The Associate in Science in Computer Science is a program that provides students with a strong foundation in computing, programming, and problem-solving. Designed for those looking to transfer to a four-year institution or enter the workforce, this program equips students with the technical and analytical skills required in the rapidly evolving field of computer science. 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 plan 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.

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 Fort Hays State University - Articulation Agreement for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Degree:

Students wishing to pursue the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 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 - Computer Science . For more information from Fort Hays State University, click here: https://www.fhsu.edu/academic/.

For other general articulation agreements, see the information listed below:

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

Kansas Board of Regents Systemwide Associate Degree (SWAD)

The Computer Science, AS (COMP.AS) program is a Kansas Systemwide Associate Degree (SWAD) and therefore follows the sequence prescribed by the Kansas Board of Regents.