PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate of Arts degree in Arts is a program designed to meet the needs of transfer students as well as those individuals interested in pursuing studio courses for personal enjoyment and enhancement. The following classes provide a broad range of foundational techniques for those students pursuing a degree in studio arts, art education, architecture, and all fields of graphic design. Art majors are required to spend 90 clock hours per semester in major’s only sections. These courses have a four-digit distinction toensure 1:1 transferability. 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 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.
Math Pathways
All public colleges and universities in Kansas follow Math Pathways guidance for satisfying general education math requirements as prescribed by the Kansas Board of Regents. All programs use one of three courses (College Algebra, Contemporary Mathematics or Fundamentals of Statistics), but also recognize other advanced math courses as acceptable. The course listed in the degree plan for your program is the course recommended by the Kansas Board of Regents. College Algebra can be substituted for Contemporary Mathematics or Fundamentals or Statistics.
Articulation Agreements:
Garden City Community College and Newman University - Articulation Agreement for the Bachelor of Arts in Art Degree:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Arts in Art 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/1XsvLJyuykWMtx7mbUy0WfslJJ0oIRE9cGd3Q8X1aCAI/edit#heading=h.gjdgxs.
For other general articulation agreements, see the information listed below:
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