Nov 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

Ski Area Operations (AAS)


Students must demonstrate college-level proficiency in composition, reading, and mathematics as prerequisites for courses within this degree. Students’ proficiency may affect the sequence of classes in which they can enroll and may also extend the time required to complete this program. For more details, please see the Academic Placement Methods and Placement Test Options  section of the catalog or contact the Ski Area Operations faculty. Entry into the program requires a physician completed medical form. Additionally, to participate in many courses a valid drivers license is required.

The Ski Area Operations (SAO) program requires a minimum of sixty (60) credit hours for graduation, of which 7 credits are earned during a paid, on the job, cooperative work experience. Typically, this work experience will occur during the 3rd and 4th semesters. For additional information concerning the work experience, contact a member of the SAO faculty. Twelve (12) credits are chosen by the student to meet the student’s individual career goals. Electives are grouped into certificate areas in Slopes and Trails Maintenance, Ski Patrol Operations, and Ropeway Operations. Students may choose electives from any individual or combination of elective groups. For details, see listing below.

There are several options for Ski Area Operations students wishing to pursue a four-year degree. For additional information concerning this, contact a member of the SAO faculty.

Graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree in Ski Area Operations. The SAO program faculty will assist the student in the development of the student’s individual schedule.

The Ski Area Operations degree program is offered at Colorado Mountain College in Leadville. Some courses may be available at other CMC locations and as web-based courses. CMC also offers certificates in Ropeway Maintenance Technician , Ski Patrol Operations , and Slopes and Trails Maintenance .

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General Education Requirements


(16 credits)

Written Communication


Select 1 course (3 credits) from the following:

Mathematics (GT-MA1)


Select 1 course (4 credits) from the following:

Oral/Presentational Communication


Select 1 course (3 credits) from the following:

Additional Required Courses


Take 2 courses (6 credits):

Ski Area Operations Electives


Select  a minimum of 12 credits from the Ski Area Operations Certificate courses below. It is highly recommended to complete at least one certificate.

Minimum Hours Required


Minimum Credit Hours Required (61)
Minimum Contact Hours Required (1537.5)

Add a bachelor’s to this degree!


Boost the professional value of your technical degree and expertise with our Leadership & Management (BAS)  degree.

Our BAS degree is designed to enhance the value of your Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree by developing the professional leadership skills needed to progress to a management level position in your chosen technical area.

Learn more.

 

Note:


State Guaranteed Transfer 

Generally Transferable

Not all programs/courses are available at every campus and may require travel to another campus or access via technology-enabled learning (videoconferencing, hybrid, or online).