Improve your English reading, writing and speaking skills with our English as a Second Language (ESL) classes at FRCC. These skills can help prepare you for success in both college and your career. Offered at our Boulder County and Westminster campuses, ESL instructors work with students to: * Understand, speak, read and write English for everyday situations * Improve your pronunciation * Learn about American culture and civics * Improve academic English and sharpen 21st century skills needed to be successful in college and career. These skills include problem solving, critical thinking, creative thinking, collaboration and technology. * Develop and practice leadership skills. Important Note for International Students: FRCC does NOT issue an I-20 for the study of English.

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Accounting and enter the workforce. Students explore business and accounting concepts. Some careers may require a Bachelor's degree. Students interested in transferring to Colorado public universities may complete an AA in Business. Students will explore financial ratios, business written communications and skills for software programs, presentations, teamwork, and critical thinking. With an AAS degree in Accounting, the student can work in business, industry, government, and other organizations. They will be ready to work effectively under the supervision of controllers, chief accountants, accounting supervisors, certified public accountants, and other professional accountants.

This program is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of a bachelor's degree at the community college and transfer to a university to complete a Criminal Justice BA or BS. Criminal Justice, policing and correction systems are explored. Some careers require a bachelor's degree. Studying Criminal Justice gives us a better understanding of the three main parts of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, the judicial system, and corrections. This program focuses closely on criminal behavior, criminal law, and constitutional law. Criminal Justice requires a willingness to be understanding of different cultures. This program introduces students to the study of Criminal Justice and includes courses that are common to all Colorado four-year institutions. Career paths for Criminal Justice degree holders lead to a variety of federal, state, and local criminal justice agencies. These include correctional institutions, juvenile corrections, treatment facilities, law enforcement agencies, courts, private security, and investigation work. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Criminal Justice prepares students to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice at a four-year university.