School Details
Laramie County Community College is a two-year public school located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. LCCC was established in 1968 and now has campuses in Cheyenne and Laramie and outreach centers at F.E. Warren Air Force Base and in Pine Bluffs.
Laramie County Community College offers certificates of completion and associate’s degrees. Academic divisions include: Arts and Humanities; Business, Agriculture, and Computer Technology; Education, Natural, and Social Sciences; Health Sciences and Wellness; and Workforce and Community Development. Classes are offered during the daytime, evening, and weekend in traditional classroom settings as well as in online courses. The school has articulation agreements with nearly 20 universities to make sure that most classes will transfer.
Laramie Community College offers online, non-credit training in partnership with ed2go. Online classes are self-paced and taught by industry experts. They are also accessible 24/7 and include most materials and texts. Private education loans and student payment plans are offered to help students finance these programs.
Accreditation & Licensing
Laramie County Community College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online Associate of Arts in Spanish degree program from Laramie County Community College will improve your ability to speak, read, and write Spanish as you gain a broad understanding of the Hispanic civilization and culture in the world and within the United States. Concentrations in Education and Liberal Arts are available.
Business
Accounting fundamentals are required for every business, regardless of size. An online accounting degree from Laramie provides entry-level knowledge and can prepare you to acquire the Certified Bookkeepers certification. Move through this program with a cohort of your peers as you study economics, accounting, and computer information systems. Improve your office communication skills through public speaking and business communication coursework. Finish out the program with an accounting internship or approved elective.
Potential positions:
- Bookkeeper
- Payroll management
- Auditing clerk
Join a cohort of your peers as you progress through this business management degree online. Rather than target a narrow skill set, the associate’s in Applied Management offers broad business-related studies in order to prepare you for entry into supervisory leadership. Learn principles in management, marketing and entrepreneurship. Complete coursework in communication, accounting and global economics.
Adapt a plan of studies that meets your career interests and educational goals. Combine classwork and outside activities to prepare for an entry level career in retail sales, hospitality management and more. Round out your studies with an internship that provides essential hands-on experiences.
Advance your knowledge and skills through a finance degree online at Laramie County Community College. The associate’s in Financial Services covers multiple business principles in financial planning, banking and real estate. Learn how to interpret markets in order to effectively pair financial products to customer needs. You will have the opportunity to enroll in ethics and business law courses, along with software applications and computer information systems. In addition, you will complete general education courses and an optional internship.
Students enter the program as part of a cohort and are encouraged to collaborate with faculty and peers.
This program is ideal for anyone interested in an entry-level position, such as:
- Real estate agent
- Appraiser
- Loan officer
The online supply chain management degree delivers broad business foundations, in addition to specialized studies in the management of goods and services. Learn effective accounting and cost management, develop communication skills and build project management and organizational knowledge. You will have the opportunity to enroll in a logistics and transportation class, along with completing general education coursework. Finish your program with an optional management internship.
Students will progress through this program in a cohort, allowing collaboration in the classroom. The internship provides added avenues to form valuable connections and gain hands-on experience. The online option offers flexibility in learning.
Computer Science & IT
The online Associate in Applied Science in Computer Information Systems provides instruction in a variety of topics within areas of computer information systems. Instructors will teach algorithmic problem solving, program design, C++ programming, and computer software. Students will learn how to use information systems in order to make businesses more efficient and competitive. The curriculum will also cover topics such as data warehouses, electronic commerce, information technology infrastructure, and decision analysis.
Upon completion of the program, students will be prepared for entry-level positions in the field of computer information systems. Students will be prepared to test for certification in Cisco Certified Networking (CCNA) Associate, Computer Security, Linux Systems, Programmer, Web Design, and Computer Support Specialist.
Laramie County Community College provides a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certificate program that can be completed entirely online. The online courses offer flexible, convenient schedules and deliver a quality education. Courses within the program will strengthen student’s Cisco Networking Technology skills and prepare them for the CCNA Cisco certification exam. The certificate’s course credits can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems degree. Generally, the normal length for the program is two semesters (one year).
The Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA) Certificate will require students to complete a minimum of eight courses with a total of 25 credit hours. The eight courses are Operating Systems, Computer Hardware Maintenance, Introduction to Computer Science I, Computer Information Systems, Cisco: Internetworking I, and Cisco: Advanced Internet Working I-III.
Students within the program will learn various topics that a can be found in Cisco Networking. Instructors will teach students the fundamentals of operating systems, operating system support and prepare them for the A+ operating system exam. Topics will include hard-drive setup, Windows-Family setup, Linux setup, and device drivers. Courses will also educate students to be able to troubleshoot hardware devices, program, manage databases, set up local area networks, and be proficient in the routing protocols. Students will have hands on experience with microcomputers, installing network cabling, and selecting equipment locations. Some advanced topics the program will cover are LAN design, virtual local area networks, IP addressing techniques, and intermediate routing techniques.
The Computer Support Specialist program at Laramie County Community College allows students to complete courses and earn the certificate entirely online. The online program’s courses offer flexible and convenient schedules that deliver a quality education. The Computer Support Specialist program is two semesters in length.
Graduates of the certificate program will be prepared for entry-level jobs at computer help stations and call centers. Graduates may find careers as a Customer Service Representative. The program will also prepare students for other certifications such as Help Desk Analyst and Microsoft Office Specialist. If a student is interested, the program can prepare students for the CompTia A plus Certification Exam.
Students will learn a variety of concepts within the Computer Support Specialist program. Courses will cover topics such as basic keyboarding, fundamentals of Windows, basics of local area networking, and LAN systems. Instructors will provide practice in advanced Word Processing skills such as running spell check, using writing tools, integrating contact lists, sorting text, using templates, graphics, developing master documents, and application integration. The curriculum will also cover topics such as different computer operating systems, database access, FTP, online security, and computer hardware installation. Students, upon graduation, will be able to solve various desktop operating system errors and problems such as issues dealing with installation, hardware, and connectivity complications.
The Certificate in Datacenter Technician from Laramie County Community College is an online information technology degree. Almost everybody uses technology in some form on a daily basis which results in the need for technical support. With this online certification, students gain the knowledge and skills needed for entry level positions in datacenters or other businesses with computer technicians. You will study basic computer repair, server installation, and networking in order to provide technical support in these areas.
In addition to the skills needed for success in IT careers, this online information technology certificate also prepares students to take certification CompTIA exams in:
- A+
- Server+
- Network+
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can fight cybercrimes with the Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity from Laramie County Community College. The online cybersecurity degree prepares you to work as a network security professional or such occupations as:
- Computer systems analyst
- Information security analyst
- Information security engineer
- Computer network support specialist
Through the online cybersecurity associate’s degree program, you learn to safeguard the internet and IT environments. Students can earn up to seven industry-recognized certifications through their online studies.
You can prepare to work under the supervision of an attorney with the Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal from Laramie County Community College. The online paralegal degree prepares you with the ethical and technical skills to enter the legal field.
Through the online paralegal associate’s degree program, you develop skills in communication, technology, and analytics. Graduates can perform such tasks as:
- Drafting legal documents
- Interviewing clients and witnesses
- Legal research
- Investigation
Only a few degrees strive to develop your personal skills, and the Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Laramie County Community College excels in this task. The online criminal justice degree builds such skills as:
- Integrity
- Curiosity
- Sensitivity
- Ethical behavior
Through the online criminal justice associate’s degree program, you also gain effective communication skills. Graduates have the leadership skills to serve and protect their communities.
You can gain the skills to work in a law office with the Certificate of Completion in Paralegal from Laramie County Community College. The online paralegal program provides a path for those with a bachelor’s degree to learn legal support skills.
Through the online paralegal certificate program, you develop your quantitative, analytical, and technological skills. Students learn to perform such tasks as:
- Legal research
- Ethical decision-making
- Analytical and judgmental abilities
- Drafting legal documents and correspondence
You can shift from IT work to fighting cybercrime with the Credit Diploma in Cybersecurity Administrator from Laramie County Community College. The online cybersecurity program focuses on such strategies as:
- Network defense
- Computer forensics
- Database protection
- Operating systems management
Through the online cybersecurity diploma program, you also learn Cloud data security and cybersecurity analysis. Upon completion, students qualify for entry-level positions defending business assets from loss and applying information security techniques.
Education
Learn to help some of the youngest students with this online early childhood education degree. This program is designed for those interested in teaching grades K-6. The curriculum develops competent, highly reflective educators. Graduates are educators who:
- Understand how diverse learners grow and develop
- Integrate current research into teaching practice
- Apply effective assessment and instructional strategies
- Demonstrate personal responsibility in teaching
Coursework includes student-centered activities, inquiry projects, and practical classroom experiences in public schools, all designed to ensure students gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the needs of different learners.
Upon completion of this online elementary education degree, students will transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in teaching.
Enroll in this secondary education degree online and advance professional opportunities. This program is designed for those interested in teaching grades 7-12. The curriculum develops competent, highly reflective educators. Graduates are educators who:
- Understand how diverse learners grow and develop
- Integrate current research into teaching practice
- Apply effective assessment and instructional strategies
- Demonstrate personal responsibility in teaching
Coursework includes student-centered activities, inquiry projects, and practical classroom experiences in public schools, all designed to ensure students gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the needs of different learners.
Upon completion of this online secondary education degree, students will transfer to a four-year college or university to pursue a bachelor’s degree in teaching.
Healthcare
The online Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology and Management combines coding in health care with health information management. Courses teach students to manage, analyze, and report health data required for the delivery of patient care, reimbursement, and quality management. Students will specialize in managing and protecting medical records, administering health information management systems, and coding for reimbursement, research, and quality care.
Prepare to help others with one of a person’s most important skills, communication, with this speech language pathology degree online. Graduates work with individuals who have difficulty with speech, communication, language, or some combination of these. Receive training in working with individuals of all ages, performing speech and language therapy and related clinical tasks under the direction of a Speech-Language-Pathologist. The curriculum includes online courses as well as a Clinical Internship, allowing you to put your knowledge and skills to work while under direct supervision.
This online speech language pathology degree is very flexible. Courses are either synchronous or asynchronous, allowing you to study wherever you are and, oftentimes, whenever you want. There are two-year and three-year course plans, allowing you to earn your degree at a pace that meets your needs.
The online Credit Diploma in Medical Office Essentials provides the necessary skills to perform successfully in entry-level administrative positions in the healthcare field. Courses teach skills and knowledge in managing day-to-day medical office operations, understanding legal and ethical issues in healthcare operations, HIPAA, customer service, professionalism, and computer fundamentals for medical offices.
The online Medical Claims Coding Associate Certificate addresses specialized skills in medical coding and reimbursement. Courses teach students advanced techniques in medical insurance, reimbursement methodologies, basic health information management, electronic health records, and basic and advanced coding.
Psychology & Human Services
Laramie County Community College offers two options for an online psychology degree, the Associate of Arts or Associate of Science in Psychology. A concentration in social work is also available for those interested in focusing on that area. The online classes offer a quality education while providing convenient and flexible course schedules. Students will learn a variety of different topics within the Elective Core courses. Some subjects the curriculum will cover are human behavior, neural transmission, nervous system, sensation, learning, and drug effects on behavior. Instructors will give hands on experience in research techniques, social perceptions, and application of psychology knowledge.
The Associate of Science degree prepares students to transfer into the junior year of a Bachelor of Science degree program while the Associate of Arts prepares students to transfer into the junior year of a Bachelor of Arts degree program in the field.