Higher Education

Adams State College is a small liberal arts college nestled between the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan Mountains in Alamosa, Colorado. ASC was founded in 1921 by Billy Adams as a teachers college. With an average student population of 2,500 and approximately 100 faculty members, class size at Adams State continues to be small and intimate. Adams State offers bachelors and masters degrees, in a wide variety of areas and has distance learning through the Extended Studies Program.

Numerous activities and Adams State Athletic events keep the ASC calendar full; visit our events calendar, to see what is current. If you are interested in learning more about ASC, plan a visit during Discover Days, check out our virtual tour, or visit the link for Prospective Students and Parents.

Trinidad State Jr. College , Valley Campus offers two types of programs. Individuals who wish to obtain the basic skills in an area and return to work quickly may select a certificate program. The Certificate program requires a minimum of 33 credit hours or more (depending on the area of study).

An Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS) requires a minimum of 66 credit hours and generally takes approximately two years to complete.