Religion Transfer Pathway (AA)

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The objective study of religion seeks to elucidate the cultural, historical, and literary contexts in which religious beliefs and behaviors originate, spread, and transform. While always respecting the various faiths and people who hold them, the objective study of religion is a critical and analytical pursuit.

Symbol(s) Translation:

(T►) - Kansas Regents System Wide Transfer Course
($) - Special Funding Identifier

PROGRAM MAP - Religion (AA)

Pathway Code: RELG

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.

ENG2211 - Composition I (T►) 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II (T►) 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking (T►) 3 hour(s)
MTH4420 - College Algebra (T►) 3 hour(s)

Natural & Physical Laboratory Sciences (5 hours)

Complete 5 credits of Lab Science from approved Lab Science Elective(s) . (BIO, CHM, GEO, PHS).

NASELEC - Natural Science Lab Elective 5 hour(s)

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours)

Complete 6 credits from two different disciplines. (ANT, CRJ, ECO, GEG, MIN, POL, PSY, SOC).

SOC6811 - Principles of Sociology (T►) 3 hour(s)
PSY6711 - General Psychology (T►) 3 hour(s)

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.

HIS6420 - World History I (T►) 3 hour(s)
REL6432 - Survey of the Old Testament (T►) 3 hour(s)

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. (An additional Humanities and Social Science is recommended for this pathway.)

ANT6911 - Cultural Anthropology (T►) 3 hour(s)
PHO6447 - Introduction to Philosophy (T►) 3 hour(s)

Pathway Electives (27 hours)*

The Associate of Arts degree requires a minimum of 27 hours of Pathway Electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses to complete within this block. The following are recommended pathway electives for transfer.

CAP1516 - Computer Applications (T►) 3 hour(s)
REL6430 - Comparative Religions (T►) 3 hour(s)
ART2111 - Art Appreciation (T►) 3 hour(s)
REL6434 - Survey of the New Testament (T►) 3 hour(s)
HIS6421 - World History II (T►) 3 hour(s)
LIT2511 - Introduction to Literature (T►) 3 hour(s)
MUS2611 - Music Appreciation (T►) 3 hour(s)
PHO6460 - Ethics (T►) 3 hour(s)
REL6436 - Life & Teachings of Christ 3 hour(s)
PSY6720 - First Year Experience (FYE) is highly recommended as an elective for students enrolled in this pathway.
PSY6720 - First Year Experience 1 hour(s)

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.