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Explore petroleum technology degrees, visual arts bachelors pathways, registered nursing, and Wyoming Hathaway scholarships at Casper College.
Institutional Overview
Casper College, established in 1945 atop Casper Mountain foothills in central Wyoming, is one of the largest and most comprehensive community colleges in the Rocky Mountain region. Offering over 140 academic degrees and certificates, Casper College is renowned for mineral and petroleum engineering technology, agriculture, nursing, theatre arts, and seamless university transfer agreements.
- Type
- Public Comprehensive Community College
- Campus
- College Drive Foothills Campus, Casper, Wyoming
- Accreditation
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC) / ACEN & NASAD
- Admissions
- Open-door admission policy with high school diploma / GED and placement testing
- Language
- English (standard secondary school competency)
- Aid
- Wyoming Hathaway Scholarship & Casper College Foundation Awards (over $2M annually)
Academic Strengths & Distinctive Focus
- Center for Energy and Petroleum Technology equipped with industrial drill rigs and simulation labs
- Partnership with University of Wyoming (UW-Casper) for direct completion of 4-year bachelor's degrees on campus
- Nationally accredited visual arts and world-class Gertrude Krampert Theatre complex
- Extensive Western agricultural research facilities and collegiate rodeo team
Featured Academic Degrees & Curricula
Associate of Science in Engineering
Two-year transferable engineering foundation covering calculus III, differential equations, physics with calculus, and statics.
Associate of Applied Science in Petroleum Technology
Hands-on technical curriculum in drilling operations, well logging, oil and gas production facilities, and petroleum safety compliance.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
ACEN-accredited registered nursing curriculum preparing students for the NCLEX-RN and hospital clinical practice.
Current Verified Opportunities & Fellowships (7)
Casper College Foundation Academic Excellence Award
Endowed scholarship for full-time students at Casper College demonstrating outstanding academic potential and community engagement.
Associate of Applied Science in Petroleum Technology Enrolment
Two-year degree program providing direct practical training in hydraulic fracturing, well-site production management, and industrial safety.
Wyoming Energy Basin Industrial Practicum
Twelve-week paid technical summer internship with major petroleum extraction and renewable energy operators in the Powder River Basin.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Enrolment
Two-year clinical nursing curriculum accredited by ACEN and approved by the Wyoming State Board of Nursing.
Wyoming Hathaway Scholarship at Casper College
State-funded merit scholarship program for Wyoming high school graduates attending Wyoming community colleges.
Associate of Fine Arts in Visual Art Enrolment
Two-year studio arts curriculum accredited by NASAD preparing students for transfer into top BFA programs nationwide.
Nicolaysen Art Museum Curatorial Practicum
Curatorial and museum education internship hosted in partnership with Casper's premier regional contemporary art museum.
Sourced Faculty & Research Advisors (3)
Dr. Darren Divine
President and Professor of Biology · Office of the President
Dr. Darren Divine presides over Casper College, directing campus strategic planning, university transfer pathways, and regional STEM industry partnerships.
Paul Marquard, PE
Director of Energy and Engineering Technology · School of Science and Mathematics
Paul Marquard leads petroleum and engineering technology instruction, researching drilling efficiency, reservoir production, and industrial automation.
Maren Stewart, MSN, RN
Director of Nursing Education · School of Health Science
Maren Stewart coordinates Casper College's accredited nursing program, focusing on rural clinical readiness and patient outcome safety.
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