PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Associate in Science Degree in Biology and Life Science is a program that is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s of science degree or higher in a biology or post-baccalaureate health field: ecology, secondary education in life science, natural resource research, doctor of medicine, doctor of chiropractic medicine, doctor of dentistry, doctor of optometry, doctor of physical therapy, occupational therapist, physician assistant, etc. Students in this program must have a strong foundation of the biological sciences and of chemistry (it is essential that students take biology and chemistry courses their first semester). 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 responsbility. 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.
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 Science Degree:
Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Science Degree (Biochemistry, Biology - Teacher, Biomedical Research, Pre-Chiropractic, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Med Tech, Pre-Med, Pre-Occup Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-PT, Pre-PA, Pre-Vet Med or Biomedical Science) 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://newmanu.edu/.
For other general articulation agreements, see the information listed below:
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