Degree and Graduation Requirements

General Requirements for Graduation

All candidates for a degree must meet the following requirements:

Students must earn a minimum of 64 semester hours of credit and 128 grade points (the equivalent of an overall "C" grade average).
At least 6 hours of credit for courses in the field of communications are required.
College Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students.
Students who transfer to Coffeyville Community College and wish to receive a degree must meet the above requirements, with 15 of their last 24 hours of college credit to be completed at Coffeyville Community College.
Students must complete a grade/degree check in the Registrar’s Office at the beginning of their final semester to insure all graduation requirements will be met.

Associate in Arts Degree
Associate in Science Degree
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Associate of General Studies Degree
Certificate of Achievement

Associate in Arts Degree

This degree is meant to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 36 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.

Mathematics*

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# College Algebra** or Higher Level Math

Science*

A minimum of 5 credit hours from a Biological or Physical Science Area:

Biological Science Area
# Biology
# Environmental Science
# Anatomy & Physiology
# Microbiology
# Zoology
# Botany

Physical Science Area
# Astronomy
# Chemistry
# Physical Science
# Physics

IV. Humanities (6 hours)

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
# Art
# Theatre
# History
# Music
# Humanities
# Creative Writing
# Technical Writing
# Foreign Language
# Literature
# Philosophy

V. Computer Science (3 hours)

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# Computer Information Systems
# Introduction to Software Applications or
# 190 or Higher Level Computer Course

VI. Lifetime Fitness Concepts (2 hours)

VII. College Orientation (1 hour)**

VIII. College Orientation II (Capstone, 1 hour)

IX. Area of Interest (28 semester hours)

* Student should check with advisor for specific course requirements at transfer institution.

** College Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students.

Associate in Science

This degree is meant to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 46 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.

I. Written and Oral Communications (9 hours)
# English Composition I
# English Composition II
# Public Speaking

II. Social and Behavioral Sciences

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
# Economics
# Government
# Geography
# Psychology
# Sociology
# Marriage & Family

III. Natural Sciences and Math (18 hours)
Mathematics*

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# College Algebra** or Higher Level Math

Science*

A minimum of 15 credit hours with two sequential courses in the same area:

Biological Science Area
# Biology
# Environmental Science
# Anatomy & Physiology
# Microbiology
# Zoology
# Botany

Physical Science Area
# Astronomy
# Chemistry
# Physical Science
# Physics

IV. Humanities (6 hours)

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
# Art
# Theatre
# History
# Music
# Humanities
# Creative Writing
# Technical Writing
# Foreign Language
# Literature
# Philosophy

V. Computer Science (3 hours)

A minimum of 3 credit hours from one of the following:
# Computer Information Systems
# Introduction to Software Applications
# 190 or Higher Level Computer Course

VI. Lifetime Fitness Concepts (2 hours)

VII. College Orientation (1 hour)**

VIII. College Orientation II (Capstone, 1 hour)

IX. Area of Interest (18 semester hours)

* Student should check with advisor for specific course requirements at transfer institution.

** College Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students.

Associates in Applied Science

Certain courses within this degree may or may not transfer to baccalaureate degree granting institutions. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 18 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.

I. Communications (6 hours)

# English Composition I

and any ONE of the following:
# Applied Communications
# Public Speaking
# Interpersonal & Group Communications

II. Math (3 credit hours)

# Business Mathematics

III. Computer Science

A minimum of 3 credit hours from one of the following:
# Computer Information Systems
# Introduction to Software Applications
# 190 or Higher Level Computer Course

IV. Humanities

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# Art
# Theatre
# History
# Music
# Humanities
# Creative Writing
# Technical Writing
# Foreign Language
# Literature
# Philosophy

V. Business Management (3 hours)

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# Fundamentals of Business
# Principles of Management
# Psychology of Business
# Small Business Management

VI. Approved Vocational/Technical Curriculum (46 hours)

Associate of General Studies

Certain courses with this degree may or may not transfer to baccalaureate degree granting institutions. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 31 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.

I. Written and Oral Communications (6 hours)

# English Composition I

and any ONE of the following:
# Public Speaking
# English Composition II

II. Social and Behavioral Sciences

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
# Economics
# Government
# Geography
# Psychology
# Sociology
# Marriage & Family

III. Science and Math (6 hours)

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# Intermediate Algebra or Higher Level Math

Science*

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# Biology
# Environmental Science
# Chemistry
# Physical Science
# Physics
# Anatomy & Physiology
# Microbiology
# Zoology
# Botany

IV. Humanities (6 hours)

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
# Art
# Theatre
# History
# Music
# Humanities
# Creative Writing
# Technical Writing
# Foreign Language
# Literature
# Philosophy

V. Computer Science (3 hours)

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
# Computer Information Systems
# Introduction to Software Applications or
# 190 or Higher Level Computer Course

VI. Lifetime Fitness Concepts (2 hours)

VII. College Orientation (1 hour)**

VIII. College Orientation II (Capstone, 1 hour)

IX. Area of Interest (33 semester hours)

* Student should check with advisor for specific course requirements at transfer institution.

** College Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time, degree seeking students.

Certificate of Achievement

The College issues a Certificate of Achievement for selected programs which require less than 64 hours of credit. Those who qualify for the Certificate of Achievement are eligible to participate in the graduation ceremonies.