepair,adjustment
andspecialtoolswillbestudied.
SVT 103 SVT Electrical Theory 2credits/45clockhoursIntroducesautomotiveelectricityandincludesbasicelectricaltheory,circuitdesigns,andwiringmethods.Focusesonmulti-meterusage
andwiringdiagrams.
SVT 105 4-Stroke Engines 2credits/45clockhoursIntroductiontoBasicFour-Strokeenginetheory,operationandrepair.
SVT 106 SVT Electrical Repair 2credits/45clockhoursDesignedtoexposestudentstothethoughtprocessrequiredto
correctlydiagnoseSportVehicleElectricalSystemsaswellasprovidehands-ontrainingtoallowforlearningofproperrepairtechniques.
SVT 107 SVT Drive Systems 2credits/45clockhoursDesignedtointroducestudentstoDrivecomponentsusedonmodern
SportVehicles,includingTransmissionAssemblies,clutchcomponents,ChainandBeltDriveSystems.
SVT 108 SVT Trade Practices 1credit/22.5clockhoursDesignedtointroducestudentstotheworldofbusinessdevelopmentand
ownershipasrelatedtotheSportVehicleIndustry.
SVT 141 Math for Transportation I 3 credits/67.5clockhoursCoversmaterialdesignedforcareerandtechnicalorgeneralstudies
studentswhoneedtostudyparticularmathematicaltopics.Topicsmayincludemeasurement,algebra,geometry,trigonometry,graphs,and/orfinance.Thesearepresentedonanintroductorylevelandtheemphasisis
on applications.
SVT 142 Math for Transportation II 4 credits/90clockhoursCoversmaterialdesignedforcareertechnicalorgeneralstudiesstudents
whoneedtostudyparticularmathematicaltopics.Topicsmayincludemeasurement,algebra,geometry,trigonometry,graphs,and/orfinance.Thesearepresentedonanintroductorylevelandtheemphasisison
applications.
SVT 143 Physics for Transportation 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswithavehicletopursueindepthexplorationofspecial
topicsofinterest.
SVT 144 Transportation Communication 1credit/22.5clockhoursOffersstudentsthedevelopmentofskillsthatareneededtosearchforajob.
SVT 201 Advanced Rolling Chassis 4credits/90clockhoursDesignedtobuildonpreviouslearningandfocusstudentskillsasrelatedtothemajorchassiscomponentsofmotorcycles.Thisclasswillprovide
advancedtrainingintheservicingandrepairofmotorcycleframes,suspension,tire,wheelandbrakesystems.Diagnosticprocedure,routinemaintenance,majorrepair,adjustmentandspecialtoolswillbestudied.
Hands-onlabactivityandactuallineworkwillbethefocusofthisadvancedcurriculum.
SVT 202 Advanced SVT Electrical Systems 4credits/90clockhoursAdvancedrepairandtroubleshootingofSportVehicleElectricalsystems
withanemphasisonignitionandchargingsystemdiagnosisandrepairtechniques.
SVT 203 Advanced 2/4/Stroke Engines 4credits/90clockhoursFocusesonlectureandrelatedlaboratoryexperiencesinthediagnosis
andnecessarycorrectiveactionsofSportVehicletwoandfourstrokeengineperformancefactors.Additionally,repairandrenewalprocedures,forSportVehiclesarethoroughlyexplored.
SVT 204 Simulated Shop Operation 6credits/135clockhoursProvidesnecessarytrainingingeneralshopoperations, including:
documentation forbasicbusinessrequirements,basicaccountingtechniques,shopinsurancerequirements,safetyregulations,and
customerrelations.Providesnecessarytraininginsportvehiclerepairoperation/shopformatstudyincluding trainingingeneralvehicle
diagnosis,repair,follow-upinspection,andperformanceanalysisofSportVehicles.
SVT 205 SVT Internship 6credits/135clockhoursFocusesonstudentworkingatanapprovedjobsiterelatedtothe
SportVehicleindustry.Thestudentwillcompletetasksandmeetpracticalobjectivesasassigningbytheemployerandagreeduponbythestudentandinstructor.Anon-the-joblearningexperienceatan
approvedSportVehiclerelatedbusiness.
SVT 299 SVT Independent Study 3credits/67.5clockhoursDesignedtoallowthestudenttofocusonatopicofstudyasagreeduponbetweenthestudentandtheinstructor.Coursestudywillbe
tailoredforeachstudentsspecificneeds.
MULTIMEDIA GRAPHIC DESIGN
TheMultimediaGraphicDesignprogrampreparesstudentsforavarietyof
printanddigitalrelatedcareerpathsthatincludegraphicdesign,webdesign,illustration,layoutandprintdesign.Firstsemesterstudentswillfocusondesignprinciples,thestudyoftypographyandcolortheorypracticesaswellaslearn
howtousetwosoftwarecomponentsforphotomanipulationanddigitalartcreation.Secondsemesterstudentswilllearntooperateavarietyofcuttingedgesoftwareprogramsusedbydesignersinconjunctionwithdesignrelated
projectsbasedaroundlogodesign,webdesign,animationandillustration.
Secondyearstudentsdevelopandrefinetheirdesignandsoftwareskills
throughavarietyofprojectsthatincludeposterdesign,annualreports,adlayouts,adcampaigns,webdesign,skillsneededtobeafreelancedesignerandbecomingafreelancedesignerandassemblingaprofessionalportfoliofor
employability.
Prerequisites: Keyboardingskills,basiccomputeroperatingandfilemanagementskills.TheabilitytouseaT-square,rulerandFrenchcurveforhandrenderedcompositions.Basichanddrawingandillustrationskills.
The following certificates may be earned: MultimediaGraphicDesign
MULTIMEDIA GRAPHIC DESIGN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4semesters
Courses required for this certificate: MGD111AdobePhotoshopI
MGD112AdobeIllustratorIMGD114Adobe InDesign
MGD116TypographyIMGD103IntrotoProductionDesignMGD117IntrotoVisualCommunications
MGD141WebDesignIMGD143MotionGraphicDesignI:SoftwareMGD185IndependentStudy
MGD256GraphicDesignProductionMGD105TypographyandLayout
MGD203DesignandConceptMGD211AdobePhotoshopIIMGD212AdobeIllustratorII
MGD241WebDesignIIMGD268BusinessforCreatives
Multimedia Graphic Design Certificate Total Clock Hours: 937.5 Credit Hours: 47
Pleasevisitwww.pickenstech.orgtoviewourcatalogon-lineforcoursedescriptions.
Additionalfeesmayapply.PleasecontactourAdvisingDepartment
(303)344-4910,ext27909orext27935.
Course Descriptions
MGD 103 Intro to Production Design 3Credits/67.5clockhoursExplorestheuseoftools,computergraphicstechniquesanddesign
layoutprinciplestoproduceprofessionalgraphicdesigns.Studiesincludeprintingbasics,typographyanddigitalcolorsystems.Studentsusecreativethinkingtosolvecommunicationanddesignconceptsfor
theoutputprocess.
MGD 105 Typography and Layout 3credits/60clockhoursCoversthecreationandproductionofgraphicprojects,emphasizing
thelayoutcreativedesignprocess,problemsolving,andresearch.Providesexperienceproducingthumbnails,roughsanddigitallayoutsemphasizingrefinedcreativetypography.
MGD 111 Adobe Photoshop I 3Credits/45clockhoursConcentratesonthehigh-endcapabilitiesofarasterphoto-editing
softwareasanillustration,designandphotoretouchingtool.Studentsexploreawiderangeofselectionandmanipulationtechniquesthatcan
beappliedtophotos,graphicsandvideos.
MGD 112 Adobe Illustrator I 3Credits/60clockhoursStudentswillexploretheprocessesofavectordrawingprogramonthecomputer.Studentslearnhowtousethetoolstocreatedigitalartwork
thatcanbeusedinwebdesign,printmediaanddigitalscreendesign.
MGD 114 Adobe InDesign 3Credits/45clockhoursIntroducesstudentstoInDesign,apagelayoutprogramwhich
integratesseamlesslywithotherAdobedesignprograms.InDesigndeliverscreativefreedomandproductivitytoDTP.Classdiscussionsandindependentprojectssupplementhands-onclassroomwork.
MGD 116 Typography I 3Credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthehistoryandconceptsoftypographyasappliedto
graphiccommunications.Exploresappropriateuseoftypographyinavarietyofdesignapplications,emphasizingthebasicdesignprinciples
oftypographiccompositionsandtypesetting.Coverstyperecognitionandtypographicterms.
MGD 117 Intro to Visual Communications 3credits/60clockhoursSurveysvisualcommunications,itshistoryandimpactonsociety.A
foundationcourseforgraphicdesignandillustrationmajorsandasurveyfornon-majorswhoareinterestedinthefield.Assignmentsrequireminimal
artistictalent.
MGD 141 Web Design I 3Credits/67.5clockhoursIntroduceswebsiteplanning,designandcreationusing industrystandards-basedwebsitedevelopmenttools.Screen-basedcolortheory,
webaesthetics,useofgraphicseditorsandintuitiveinterfacedesignareexplored.
MGD 143 Motion Graphic Design I: (Software) 3credits/67.5clockhoursStressescreationofanimationanddynamicinteractivemediaforweband
multimediaapplicationstoaprofessionalstandard.Studentswilllearnhowtodevelopprojectsfortime-basedmedia,key-frames,tweens,andsymbols.
Studentswilllearnhowtouseactionstotriggertimelineeventstocreateinteractivebehaviors.
MGD 203 Design and Concept 3credits/60clockhoursCoverstheprocessofcomprehensiveproblemsolvingofcomplexand
advancedprintdesign.Providesexperienceindigitalproductionofdesigns,usingmultiplecomputerapplicationsemphasizingconcept.
MGD 211 Adobe Photoshop II 3credits/45clockhoursDevelopsandreinforcesimagecompositiontechniqueslearnedinAdobe
PhotoshopI,MGD111.Fundamentalsarecontinuouslyreinforcedasnewdesigntechniquesareintroduced.
MGD 212 Adobe Illustrator II 3credits/45clockhoursEnablesthestudenttocontinuedevelopmentofelectronicdrawingskills
throughpracticeanduseofstate-of-the-artillustrationsoftware.
MGD 241 Web Design II 3credits/67.5clockhoursExpandsonpreviously learnedfundamentalsofHTML introducing
cascadingstylesheets,DHTML,JavaScriptsandCGIforms.Colorusageandinterfacedesignprinciplesareemphasizedinthiscourse.Inthiscoursewe’llexamineWebsitesthatemploymorecomplexstructures,optimalsite
architectureandnavigationnecessaryforlargerandmorecomplexsites.
MGD 256 Graphic Design Production 3credits/60clockhoursProvidesanopportunitytocombineseveraldrawandpaint
applicationsintoonedesignandlayoutclass.Studentswillexploreadvancedtechniquesincreatinganddesigningcomputerart.
MGD 268 Business for Creatives 3credits/67.5clockhoursPresentsaguidetofreelanceworkandastudyofbusinesspracticesand
proceduresandmodelsuniquetocreativeoccupations(graphicdesign,webdesign,animation,finearts).Discussionincludesdeterminingcharges,businessforms,businessplanning,taxstructure,licenses
andregistration,self-promotion(resume,website,portfolio,businessidentitypackage).Coursemayincludevisitsbyprofessionalsinthefield
anddiscussionofcareeropportunitiesinaquicklychangingcareerfield.
MGD 185 Independent Study 2credit/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensive
studyorresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor.
NAIL TECHNICIAN TheNailTechnicianprogramprovidesspecializedtraininginplainmanicures,
oilmanicuresandpedicures.Basicandadvancedtechniquesaretaughtinacrylicnails,silkwraps,gels,nailart,andparaffintreatments.Properusageofimplementswiththesanitationprocedures,recognitionofnaildisordersandthe
appropriatetreatmentsareincorporatedintothecurriculum.Studentsmayhavetheopportunitytoparticipateinaninternshipduringtheiradvancedtrainingasanextraelective.Studentscompletingtheprogramwillbepreparedtotakethe
ColoradoStateLicensingExam.
Note:ColoradoStateAgencyrequiresaminimumof20credithoursand/or600
clockhours.Uponmeetingschoolrequirementsforreceivingacertificate,astudentmaybeeligibletoregisterfortheStateLicensingExam.StudentswillbepreparedfortheColoradoStateAgencyLicensingExam.Coursesaretaught
concurrently,notindividually,throughcompetency-based,theoryandpracticalinstruction.Studentsmustcompleteallcourseworkwithagradeof“C”orbetter
andallclustersmustbecompletedbeforetestingforstatelicensing.Coursesareevaluatedbyexaminationanddemonstration.
The following certificate may be earned: NailTechnicianCertificate
NAIL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2semesters
Courses required for this certificate: COS 150 Laws, Rules, and Regulations
COS160IntrotoInfectionControlCOS161InterI:InfectionControl
COS250BusMgmt/PerSkills/EthicsCOS260InterII:InfectionControlCOS261AdvInfectionControl
NAT110IntrotoNailCareNAT111InterINailCareNAT210AdvancedNailCare
NAT211NailEnhancementsNAT230NailTechPrep-StateBoard
Nail Technician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 720 Credit Hours: 24
Pleasevisitwww.pickenstech.orgtoviewourcatalogon-lineforcoursedescriptions.
Additionalfeesmayapply.PleasecontactourAdvisingDepartment
(303)344-4910,ext27909orext27935.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
COS 150 Laws, Rules, and Regulations 1 credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverslaws,rules,andregulationsgoverningthebeauty
industryinColoradoandaccountabilityforthestudent,licensedindividual,salons,andschoolowners.
COS 160 Introduction to Infection Control and Prevention 2 credits/60clockhoursThiscoursecoversvariousmethodsofsanitation,disinfection;and
principlesofworkplacesafety,infectioncontrolandprevention.Topicspresentedinthiscourseinclude:classroomstudyofbacteriology,
chemistryofcleaningversusdisinfectingproductsthatareusedinthecosmetology industry,and terminologydealingwith infectioncontrol.
COS 161 Intermediate I: Infection Control and Prevention 1credit/30clockhours
Prerequisite:COS160Thiscoursefocusesonthetheoryanddailypracticeofpropermethodsofdisinfection,sanitationandsafetyproceduresasrelatedtoallphases
ofcosmetology.Topicspresentedinthiscourseinclude:terminologyandtrainingofdisinfection,sanitationandsafetyprocedures,andcustomerserviceinasupervisedsalonsettingorspecializedclass.
COS 250 Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics 1 credit/30clockhoursThiscoursecoverssalonmanagementbusinesspracticesandthe
knowledgeandskillsnecessarytobuildasuccessfulbusiness.
Topicscoveredinthiscourseinclude:basicbusinessmanagement,interpersonalskills,basictechniquesinsalesmanshipandcustomerservices,jobreadinessskills,andprofessionalethics.
COS 260 Intermediate II: Infection Control and Prevention 2 credits/60clockhoursPrerequisite:COS161Thiscoursecoversinfectioncontroltheoryandpracticeofpropermethodsofsterilization,disinfection,sanitation,andsafetyprocedures
asrelatedtoallphasesoftheindustry.Topicsforthiscourseinclude:terminologyandtrainingofdisinfection,sanitation,andsafety
procedures.Theindividual’sresponsibilitytoprovideasafeworkenvironmentispracticed.
COS 261 Advanced Infection Control and Prevention 1credit/30clockhours
Prerequisite:COS260Thiscoursecoversadvancedtrainingondecontaminationandsafetypracticesinasupervisedsalonand/orclassroomsettingandprimarily
focusesonstudentpreparationfortheColoradoStateBoardLicensingExaminationindecontaminationandsafetyforallaspectsofthe
industry.Topicsforthiscourseinclude:OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration(OSHA)requirementsforschoolsandsalons.
NAT 110 Introduction to Nail Care 3credits/90clockhoursThiscoursecoverstheproperuseofimplementsusedinmanicuresand
pedicures.Theoryandpracticalapplicationofproperset-up,safety,sanitation,nail shapes,anatomy,productknowledgeandterminologydealingwithmanicuresandpedicuresiscovered.Trainingisdoneina
classroomorlabsettingusingmodelsorothertechniques.
NAT 111 Intermediate I Nail Care 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:NAT110Thiscoursecoverstheoryandpracticalapplicationdealingwithdifferenttypesofmanicures,pedicures,nailart,andmassagetechniques.Theoryand
practicalapplicationofprocedures,products,nailshapes,andmaintenanceofnaturalnailsiscovered.Studentslearntorecognizedifferentnail
disordersandtheirpropertreatment.Trainingisdoneinaspecializedclassorinsupervisedsalon(clinical)setting,usingmodelsorcustomerservice.Propersanitationandsterilizationasitpertainstoallaspectsofmanicures,
pedicures,andnailartistaught.
NAT 210 Advanced Nail Care 2credits/60clockhours
Prerequisite:NAT111Thiscoursecoversadvancedtheoryandpracticalapplicationdealingwithdifferenttypesofmanicures,pedicures,massagetechniques,andnail
art.Topicsincludedinthiscourseare:practicalapplicationofprocedures,products,nailsshapesandmaintenanceofthenaturalnails.Coursewillcoverclienteducationondifferentnaildisordersandtheirpropertreatment.
Trainingisdoneinaspecializedclassorinsupervisedsalon(clinical)setting,usingmodelsorcustomerservice.
NAT 211 Application of Nail Enhancements 5credits/150clockhoursThiscoursecoversadvancedtheoryandproductknowledgeofcurrent
industrynailenhancementstoreadythestudentforemployment.Practicalapplicationandremovaltechniquesofnailwraps,tipoverlays,acrylics
andanycurrentenhancementsarepracticed.Instructionisprovidedinspecializedclassesorinsupervisedsalonsettingusingmodelsorcustomerservice.ThiscoursepreparesthestudentfortheColoradostateboard
licensingexamination.
NAT 230 Nail Tech Prep - State Board 4credits/120clockhoursProvidespreparationforStateBoards.Allowsthestudentthe
opportunitytogainknowledgeinthepracticaland/orwrittenexaminationrequiredbytheColoradoBoardofBarber/Cosmetology.
NURSE AIDE This105hourprogrampreparesthestudenttoworkasanurseaidein
anextendedcarefacility,hospitalorhomehealthorganization.UponsuccessfulcompletionofNUA101andNUA170,thestudentiseligibletotaketheColoradoBoardofNursingCertificationExam.
NUA101NurseAideTheoryprovidesthestudentwith75hoursofclasstimedevotedtotheory/labandNUA170providesthestudentwith30hoursof
clinicalpractice.EnrollmentinNUA170isbaseduponsuccessfulprogressinNUA101.
The following certificate may be earned: NurseAideCertificate
NURSE AIDE CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 9weeks
Courses required for this certificate: NUA101NurseAideHealthCareSkills
NUA170NurseAideClinicalExperienceCertificate Total Clock Hours: 105 Credit Hours: 5
Pleasevisitwww.pickenstech.orgtoviewourcatalogon-lineforcoursedescriptions.
Additionalfeesmayapply.PleasecontactourAdvisingDepartment(303)344-4910,ext27909orext27935.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NUA 101 Nurse Aide Health Care Skills 4credits/75clockhoursPreparesthestudenttoperformthefundamentalskillsofthenurseaide.
Basicnursingskills,communicationskills,restorativeservices,personalcareskills,safetyandemergencycareissuesarecovered.Includesknowledgeand/orprinciplesofasepsis,OSHAandHIPAAregulations.Ethicalbehaviors,
culturalsensitivityandprinciplesofmentalhealthwillbeaddressed,aswellaspatient/residentrights.
NUA 170 Nurse Aide Clinical Experience 1credits/30clockhoursAppliesknowledgeandskillgainedinNUA101topatientcare.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Thiscertificateprogrampreparesstudentstoassistinthepreparationof
prescribedmedications.Studentswillbequalifiedtoworkasapharmacytechnicianinaretailpharmacy,hospital,nursinghome,assistedlivingfacilitiesormail-orderpharmacies.Studentswilllearnhowtousemedicalterms,make
dosagecalculations,workwithinsuranceclaims.Uponcompletionoftheprogram,studentswillbepreparedtotakethePharmacyTechnicalCertificateBoardExam(PTCB).
The following certificate may be earned: PharmacyTechnicianCertificate
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: HPR102CPRforProfessionalsPHT111IntroductiontoPharmacy
PHT112PharmacyLawandEthicsPHT115PharmacologyI
PHT116InstitutionalPharmacyPHT118PharmacologyII
PHT119CommunityPharmacyPHT 171 Pharmacy Clinical: Community
PHT 120Medical Insurance Procedures
PHT207DrugClassificationPHT235PharmCalcs/CmpdingTechniques
Pharmacy Technician Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 607.5 Credits: 31.5
Pleasevisitwww.pickenstech.orgtoviewourcatalogon-lineforcoursedescriptions.
Additionalfeesmayapply.PleasecontactourAdvisingDepartment(303)344-4910,ext27909orext27935.
Course Descriptions
HPR 102 CPR for Professionals 0.5credit/7.5clockhoursMeetstherequirementsforAmericanRedCrossProfessional
RescuerCPRorAmericanHeartAssociationBasicLifeSupportfor
thosewhoworkinEmergencyServices,HealthCareandotherprofessionalareas.Materialpresentedinthiscourseisbasicpatientassessment,basicairwaymanagement,rescuebreathing,AEDuseandCPR
forinfant,childrenandadultpatients.
PHT 111 Introduction to Pharmacy 3credits/52.5clockhoursIntroducesthepracticeofpharmacyandtheworkthatpharmacy
techniciansperform.Thecourseprovidesanoverviewofcareerswithin
thefield;educational,certificationandaccreditationrequirements;ethicalandlegalresponsibilities;pharmacology;aswellasavarietyofissuesthattouchonattitudes,valuesandbeliefsofsuccessfulpharmacy
technicians.
PHT 112 Pharmacy Law and Ethics 2 credits/30clockhoursIntroducesthepharmacytechnicianstudenttotheprofoundinfluencethatdruglaws,standards,andregulationshaveonpractice.Students
learntoabidebythelaws,regulationsandstandardsthatgovernthepreparationanddispensingofdrugs.
PHT 115 Pharmacology I 3 credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesthebasicconceptsofnormalbodyfunctionaswellasthe
diseaseswhichimpactthevariousbodysystemsandthedrugsusedtotreatsuchdiseases.Emphasizesdiseasestatemanagementanddrug
therapy.
PHT 116 Institutional Pharmacy 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesabasicunderstandingofgeneralandspecifictasksas
wellastheresponsibilitiesinvolvedinthepracticeofpharmacyin
an institutionalpharmacysetting.Emphasizes in-patienthospitalpharmacypracticeandotherrelatedpracticesettings(suchasHomecareandNursingHomeorLong-TermCare).Alaboratory
experientialcomponentprovidesahands-onexperienceinthepreparationofintravenousadmixtures,aseptictechnique,unit-dosedistribution,dispensingforgreaterthan24hours.
PHT 118 Pharmacology II 3credits/67.5clockhoursReviewsthediseasestateswhichimpactthevariousbodysystems
andthedrugsusedtotreatsuchdiseases.Emphasizesdiseasestate
managementanddrugtherapy.Servesasthesecondpartofthetwo-partpresentationofthebasicconceptsofpharmacology.
PHT 119 Community Pharmacy 3credits/52.5clockhoursProvidesabasicunderstandingofbothgeneralandspecifictasksandresponsibilitiesinvolvedinthepracticeofpharmacyinacommunity
setting.Emphasizeschainandindependentcommunitypharmacypracticesandotherrelatedpracticesettings(suchasconsultantpharmacy,mail
orderpharmacyandnuclearpharmacy).Enablesthestudenttoobtainhandsonexperienceintheimportanttechnicaldutiesofdispensingandcompounding.Utilizesa lecture-informaldiscussionformatcombinedwitha
seriesofpracticeskillslaboratorysessions.
PHT 120 Medical Insurance Procedures 1credit/15clockhoursProvidesabasicintroductiontopharmacyreimbursementservices.Defines
andpresentstheprocessesinvolvedinreimbursementforpharmacy
productsandservices.Examinesthehealthcareinsuranceindustryalongwithanoverviewofthethreecorefunctionsofpharmacyreimbursementservices:patientadmission,verificationofinsurance,andbillingprocedures.
Integratesanactualpharmacyoperationapplicationandallowstudentshands-on technical experience.
PHT 171 Pharmacy Clinical: Community 6credits/120clockhoursProvidesthestudentswithhandsonexperienceinacommunitypharmacy
setting.Studentsmustbesupervisedbyalicensedpharmacistorqualifieddesignee,andareexpectedtoparticipateinactivitiesdelineatedinthe
ClinicalSiteManual,suchasdispensing,inventoryhandlingandcontrol,drugdistribution,processingofthird-partyclaims,andcommunicationwithpatients.Thepreceptor,student,andinstructorcompleteevaluationsatthe
completionoftherotation.
PHT 235 Pharmaceutical Calculations And Compounding Techniques 4credits/60clockhoursDevelopstheskillsnecessarytoperformcalculationsessentialtothedutiesofpharmacytechniciansinavarietyofcontemporarysettings.Thiscourse
alsoappliestheseskills inhands-oncompoundingofpharmaceuticalproductsemphasizingthe importanceofaccuracy,qualityand infection
control.
PHT 207 Drug Classification 3credits/67.5clockhoursEmphasizesthedrugclasses,suchasover-the-countervs.prescription
drugs,scheduleddrugs,andthelawspertainingtoeach.Includesthedrug
developmentprocess,thedifferentpregnancyclassificationsandthedegreeofpotentialharmforeachclass,andthecommonlyuseddrugsthatcanbeaddictive,abusedandpotentiallylethal.Examinesdosageforms,routesof
administration,selectionandrecommendationofOTCdrugsandnaturalproducts,andmemorizetradeandgenericnames.
PRACTICAL NURSING ThePracticalNursingprogramatPickensTechnicalCollegewillprovidean
unsurpassed,equitable,qualityeducationthatpreparesthelearnertobecomeamemberoftheprofessionofnursing.Principlesandskillsofpatientcareinthefollowingareasinclude:medical-surgical,maternal-infant,pediatric,and
geriatricnursing.Supervisedclinicalexperiencecoursesrelatedtotheseareasarepartoftheprogramcurriculum.UponsuccessfulcompletionofthisprogramthestudentwillreceiveacertificateandthenbeeligibletotaketheNationalCouncil
LicensureExaminationforPracticalNursing.
PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters
Studentsmustsuccessfullycompletetheprerequisitecoursesinadditiontothe
followingcourses:
Courses required for this certificate: NUR101PharmacologyCalculationsNUR102AlterationsinAdultHealthI
NUR103BasicAssessmentforthePNNUR104AlterationsinAdultHealthII
NUR105PracticalNurArtsandSkillsNUR110PharmacologyPracticalNursingNUR111AdvancementintoPracticalNur
NUR113BasicConceptsMANBNursingNUR114BasicConceptsPedsNursingNUR115BasicConceptsMentalHealth
NUR116BasicConceptsofGeriNursingNUR170ClinicalINUR 171 Clinical II
NUR172ClinicalIIINUR173ClinicalIV
Practical Nursing Total (not including prerequisites) Clock Hours: 855 Credit: 36
Pleasevisitwww.pickenstech.orgtoviewourcatalogon-lineforcoursedescriptions.
Additionalfeesmayapply.PleasecontactourAdvisingDepartment(303)344-4910,ext27909orext27935.
Clinicalexperiencebeginsafterthefirstquarterandincludes8-12hourshifts2-3daysperweekdependingonrotationandmayincludeeveningandweekendhours.Itisarequirementforprogramadmissionandcompletionthatstudents
mustbeabletoattendday,evening,orweekendclinicalshiftsasassigned.
*Prerequisites (not off red at PTC): • ENG121EnglishCompositionI
• BIO106BasicAnatomy&Physiology(BIO201&202canbetransferredinplaceofBIO106andare
encouragedifplanningtocontinueontoanRNprogram.)
Accreditation ThisprogramhasfullapprovalbytheColoradoStateBoardandhas
initialaccreditationfromtheAccreditationCommissionforEducationinNursing (ACEN).
3343PeachtreeRoadNE,Suite850
Atlanta,Georgia30326Phone:(404)975-5000Fax:(404)975-5020Email:[email protected]
Web:www.acenursing.org
Articulation Transfercreditisgrantedafterfacultyreviewtoensurecoursesmeet
PickensTechnicalCollegeguidelinesandprogramcontent. Studentswhoreceiveacertificatefromthisprogramareeligibletoarticulatetoa
registerednursingprogramwithinthestateofColoradoinaccordancewiththeColoradonursingeducationarticulationagreement.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NUR 101 Pharmacology Calculations 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducesthenursingstudenttotheconceptsandtechniquesof
dosagecalculationsandmedicationadministrationbyavarietyofroutes.Learnerswillapplybasicmathconceptstocomplexconversionofdosagesbetweenandamongvarioussystemsofweightsand
volumes.Learnerswillapplycriticalthinkingskillstothecalculationandadministrationofmedicationsbyoralandparenteral(includingintravenous)routesofadministration.RecommendedPreRequisite:
Acceptance intoaprofessionalnursingprogram.RecommendedCoRequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseorpermissionofprogramdirector.
NUR 102 Alterations in Adult Health I 4credits/60clockhoursIntroducesthePracticalNursetobasicconceptsnecessaryfor assessing
andmeetingnursingcareneedsoftheadultandolder individual.Thecoursefocusesontheconceptsofacuteandchronic illness,pain
management,fluidandelectrolytebalance,peri-operativecare,oncology,deathanddying,infectionandinflammation,andshocksyndromes.Commondisordersofthemusculo-skeletal, integumentary,
respiratoryandreproductivesystemsarepresented.Relevantpsychosocialandethno-culturalconceptsandlegalandethical implicationsare
integrated throughout. RecommendedPreRequisite: Successful completionofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:Successfulcompletionofconcurrent
PracticalNursingcourseorpermissionofprogramdirector.
NUR 103 Basic Assessment for the PN 1credit/30clockhoursProvidesafoundationinassessmentandrelatedtherapeutic
communicationandteachingskillswithinthelegalroleofthePractical
Nurse.Informationispresentedtoassistthelearnerinobtainingahealthhistoryandinperformingabasicassessmentofadultsandolderadultswithpredictableoutcomes.Healthmaintenanceandhealthpromotion
conceptsareincorporatedthroughoutthecourse.Relevantmentalhealth,psychosocialandethnoculturalconceptsare integrated.Learningtheory
regarding teachingand learning conceptsarepresented.RecommendedPreRequisite:Successfulcompletionofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:
SuccessfulcompletionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.
NUR 104 Alterations in Adult Health II 5 credits/75clockhoursContinuestheconceptsintroducedinAlterationsinAdultHealthI.It
introducesthelearnertobasicconceptsnecessaryforassessingand meetingnursingcareneedsoftheadultandolderindividual.Thecoursefocusesonthecommondisordersoftheneurological,cardiovascular,blood,
lymphatic,immune,endocrine,gastrointestinal,renalandurinarysystemsandthespecialsenses.Relevantpsychosocialandethnoculturalconcepts
are integratedthroughout.RecommendedPreRequisite:Successfulcompletionofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:Successfulcompletionof
concurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.
NUR 105 Practical Nur Arts and Skills 6 credits/120clockhoursIntroducesthePracticalNursinglearnertotheprinciplesofbasic
proceduresnecessaryincaringforclientsacrossthelifespanwithstableandpredictableoutcomesinselectedhealthcaresettings.Emphasisisplacedonuseofthenursingprocessinprovidingcare.Opportunities
areprovidedintheclassroomandlaboratorytodevelopcompetenceintheperformanceofnursingskills.Relevantpsychosocialandethnoculturalconceptsare integratedthroughout.Content regarding
multidisciplinaryrelationships,historicalperspectives,andhealthcaredeliverysystemsispresented.(1ormorecreditsmaybegiven
forstudentscompletingaCommunityCollegeofColoradoapprovedCNAprogram.)RecommendedPreRequisite:Successfulcompletionofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogram
director.RecommendedCoRequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.
NUR 110 Pharmacology Practical Nursing 3credits/45clockhoursIntroducesthebasicconceptsofpharmacologyrelatedtothe
actions,therapeuticandadverseeffects,interactionsofdrugs,drugclassifications,andthebasicpharmacologyofcommonlyused
medications.Emphasis isplacedonnursingconsiderationsandclienteducation.Learnerswillapplyknowledgegained inselectedclinical
settingsincaringforclientsacrossthelifespan.
NUR 111 Advancement into Practical Nur 1 credit/15clockhoursIntroducesrolesandresponsibilitiesofthegraduatePracticalNurseas
definedbyestablishedstandards,includingtheColoradoNursePractice
Act.Emphasis isplacedonaccountability,delegation,andperspectivesinhealthcare.Careerandjobreadinessskillsaredeveloped.Recommended PreRequisite: Successful completion of preceding
requiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.Recommended CoRequisite: Successful completion of concurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.
NUR 113 Basic Concepts MA NB Nursing 2 credits/30clockhoursIntroducesthestudyoffamiliesexperiencingchildbirth.Thefocusison
normal pregnancy and the physiological and psychological changesduringthistimeincludingthecareofthenormalnewborn.Selected
commoncomplicationsarediscussed.Relevantpsychosocialandethnoculturalconceptsareintegratedthroughout.Thenursingprocessisusedasaframeworktoassistthelearnerinunderstandingbasicmaternal/
newbornneedsandnursingcarewithintheroleofthePracticalNurse.RecommendedPreRequisite:Successful completionofpreceding required
programcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.
NUR 114 Basic Concepts Peds Nursing 2credits/30clockhoursProvidesthelearnerwithabasicunderstandingofthecareofboththewell
andsickchildwithintheroleofthePracticalNurse.Emphasisisplacedonthenormalgrowthanddevelopmentfrominfancytoadolescence.Nursing
careofcommonchildhoodconditionsisdiscussed.Theoryisrelatedtothenursingcareofthewellchild,thesickchildinvarioussettings,thechildwithspecialneeds,andtheimpactofpediatriccareonthefamily.Relevant
psychosocial,ethno-culturalandfamilyconceptsare integratedthroughout.RecommendedPreRequisite:Successful completionofpreceding required
programcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:SuccessfulcompletionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.
NUR 115 Basic Concepts Mental Health 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducesthelearnertobasicconceptsofmentalhealthandillness.The
coursefocusesonclientsthroughoutthelifespan.Emphasisisplacedonmentalhealthconcepts,selectedcommonpsychiatricdisorders,treatment
modalitiesandrelatednursingcare.ThiscourseisdesignedtoassistthePracticalNurseincaringforclientswithvariedpsychosocialandethnocultural backgrounds. Recommended PreRequisite: Successful completion
ofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:Successfulcompletionofconcurrent
PracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.
NUR 116 Basic Concepts of Geri Nursing 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducesthelearnertobasicknowledgeofnormalaging,
disordersrelatedtoagingandnursingcareoftheolderindividualwithintheroleofthePracticalNurse.Conceptsregardinglegal
andethicalfactorsaffectingtheolderindividualarepresented.Relevantpsychosocialandethnoculturalconceptsareintegratedthroughout. Recommended PreRequisite: Successful completion
ofprecedingrequiredprogramcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.RecommendedCoRequisite:Successful
completionofconcurrentPracticalNursingcourseworkorpermissionofprogramdirector.
NUR 170 Clinical I 3credits/135clockhoursOfferstheclinicalpracticumtoapplytherelatednursingtheory.
NUR 171 Clinical II 2credits/90clockhoursOfferstheclinicalpracticumtoapplytherelatednursingtheory.
NUR 172 Clinical III 1credit/45clockhoursOfferstheclinicalpracticumtoapplytherelatednursingtheory.
NUR 173 Clinical IV 3credits/135clockhoursOfferstheclinicalpracticumtoapplytherelatednursingtheory.
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY TheProfessionalPhotographyprogramatPickensTechnicalCollegeisa
comprehensive,twosemesterprogramdesignedtopreparestudentsforentryintothephotographycareerfield.ThesecourseswilltakeyoufromthebasicsofExposureTheory,35mmSLRs,andB&WPhotographythroughStudioLighting,
DigitalImaging,andaProfessionalPortfolio.Uponsuccessfulgraduation,youwillbepreparedtofreelance,serveasaphotographer’sassistantorcontinue onwithyourphotographyeducationbytransferringtooneofColorado’s
communitycolleges.StudentswhocompleteallcourseworkwithagradeofCorbettermayearnbothprogramcertificates.Allcoursesaretransferabletoanycommunitycollegeinthestateofferingtheprogram(s).
The following certificates may be earned: Professional Photography Certificate
PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: PHO101ProfessionalPhotography
PHO109Photography LabPHO121Photo-ImageCaptureIPHO162DigitalDarkroomII
PHO211CommercialStudioPHO226DigitalWorkflowManagementPHO232ProfessionalPortraiture
PHO252Contemporary Photo PracticesPHO268Portfolio& Career ExplorationPHO285 IndependentStudy
PHO289Capstone
Professional Photography Certificate Total Clock Hours: 600 Credit Hours: 30
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PHO 101 Professional Photography I 3credits/60clockhoursIntroducesblackandwhitephotographyasafineartmediumand
developsskillsnecessaryforbasiccameraandlaboperations.
PHO 109 Photography Lab 1 credit/15clockhoursIntroduceslabsafetyandproperequipmentoperation.Purposeisto
insurethatstudentsspendthenecessarytimetocompleteshooting,digitalanddarkroomassignments. Includesoutsideshootingandstudy
timeasneededtopasstheco-requisitecourses.
PHO 121 Photo-Image Capture I 2 credits/45clockhoursEmphasizesthefundamentaloperationsofaDSLRcamera.Thegeneraloperationofthecamera,propercamerahandlingandmaintenance,
exposurecontrol,depthoffield,lensesandthevisualcharacteristicsoflenses,andanunderstandingofhowdigitalcaptureworksare
emphasized.Additionaltopicsinclude:f-stops,shutterspeeds,meteringmodes,useofthehistogram,autofocus,autobracketing,andexposurecompensation.
PHO 162 Digital Darkroom II 2 credits/45clockhoursThiscourseisacontinuationofDigitalCaptureProcessingIand
focusesondigitalimageprocessingandprinting.Topicsinclude:visualunderstandingofprintquality,basicRAWprocessing,variousdigital
workflows,furtherdevelopmentofvocabularyofdigitaldarkroomterminology,creatingandutilizingactionsinPhotoshop,andfurtheradvancementofPhotoshoptechnique.
PHO 211 Commercial Studio 3 credits/60clockhoursExploresthecreativeusesofstudiolightingfromtheperspectiveoffine
artphotographywithanemphasisonportraiture,threedimensional
objectphotography,andtwodimensionalcollagephotography.
PHO 226 Digital Workflow Management 3credits/60clockhoursTeachescomputeraidedphotographyanddarkroomtechniques.
Theemphasisofthiscourseisimage-editingsoftware,whichcanbe
usedtocolorcorrect,retouchandcompositephotographicimages.Othertopicsincludeimageacquisition,storage,filemanagement,specialeffects,andhardcopyoutput.
PHO 232 Professional Portraiture 3credits/60clockhoursTeachesthetechnicalandaestheticaspectsofstudioandlocation
portraitphotography.Thiscourseexploresthepersonalstyleofportraiture,historyofthefieldandportraitureasavisuallanguage
andcreativeexpression.Thistopicalsoincludeslighting,composition,posing, andequipment selection.
PHO 252 Contemporary Photo Practices 2 credits/45clockhoursExploresaestheticdevelopmentofpersonalstyleandvisionastheyrelate
tohistoricandcontemporarypracticesandtrendsinvariousphotographicgenres.Studentswillcreateaportfolioofimagesthatareunifiedbytheir
stylisticqualitiesandwithinachosengenre,suchasphotojournalism,editorial,commercialandportraiture.Classwillincludediscussionsonprofessionalpractices,organizations,workflowsandethicalstandardsbased
invariousgenres.
PHO 268 Portfolio & Career Exploration 3 credits/60clockhoursThecourseistheterminal/capstonecoursefortheProfessionalPhotography
program.Completionofallclassesorconcurrentenrollmentintheremainingclassesoftheprogramisarequirement.Inthisclass,studentswillcreateacomputer-basedportfolioandaprintedpresentationportfolio.
Differenttechniquesnecessaryfortheproductionoftheportfoliosandstylesofportfoliosarecovered.Resumes,coverletters,promotionalpieces,presentationtechniques,andskillsrelatedtothepursuitofcareersand
furtheringeducationarecoveredinthisclass.
PHO 285 Independent Study 4 credits/75clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensivestudyorresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor.
PHO 289 Capstone 4credits/75clockhoursAdemonstratedculminationoflearningwithinagivenprogramofstudy.
RESPIRATORY CARE TheRespiratoryCareProgramisdesignedtotraincertifiedandregistered
therapistsinthecareofpatientswithrespiratoryproblems.Studentsareinstructedinthebasicsciences,cardiopulmonaryphysiology,pathophysiology,pharmacology,mechanicalventilationandprovidedclinicalexperience.The
studentwillbeCRT&RRTeligibleaftercompletionofboththeCommunityCollegeandPickensTechnicalCollegecomponents.ThegraduatewillbeeligibletotaketheNBRC,CertifiedRespiratoryTherapistExam(CRT)andRegistered
RespiratoryTherapistExams(RRT).Applicantsmustbephysicallyabletoexertuptotwenty-fivepoundsofforcetolift,carry,push,pullorotherwisemoveobjects.Programattendancerequirestheabilitytoperceiveattributesofobjectssuchas
size,shape,temperature,ortexturebymeansofreceptorsinskin,particularlythoseinthefingertips.Musthavetheabilitytodiscriminateandperceive
differencesinbreathsoundsandhearttones.Also,mustbeabletodifferentiatemultipleskinandtissuecolors.Studentsarerequiredtocompleteacriminalbackgroundcheckpriortobeginningclinicalrotations.
The following certificates may be earned: AdvancedRespiratoryCareCertificate
ADVANCED RESPIRATORY CARE CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: RCA105IntroductiontoRespiratoryCare
RCA132BasicTech.inRespiratoryCareIIRCA151CardiopulmonaryAnatomy&PhysiologyRCA152CardiopulmonaryPathologyRCA165PharmacologyofCardiopulmonaryCare
RCA230CriticalCareIRCA251CriticalCareIIRCA252CardiopulmonaryDiagnostics II
RCA253Perinatal/PediatricRespiratoryCareRCA121FundamentalsofClinicalSkills
RCA259AdvancedMechanicalVentilationRCA232AdvancedMonitoringRCA 281 Internship II
RCA283InternshipIIIRCA289Capstone
Advanced Respiratory Care Certificate Total Clock Hours: 1110 Credit Hours: 52
General Education requirements to be taken at Community College of Aurora to complete an Associates Degree
Students must meet all prerequisite requirements for each course listed below: MAT107CareerMathematicsENG121EnglishComposition
PSY101GeneralPsychologyCHE101IntroductiontoChemistryIwithLab
BIO201HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyI
BIO202HumanAnatomy&PhysiologyIIBIO204MicrobiologyCommunity College Credits Credit Hours: 26
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourse
information
BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourseinformation
BIO 204 Microbiology SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourse
information
CHE 101 Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourse
information
ENG 121 English Composition SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourse
information
MAT 107 Career Math SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourse
information
PSY 101 General Psychology SeeCommunityCollegeofAuroraCatalogforcourseinformation
RCA 105 Introduction to Respiratory Care 1credit/15clockhoursIntroducestheprofessionofrespiratorycareincludinghistory
oftheprofession;currentandfutureroleoftherespiratory
careprofessional;role,functionandinterrelationshipsoftheseveralprofessionalorganizations;andmedical terminology.
RCA 121 Fundamentals of Clinical Skills 3credits/45clockhoursProvidesinformationnecessarytofunctionsafelyandefficientlyinthe
clinicalsetting.Itincludesthestudyofuniversalprecautions,infectioncontrol,asepsis,bodymechanics,patientcharting,communicationskills,
organizationalskills,andbasicpatientassessment.
RCA 132 Basic Techniques in Respiratory Care II 5credits/90clockhoursDevelopstheknowledgeofoxygensystemsandhumidity&aerosol therapy.Preparesthestudentinthetechniquesofspirometry,hyperinflation
techniquesandbronchialhygiene.Airwaymanagementskillsareintroduced.
RCA 151 Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 3 credits/67.5clockhoursFocusesonthestructureofthepulmonaryandcardiovascularsystems.
Addresses independent functional relationships.
RCA 152 Cardiopulmonary Pathology 4 credits/60clockhoursFocusesonastudyofthediseasesaffectingthe lungsandpulmonary
circulation. Emphasizes clinicalmanifestations and the relationship ofpathologyand treatment.
RCA 165 Pharmacology of Cardiopulmonary Care 3credits/45clockhoursFocusesonastudyoftheprinciplesofpharmacologyandthe
pharmacologicpropertiesandapplicationofdrugscommonlyemployedinthetreatmentofcardiopulmonarydisease.
RCA 230 Critical Care I 2credits/37.5clockhoursFocusesonthecareofcriticallyillpatients.Includesadvancedpulmonary
physiologyandpathophysiology,assessmentandmonitoringofacuteandchronicrespiratoryfailure,mechanicalventilation,andemergency
respiratorycare. Incorporatesa laboratoryportionthatenablesthestudenttodevelopskillsessential fortheassessmentandtreatmentofthecriticallyill.
RCA 232 Advanced Monitoring 2 credits/30clockhoursDevelopthenecessaryskillsrequiredofRespiratoryCareprofessionalsto
includemonitoringandassessmentofthepatientrequiringintensivecareusingbothnon-invasiveandinvasivedata.Topics include: introductionto
hemodynamicvaluesandinterpretationoftheresults;characteristicsandindicationsofbothbronchoscopyandsleepdisorders;andintroductiontoresearch.
RCA 251 Critical Care II 3 credits/60clockhoursFocusesonselectedtopicareasincriticalcare.Includesbothtechnical
andmanagementconcernsintheintensivecaresetting.
RCA 252 Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics II 1credit/15clockhoursExplorestheproceduresusedinthediagnosisofpulmonarydisease
throughpulmonaryfunctiontesting.
RCA 253 Perinatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care 3credits/45clockhoursFocusesonthepathophysiologyandtechnologythatrelatestothe
neonatal-pediatric patient.
RCA 259 Advanced Medical Ventilation 3credits/45clockhoursProvidethestudentwiththeopportunitytothoroughlyprobeinto
thefunctionofmechanicalventilatorsandhowventilatorsactuallywork.Itisimportantforthestudenttoadjustthewaytheythinkabout
ventilatorsandhowtobegintomastertheiroperation.
RCA 281 Internship II 9credits/270clockhoursFocusesonthecareandanalysisofthecriticallyillpatient.Rotations
intospecialtyareasarecarriedoutastheschedulepermits.
RCA 283 Internship III 9credits/270clockhoursContinuestoaddressthecareandanalysisofthecriticallyillpatient
andspecialtyrotations.Attemptstomorecloselyevaluatethestudent’sabilitytomanifestcriticaljudgmentsinsolvingclinicalproblemsand
understanding professional/departmental activities.
RCA 289 Capstone 1credit/15clockhoursAdemonstratedculminationoflearningwithinagivenprogramofstudy.
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT TheSmallBusinessManagementprogramspreparestudentsfor
employmentinanofficeorbusinessenvironmentwithemphasisoncomputerskills,entrepreneurship,ande-commerce.Ifstudentsarecollege-bound,theywillbenefitformtheskillstheyreceiveintheirarea
ofemphasis.ThePickensTechBusinessDepartmentmakesanefforttokeepclasssizesmalltoallowforgreaterteacher-studentinteractionandindividualizedtraining.
The following certificate may be earned: SmallBusinessManagement
SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 2Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: BUS115IntroductiontoBusiness
BUS185 IndependentStudyMAN102EthicsandValues
ENP205MarketingfortheEntrepreneurMAN116PrinciplesofSupervisionFIN101IntroductiontoFinanceMAN216SmallBusinessManagement
SBM153Market/RiskMgmt/E-CommerceI
Small Business Management Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 600 Credits: 28
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descriptions.
Additionalfeesmayapply.PleasecontactourAdvisingDepartment
(303)344-4910,ext27909orext27935.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
BUS 115 Introduction to Business 3credits/45clockhoursFocusesontheoperationoftheAmericanbusinesssystem.Covers
fundamentalsoftheeconomy,careersandopportunities,marketing,management,production,governmental regulations, toolsofbusinessandsocial responsibilities.
BUS 185 Independent Study 3credits/60clockhoursMeetstheindividualneedsofstudents.Studentsengageinintensivestudy
orresearchunderthedirectionofaqualifiedinstructor.
ENP 205 Marketing for the Entrepreneur 3credits/67.5clockhoursInthecourse,thestudentwillgaininsightsessentialformarketingtheir
entrepreneurialventureutilizing innovativeand financially responsible
marketingstrategies.Studentswilldevelopanunderstandingoftraditionalandnon-traditionalentrepreneurialmarketingstrategies.Preparemarketingstrategieswithassociatedtacticstolaunchand
sustainanentrepreneurialventure.
FIN 101 Introduction to Finance 3credits/67.5clockhoursProvidesanin-depthstudyoftheUSmonetarysystem,theroleofbanksasfinancialintermediaries,andthetypesoffinancing.Includes
internationalfinancialmarketsandinternationalfinancialinstrumentsusedinimportingandexporting,analysisofstockandbondvalues,theroleandprocessofthestockandbondmarketsandthederivative
marketplace.Enablesthestudenttoproduceacashbudget,analyzefinancialstatementsincludingallfinancialratiosusedincreditanalysis,
anddeterminecapitalrequirementsandfinancingarrangements.
MAN 102 Ethics and Values 1credit/22.5clockhoursDiscussesbehaviorandidentifieswhatisethicalandappropriate
behaviorandwhatisnot.Thiscoursewillidentifytherollofintegrity,
character,honesty,self¿control,selfsacrifice,andcorevaluesindevelopingethicalandeffectivebehaviorintheworkplace.
MAN 116 Principles of Supervision 3credits/67.5clockhoursStudies theprinciplesandtechniquesofsupervisingandmotivating
personnel.Thiscourseisdesignedforstudentswhoareinterestedinsupervisingothersorforthosecurrentlyinsupervision.Coursecontentfocusesonthehumaninteractioninsupervision.
MAN 216 Small Business Management 3credits/67.5clockhoursExaminestheelementsnecessaryforthesuccessfulformationofanew
smallbusiness.Itisalsodesignedtoenhancetheskillsofthosealready
involvedintheoperationofasmallbusiness.Thecourseincludesthedevelopmentofacompletesmallbusinessplan.
SBM 153 Market/Risk Mgmt/E-Commerce I 9credits/202.5clockhoursIntroducesthedevelopmentofwebpagesusingstructureddesignto
documentlayout.Thiscourseprovidesthestudentwithhandson,practicalapplicationincreatingandmaintainingawebpageforsmallbusiness
owners.Mayincludesuchconceptsas,webpagelayout,textmanipulationhyperlinks,graphics,graphicsformats,datatablesandfiledownloadingrequirements,developmentofthebasicmarketingplan,definingyour
market,listingyourpagewithsearchengines,andworkingwithmultimediaandthewebsite.
URBAN HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
TheUrbanHorticultureandLandscapeManagementProgramisdesignedtopreparethestudentforentry-levelemploymentinfourspecialtyareasofthisfield:landscape,greenhouse,nurseryandinteriorplantscaping.Coursework
includesinstructionaboutthematerials,operationsandbusinesspracticesineachoftheseareas.Allstudentscompletethehorticulturecoreandelectivecourseworkasapprovedbytheinstructor.Personswishingtoentertheprograms
otherthanatthestartofthefallsemestermusthaveinstructorapprovalbeforeenrolling.Allclassestraintowardindustrycertifications.
Allcourseworkmustbecompletedwitha“C”orbettertocounttowardsoneoftheLandscapeManagementcertificate
The following certificates may be earned: UrbanHorticultureandLandscapeManagementCertificate
URBAN HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT Certificate length: 2Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: HLT100HorticultureScienceHLT101IntroductiontoHorticulture
HLT116GreenIndustryEquipmentHLT130LandscapeDesignI
HLT150IrrigationIHLT160GreenhouseManagement
HLT211Arboriculture
HLT221WoodyPlants:TreesandConifersHLT222WoodyPlants:ShrubsandVinesHLT224HerbaceousPerennials
HLT226InteriorPlantsHLT236LandscapeConstruction
HLT240IntroductorySoilScience
HLT242TurfgrassManagementHLT262UrbanFarmManagementHLT275SpecialTopics
Urban Horticulture and Landscape Management Certificate Total: Clock Hours: 1170 Credit: 52
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HLT 100 Horticulture Science 4credits/90clockhoursIntroducesstudentstotheprinciplesoftheplantscienceasthey
relatetohorticulture.Thecourseemphasizestheapplicationofplantsciencestothepropagation,improvement,cultureandutilizationof
horticulturalplants.
HLT 101 Introduction to Horticulture 4credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesthebiologyofhorticulturalplants,andbasichorticulturalpractices.
HLT 116 Green Industry Equipment 2 credits/45clockhoursIntroducesstudentstothebasicconceptsofmaintenance,care
andrepairingequipmentassociatedwiththeGreenIndustry.This
instructionisdesignedtocovertheknowledgeandskillsrequiredofemployeesandemployersinmanyareasofthelandscapeoccupationssuchaslawnmaintenanceindustry,landscapingandnurseries.
HLT 130 Landscape Design I 3 credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesstudentstothebasicsofgraphiccommunicationsusedin
landscapedesignandconstruction.Studentslearntheproperuseofgraphictoolsandmaterialstomanuallyproducesiteanalyses,concept
plan,preliminaryplan,plantingplan,andmasterplandocumentsinbothplanandperspectiveviews.
HLT 150 Irrigation I 3 credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesstudentstorelevantirrigationcomponentsandtheiruse,
installationandmaintenance.
HLT 160 Greenhouse Management 4 credits/90clockhoursDiscussesgreenhousedesign,systems,management,andthemajor
greenhousecropsandtheirculturalneeds.Thisclasstrainsforindustrycertification.
HLT 211 Arboriculture 3credits/67.5clockhoursDiscussesplantgrowthanddevelopmentasitrelatestotreesand
shrubs,andprogressestomethodsofplanting,treeprotection,pruning,andtreecare.Thisclasstrainsforindustrycertification.
HLT 221 Woody Plants: Trees and Conifers 3credits/67.5clockhoursDiscussesthe identification(commonandbotanicalnames), landscape
usageandcultureofregionallyadaptedplants.Thiscoursediscussesdeciduousshadeandornamentaltrees,andconifers(evergreentreesand
shrubs).
HLT 222 Woody Plants: Shrubs and Vines 3 credits/67.5clockhoursDiscussestheidentification(commonandbotanicalnames),landscapeusageandcultureofregionallyadaptedplants.Thiscoursediscusses
deciduousandevergreenbroadleafshrubsandvines.
HLT 224 Herbaceous Perennials 4 credits/67.5clockhoursDiscussestheidentification(commonandbotanicalnames),landscape
usageandcultureofherbaceousperennialscommontoColoradolandscapes.
HLT 226 Interior Plants 2credits/45clockhoursDiscussestheidentification,usage,andcultureofcommoninteriorplants.
Topicsincludeselectionforvariousinteriorenvironments,interiorplantmaintenance,andspecialtyinteriorplantproducts.
HLT 236 Landscape Construction 4credits/67.5clockhoursIntroducesstudentstothefundamentalsoflandscapeconstruction,
includingconstructionequipment, safetypractices,grading,deck, retainingwall,paving,andwaterfeatureconstruction.Duringlabsstudentsconstructvarious landscapeelements.
HLT 240 Introductory Soil Science 4credits/90clockhoursDiscussestheformation,physicalproperties,chemicalpropertiesand
managementofsoilsemphasizingconditionsthataffectplantgrowth.The
principlesofsoilfertilityandpracticeoffertilizeruseisalsodiscussed.
HLT 242 Turfgrass Management 4credits/67.5clockhoursDiscussesthefundamentalsofturfgrassestablishmentandmaintenance
asitispracticedatdifferentculturalintensities.Topicsincludethegrowth
anddevelopmentofturfgrassplants,theturfgrassenvironment,turfgrassspeciesselectionandidentification,turfgrassculturalpractices,andturfgrasspestmanagement.
HLT 262 Urban Farm Management 4credits/90clockhoursTeachestheprinciplesofcropselection,sitemanagement,harvesting
andhandlingofvegetableandfruitcropsinanintensiveurbanfarmsetting.
HLT 275 Special Topics 1 credit/22.5clockhoursProvidesstudentswithavehicletopursueindepthexplorationof
specialtopicsofinterest.
WELDING TheWeldingProgramisdesignedtoprovideentry-levelskillsinwelding.Studentswillreceivetraininginoxyacetylene,shieldedmetalarcwelding,gasmetalarcandgastungstenarcwelding,fluxcoredarcweldingandblueprintreading.
Moderntoolsandequipmentwillbeusedthroughoutthetrainingperiodtoprovideup-to-datetraining.TheAmericanWeldingSocietyPlateCertificationtestisadministeredtodetermineweldingcompetence.
The following certificates may be earned: WeldingCertificate
WELDING CERTIFICATE Certificate length: 4Semesters
Courses required for this certificate: WEL100SafetyforWeldersWEL106BlueprintReadingforWeldersandFitters
WEL121StructuralWeldingIWEL122StructuralWeldingII
WEL203FluxCoredArcWeldingIWEL124Intro-GasTungstenArcWelding
WEL204FluxCoredArcWeldingIIWEL202GasMetalArcWeldingIIWEL224AdvancedGasTungstenArcWelding
WEL230PipeWeldingIWEL231PipeWeldingII
WEL250Layout&FabricationWEL263AppliedMetalPropertiesWEL201GasMetalArcWeldingIWEL101AlliedCuttingProcesses
Welding Certificate Total Clock Hours: 1080 Credit Hours: 55
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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
WEL 100 Safety for Welders 1credit/15clockhoursCoversthehazardsofweldingonhealthandsafety,locatingessentialsafety
informationfromacodeorotherstandard,andidentifyingandapplyingshopsafetyprocedures.
WEL 101 Allied Cutting Processes 4credits/60clockhours
Coverssettingupequipmentandperformingcuttingandgougingoperationsutilizingtheoxyacetylene,aircarbonarc,exothermic,andplasmaarccuttingprocesses.Thiscoursewillalsoprovidean
introductiontoblueprintreading.
WEL 106 Blueprint Reading for Welders and Fitters 4credits/60clockhoursCoversinterpretingweldsymbolsonblueprints,identifyingproper
layoutmethodsandtools,andproperjointdesignnecessaryforvarious
welding processes.
WEL 121 Structural Welding I 3credits/67.5clockhoursCoverstheoryandpracticeinoxy-acetyleneprocesseswithemphasis
towardAWSwelderqualificationwithmildsteelelectrodeE-7018
weldinginhorizontalandverticalposition.
WEL 122 Structural Welding II 3 credits/67.5clockhoursContinuesWEL121with finalemphasis towardAWSwelderqualificationwithmildsteelelectrodeE-7018qualificationtestinthe2G,3GU,and4G
position.
WEL 124 Introduction to Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4 credits/67.5clockhoursCoversweldinginallpositionsandonvariousjointconfigurationsusing
theGTAW(tig)weldingprocessoncarbonsteel,stainlesssteelandaluminum.Studentshouldbefamiliarwithbasicmetallurgypertainingtotheweldabilityofmetals,structuraljoints,andsafetyinthewelding
industry.
WEL 201 Gas Metal Arc Welding I 4Credits/67.5clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,
operationofGMAWequipmentonplaincarbonsteelutilizingshort
circuitandspraytransfer,andfundamentalmetallurgyprinciples.
WEL 202 Gas Metal Arc Welding II 4Credits/90clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,operationofGMAWequipmentutilizingavarietyofelectrodesand
basemetals,andfundamentalprinciplesofweldingmetallurgytowelding, fabrication,and inspection.
WEL 203 Flux Cored Arc Welding I 4credits/67.5clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,
operationofFCAWequipmentutilizingselfshieldedwire,andprinciplesofjointdesign,preparation,andmaterialselectionto
welding operations.
WEL 204 Flux Cored Arc Welding II 4credits/67.5clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,operating
FCAWequipmentutilizinggasshieldedwire,andapplyingfundamentals
ofweldingapplicationsandcostestimatingtowelding,fabrication,andinspection.
WEL 224 Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding 4Credits/90clockhoursCoversweldinginallpositionsoncarbonsteel,stainlesssteelandaluminum
plateandcarbonsteelpipewiththeGTAWprocess.Studentshouldbefamiliarwithbasicmetallurgypertainingtotheweldabilityofmetals,structuraljoints,andsafetyintheweldingindustry.
WEL 230 Pipe Welding I 4Credits/90clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,and
operationofSMAW,GMAW,andFCAWequipmentinavarietyofpositions
onplaincarbonsteelpipejoints.Alsocoversevaluatingandsolvingcomplexweldingandfabricationproblemsandadministeringhandsontrainingandsupervisiontootherstudentsduringassignedfabricationand
welding operations.
WEL 231 Pipe Welding II 4Credits/90clockhoursCoverssafetyinspections,minorrepairs,operatingparameters,and
operationofSMAW,GMAW,andFCAWequipmentinavarietyofpositions
onplaincarbonsteelpipejoints.Alsocoversevaluatingandsolvingcomplexweldingandfabricationproblemsandadministeringhandsontrainingandsupervisiontootherstudentsduringassignedfabricationand
welding operations.
WEL 250 Layout and Fabrication 4Credits/90clockhoursDevelopsweldingandassociatedskillsintheuseofdrawingsandblueprints
inplanning.Includesdesigningandlayoutprojects.
WEL 263 Applied Metal Properties 4Credits/90clockhoursIntroducesthestudyofmetalproperties,hardnesstesting,heattreatment,
coldworkingmicroscopic examinationandapplicationof common
commercialalloysinindustry.
PickensTechnicalCollege2020-2021
ResidentTuition NonResidentTuition
CrHrs Tuition CrHrFee Total CrHrs Tuition CrHrFee Total0.5 123.00 60.00 183.00 0.5 246.00 60.00 306.001 123.00 60.00 183.00 1 246.00 60.00 306.002 246.00 70.00 316.00 2 492.00 70.00 562.003 369.00 80.00 449.00 3 738.00 80.00 818.004 492.00 90.00 582.00 4 984.00 90.00 1,074.005 615.00 100.00 715.00 5 1,230.00 100.00 1,330.006 738.00 110.00 848.00 6 1,476.00 110.00 1,586.007 861.00 120.00 981.00 7 1,722.00 120.00 1,842.008 984.00 130.00 1,114.00 8 1,968.00 130.00 2,098.009 1,107.00 140.00 1,247.00 9 2,214.00 140.00 2,354.0010 1,230.00 150.00 1,380.00 10 2,460.00 150.00 2,610.0011 1,353.00 160.00 1,513.00 11 2,706.00 160.00 2,866.0012 1,476.00 170.00 1,646.00 12 2,952.00 170.00 3,122.0013 1,599.00 180.00 1,779.00 13 3,198.00 180.00 3,378.0014 1,722.00 190.00 1,912.00 14 3,444.00 190.00 3,634.0015 1,845.00 200.00 2,045.00 15 3,690.00 200.00 3,890.0016 1,968.00 210.00 2,178.00 16 3,936.00 210.00 4,146.0017 2,091.00 220.00 2,311.00 17 4,182.00 220.00 4,402.0018 2,214.00 230.00 2,444.00 18 4,428.00 230.00 4,658.0019 2,337.00 240.00 2,577.00 19 4,674.00 240.00 4,914.0020 2,460.00 250.00 2,710.00 20 4,920.00 250.00 5,170.0021 2,583.00 260.00 2,843.00 21 5,166.00 260.00 5,426.0022 2,706.00 270.00 2,976.00 22 5,412.00 270.00 5,682.0023 2,829.00 280.00 3,109.00 23 5,658.00 280.00 5,938.0024 2,952.00 290.00 3,242.00 24 5,904.00 290.00 6,194.0025 3,075.00 300.00 3,375.00 25 6,150.00 300.00 6,450.0026 3,198.00 310.00 3,508.00 26 6,396.00 310.00 6,706.0027 3,321.00 320.00 3,641.00 27 6,642.00 320.00 6,962.0028 3,444.00 330.00 3,774.00 28 6,888.00 330.00 7,218.0029 3,567.00 340.00 3,907.00 29 7,134.00 340.00 7,474.0030 3,690.00 350.00 4,040.00 30 7,380.00 350.00 7,730.0031 3,813.00 360.00 4,173.00 31 7,626.00 360.00 7,986.0032 3,936.00 370.00 4,306.00 32 7,872.00 370.00 8,242.0033 4,059.00 380.00 4,439.00 33 8,118.00 380.00 8,498.0034 4,182.00 390.00 4,572.00 34 8,364.00 390.00 8,754.00
Theaboveratesarebasedonpersemestercredithrsof$76.00+$33.00 (differential fee)for1-18
semestercredithrsforhighcostprogramresidents.For19semestercredithrsandavobetherate
foreachadditionalsemestercredithourof$43.00+$33.00(differentialfee)foreachhighcostpro-
gramresidents.Seminarslistedatahalfcredithourunitwillbechargedhalftherateforonecredite
hour. Credit hour Fees reported in the above schedule include only the basic fees associated w/
regular student enrollment i.e. college fee and student enrollment fee.Other specialized fees are
not includedintheaboveschedule.
Theaboveratesarebasedonpersemestercredithrsof$76.00+$33.00(differentalfee)x2
for1-18semestercredithrs forhighcostprogramnon-residents.For19semestercredithrs
andabove the rate foreachadditional semestercredithourof$43.00+$33.00 (differential
fee) x2 for each high cost programnon-residents. Seminars listed at a half credit hour unit
will be charged half the rate for one credit hour. Credit hour fees reported in the above
shedule includeonly thebasic fees associatedw/regular studentenrollment i.e. college fee
andstudentenrollmentfee.Otherspecializedfeesarenotincludedintheaboveshcedule.
STAFFANDFACULTY
Administration TeinaMcConnell,ExecutiveDirector PatriciaDuhalde,AssistantDirector SherryDavis,AssistantDirector AndrewVidockler,AssistantDirectorKevinSimpson,Director,Operations&Management
Faculty and Staff LisaAdams,Cosmetology-Barber(Adjunct)KimberlyAdibuah,ScienceTeacherofRecord
RebeccaAlbracht,DiverseLearners
CeceliaAllen,Cosmetology
PaulaAnderson,AssessmentCenterChavaBaldivia,PickensPerk
NicoleBargoti,KidsTechLeadCoordinator
LindaBayer,CTEClerkJamieBear,RespiratoryCare
DennisBenning,Cosmetology
WayneBlackwell,Heating&AirConditioningHopeBodenstein,ExecutiveSecretary
JosephBowen,CyberTechnician
AliceCasey,PharmacyTechnicianRamonaClyncke,Cosmetology
JenniferCronk-Cross,SmallBusinessManagement
JessicaCross,EarlyChildhoodEducation
TylerCross,CTECoordinatorJordanDavis,PublicRelationsTechnician
JhzaneqiDickens,Admissions/Registration/RecordsTechnicianGwynDominick,NailTech
KellyDow,DiverseLearners
ShanaDunn,TechnicianSchoolComputerSystemKristiEhrler,FinancialAid/StudentServicesClerk
EnoEkiko,PracticalNursing(Adjunct)
TracyFait,InstructionalSupportServices
MichaelFedison,HorticultureJenniferFriend,AdjuctPharmacyTechInstructor
MelissaFriess,Cosmetology(Adjunct)
AndreGarcia,EveningWeldingKeithGarret,SimCoordinator
BrookeGilbert,ITTechnicalEducationalAssistant
LaurenGlassman,Budget&FinanceTechnicianKimGoode,InstructionalSupportServices
PamGranger,DiverseLearnersPara
FrankGreen,EveningSafetySupervisorRickyHalbert,Custodian
JasonHamilton,HeatingandAirConditioningEvenings(Adjunct)
EllaHart,ReceivingWarehouseClerk
BonnieHazelrigg,CosmetologyHeidiHeath,DentalAssisting
SeanHennessy,AdvancedManufacturing
BiancaHill,BudgetCoordinator
JackieHolland,RespiratoryCareJohnHolmes,Electronics
SamuelHoffman,TOSAInstructionalSupport
AmyHuber,BudgetCoordinatorStephenHughes,AutomotiveEvenings(Adjunct)
JaneIdika,PracticalNursing
JamesJackson,CampusMonitorDanaJames,PracticalNursing(Adjunct)
DianeJohnson,GED
YongKeefer,EstheticianRandyKubick,DieselTechnology
TomLaing,MotorcycleServiceTechnology
AnthonyLarson,CollisionRepair
ChuckLawhorn,AssistantRestorativePracticesJohnLawson,MultimediaGraphicDesign
CharlesLee,DentalAssisting
MonaLockhart,CosmetologyAnthonyLopez,HeadCustodial
BrookeLuedtke,PracticalNursing(Adjunct)
MaureenMacArthur,NailTechnicianEdMartin,AutomotiveTechnology
KimMartinez,MedicalAssistant
LorraineMartinez,Health&SafetyCoordinator/SchoolNurseJohnMatthew,ConstructionTechnology
CathyMauricio,DentalAssistingandEDDA
BeckyMcDermott,SWAPCoordinator
LoraMendez,StudentServicesClerkNicoleMillward,KidsTechCoordinator
TammyMontgomery,Cashier
LaurieMurdoch,EstheticianDonnaNading,Horticulture
DarcyNiblo,AutomotiveTechnology
TiffanyO’Hagan-Kennedy,CustodialJeffOliver,Welding
SamanthaO’Neil,CareerServices
KelliOstrander,Cosmetology
LakeishaParham,EveningEstheticianSusanPena,PickensPerk
JenniferPerez,Receptionist
STAFFANDFACULTY
CatherinePierce,PracticalNursing(Adjunct)ErnestoRamirez,Custodial
DmitryRamos-Berrang,DiverseLearnersPARA
KimRasmussen,SocialWorker
SheltonReed,EveningAdvancedManufacturingElizabethReynolds,PracticalNursing
JenniferRicoSanchez,Cashier
HilarioRios,HeadCustodianEveningsLeahRios,Custodial
MichaelRoloff,FacilitiesMaintenance
MariaRomero,Cosmetology(Adjunct)JeniseRosa,Counselor
BethRoshon,DiverseLearnersInstructor
PamelaRouch,CounselorDanielSandoval,DirectorCustomizedTraining
BrianSanderson,Cosmetology(Adjunct)
TiffaniSchans,CulinaryArts
ErikSchubert,ProfessionalPhotographyMargoSerlin,PracticalNursing(Adjunct)
GregShamburg,Construction(Adjunct)
LeviShaw,AutomotiveTechnologyAmySimons,Director/TeacherofNursingEducation
JackieSloan,ExecutiveInternship
KerrySmith,ExecutiveInternshipDeeDeeSteerman,Buyer
JasmineStemley,CosmetologyReceptionist
CourtneyTanguma,HospitalityandTourismDianeThatcher,InstructionalSupportServices
FranThomson,DiverseLearnersPARA
GillThompson,CTECoordinator
MariaTorres,CustiodianSteveUtter,EveningAutomotiveTechnology
BradleyVanlandingham,PARAMediaAssistant/ITSupportBreighWarecizuk,AdjuctCosmetologyInstructor
RolfWerner,AutomotiveTechnology
DiannaWhite,StudentServicesClerkChetWilliams,MedicalAssistant
HeatherWillis,MedicalAssistant
KimWisneski,ExecutiveInternship
RandyWright,WeldingEvening(Adjunct)JosephYanta,ITTechnician