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Special Instructional Programs
Community Interest Programs
Classes are offered in a number of instructional areas for the person who desires to broaden his or her experiences with the study of special interest subjects. Major emphasis is on personal and professional improvement and growth. Courses are offered if the need or demand arises, an appropriate number of students is available, and a qualified instructor can be secured. Adult education classes are also offered in communities outside Greeley, including Ault, Eaton, Windsor, Kersey, Johnstown, Gilcrest, Fort Lupton, Keenesburg, Loveland, Estes Park, Berthoud, Fort Collins, and others.
Examples of classes which may be offered are foreign languages, computer software, pottery, dance, photography, and Greeley Concert Band and concert choir.
Intensive English Program
The Intensive English Program runs year round, offering classes in speaking, grammar, reading, and writing. We also integrate interactive, computer-based language practice and college test preparation into our courses. The goal of the IEP is to develop our students’ proficiency in English and academic preparedness so that after completion of the program, they will be ready to enter college-level courses. Full-time IEP students are in class twenty-four hours per week, Monday through Thursday, while part-time students may take fewer hours. Fridays are reserved for field trips or help from instructors. For more information, contact Barbara Maxfield at 970.339.6200 or e-mail barbara.maxfield@aims.edu. You may also contact Marie Gallegos at 970.339.6675 or e-mail marie.gallegos@aims.edu.
International Programs
By attracting students from all over the world to pursue their studies at Aims, the International Office strives to increase the College’s diversity. Currently, Aims has international students from throughout Latin America, Asia, the former Republics of the Soviet Union, and Europe. While attaining a quality education at Aims, international students benefit from the unique opportunity to study abroad at a small, friendly college in beautiful Northern Colorado. In addition, these students bring a wealth of cultural experience to our regular American students. Because many of our American students have not yet had the chance to travel abroad, taking classes and socializing with international students helps enrich their educational experience and cultural knowledge as well. The connections made between the international students, American students, and Aims faculty broadens everyone’s educational and professional horizons by opening up the opportunity for future cultural exchanges through Study Abroad or Teach Abroad programs and by forging international friendships that can last a lifetime.
Contact Marie Gallegos at 970.339.6675 or marie.gallegos@aims.edu for additional information.
Music Performance
Jazz/Contemporary Ensemble: This instrumental and vocal musical ensemble is open to Aims Community College students and the northern Colorado community. An audition for placement in the ensemble is required. Performance opportunities will be offered on a regular basis. Contact person: Patti Campbell, Music, 970.339.6252.
Additional Programs at Aims Community College
Continuing Education:
Offers customized training, workshops, and seminars for business, industry, and the non-profit sector. For information, call 970.339.6213.
College for Kids:
A summer program that provides learning opportunities in a college environment for students in grades 1-8. For information, call 970.339.6492.
General Education Development (GED):
The General Education Development program is offered through the Continuing Education Division. The program helps prepare students for the GED examination. Curriculum is designed around the skills needed to pass the GED examination in reading, math, social studies, science, literature and writing. GED examination is also administered through the Aims Continuing Education Division. The program is held at the Greeley and Fort Lupton campuses. Start any time. Pre-GED assessments are given in order to place students in appropriate levels. Students also have access to computer labs at the Corporate Education Center and Fort Lupton Campus.
For information about GED Test Prep courses call 970.339.6264.
For information about taking the GED test call 970.339.6213
Developmental/Remedial Education:
A pre-college series of courses in reading, writing and mathematics, which prepare students for college level work.
High School Diploma:
This program is designed as a self-paced, competency-based opportunity to earn a high school diploma.
High School Options and Alternatives
For more information on Concurrent Enrollment Options: Check with your High School counselor,
Or contact one of the following:
Career Academy:
Lesli Bicknell, 970.336.6364
Concurrent Enrollment:
Marsha Harmon, 970.339.6390
Two categories of college options are available to high school students who have not yet completed a high school diploma but who are ready for the challenge of college-level coursework. First, students who seek a general education degree may earn transferrable college credits. Second, students who seek to advance their career or technical skills may earn credits for a certificate designed to offer more immediate employment skills and opportunities. Either of these can be pursued while the student is still in high school. For some, it means graduating from high school with as much as two years of college completed. In some cases, classes can be taken at little or no cost to the high school student.
Articulated Credits
Articulation of credit links high school and community college systems, helping students pass from high school to college without delays or repeating their learning. An articulation agreement between a high school and community college may apply when a select technical high school course covers the same content as the college level course. Under such agreements, the credit a student receives for the high school class articulates into the community college as transfer credit. This in turn permits the student to advance into higher-level courses at the community college. If your high school offers college-level technical courses, check to see if there is an articulated credit agreement with Aims. Federal and state financial aid is not available for this option.
Concurrent Enrollment
Concurrent enrollment is a program that allows high school students the opportunity to simultaneously earn college or vocational credit toward a postsecondary diploma, certificate, or degree that will also count as credit toward a high school diploma. The college classes are offered on campus or through the dual enrollment option. Students must be approved through their high school counselor. Classes are part of the student’s permanent college transcript. Federal and state financial aid is not available for this option. For more information, contact a high school counselor or Marsha Harmon, 970-339-6390 or marsha.harmon@aims.edu.
Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment classes are qualified college courses that are taught at the local high schools. Students enroll for both high school credit and college credit through these courses. Dual enrollment classes can apply to a general education degree or a technical certificate. Students must be approved through their high school counselor for this program. Students receive a permanent college transcript. Federal and state financial aid is not available for this option. For more information, contact a high school counselor or Marsha Harmon, 970-339-6390 or marsha.harmon@aims.edu.
Career Academy Scholarship
Career Academy is not a single program, but a series of partnerships between Aims’ Career and Technical Education office and participating high schools in the Aims service area. The resulting contracts promote career training in programs such as Automobile Collision Repair, Automotive Service Technology, Carpentry, Nurse Aide, Med Prep, Graphics and Communication Media. The contracts provide for a specific number of “seats” each year that are purchased by a particular high school or school district. Based on the recommendations of high school counselors, students are selected to participate. Aims instructors usually teach the classes at Aims. High school students enrolled in Career Academy establish an official college transcript with college credits building toward a career or technical certificate. Tuition, books and most materials are paid for by the school and not the student. Career Academy applies only to a specific list of career or technical certificates, but the number and scope of Career Academy contracts is expected to grow. Federal and state financial aid is not available for this option. Contact Susan Burrows, 970-339-6327 or susan.burrows@aims.edu or Lesli Bicknell, 970-339-6364 or lesli.bicknell@aims.edu for more information.
High School Diploma and GED Programs
For students who have dropped out of high school or who want an alternative to completing traditional high school programs, Aims provides High School Diploma and GED programs through Continuing Education offerings. Please see the Continuing Education section of the catalog for more information. Federal and state financial aid is not available for these programs. |