PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This Associate in Science Degree in Education is designed to outline typical classes that students should take when beginning their majoring in the Elementary Education program. 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 guidelines. Students should work closely with their academic advisors to develop a plan that best meets their own individual needs and goals. This pathway aligns with the Systemwide Transfer pathway for Elementary Education within the state of Kansas. All seven public universities will accept all 60 hours of this program toward a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education. (Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, Wichita State University and Washburn University)
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 Emporia State University - Articulation Agreement for Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree from Emporia State University should work closely with their faculty advisor to follow the specific plan for the articulation agreement. To view the agreement, click here: Emporia State University - Education . For more information from Emporia State University, click here: https://www.emporia.edu/teachers-college/academic-departments/elementary-education-early-childhood-special-education/.
Garden City Community College and Fort Hays State University - Articulation Agreement for Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree from Fort Hays State University should work closely with their faculty advisor to follow the specific plan for the articulation agreement. To view the agreement, click here: Fort Hays State University - Elementary Education . For more information from Fort Hays State University, click here: https://www.fhsu.edu/academic/.
Garden City Community College and Wichita State University - Articulation Agreement for Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Degree:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education Degree from Wichita State University should work closely with their faculty advisor to follow the specific plan for the articulation agreement. To view the agreement, click here: Wichita State University - Elementary Education . For more information from Wichita State University, click here: https://www.wichita.edu/academics/applied_studies/School_of_Education/Programs/Elementary.php.
For other general articulation agreements, see the information listed below:
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