PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science Degree in Pre-Nursing is a program that prepares students majoring in nursing to transfer to a fouryearcollege/university. The Pre-Nursing program is NOT for admittance into the GCCC Nursing program. Please contact the GCCC Nursing Department for moreinformation. 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 to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals.

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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 for Bachelor Degree Completion:

• Baker University  
• Bellevue University  
• Bethany College  
• Kansas Wesleyan University  
• Newman University