PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Arts Degree in English/Literature is a program designed to provide students the opportunity to sharpen their critical reading, thinking, and writing skills by taking courses in writing and literature. The degree prepares students for further study at four-year institutions in literary studies, humanities, and secondary/higher education as well as other majors that require a solid foundation in writing and critical thinking skills. This degree fulfills the College’s mission of developing skills in written communication, oral communication, and critical thinking while advancing knowledge in cultural 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.
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 the Bachelor of Arts in English Degree:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Arts in English 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/1MnsNdd4KsdZfGpR19E0wSjYnVX7cxV3hSIl2jc79jWk/edit.
For other general articulation agreements, see the information listed below:
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