Degrees
The college offers over 30 programs leading to the following Associate's degrees:
Associate of Arts, a transfer degree in the traditional liberal arts and social sciences, satisfies the primary general education requirements at the Regents’ universities in Kansas, while allowing for a small block of elective/major hours.
Associate of Science, a transfer degree in the empirical sciences, addresses the primary general education requirements at the Regents’ universities in Kansas, while allowing for a large block of elective/major hours.
Associate of Science in Nursing is a specialized degree designed to prepare students to pass the NCLEX-RN licensure examination and become licensed as a Registered Nurse. The program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing, and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Associate of Applied Science is a terminal degree designed to provide students with occupational skills in a variety of areas; these areas include Mass Communications, Agriculture, Business, Environmental Technology, Personal Service, Hospitality Management, Health Information Management, Information Technology, Industrial Technology, Flight Instructor, and Public Service.
Associate of General Studies is a transfer degree which can be applied toward the general education requirements for a baccalaureate degree at the Regents’ universities in Kansas. Although it is not designed to satisfy the requirements entirely, it is appropriate for students who are having difficulty selecting a specific program of study or who are primarily concerned with a broad survey of interests. In some limited cases, this is also the preferred degree for students transferring in Agriculture.
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