opportunities, options, excellence - Red Rocks Community College

Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Construction Technology with an
Emphasis in IBEW/NECA
Construction Electrician via CCCOnline
Greg Morey, academic advisor – 303.914.6242–
greg.morey@rrcc.cccoes.edu
Rich Thatcher: Electrical Program faculty –
rich.thatcher@rrcc.cccoes.edu
You can earn an associate of applied science degree in construction
technology with an emphasis in IBEW/NECA construction electrician.
Utilize your four or five years of apprenticeship schooling and
combine it with an articulation agreement between IBEW/NECA and
Red Rocks Community College.
The objective of the program is to allow members having served their
apprenticeship program through the National Joint apprenticeship
(NJATC) to earn an associate’s degree. This program allows you to
combine your excellent trade skills with your academic skills.
After completing the IBEW/NECA NJATC apprenticeship program,
Red Rocks Community College will grant 43 credits toward the
degree. You will need to complete 18 hours of general education
requirements at Red Rocks Community College offered through
CCCOnline to complete the degree.
IBEW/NECA Members Graduation Requirements and Policy
1. Proof of completion of IBEW/NECA Wireman or Outside
Lineman NJATC programs.
2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (a C average)
3. Eighteen approved credit hours must be earned through RRCC
and/or CCCOnline.
4. File an Application for Graduation before completing your last
class.
5. Resolve all financial obligations to the college and return all college-owned
materials.
Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Construction
Required Major Courses
Technology with an emphasis in IBEW/NECA
Credits
English or Speech 3
Mathematics 3
Credit from any two of the following three areas; 6
Area 1 - Humanities,
(art, foreign language, literature, music, philosophy, theater)
Area 2 - Science
Astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, physics)
Area 3 - Social and Behavioral Sciences
(Anthropology, economics, geography, history, political science, psychology,
sociology)
Electives from any of the above subjects; 3
Computer Science 3
Total Required Credits 18
Degree: Associate of Applied Science in
Construction Technology with an
Emphasis in Power Technology
Via CCCOnline
Greg Morey, academic advisor, 303.914.6242, greg.morey@rrcc.edu
Rich Thatcher: electrical program faculty, rich.thatcher@rrcc.edu
Line Technician
Substation Electrician
Meter Specialist
Apparatus Electrician
Instrument and Control Specialist Electrician Specialist
Mechanic Specialist
Power Plant Operator
Field Engineering Specialis*t Relay and Contrl Spec.*
Utility Engineering Standards Specialist Tech. *
* Upon program approval by the Department of Labor.
Articulation Agreement Construction Technology with Emphasis
in Power Technology
An associate of applied science degree is available for those currently
enrolled or who have completed their apprenticeship. RRCC’s
Construction Technology Electrical Program will grant 43 college
credits toward an AAS degree. The degree requires a total of 61 credits,
of which 18 must be taken at RRCC or through RRCC via
CCCOnline.
By utilizing your apprentice training and just six additional classes,
you may obtain a degree online, at home and at times of your choosing.
All AAS degrees will articulate with a variety of colleges and
universities if you elect to pursue a baccalaureate degree.
Graduation Requirements and Policy
1. Proof of completion above listed programs.
2. A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (a C average)
3. Eighteen approved credit hours must be earned through RRCC and
CCCOnline.
4. File an Application for Graduation before completing your last
class.
5. Resolve all financial obligations to the college and return all college-owned
materials.
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