Students must demonstrate college-level proficiency in composition, reading, and mathematics to be accepted into this program. You must demonstrate these required skill proficiencies through either Accuplacer placement tests or acceptable ACT or SAT scores. A student’s proficiency may affect the sequence of courses in which he/she can enroll and may also extend the time required to complete this program. For details, see the Academic Placement Methods and Placement Test Options section and a Colorado Mountain College advisor. Professional Photography courses have a specific sequence. Please consult with your advisor for a recommended sequence of courses.
A minimum grade of “C” is required in all PHO & MGD courses for graduation from the Professional Photography program.
This program has a fee that may be non-refundable. Please see the registration staff for more information.
The Professional Photography program is part of the Isaacson School for New Media which offers many scholarships to its students. In addition to these scholarships, there are also photography-specific scholarships including the Jonathan Wright Memorial Endowed Scholarship.
Graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Professional Photography. The Professional Photography program is offered at Colorado Mountain College in Spring Valley at Glenwood Springs. A number of our graduates have extended their education in photography with transfers to four-year institutions offering bachelor degrees in photography and now, photography students can continue at Colorado Mountain College in pursuit of the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Integrated Media .
Learn more about our Professional Photography Program and the Isaacson School of Communication, Arts and Media.
