About This Catalog

Accreditation

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Changes

Catalog information is subject to change without notice. Published changes, including courses and programs approved after the catalog deadline, are available at Enrollment Services at all campuses and on the PPSC website. This catalog takes effect at the beginning of each academic year's summer registration.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) and Pikes Peak State College are committed to assuring equal employment opportunity and access to services, programs, and activities. In all aspects of the application and employment process, decisions shall be made based on merit, competence, performance, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status, in accordance with applicable law. All personnel responsible for employment decisions and the development and implementation of programs or activities are expected to support this commitment and give their cooperation to assure their individual conduct is in alignment with the CCCS commitment to equal opportunity.

The College has designated Kim Hennessy, Vice President for Human Resource Services, as Title IX Compliance/Equal Opportunity Officer with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, contact Kim Hennessy, Vice President for Human Resource Services, at 5675 South Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 or at (719) 502-2600.

You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204, telephone (303) 844-3417.