Associate Degrees

Most associate degree programs may be completed in four semesters, if the student is attending on a full-time basis, successfully completing the required number of hours and is not required to complete developmental-level courses. A student may choose, for personal reasons, to extend the amount of time spent completing the degree.

General Requirements for Degrees and Certificates

Courses Not Applicable to Any Degree or Certificate

Transferring Credit to Four-Year Schools

Guaranteed Transfer Information

Associate of Arts (A.A.)

A transfer degree designed for students who plan to major in subject areas such as: anthropology, art, criminal justice, economics, English, ethnic studies, foreign language, geography, history, humanities, journalism, literature, music, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, social work, speech, theatre and women’s studies.

The community colleges in Colorado are approved to offer one Associate of Arts degree. This degree has a generic major of liberal arts. While the catalog may indicate areas of concentration for the Associate of Arts degree, all official documents and diplomas issued by the college will only indicate the awarding of an Associate of Arts degree without any indication of an area of concentration.

Associate of Arts Degree Requirements

Associate of Science (A.S.)

A transfer degree designed for students who plan to major in subject areas such as: astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, meteorology, and physics.

The community colleges in Colorado are approved to offer one Associate of Science degree. This degree has a generic major of liberal arts. While the catalog may indicate areas of concentration for the Associate of Science degree, all official documents and diplomas issued by the college will only indicate the awarding of an Associate of Science degree without any indication of an area of concentration.

Associate of Science Degree Requirements

Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

This degree is designed for students who want to complete a broad program of both career and transfer courses without specialization. Transferability of the A.G.S. depends on the courses taken and the requirements of the receiving institution.

Associate of General Studies Degree Requirements

Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)

This degree prepares students to enter either skilled or paraprofessional occupations, or to upgrade in their current employment. These programs are not intended to transfer to bachelor’s degree programs, but certain courses may be accepted toward a bachelor’s degree at some institutions. FRCC awards the A.A.S. degree upon completion of a specific approved program listed in the catalog.

Associate of Applied Science Degree Requirements