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Welcome to the Community College of Aurora

The Community College of Aurora takes education to a whole new level, combining solid theory with practical training. With this approach, CCA equips students with relevant learning for life that goes beyond the book. CCA students graduate from the college’s cutting-edge programs ready to move to the next step in their lives, whether they transfer to a four-year institution or begin a new career.

Community College of Aurora

Learning Designed for Your Life

At CCA we recognize that education shouldn't be one size fits all. That's why we have a number of different ways for you to achieve your educational goals - whether they are to get a bachelor's degree, have the flexibility to study when you want to, quickly learn new skills to move on to a new job, or learn to be one of the many men and women who protect and serve our community.

Career-ready Programs and a Supportive Community

No matter which direction you choose, there are some things common to all our programs. Your courses are based on real life and real work situations so you'll be more than ready when you start your career. You'll be a part of a community that will support you. You won't find the quality of education and the variety of unique ways to learn at any other college, especially for the cost you'll find here.

Choose Your Learning Style

CCA offers four distinctive learning tracks for you to choose from:

• transFER – the first two years of a bachelor’s degree, the same as you’d get at any four-year college or university, with credits that transfer to the college of your choice all for significantly less cost. Start at CCA; finish at any 4-year Colorado college or university.
• onLINE – degree and certificate programs designed so that you can study on your time and on your schedule. Earn a certificate fully online.
• expressED – fast-track certificate programs, some as fast as 10 weeks, that will quickly prepare you for career advancement or a whole
  new career.
• realLIFE – police, firefighter, paramedic, EMT, and disaster-management certification programs taught in an on-the-job environment. You won’t find classrooms so life-like anywhere else.

Next Steps

1. Flip through our viewbook at www.CCAurora.edu/about-cca/why-cca.
2. Learn more about CCA visit www.CCAurora.edu/about-cca.
3. Check out CCA programs of study visit www.CCAurora.edu/programs-classes/departments.
4. Find out more about cost at www.CCAurora.edu/students/paying-college.
5. Get started on the application process at www.CCAurora.edu/students/getting-started.

Our Mission

The Community College of Aurora provides lifelong educational opportunities, prepares the current and future workforce, and promotes excellence in teaching, learning and service to our diverse community. In accordance with its assigned mission as a comprehensive community college, the Community College of Aurora offers quality programs and services in the following categories:

Academic Transfer

The associate of arts, associate of science, and the articulated associate of general studies degree programs are transferable to most colorado public and private 4-year baccalaureate degree-granting institutions. Colorado’s agreement between public colleges and universities guarantees that when a student graduates from CCA with an A.A., A.S. or A.G.S, completing 60 credit hours and earning a grade of "C" or better, may transfer to a public baccalaureate program with a Liberal Arts and Sciences major. This agreement does not apply to Business, Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education and Nursing degrees, which have specific statewide articulation agreements. Lower division requirements are required before transferring into these programs.

NEW! Statewide Designated Degree Programs

Start here. Finish there. Students who earn an associate degree at CCA in a designated degree program and who meet admission requirements can transfer to a public Colorado college or university as a junior in that designated field of study.

Guaranteed Course Transfer

Colorado has developed a Statewide guaranteed transfer program called “gtPATHWAYS.” This program ensures that certain courses at the college are guaranteed to transfer to any public college or university in Colorado. Students should contact a transfer advisor at the earliest opportunity to review appropriate transfer guides.

Technical Education

The Associate of Applied Science degree programs and related certificate programs provide occupational education for students who are seeking job preparation, career mobility or job retraining. The college also offers on-site workforce development and customized training for business and industry.

General Studies

The Associate of General Studies degrees provide education that strengthens students’ academic backgrounds and prepares them to pursue their educational and career goals.

Student Support Services

The college assists students in selecting, entering, continuing, and completing their course of study through academic advising and student support services.

Our Values

Respect, Collaboration, Quality, Access, Diversity and Inclusion

Lifelong Skills

The Community College of Aurora faculty has identified a common set of six skills for student success in every aspect of life. These skills are foundational for everyone, whether pursuing educational goals, resolving personal issues, or maneuvering the intricacies of the workplace. The college assesses student learning of these skills to improve the quality of education. The six skills are:

Communication • Critical inquiry

Intra/interpersonal responsibility • Technology

Quantitative reasoning • Aesthetic perception

CCA Offers Conveniently Structured Classes

Hybrid Classes

Hybrid courses combine the flexibility of online courses with the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the instructor and classmates. Some of the work will be completed online using a learning management system, and the remainder through scheduled meeting times that are published for each course. Some or all meeting times may be mandatory depending upon the course and instructor.

Online (Internet) Learning

Online courses are offered using the Internet, making it convenient for you to complete assignments and interact with your instructors and classmates fully online. Online students should check the Online Class Information Directory on the Internet at http://www.ccaurora.edu/infosheets. These course information sheets provide class requirements, class start dates, and any particular computer hardware/software requirements for each course. Students must have reliable Internet access for all online courses. To login to courses using Desire2Learn, students will use the same S# and 6-digit PIN used to log in to the student registration system. Contact Enrollment Services for additional information at OnlineAdvisor@ccaurora.edu. Students with questions concerning the skills required to complete an online class should visit http://www.ccaurora.edu/webtest for an overview of requisite Internet skills. Find these classes In the Course listings section for more information.

Self-Paced Courses

Self-paced courses start at the beginning of the semester and must be completed in one semester, allowing the student to progress at his/her own pace during the semester. Self-paced courses may require due dates on certain assignments, depending on the course and instructor. The courses are Internet based; however, instructors are available to meet with individual students at specified times. These courses are listed in the All CCA Courses section.

Open-Entry

Open entry classes are intended for students who want to start at any time in the semester and go at their own pace. Students can fast track the class and sign up for the next class upon completion, or they can take the full semester to finish.

Weekend College

Weekend College classes are intended for students who may not be able to attend classes on weekdays, as well as for those who may wish to complete a degree or certificate in a shorter period of time. Classes in the Weekend College may not meet every weekend. The first class will detail information about additional class sessions and course requirements. Consult the Schedule of Classes for a complete list of Weekend College classes and meeting dates.

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