- Students have the option of receiving college credit and high school credit or enrolling just for high school credit.
- Tuition for each program is free for students receiving a grade of C or higher. Students are financially responsible for tuition if they earn a grade of D or F.
- Each program has a required lab fee to be paid by the student each year they are in the program. The fee covers course materials and related expenses.
- The Medical Preparation and Early Childhood Education have required college textbooks which students will need to purchase.
- Students are responsible for transporting themselves to and from the CMU Montrose campus and their off-campus training setting.
- Students 18 years of age and older in the Medical Preparation or Early Childhood Education program are required to go through a background check. These programs include a training experience in an educational or medical setting and Colorado law requires a background check to work or participate in training in these settings.
About Each Program
Information & Communication Technology (one- or two-year program)
This program is affiliated with the Cisco Networking Academy, a respected training program that prepares students for employment in the computer industry as a help desk technician or computer repair technician. Students study the latest in managing and supporting office technology. Students practice what they learn on computer equipment and simulation tools. This program prepares students to take and pass industry certification tests. Students earn both high school credit and college credit.
After completing the program,students may take the industry CompTIA A+ Core 1 and Core 2 certification exams that certifies students as a computer repair technician or help desk technician. Students are also qualified to take CISCO courses on more advanced topics.
This program is a path to careers such as:
- Computer Network Administrators
- Computer Software Engineers and Programmers
- Computer Support Specialist
- Computer System Analyst
Required Course Sequence:
Fall Year 1: ABUS 257 (3) - Managing Office Technology 1, CSCI 110 (3) - Beginning Programming: Python
Spring Year 1: TECI 142 (3) - Internet of Things
Fall Year 2: TECI 131 (3) - Principles of Information Assurance, TECI 132 (3) - Introduction to Computer Hardware/System Software
Spring Year 2: TECI 163 (3) - Convergent Technologies, TECI 120 (3) - A+ Certification Preparation
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This certificate program meets the state requirements for employment as an Early Childhood Education Entry-Level Teacher in large and small child care centers and schools. After completing the program, students may apply and obtain an Official Early Childhood Education Teacher Qualification Verification Letter from the Colorado Department of Human Services.
There are free ECE 101 & 103 (or equivalent classes). The program runs until funds are exhausted. For more information regarding the ECE Stipend available through the Colorado Department of Higher Education click the following link:
This program is a path to careers such as:
- Child and Family Social Worker
- Early Childhood Education Teacher
- Early Childhood Center Director or Group Leader
- Elementary School Teacher
- School Counselor
- Special Education Teacher
Required Course Sequence:
Fall Year 1: EDEC 101(3) - Introduction to Early Childhood, EDEC 103(3) - Guidance Strategies
Spring Year 1: EDEC 113(3) - Introduction to Early Childhood Professions Lab Experience, EDEC 102(3) Intro to Early Childhood Professions Lab
This program is for students interested in a career in health care. Students explore different career options and learn about human growth and development, effects of wellness and illness across the life span, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and administering first aid and CPR.
In the spring semester, students choose from one of two tracks: Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Responder. After completing the program, students in the CNA track can take the state examination to be a Certified Nursing Assistant and EMR students can take the national exam to be an Emergency Medical Responder.
This program is a path to careers such as:
- Physician
- Nurse
- EMT/Paramedic
- Therapists
TRACK 1: CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Required Course Sequence:
Fall Semester: MOAP 147(4) - Medical Terminology
Spring Semester: NURA 101(4) - Nurse Aide Healthcare Skills and NURA 170(1) - Nurse Aide Clinical Experience
CMU Montrose Nurse Aide Program Handbook 2022-2023
Track 2: EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER - $25 Fee
Required Course Sequence:
Fall Semester: MOAP 147(4) - Medical Terminology
Spring Semester: EMTS 115(3) - Emergency Medical Responder
This basic welder program enables students to develop the skills in welding including oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting, gas metal arc
Required Course Sequence:
Fall Year 1: MAMT 105(2) - Print Reading, WELD 117(2) - Oxy/Fuel-Weld Brazing, WELD 114(2) - Oxy/Fuel - Plasma Arc Cutting, ELCE 124(1) - Electrical Safety
Spring Year 1: WELD 201(4) - Gas Metal Arch Welding, MATH 107(3) - Career Math
Fall Year 2: WELD 110(4) - Shielded Metal Arc Welding
Spring Year 2: WELD 230(4) - Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
This program is relevant for students who want to pursue a career as a machinist or engineer in a manufacturing industry in Montrose and beyond. A number of companies in Montrose employ manufacturing technologists and machinists. They include manufacturers of world-class fly-fishing reels, hard-rock drills, recreational equipment like snowboards and archery bows as well as other small precision made products.
Students learn about working in a manufacturing setting and how to apply industrial knowledge and skills to plan designs and operate mills and lathes. Students will take classes that will teach them to read blueprints, apply appropriate mathematical concepts to machining and manufacturing, and understand the properties of metals and polymers. Students earn both high school credit and college credit.
Required Course Sequence:
Fall Year 1: MAMT 105(2) - Print Reading, MAMT 115(3) - Intro to Machine Shop, MAMT 101(2) - Introduction to Manufacturing
Spring Year 1: MAMT 120(4) - Machine Technology, MATH 107(3) - Career Math, MAMT 106(2) - Geometric Tolerancing