PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science Degree in Pre-Health Occupations is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to transfer to an institution that offers a degree, certificate, or license in radiological technology, dental hygiene, pharmacy technician, etc.. Students should review an institution’s requirements for application to a program when making decisions regarding their science electives. This degree fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in written communication, oral communication, and critical thinking while advancing knowledge in diversity and social responsibility. The semester-by-semester plans described below are general guidance. Students should work closely with their academic advisors and transfer program/school to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES AND CURRICULUM MAP.
Systemwide General Education Bucket Requirements (SGE)
Beginning in Fall 2024, GCCC will participate with all state universities, Washburn University and all community colleges in Kansas in the systemwide general education (SGE) framework for associate in arts (AA) and associate in science (AS) degrees. GCCC’s SGE framework includes 34-37 credit hours organized in 7 “buckets” identified by an individual SGE code. Any student who has completed the full credit hour requirement in all buckets will be considered to have completed the Kansas SGE framework for associate in arts (AA) and associate in science (AS) degrees. The completion of the 34-37 credit hour general education package will be noted on the student’s transcript.
Articulation Agreements:
Garden City Community College and Newman University - Articulation Agreement for Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Degree from Newman University should work closely with their faculty advisor to follow the specific plan for the articulation agreement. To view the agreement, click here: Newman University . For more information from Newman University, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HQjPD1Yad8YgoI2WV8SHwf7H-4dGKVTqjM9tNh9JgVU/edit.
For other general articulation agreements, see the information listed below:
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