Kansas General Education Core Requirements (35 hours)
Successfully completing 35 hours of approved coursework in the following designated categories will fulfill the requirements of meeting the Kansas System-wide General Education Core. Basic Skills - English, Communications and Math (12 hours)
Complete 6 credits of English, 3 credits of Communications and at least 3 credits of a College-level Math course that’s most appropriate for the degree and transfer pathway. Natural and Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)
Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from approved Lab Science Elective(s). (BIO, CHM, GEO, PHS). Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)
Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines. (ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, SOC). Arts & Humanities (6 hours)
Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines. (ART, COM, ENG, FOL, HIS, LIT, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included. Additional Institution Core Requirements (6 hours)
To satisfy degree requirements to meet the Kansas system-wide general education core, complete 6 additional credits of approved electives applicable to the transfer pathway. First Year Experience (FYE) is recommended for new students to Cowley. Recommended Transfer Pathway Electives (27 hours minimum)*
The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 27 credits of pathway electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate coursework within this block. Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*
*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley degree; however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution. Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses. |
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