Academic Advising Handbook Part 1 - Garden City Community
Transcript of Academic Advising Handbook Part 1 - Garden City Community
Advising Handbook
Table of Contents
The Advising Process
Assessment .................................................................................................................... 1 Placement Table ............................................................................................................. 2 Developmental Placement and Advising ...................................................................... 3-4 ESL Placement and Advising ....................................................................................... 4-6 EduKan ........................................................................................................................ 6-7 EduKan Placement Table ............................................................................................... 8 EduKan Course Equivalencies ................................................................................... 9-10 Advising Students in Activities .................................................................................. 11-13 Athletic Satisfactory Progress ....................................................................................... 14 Non-Traditional Sources of College Credit ............................................................... 15-16 CLEP Course Equivalencies ......................................................................................... 16 Majors and Assigned Advisors ................................................................................. 17-20 Enrollment Credit Hour Recommendations ................................................................... 21 Schedule Changes ........................................................................................................ 21 Gradebook Codes .................................................................................................... 21-22 Transfer and Articulation Agreement ............................................................................. 22 Transfer Course Equivalencies ..................................................................................... 22 Changing Major/Advisor ................................................................................................ 23 Academic Renewal ....................................................................................................... 23 Withdrawing from GCCC ............................................................................................... 23 Applying for Graduation ........................................................................................... 23-24 Degree Check Sheets .............................................................................................. 25-28
Updated April 2013
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Assessment and Advising Procedures
All new students who are degree or certification-seeking or those enrolling in any general education courses are mandated to assess. COMPASS (ACT, Inc. product) is the institution’s primary assessment. COMPASS results determine whether a student needs remedial course work in reading, math or English and indicates appropriate courses for enrollment. Currently COMPASS/ASSET/ACT scores are valid for 2 years for reading and English placement and are valid for one year for math placement. The COMPASS assessment is offered free-of-charge several times per week throughout the fall and spring semesters (Mon/Thur at 5:00 p.m. and Tues/Fri at 8:30 a.m.). Although the assessment is untimed, most students take between 1 and 1-1/2 hours to complete it. No reservations are required. Students must, however, sign-in and present a photo ID prior to beginning any placement assessment or test.
In addition, some technical programs require additional testing prior to program admission.
Following assessment, students with declared majors are assigned to appropriate faculty. General education/liberal arts, deciding majors and students with special needs are assigned to staff and faculty with specialized knowledge (see Majors and Assigned Advisors table in this section).
Placement Table
On the following page is the institution’s placement guide. Please note, special conditions exist for students applying for admission who do not hold a high school diploma from an accredited US high school or do not have a GED from the US. These students must meet minimum placement assessment scores (certain ACT/ASSET/COMPASS subscores accepted).
1.MATH SKILLS
ACT (MATH) PLACEMENT
0-17 Pre-Algebra 0-46 = MATH 105 College Math
18-20 Pre-Algebra 47-100
or Algebra 0-46
21-23 Algebra 47-65 = MATH 107 Intermediate Algebra
24-25 Algebra 66-100
College Algebra 0-45
College Algebra 46-100
or Trigonometry 0-45
Trigonometry 46-100 = MATH 122
(Progression in math courses requires a C or better in the previous course, a B or better is required in College Algebra for progression into Fundamentals o f Calculus. M ath scores valid for 1 year only.)
2. READING SKILLS
ACT (READING) NELSON-DENNY COMPASS PLACEMENT
11-13 1-6.9 0-45 = READ 092 Reading Improvement
* 14-17 7.0-11.9 46-80 = READ 101 College Reading
18-36 12.0 & UP 81-100 = You are reading at the college level.
No reading class required. (completed under 30 mins.)
* PLACEMENT IN ENGL 101 ALSO REQUIRES A READING PLACEMENT OF COLLEGE READING (READ 101) OR HIGHER AND AN APPROPRIATE WRITING SCORE.
3.WRITING SKILLS
ACT (ENGLISH) COMPASS PLACEMENT
11-14 0-37 = ENGL 090 Basic English
15-17 38-64 = ENGL 091 Intermediate English
*18-36 65-100 = ENGL 101 English I
* PLACEMENT IN ENGL 101 ALSO REQUIRES A READING PLACEMENT OF COLLEGE READING (READ 101) OR HIGHER.
(Progression in all English courses requires a C or better in the previous course. Reading and Writing scores valid for 2 years.)
4. ABILITY TO BENEFIT (must meet one of the fo llowing score sets)
Students applying for admission who either
A) Do not have a high school diploma from an accredited high school or
B) do not have a GED from the US
COMPASS
Pre-Algebra 25
Reading 62
Writing 32
MATH 109, 110, 111, 120, or 121=
Garden City Community College Placement Sheet updated 4/2013
MATH 006 Beginning Algebra=
MATH 108 College Algebra=
COMPASS (Placement Domain)
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Developmental Placement and Advising
Developmental/essential skills courses are designed for native English speakers who have not mastered college-level basic skills. GCCC offers essential skills courses in English, reading and mathematics.
Why Should I Take a Developmental Class? (Talking Points for Advisors)
1. You are making your future academic life easier by improving your reading, writing and/or math skills now. You are also restricted from taking English I if your placement results include Reading Improvement and/or Basic English/Intermediate English. College reading can be taken prior to or concurrently with English I. Progression to the next level of math or English requires achievement of a minimum final grade of “C.”
2. Depending upon courses taken, you will gain proficiency in the following areas:
College courses utilize textbooks written at the high school level or above; you will learn strategies for textbook reading (i.e.: recognize main ideas, supporting details, increasing your vocabulary.) FYI: Reading Improvement students work on vocabulary, reading comprehension and
some time on developing speed. Students learn Greek and Latin word parts to build vocabulary and also practice finding topic and main idea.
College Reading students focus on how to read a college textbook and how to
gleam vital information from it quickly. Students learn how to organize that information and how to read visual aids while continuing to develop vocabulary, comprehension and speed. Students will exit the class having practiced higher-order thinking and reading efficiency skills.
You will study and expand your vocabulary and learn strategies to compensate for unknown vocabulary.
You will learn note-taking skills and how to create outlines and graphic organizers.
You will improve your study and organizational skills.
You will learn time management skills.
You will learn how to prepare for tests and test-taking techniques.
You will learn grammar that is necessary to express meaning.
You will practice formal academic writing and learn to organize and express your ideas clearly.
You will learn to summarize what you have heard and read.
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3. You can also speak with former/current developmental students to find out how the classes have benefited them.
4. Most classes are limited to 20 or fewer students so you will have the opportunity to receive individual assistance from your instructor.
Additional Tips
Below is a suggested framework for creating an independent developmental student schedule: Sample Schedule for a Full-Time Developmental Student Credits Basic English 3 College Reading 3 Math 3 Keyboarding/Computer Applications 3 Fine Arts 3 College Skills Development 1 HPER 1 1. Take any required reading and writing courses concurrently. Greater gains are realized in
both areas if reading and writing are paired together. Writing skills are also enhanced with enrollment in a grammar course.
2. Make certain the student has adequate computer skills.
ESL Placement and Advising
English is the language of instruction at GCCC and other institutions of higher education. Therefore, students whose first language is not English may need to take ESL courses to reach a level of proficiency that will allow them to succeed at the post-secondary level. Self-identified ESL students are directed to take the Michigan Placement Test and complete a 30-minute writing sample. If a student does not achieve English I placement on the COMPASS and is a non-native speaker of English, he/she is also required to take the Michigan Placement Test. This score is valid for 90 days. Most lower-level ESL students will be advised initially by Jeanie Ferguson. As students are phased out of ESL courses, Jeanie will provide students with suggested courses to enroll in for each subsequent semester. This information is forwarded to assigned advisors and advisors can also expect their advisees to provide them with this information. All advisors, however, need to understand GCCC’s ESL program as any advisor could serve as the initial advisor for high-placing ESL students.
Why Should I Take an ESL Class? (Talking Points for Advisors)
1. Your test score indicates that you need additional work in English before attempting college classes. You won’t be able to enroll in other English classes before taking these prerequisites.
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2. By improving your English and preparing yourself to do academic work now, you are making your future academic life easier.
3. You will earn college credit for ESL classes that you can apply toward graduation. 4. Depending upon courses taken, you will gain proficiency in the following areas:
You will improve your pronunciation of difficult sounds, intonation patterns and increase your fluency. You will learn listening strategies to help you understand lectures and everyday speech. You will practice public speaking and group discussion techniques.
You will learn to read college-level texts from different disciplines, recognize main ideas, supporting details and increase your vocabulary.
You will learn grammar that is necessary to express meaning.
You will practice formal academic writing and learn to organize and express your ideas clearly.
You will learn to summarize what you have heard and read.
You will learn academic vocabulary words and strategies to compensate for unknown vocabulary.
You will learn to use a computer to write papers, send email, and utilize the internet as well as access ESL software programs for grammar, listening and pronunciation.
5. Your can speak with former/current ESL students to find out how the classes have benefited
them. 6. Most ESL courses are limited to 12-15 students so you will have the opportunity to receive
individual assistance from your instructor.
Additional Tips
Sample Schedule for a Full-Time ESL Student Credits LANG 221 Intermediate Speaking and Listening in ESL 3 LANG 222 Intermediate Writing in ESL 3 LANG 223 Intermediate Grammar in ESL 3 Keyboarding/Computer Applications 3 Math 3 OR Athletics/Fine Arts Electives 1-3
1. Encourage the student to take ESL classes concurrently. What is studied is reinforced
throughout the ESL sequence of courses. Most students take ESL classes concurrently; those who don’t wish they had.
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2. Greater gains in language acquisition are realized if reading is paired with writing. Writing skills are also enhanced if grammar courses are taken concurrently with ESL writing courses. ESL students will also find the reading class challenging; it may not be a good choice for the student’s first semester nor should the class be taken alone.
3. ESL courses are time consuming. At the intermediate, high-intermediate and advanced levels of the sequence, students have at least 6 hours of class and 1-2 hours of computer lab work each week in addition to regular homework assignments. Don’t overload the student! Allow your advisee time to learn the language first.
4. ESL students need to complete the entire ESL sequence and/or Basic English prior to taking
any class with extensive writing assignments. 5. ESL students may place anywhere in the math sequence. 6. Make sure the student has good computer skills before taking college classes. 7. ESL students may lack language skills, but they are not remedial students.
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)/Spanish Language Exam
Many bilingual (Spanish/English) students take the CLEP Spanish Language exam to earn college credit. The majority of students who take the exam earn 10 credit hours from GCCC. After completion of 12 GCCC credits, the CLEP credit hours are applied to the student’s GCCC transcript. (Contact the Assessment Center for further information at 276-9654 and to arrange to take the computer-based test.)
EduKan
EduKan is an internet-based community college. In cooperation with five other Kansas community colleges, GCCC offers students the opportunity to earn a portion or all of their associated degree through online courses. Enrollment for EduKan classes is handled by the student at www.EduKan.org. Available courses vary; a current listing is published each semester in the Course Schedule and at the EduKan and GCCC websites. There are usually three sessions with different start/end dates each semester. As an advisor, recommend the following to prospective EduKan students: 1. Complete the online quiz to determine if you are a good candidate for the format (look on
homepage below FAQ link “Is online learning for me?”) 2. Preview the course syllabus. Can you reasonably plan to meet course expectations within
the scheduled timeframe? 3. Admission and enrollment is a separate process. A first-time EduKan student is a “new
student” (complete admissions form) for enrollment purposes even though you may already be taking GCCC on-campus courses.
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4. Enroll now. Classes can fill early (meet capacity) and all enrollment is closed the Friday preceding the start of each session.
5. EduKan enrollments must be paid in full prior to the first day of class. If your financial aid
has been awarded, it can be applied toward your EduKan bill. 6. After enrolling, check Busterweb or request a printed copy of your GCCC enrollment from
the Registrar’s office to confirm successful enrollment in your EduKan class(es). 7. All EduKan testing must be proctored. You can make arrangements for a proctor by
contacting the campus Assessment Center at 276-9654.
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EduKan English & Math Placement Scores (Approved 7/06)
PLACEMENT TOOL REQUIRED PLACEMENT SCORE
GCCC ON-CAMPUS REQ’D PLACEMENT SCORE
EN176 English Composition I
ENGL101 English I
ACT-English & Reading 18 & above 18 & above
ASSET-Writing & Reading 40 & above 40 & above
ACCUPLACER -Sentence Skills & Reading
69 & above N/A
COMPASS Writing 55 & above 65 & above
COMPASS Reading 75 & above 46 & above
EN176 English Composition II
ENGL102 English II
Enrollment/completion of English Composition I
Grade C or higher Grade C or higher
MA076 Beginning Algebra
ACT 17-20
ASSET Numerical Skills 40 & above
ASSET Intermediate Algebra 21-22
ASSET College Algebra 23 & above
ACCUPLACER 70-129
COMPASS Pre-Algebra 22 & above
MA177 Intermediate Algebra
ACT 21-22
ASSET Elementary Algebra 41-55
ASSET Intermediate Algebra 23-40
ACCUPLACER-College Level Math Skills
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COMPASS Algebra 41-65
MA178 College Algebra
MATH108 College Algebra
ACT 23 & above 24 & above
ASSET Intermediate Algebra 41-55 41-55
ASSET College Algebra 23-40 29-40
ACCUPLACER 45-85 N/A
COMPASS Algebra 66-100 66-100
COMPASS College Algebra 0-45 0-45
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EduKan Course Equivalencies
GCCC # GCCC Course Name EduKan # EduKan Course Name
ACCT-102 Accounting I AC177 Accounting I
ACCT-103 Accounting II AC178 Accounting II
ACCT-202 Managerial Accounting AC257 Managerial Accounting
AGBS-1053 Computerized Farm & Ranch Records
AG185 Computers in Agriculture
AGEC-100 Agriculture Economics AG106 Agriculture Economics
ANSI-102 Principles of Animal Science AG149 Animal Science
ANSI-176 Horse Production AG176 Horse Production
ARTS-120 Art Appreciation AR175 Art Appreciation
ARTS-176 Survey of Art History I AR176 History & Criticism of Art I
ARTS-177 Survey of Art History II AR177 History & Criticism of Art II
BIOL-105 Principles of Biology BI177 Principles of Biology
BIOL-210 Anatomy & Physiology BI278 Anatomy & Physiology
BIOL-211 Anatomy & Physiology I BI276 Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL-212 Anatomy & Physiology II BI277 Anatomy & Physiology II
BIOL-213 Microbiology BI280 Principles of Microbiology
BSAD-101 Introduction to Business BU178 Introduction to Business
BSAD-104 Business Law BU217 Business Law
BSAD-108 Business & Economic Statistics BU277 Business & Economic Statistics
BSAD-120 Advertising BU231 Advertising
BSAD-122 Management BU237 Business Management
BSAD-123 Marketing BU225 Introduction to Marketing
BSAD-128 Entrepreneurship BU160 Entrepeneurship
BSAD-130 Consumer Finance BU176 Personal Finance
BSAD-220 Business Ethics BU218 Business Ethics
BSAD-221 Human Resource Management BU221 Human Resource Management
CHEM-105 General Chemistry CH176 Fundamentals of Chemistry
CHEM-109 College Chemistry I CH177 College Chemistry I
CHEM-110 College Chemistry II CH178 College Chemistry II
CRIM-101 Intro to Criminal Justice CJ211 Intro to Law Enforcement
CRIM-108 Administration-Juvenile Justice SO177 Juvenile Delinquency
CRIM-114 Introduction to Corrections CJ212 Intro to Corrections
CRIM-205 Criminology SO123 Criminology
CSCI-176 Intro to Computer Concepts & Applications
CO176 Intro to Computer Concepts & Applications
CSCI-276 Web Design I CO276 Web Page Design
DRAM-160 Introduction to Film DR200 Introduction to Film
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ECON-111 Principles of Economics: Macro EC276 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON-112 Principles of Economics: Micro EC277 Principles of Microeconomics
EDUC-105 Foundations of Education ED177 Foundations of Modern Education
EDUC-110 Developmental Psychology PS276 Human Growth & Development
EDUC-290 Children's Literature ED277 Children's Literature
EMIC-104 Medical Terminology EN110 Medical Terminology
ENGL-091 Intermediate English EN077 Fundamentals of Writing
ENGL-101 English I EN176 English Composition I
ENGL-102 English II EN177 English Composition II
GEOG-101 World Geography GE176 World Reg. Geography
HIST-103 American History to 1865 HI176 American History to 1865
HIST-104 American History Since 1865 HI177 American History 1865-Present
HMEC-115 Basic Nutrition AL101 Basic Nutrition
HPER-106 Health Education PE177 Personal & Community Health
HPER-121 Lifetime Fitness PE176 Lifestyle Management
JRNL-110 Media in Free Society JO165 Introduction to Mass Media
JRNL-115 Reporting I JO167 Journalism I
LANG-111 Elementary German I ML101 German I
LANG-1322 Elementary Spanish I FL176 Elementary Spanish I
LANG-1331 Elementary Spanish II FL177 Elementary Spanish II
LITR-215 American Literature I EN202 American Literature I
LITR-253 World Lit & The Human Exp LI176 World Literature
MATH-105 College Math MA075 Basic Applied Math
MATH-006 Beginning Algebra MA076 Beginning Algebra
MATH-107 Intermediate Algebra MA177 Intermediate Algebra
MATH-108 College Algebra MA178 College Algebra
MATH-110 Fundamentals of Statistics MA205 Elementary Statistics
MUSC-106 Today's Music MU176 Introduction to Music
PCDE-101 College Skills Development ED100 Orientation
PCDE-101 College Skills Development ED100S Orientation - Orientacio'n
PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy PI101 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL-102 Elementary Ethics PI276 Introduction to Ethics
PHOT-110 Digital Photography GR110 Digital Photography
PHSC-105 General Physical Science PH176 Physical Science
PHSC-106 Astronomy, Descriptive PH178 Introduction to Astronomy
PHSC-130 Environmental Science PH130 Environmental Science
PHSC-205 Physical Geology PH177 Introduction to Geology
POLS-105 American Government PO176 American Government
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Special Considerations for Advising Students in Activities
Sport/Activity Contact Fall Semester Spring Semester
Baseball Chris Finnegan 276-9599
Enroll in 16 hrs
Out of class by 2:00 unless class for graduating sophomore
Can take night classes on Mon/Tues (no Wed-games)
Enroll HPER 191/192 baseball section
Enroll in 16 hrs
Out of class daily by 12:30
Monday night classes only (sophomores can take Tuesday night classes)
Enroll 1 hr athletics: baseball
Basketball (Mens)
276-9583
Enroll in 16 hrs
Out of class by 3:00
Can take night classes
Enroll HPER 191/192 men’s basketball section
Enroll in 16 hrs
Out of class by 3:00
No Wednesday night classes
Enroll 1 hr athletics: men’s basketball section
Basketball (Women’s)
Nick Salazar 276-9613
Enroll in 16 hrs
Out of class by 12
Only can take M, Th night classes
Enroll HPER 191/192 women’s basketball section
If dropping courses, get head coach approval
No Friday Classes
Enroll in 16 hrs
Out of class by 12
No Wednesday night classes
Enroll 1hr athletics: women’s basketball section
If dropping courses, get head coach approval
No Friday Classes
Cross Country Ryan Turner 276-9612
Enroll in 16 hrs
No classes before 9 AM
Out of class by 2:00
If dropping courses, get head coach approval
Recommended to enroll in HPER 191/192
Recommended to enroll in Cross Country in the Fall Semester
Enroll in 16 hrs
No classes before 9 AM
Out of class by 2:00
No Friday Classes Spring Semester
If dropping courses, get head coach approval
Recommended to enroll in HPER 191/192
Cheer/Dance Teagan Matthews 276-0462
Cheer practices:
M-F 2-7 p.m.
Times will vary according to team
Could possibly take one night class
Enroll in either HPER 119/120
Enroll in 16 hrs
Cheer practices:
M-F 2-7 p.m.
Times will vary according to team
Could possibly take one night class, except Wednesday night
Enroll in either HPER 119/120
Enroll in 16 hrs
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Football Matt Miller 276-9590
Enroll 16 hrs
Out of class by 1:30, preferably by noon.
Please clear class drops prior to processing
Can take Monday night class
Enroll in 16 hrs
Out of class by 2:00 unless a graduating sophomore
Please clear class drops prior to processing
Can take Monday and/or Thursday night classes
Spring practice on Tues, Wed, Fri, & Sat after Spring Break
Golf Phil Terpstra 276-9628
Enroll 16 hrs
Out of class by 1:30
Practice starts at 2
Can take Wed and Thurs night classes. Try to clear night courses with coach first.
Enroll 16 hrs
Out of class by 1:30
Practice starts at 2
Can take Wed and Thurs night courses. Try to clear night courses with coach first.
Meats Clint Alexander 276-9527
Enroll in 16 Hours
Freshmen:
Enroll in ANSI 129
Sophomores:
Enroll in ANSI 206
Practice/class Friday mornings in the fall
Enroll in 16 hours
Freshmen:
Enroll in ANSI 130
GC3 Media (Students should contact sponsor during enrollment for specific needs of reporters, designers, photographers, etc.)
Laura Guy 276-9500
Enroll 16 hrs
Must enroll JRNL 113 (I); 114 (II); 203 (III) or 204 (IV) in sequence
If on scholarship, must also take JRNL 110 and/or JRNL 115
If interested in photography, take PHOT 120
Graphic Design, take ARTS 128
No Wednesday night classes
Enroll 16 hrs
Must enroll JRNL 113 (I); 114 (II); 203 (III) or 204 (IV) in sequence
If on scholarship, must also take JRNL 117
If interested in photography, must take PHOT 120
Graphic Design, take ARTS 128
No Wednesday night classes
Rodeo Jim Boy Hash 275-3205
Enroll min 12 academic hrs (not including Rodeo classes, P.E. activity courses or Work Experience)
Prefer out of class by 3:00
Prefer no night classes, especially Wednesdays
Please see Jim Boy prior to dropping any classes
Enroll min 12 academic hrs (not including Rodeo classes, P.E. activity courses or Work Experience)
Prefer out of class by 3:00
Prefer no night classes, especially Wednesdays
Please see Jim Boy prior to dropping any classes
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Soccer (Women’s)
Ki Thornberry 276-9612
Enroll in 16 hrs
Out of class by 2
No night classes before 6pm
Enroll in HPER soccer and weights
Incoming freshman should enroll in Fundamentals of coaching soccer, 1st semester
If dropping courses, get head coach approval
Enroll in 16 hrs
Out of class by 2
Can take night classes
If dropping courses, get head coach approval
Athletic Training
T.J. Horton 276-9617
Enroll in 16 hours
Out of class by 1pm.
May take night classes, preferably not before 6pm.
Enroll in 16 hours
Out of class by 1pm
May take night classes, preferably not before 6pm
Softball Becky Holland 276-0361 276-9628
Enroll in 16 hrs.
Out of class by 2:00; For exceptions, contact head coach
Night classes need approval by head coach
If dropping courses, get head coach approval
Enroll in 16 hrs
Out of class by 2:00; For exceptions, contact head coach
Night classes need approval by head coach
If dropping courses, get head coach approval
Track
Ryan Turner 276-9612
Enroll in 16 hrs
7:30 AM Classes OK
Out of class by 2:00
If dropping courses, get head coach approval
Recommended to enroll in HPER 191/192
Enroll in 16 hrs
7:30 AM Classes OK
Out of class by 2:00
No Friday Classes Spring Semester
If dropping courses, get head coach approval
Recommended to enroll in HPER 191/192
Recommended to enroll in Track Spring Semester
Volleyball Harvey Sanders 276-9615
Enroll 16 hrs
Prefer out of class by 1pm (1:30pm at latest)
Weightlifting and/or Volleyball Classes
Preferably no night classes
Contact coach before adding and dropping courses.
Enroll 16 hrs
Prefer out of class by 1pm (1:30pm at latest)
Weightlifting and/or Volleyball Classes
Night classes need approval by head coach
Contact coach before adding and dropping courses.
Students on a GIA Scholarship must obtain approval from their
head sponsor or coach prior to schedule changes.
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Guidelines for Athletic Satisfactory Progress 1. Students need to enroll in a minimum of 12 credit hours and attend classes throughout the
entire semester. Student athletes may use any combination of sessions within a term to be considered fulltime so long as the classes begin before their sport ends. For example, a football player is enrolled in 9 hours that start August and 3 hours that start during the three-week session in October. This student would be considered fulltime because he is enrolled in a total of 12 hours that begin before the football season ends.
2. Before withdrawing from any course, work with the athlete to determine the impact
withdrawal will have on eligibility. Athletes must maintain 12 hours during season. Athletes must confer and receive a signature from their coach and advisor prior to withdrawing from a course.
3. Athletes must pass a minimum of 24 hours of credit each academic year with a 2.0
cumulative GPA, or an average of 12 credit hours per fulltime term of attendance. Athletes must pass 12 hours with a 1.75 GPA their first semester and 12 hour with a 2.0 GPA in subsequent terms thereafter.
4. Summer courses may be used to count towards the total hours of completion need for
eligibility. 5. Zero-numbered courses (developmental) can be counted for eligibility. Student athletes
who earn an A, B, or C in a remedial/developmental course cannot repeat that course and have it count toward eligibility. Student athletes cannot take a remedial/developmental course which is lower that a prerequisite to the one they have successfully passed and have it count toward eligibility.
6. A course that a student has already received credit for will not count toward the 24-credit
hours. The advisor must review the student’s records to make sure that he/she has not taken the class before. If the student did not pass the class, then the course can be retaken for hours.
7. When advising student athletes, please consider the semester their sport competes. For
example, football is a fall sport and if there is a choice of semesters for a more difficult class, it may be wise to enroll in the more challenging course during the spring semester. This in not always feasible, but it could help in some cases. Also, if students want to repeat a class to improve their GPA, they must understand that they will not receive any additional hours for the repeated course.
Sport Playing Season Schedule heavier load this semester Volleyball Fall Spring Football Fall Spring Soccer Fall Spring X-Country Fall Spring Basketball Both Fall Softball Spring Fall Baseball Spring Fall Rodeo Spring Fall
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Credit by Examination & Other Non-Traditional Sources of College Credit
GCCC recognizes several alternative sources of college credit including Advanced Placement (AP), Departmental Challenge, Military Credits and College-Level Examination Program (CLEP). Advisors should caution students that non-traditional sources of credit are often reevaluated by the student’s next college or university. In addition, some professional schools do not accept credit by examination hours to fulfill entrance requirements. For a GCCC degree, a maximum of 30 credit hours may be accepted from these sources. A minimum of 16 semester hours of credit must be completed at GCCC in order to graduate from GCCC. Students cannot receive credit by examination to repeat or to replace a previously earned course grade listed on the transcript, nor may they receive credit for a lower-level course than one previously enrolled and shown on the transcript.
AP (Advanced Placement)
Credit will be granted for students presenting scores of 3, 4 or 5 on the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Tests (CEEB-AP). A grade of “CR” will be placed on the student’s transcript for scores of 3 and 4; scores of 5 will receive a grade “A.”
Departmental Challenge
In courses where a comprehensive examination is available, credit may be granted if a satisfactory level of achievement is demonstrated (with competencies of at least a C grade). The fee to place the credit on the transcript is equal to the current per credit tuition charges. If a comparable CLEP exam exists, however, Departmental Challenge is not allowed.
Military Credits
Students who have previously served in any branch of the U.S. Military Services may receive credit for their military training, education and experience. All military evaluations are based on the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations. In no case will credit be granted for non-existing GCCC-equivalent courses. Students desiring credit should submit a military transcript (such as ARTS, SMART) to the Registrar. If no transcript is available, the student may submit a DD214.
CLEP (College-Level Examination Program)
CLEP is a series of computerized examinations that gives students an opportunity to demonstrate prior learning and earn credit for knowledge, regardless of where they learned it.
CLEP examinations are approximately 90 minutes long. Most test questions are multiple-choice. All exams are scored on a scale of 20 to 80. GCCC follows the American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations by granting credit for scores of 50 and above.
Scheduling a CLEP Exam
Students can visit the Assessment Office in the GCCC Saffell Library or call Rafaela Arana at (620) 276-9654 to register for an examination.
Individual subject study guides can be downloaded from the CLEP web site for a nominal fee.
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Cost & Special Policies
Cost per exam is $80. The administration fee is $15. The exam fee can be in form of a check or money order made to CLEP. Credit cards are also accepted. The $15 administration fee may be paid in cash or by check or money order made to GCCC. A current photo ID must also be presented prior to testing. A grade of “CR” for CLEP credit will be entered on the transcript after the student successfully completes 12 hours of Garden City Community College credit. Students are also charged tuition equivalent to hours awarded.
For more information on the content and format of any of the CLEP exams, please visit www.collegeboard.com/clep; call 800/257-9558 or email [email protected]
CLEP Course Equivalencies
CLEP Course Title Cr Equivalency CLEP Course Title Cr Equivalency
American Literature 3-6 LITR215 LITR216
American Government 3 POLS105
Analyzing & Interpreting Literature
3 LITR210 History of U.S. I: Early Colonization to 1877
3 HIST103
Composition, Freshman College (w/o essay)
3-6 ENGL101 ENGL102
History of U.S. II: 1865 to Present
3 HIST104
English Literature 3-6 LITR212 LITR213
Human Growth & Development
3 EDUC110
College Algebra 3 MATH108 Macroeconomics, Principles of
3 ECON111
Biology 3 Biology (no lab)
Marketing, Principles of 3 BSAD123
Chemistry 3 Chemistry (no lab)
Microeconomics, Principles of
3 ECON112
Calculus 3 MATH121 Precalculus 3 MATH120
Information Systems and Computer Applications
3 CSCI 101 Psychology, Intro 3 PSCY101
Trigonometry 3 MATH109 Sociology, Intro 3 SOCI102
Financial Accounting 3 ACCT102 Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648
3 HIST101
French Language 5-10
LANG101 LANG102
Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present
3 HIST102
German Language 5-10
LANG111 LANG112
Business Law, Intro 3 BSAD104
Spanish Language 5-10
LANG1322 LANG1331
Management, Principles of
3 BSAD122
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Majors & Assigned Advisors
Major Code Advisor Advisor Advisor
Accounting ACCT Deb Robinson (620) 276-9584
Lachele Greathouse (620) 276-9585
Agri-Business AGBS Clint Alexander (620) 276-9526
Agriculture AGRI Clint Alexander (620) 276-9526
Cindy Ven John (620) 276-9502
Agronomy AGRO Cindy Ven John (620) 276-9502
Allied Health Careers ALTH Sarah Wells (620) 276-9563
Animal Science ANSI Clint Alexander (620) 276-9526
Art ARTS Brian McCallum (620) 276-9419
Kyle Chaput (620) 276-9644
Athletic Training ATTR Crystal Moore (620) 276-0422
T.J. Horton (620) 276-9617
Automotive Technology
AUTO Nathan Steinle (620) 276-9525
Biology BIOL Art Nonhof (620) 276-0425
John Schafer (620) 276-9636
Business Administration
BSAD Renee Harbin (620) 276-9586
Lachele Greathouse (620) 276-9585
Business Sys IT/Network/ Telecommunications
BSNT Steve Thompson (620) 276-9618
Chemistry CHEM Kay Davis (620) 276-9554
Praveen Vadapally (620) 276-0438
Communication/ Media/Speech
COMM Laura Guy (Journalism)
(620) 276-9500 [email protected]
Stacey Carr (620) 275-3260
Computer Science CSCI Steve Thompson (620) 276-9618
Cosmetology COSM Pati Pfenninger (620) 276-9507
Gia Hinde (620) 276-0410
Criminal Justice CRIM Linda Morgan (620) 276-9503
David Rupp (620) 276-9504
Deciding GNED Counseling Staff (620) 276-9635
[email protected] (620) 275-3219
[email protected] (620) 276-9640
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Developmental Students
Trish Keller (620) 276-9542
Sheena Hernandez (620) 276-0421
Samantha Sanger (620) 276-0543
Disabilities, Students w/Accommodations
Susan Pollart (620) 276-9638
Drama DRAM Phillip Hoke (620) 276-0401 (620) 275-3280
Economics ECON Chip Marcy (620) 275-3286
Early Childhood EDUC Judy Whitehill (620) 276-9582
Education, Elementary
EDEL Winsom Lamb (620) 276-0443
Judy Whitehill (620) 276-9582
Jan Bitikofer (620) 276-9444
Education, Secondary
EDSE Judy Whitehill (620) 276-9582
Tammy Hutcheson (620) 276-9623
Jan Bitikofer (620) 276-9444
Education, Special Education
EDSP Judy Whitehill (620) 276-9582
Education, Paraprofessional
EDPA Winsom Lamb (620) 276-0443
Judy Whitehill (620) 276-9582
Electrician, Electronics
INPR Terry Crain (620) 275-3266
Emergency Medical Technology
EMTT Jarrod Webb (620) 276-0446
Brad Sisk (620) 276-0347
Engineering Technology
ENGT Terry Crain (620) 275-3266
English ENGL Eugenia Eberhart (620) 276-0355
Larry Walker (620) 276-9587
ESL Jeanie Ferguson (620) 276-9639
Family Consumer Sciences
HMEC Judy Whitehill (620) 276-9582
Farm/Ranch Management
FARM Clint Alexander (620) 276-9527
Feedlot Technology FEED Clint Alexander (620) 276-9527
Fire Science FIRE Larry Pander (620) 275-3251
General Education/ Liberal Arts
GNED Dawnnel Francis (620) 276-0351
Marsha Wright (620) 276-0420
Leslie Wenzel (620) 276-0435
Geriatric Aide/CNA HELA Sarah Wells (620) 276-9561
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Graphic Arts/ Graphic Design/ Visual Communication
GRPH Brian McCallum (620) 276-9419
[email protected] Kyle Chaput
(620) 276-9644 [email protected]
Laura York (620) 276-9500
Steve Thompson (620) 276-9618
Health, Physical Education, Recreation
HPER Jake Ripple (620) 276-9610
History HIST Mary Cervantes (620) 276-0422
Horticulture BIOL Art Nonhof (620) 276-0425
Hotel Restaurant Management
HMEC MGMK
Renee Harbin (620) 276-9586
Industrial Production Technology
INPR Terry Crain (620) 275-0266
Interior Design HMEC Judy Whitehill (620) 276-9582
John Deere Ag Tech/Agri Equip Tech
JDAT Kent Kolbeck (620) 276-9512
Roger Schmidt (620) 276-9669
Journalism COMM Laura Guy (620) 276-9500
Library Science Trent Smith (620) 276-9510
Marketing/ Management
MGMK Renee Harbin (620) 276-9586
Mathematics MATH Leslie Wenzel (620) 276-0434
Phil Terpstra (620) 276-9628
Meat Science ANSI Clint Alexander (620) 276-9527
Medication Aide MEDA Sarah Wells (620) 276-9563
Music (Instrumental & Vocal)
MUSC Jim McAllister (Instrumental)
(620) 276-9544 [email protected]
Carolyn Klassen (Piano and Vocal) (620) 276-9545
Clay Wright (Vocal)
(620) 276-9547 [email protected]
Nursing (PN/RN) PN PNSG
Patsy Zeller (620) 276-9562
Photography PHOT Laura Guy (620) 276-9500
Physical Science PHSC Kay Davis (620) 276-9554
Physics PHYS John Cheney (620) 276-0432
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Political Science POLS Leonard Rodenbur (620) 276-9588
Pre-Architecture PARC Counseling Staff (620) 276-9635
[email protected] (620) 275-3219
[email protected] (620) 276-9640
Pre-Chiropractic PMED Terry Lee (620) 276-9553
Pre-Dental Hygiene ALTH John Schafer (620) 276-9636
Kay Davis (620) 276-9554
Pre-Engineering PENG JoAnn Garrier (620) 276-9635
Pre-Law PLAW Deb Robinson (620) 276-9584
Linda Morgan (620) 276-9503
Pre-Medicine/Dentistry/ Osteopath/Optometry
PMED Terry Lee (620) 276-9553
Pre-Medical Technology
ALTH Terry Lee (620) 276-9553
Pre-Pharmacy PRRX Kay Davis (620) 276-9554
Pre-Physical Therapy PPHT Terry Lee (620) 276-9553
Pre-Vet Medicine PVET Terry Lee (620) 276-9553
Clint Alexander (620) 276-9526
Psychology PSYC Tammy Hutcheson (620) 276-9623
Greg Thomas (620) 276-9589
Leonard Rodenbur (620) 276-9588
Radiologic Technology
ALTH Kay Davis (620) 276-9554
Respiratory Therapy ALTH Sarah Wells (620) 276-9563
Sociology SOCI Winsom Lamb (620) 276-0443
Greg Thomas (620) 276-9589
Social Work/ Social Welfare
SOCW Winsom Lamb (620) 276-0443
Speech COMM Stacey Carr (620) 275-3260
Laura Guy (620) 276-9500
Welding Technology WELD Kurt Wenzel (620) 276-9505
Wildlife Biology & Fisheries
BIOL Art Nonhof (620) 276-0425
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Enrollment/Credit Hours
Sixteen hours of college credit is considered a standard semester load. Students may discuss with their advisors and the appropriate dean their desire to carry more than 18 hours a semester. Permission to enroll in more than 18 hours per semester may be granted by the appropriate dean (signature on Enrollment or Change of Schedule form). An average course load for the combined summer sessions is suggested to be 12 hours or less.
Schedule Changes Students may make modifications to their schedules (add/drop classes) according to specified deadlines and procedures. All deadlines are published each semester in the “Course Schedule” and annually in the “GCCC Handbook and Calendar.” Students wishing to add or drop a class during the first five days of each semester may do so with their advisor’s signature only. The student must secure a “Change of Schedule” form from the Registrar’s Office or their advisor, obtain the advisor’s signature, and return the completed and signed form to the Registrar’s Office for processing.
After the fifth day of the semester, in addition to the advisor’s signature, students must also obtain a signature from the instructor(s) involved before returning the completed and signed form to the Registrar’s Office. In addition, after the published 20th day of classes for a given term (or 25% of class meetings for non-standard classes), the signature of the Dean of Academics is required before the Registrar’s Office will process the form. Specified dates for classes with non-standard start/end dates are published in the references noted above. In addition, if the student is receiving a scholarship from any GCCC organization or team and/or is receiving financial aid and the schedule change results in the student’s enrollment dropping below 12 credit hours, the student must also obtain a signature of approval from the coach, organization sponsor and/or Financial Aid office before turning the form into the Registrar’s Office.
Gradebook Codes Faculty members have access to the following codes to categorize student attendance (excused and unexcused) and other situations impacting academic success: AB Absent ATH Absent for athletic event CC Class cancelled REA Referred student and student was absent of the day of referral REP Referred student but student was present in class the day of referral GCC Absent for a GCCC sponsored event or trip W/D You are knowledgeable of the fact that the student has withdrawn
from your class
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TER Student is unable to make up work from class and has too many absences to catch up and pass the class TRD Student was tardy to class PER Personal absence or excused absence from class (i.e., sick, death in
family) COR Enter this code if you need to correct a previously entered code Weekly codes AB, REA, REP and TER are downloaded by counseling staff for follow up. Students with these codes will be contacted to determine potential for remediation. As an advisor, you will receive notification of any advisees experiencing attendance/academic difficulties. It is recommended that advisors monitor these students closely.
Transfer & Articulation Agreement
The articulation agreement between Kansas Regents Institutions and Kansas community colleges is designed to facilitate the transition of associate degree graduates to baccalaureate degree programs. Students who have received an Associate of Arts or Associate in Science and have followed the Regents 45-hour general education will not have to fulfill additional general education requirements unless a specific course is required for the student’s degree (e.g., Macroeconomics for a business major). General education hours totaling less than 45 will be accepted, but the transfer student must complete the remainder of this requirement before graduation from the receiving institution, which may require additional semester(s).
1. Twelve (12) hours Basic Skills English Composition 6 hours Speech Communication 3 hours College-level Mathematics (College Algebra or higher) 3 hours
2. Twelve (12) hours Humanities courses from at least three of the following disciplines (*performance/studio courses excluded):
Art* Music* Theatre* History Philosophy Literature
3. Twelve (12) hours Social and Behavioral Sciences courses from at least three of the following disciplines:
Sociology Political Science Geography Psychology Economics Anthropology
4. Nine (9) hours Natural and Physical Science courses from at least two disciplines (lecture with lab)
Transfer Course Equivalencies To determine how individual courses will transfer to Regents schools in Kansas, check under “Counseling” and “Transfer Institutions” on the GCCC website. Active links are maintained here for each institution.
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Changing Major/Advisor
Students wishing to change major/program and/or advisor must secure the appropriate form from the Registrar’s Office and return it with previous and new advisor signatures and, if changing, new major/program noted. Students needing assistance with this type of transition should be directed to the counseling staff for assistance.
Academic Renewal Students can petition for academic renewal on one semester’s course work completed at least five years prior to current enrollment. This allows a new start without the handicap of the prior semester’s academic record. Key points are listed below; a complete description of the process is in the “GCCC Academic Catalog:”
1. Course work five or more years old; no classes from that semester count.
2. Minimum 12 credit hours completed within previous two years with at least a 2.0 GPA at the time of petition.
3. Petition will not be considered if a degree has been earned subsequent to the semester
in question.
4. Semester’s course work continues to appear on transcript but grades earned in the renewal semester are not calculated into student’s GCCC cumulative GPA.
5. This policy refers to GCCC only. A student transferring from or to another institution will
have to follow the other institution’s policy.
6. Granting of Academic Renewal does not affect or alter a student’s record for financial aid awards or for athletic eligibility.
Withdrawing from GCCC
Students who find it necessary to withdraw from all classes for the remainder of the semester must meet with a counselor in the SCSC Building. Completing this process helps the student avoid future holds on records by returning materials and clearing up discrepancies. Instructors cannot withdraw a student who has stopped attending. Students who do not process a ”Complete Withdraw” will receive “F” for those classes still enrolled, and that grade will be entered on the transcript. Students receiving any type of financial aid must also complete an exit interview with a financial aid staff member.
Applying for Graduation
Students currently are required to submit a completed “Degree Check Sheet” and an “Application for Graduation.” The latter identifies the catalog the student is graduating under, the degree to be earned, current address information, any transfer institution planned, and intent
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to participate (or not) in graduation ceremonies. Cap and gown are provided by the institution for graduating students for use that day. Application deadlines are as follows for each semester:
Fall completion September 1st
Spring completion December 1st
Summer completion February 1st
Degree Requirements & Degree Check Sheets Following are the current degree check sheets for each degree conferred by the institution.
GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE / A.G.S. DEGREE 2012-2014 08/12
________ ________________________ _____________________ ____________________ GCCC ID# Last Name First Name Major The Associate in General Studies degree is intended to recognize the attainment of a broad general education at the lower-division level. This degree is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and greater philosophical appreciation for life long learning. Transfer students will need to complete additional lower-division courses at the transfer universities. Developmental courses will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. Official transcripts must be on file in the Registrar’s Office to receive credit for transfer courses toward graduation.
Students will follow the guidelines of the catalog in effect at initial enrollment, provided they remain continuously enrolled. If a semester is skipped, student will follow guidelines of catalog in effect when they returned.
The Associate in General Studies degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of a planned program of not less than sixty-four (64) college credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 including the following distribution of credits: I. COMMUNICATIONS 6 Hours ____ ENGL 101 English I 3 And one additional course: ____ SPCH 111 Public Speaking 3 ____ SPCH 113 Interpersonal Comm 3 II. MATHEMATICS and NATURAL SCIENCES 6 Hours Minimum one mathematics course:
1. ____ MATH 105 College Math 3 ____ MATH 107R Intermediate Algebra w/Rev 4
____ MATH 107 Intermediate Algebra 3 ____ MATH 108 College Algebra 3 ____ MATH 109 Plane Trigonometry 3 ____ MATH 110 Fund of Statistics 3 ____ MATH ___ ____________________ __ Minimum one science course: 2. ____ BIOL 105 Principle of Biology 5 ____ BIOL 109 Intro to Ecology 5 ____ BIOL 205 General Zoology 5 ____ BIOL 206 General Botany 5 ____ BIOL 210 Anatomy & Physiology 5 ____ BIOL 211 Anatomy & Physiol I 4 ____ BIOL 213 Microbiology 5 ____ CHEM 105 General Chemistry 5 ____ CHEM 108 Chem for Health Servs 5 ____ CHEM 109 College Chemistry I 5 ____ PHSC 105 General Physical Sci 5 ____ PHSC 106 Descriptive Astronomy 3 ____ PHSC 110 Understanding Weather 3 ____ PHSC 120 Intro to Forensic Science 3 ____ PHSC 205 Physical Geology 3 ____ PHSC 205 Physical Geology 5 ____ PHYS 106 Descriptive Physics 3 ____ PHYS 205 General Physics I 5 ____ PHYS 207 Engineering Physics I 5 III. SOCIAL SCIENCES 6 Hours No more than one course per area: 1. ____ ECON 111 Economics: Macro 3 ____ ECON 112 Economics: Micro 3 2. ____ GEOG 101 World Geography 3 3. ____ POLS 104 Intro to Political Science 3 ____ POLS 105 American Government 3 4. ____ PSYC 101 General Psychology 3 ____ PSYC 104 Social Psychology 3 ____ PSYC 201 Abnormal Psychology 3 5. ____ SOCI 102 Intro to Sociology 3 ____ SOCI 104 Human Sexuality 3 ____ SOCI 105 Intro to Anthropology 3 ____ SOCI 113 Sociology of Families 3 ____ SOCI 204 Social Problems 3 IV. HUMANITIES and FINE ARTS 6 Hours No more than one course per area: 1. ____ ARTS 120 Art Appreciation 3 ____ ARTS 121 History of World Art 3
2. ____ DRAM 120 Intro Dram Hist & Lit I 3 ____ DRAM 150 Intro to Theatre 3 3. ____ HIST 101 Survey of Civilization I 3 ____ HIST 102 Survey of Civilization II 3
_________________________ __________ Student Signature MM/DD/YY
____ HIST 103 Amer History to 1865 3 ____ HIST 104 Amer Hist Since 1865 3 4. ____ LITR 210 Intro to Literature 3 ____ LITR 212 English Literature I 3 ____ LITR 213 English Literature II 3 ____ LITR 215 Amer Literature I 3 ____ LITR 216 Amer Literature II 3 ____ LITR 230 Unders Old Testament 3 ____ LITR 231 Unders New Testament 3 ____ LITR 253 World Literature & Hum 3 5. ____ MUSC 106 Today’s Music 3 ____ MUSC 108 Music History & Apprec 3 6. ____ PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy 3 ____ PHIL 102 Elementary Ethics 3 ____ PHIL 103 Logic: Intro Clear Thinking 3
V. ADDITIONAL GENERAL ED (from Sections I-IV) 9 Hours ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __
VI. PHYSICAL FITNESS 2 Hours Excludes athletic participation courses: ____ HPER 119 Physical Fitness I 1 ____ HPER 120 Physical Fitness II 1 ____ HPER 121 Lifetime Fitness 2
OR Any Activity Course: ____ HPER ___ _______________ 1 ____ HPER ___ _______________ 1 ____ HPER ___ _______________ 2 VII. PERSONAL and CAREER DEVELOPMENT 1 Hour
Can be waived upon initial enrollment if student has completed 20 hours since high school graduation:
____ PCDE 101 College Skills Development 1
VIII. ELECTIVES OR MAJOR COURSES 28 Hours ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __
____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __
____ _____ ___ ____________________ __
IX. OTHER 1. Outcomes assessment examination required for degree
completion. 2. Sixteen (16) semester hours must be completed at GCCC. 3. Developmental courses do not count as earned hours for
graduation. (ENGL-090, ENGL-091, MATH-006, READ-091, and READ-092).
4. Economics will not fulfill Section III for Business majors.
X. DISTRIBUTION OF CREDIT HOURS Required General Education: 36 Hrs / Total General Ed Hrs ______ Additional Courses Needed: 28 Hrs / Major or Elective Hrs ______ Minimum Graduation: 64 Hrs / Total Hrs ______
_________________________ __________ Advisor Signature MM/DD/YY
GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE / A.A.S. DEGREE 2012-2014 08/12
________ ________________________ _____________________ ____________________ GCCC ID# Last Name First Name Major The Associate in Applied Science degree is specifically designed to prepare students for entry into an occupation or closely related cluster of occupations. The technical courses are complex, rigorous, theory based and successful completion is determined by measured competencies. Although the objective of the AAS degree is to enhance employment opportunities, some baccalaureate degree granting institutions have developed upper-division programs to recognize this degree. Developmental courses will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. Official transcripts must be on file in the Registrar’s Office to receive credit for transfer courses toward graduation.
Students will follow the guidelines of the catalog in effect at initial enrollment, provided they remain continuously enrolled. If a semester is skipped, student will follow guidelines of catalog in effect when they returned.
The Associate in Applied Science Studies degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of a planned program of not less than sixty-four (64) college credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 including the following distribution of credits: I. COMMUNICATIONS 6 Hours No more than one course per area: 1. ____ ENGL 101 English I 3 ____ OFAD 206 Business English 3 2. ____ SPCH 111 Public Speaking 3 ____ SPCH 113 Interpersonal Comm 3 ____ BSAD 124 Salesmanship 3 3 ____ JDAT 111 Applied Communications 3 ____ BSAD 102 Business Communications 3 II. MATHEMATICS, NATURAL and COMPUTER SCIENCES 6 Hours Minimum one mathematics course (determined by Program):
1. ____ MATH 105 College Math 3 ____ MATH 107R Intermediate Algebra w/Rev 4
____ MATH 107 Intermediate Algebra 3 ____ MATH 108 College Algebra 3 ____ MATH ___ ____________________ __ ____ JDAT 110 Math Processes for Techs 3 Minimum one science or computer sci (CSCI 102 or above) course: 2. ____ BIOL 105 Principle of Biology 5 ____ BIOL 109 Intro to Ecology 5 ____ BIOL 205 General Zoology 5 ____ BIOL 206 General Botany 5 ____ BIOL 210 Anatomy & Physiology 5 ____ BIOL 211 Anatomy & Physiol I 4 ____ BIOL 213 Microbiology 5 ____ CHEM 105 General Chemistry 5 ____ CHEM 108 Chem for Health Servs 5 ____ CHEM 109 College Chemistry I 5 ____ PHSC 105 General Physical Sci 5 ____ PHSC 106 Descriptive Astronomy 3 ____ PHSC 110 Understanding Weather 3 ____ PHSC 120 Intro to Forensic Science 3 ____ PHSC 205 Physical Geology 3 ____ PHSC 205 Physical Geology 5 ____ PHYS 106 Descriptive Physics 3 ____ PHYS 205 General Physics I 5 ____ PHYS 207 Engineering Physics I 5 ____ CSCI 102 Computer Concepts 3 ____ CSCI ___ ____________________ __ III. SOCIAL SCIENCES and/or HUMANITIES & FINE ARTS 3 Hours ____ ECON 111 Economics: Macro 3 ____ ECON 112 Economics: Micro 3 ____ GEOG 101 World Geography 3 ____ POLS 104 Intro to Political Science 3 ____ POLS 105 American Government 3 ____ PSYC 101 General Psychology 3 ____ PSYC 104 Social Psychology 3 ____ PSYC 201 Abnormal Psychology 3 ____ SOCI 102 Intro to Sociology 3 ____ SOCI 104 Human Sexuality 3 ____ SOCI 105 Intro to Anthropology 3 ____ SOCI 113 Sociology of Families 3 ____ SOCI 204 Social Problems 3 ____ ARTS 120 Art Appreciation 3 ____ ARTS 121 History of World Art 3 ____ DRAM 120 Intro Dram Hist & Lit I 3 ____ DRAM 150 Intro to Theatre 3 ____ HIST 101 Survey of Civilization I 3
_______________________ __________ Student Signature MM/DD/YY
____ HIST 102 Survey of Civilization II 3 ____ HIST 103 Amer History to 1865 3
____ HIST 104 Amer Hist Since 1865 3 ____ LITR 210 Intro to Literature 3 ____ LITR 212 English Literature I 3 ____ LITR 213 English Literature II 3 ____ LITR 215 Amer Literature I 3 ____ LITR 216 Amer Literature II 3 ____ LITR 230 Unders Old Testament 3 ____ LITR 231 Unders New Testament 3 ____ LITR 253 World Literature & Hum 3 ____ MUSC 106 Today’s Music 3 ____ MUSC 108 Music History & Apprec 3 ____ PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy 3 ____ PHIL 102 Elementary Ethics 3 ____ PHIL 103 Logic: Intro Clear Thinking 3
IV. PHYSICAL FITNESS 2 Hours Excludes athletic participation courses: ____ HPER 119 Physical Fitness I 1 ____ HPER 120 Physical Fitness II 1 ____ HPER 121 Lifetime Fitness 2
OR Any Activity Course: ____ HPER ___ ____________________ 1 ____ HPER ___ ____________________ 1 ____ HPER ___ ____________________ 2 V. PERSONAL and CAREER DEVELOPMENT 1 Hour Can be waived upon initial enrollment if student has completed 20
hours since high school graduation: ____ PCDE 101 College Skills Development 1
VI. MAJOR SPECIALIZATION and RELATED AREAS 46 Hours Contextual courses/competencies determined by Program Director: ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __
____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __
VII. OTHER 1. Outcomes assessment examination required for degree
completion. 2. Sixteen (16) semester hours must be completed at GCCC. 3. Developmental courses do not count as earned hours for
graduation. (ENGL-090, ENGL-091, MATH-006, READ-091, and READ-092).
4. Economics will not fulfill Section III for Business majors.
VIII. DISTRIBUTION OF CREDIT HOURS Required General Education: 18 Hrs / Total General Ed Hrs ______ Additional Courses Needed: 46 Hrs / Major or Related Hrs ______ Minimum Graduation: 64 Hrs / Total Hrs ______
_________________________ __________ Advisor Signature MM/DD/YY
GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE / A.S. DEGREE 2012-2014 08/12
________ ________________________ _____________________ ____________________ GCCC ID# Last Name First Name Major The Associate in Science degree is intended to enable students to satisfy equivalent lower-division college credit course requirements and to transfer, with advanced standing, into comparable discipline area Bachelor of Science degree programs at Kansas Regents universities. Developmental courses will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. Official transcripts must be on file in the Registrar’s Office to receive credit for transfer courses toward graduation.
Students will follow the guidelines of the catalog in effect at initial enrollment, provided they remain continuously enrolled. If a semester is skipped, student will follow guidelines of catalog in effect when they returned.
The Associate in Science degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of a planned program of not less than sixty-four (64) college credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 including the following distribution of credits: I. COMMUNICATIONS 9 Hours All completed with grade of C or better: ____ ENGL 101 English I 3 ____ ENGL 102 English II 3 ____ SPCH 111 Public Speaking 3 II. MATHEMATICS and NATURAL SCIENCES 11 Hours Minimum one mathematics course: 1. ____ MATH 108 College Algebra 3 ____ MATH 109 Plane Trigonometry 3 ____ MATH 110 Fund of Statistics 3 ____ MATH 111 Precalculus w/Trigon 5 ____ MATH 120 Precalculus 3 ____ MATH 121 Fund of Calculus 3 ____ MATH 122 Calc & Analy Geom I 5 ____ MATH 123 Calc & Analy Geom II 5 ____ MATH 205 Calc & Analy Geom III 5 ____ MATH 206 Differential Equations 3 Minimum one lab science course: 2. ____ BIOL 105 Principle of Biology 5 ____ BIOL 109 Intro to Ecology 5 ____ BIOL 205 General Zoology 5 ____ BIOL 206 General Botany 5 ____ BIOL 210 Anatomy & Physiology 5 ____ BIOL 211 Anatomy & Physiol I 4 ____ BIOL 212 Anatomy & Physiol II 4 ____ BIOL 213 Microbiology 5 ____ CHEM 105 General Chemistry 5 ____ CHEM 108 Chem for Health Servs 5 ____ CHEM 109 College Chemistry I 5 ____ CHEM 110 College Chemistry II 5 ____ PHSC 105 General Physical Sci 5 ____ PHSC 205 Physical Geology 5 ____ PHYS 205 General Physics I 5 ____ PHYS 206 General Physics II 5 ____ PHYS 207 Engineering Physics I 5 ____ PHYS 208 Engineering Physics II 5 Eligible non-lab science courses: 3. ____ PHSC 106 Descriptive Astronomy 3 ____ PHSC 205 Physical Geology 3 ____ PHYS 106 Descriptive Physics 3 III. SOCIAL SCIENCES 6 Hours ____ PSYC 101 General Psychology 3 And one additional course: 1. ____ ECON 111 Economics: Macro 3 ____ ECON 112 Economics: Micro 3 2. ____ GEOG 101 World Geography 3 3. ____ POLS 104 Intro to Political Science 3 ____ POLS 105 American Government 3 4. ____ SOCI 102 Intro to Sociology 3 ____ SOCI 104 Human Sexuality 3 ____ SOCI 105 Intro to Anthropology 3 ____ SOCI 113 Sociology of Families 3 ____ SOCI 204 Social Problems 3
IV. HUMANITIES and FINE ARTS 6 Hours No more than one course per area: 1. ____ ARTS 120 Art Appreciation 3 ____ ARTS 121 History of World Art 3
_________________________ __________ Student Signature MM/DD/YY
2. ____ DRAM 120 Intro Dram Hist & Lit I 3 ____ DRAM 150 Intro to Theatre 3 3. ____ HIST 101 Survey of Civilization I 3 ____ HIST 102 Survey of Civilization II 3 ____ HIST 103 Amer History to 1865 3 ____ HIST 104 Amer Hist Since 1865 3 4. ____ LITR 210 Intro to Literature 3 ____ LITR 212 English Literature I 3 ____ LITR 213 English Literature II 3 ____ LITR 215 Amer Literature I 3 ____ LITR 216 Amer Literature II 3 ____ LITR 230 Unders Old Testament 3 ____ LITR 231 Unders New Testament 3 ____ LITR 253 World Literature & Hum 3 5. ____ MUSC 106 Today’s Music 3 ____ MUSC 108 Music History & Apprec 3 6. ____ PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy 3 ____ PHIL 102 Elementary Ethics 3 ____ PHIL 103 Logic: Intro Clear Thinking 3 V. PHYSICAL FITNESS 2 Hours Excludes athletic participation courses: ____ HPER 119 Physical Fitness I 1 ____ HPER 120 Physical Fitness II 1 ____ HPER 121 Lifetime Fitness 2 OR Any Activity Course: ____ HPER ___ _____________________ 1 ____ HPER ___ _____________________ 1 ____ HPER ___ _____________________ 2 VI. PERSONAL and CAREER DEVELOPMENT 1 Hour Can be waived upon initial enrollment if student has completed 20
hours since high school graduation: ____ PCDE 101 College Skills Development 1 VII. ELECTIVES OR MAJOR COURSES 29 Hours ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __
____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ VIII. OTHER
1. Outcomes assessment examination required for degree completion.
2. Sixteen (16) semester hours must be completed at GCCC. 3. Developmental courses do not count as earned hours for
graduation. (ENGL-090, ENGL-091, MATH-006, READ-091, and READ-092).
4. Economics will not fulfill Section III for Business majors. IX. DISTRIBUTION OF CREDIT HOURS Required General Education: 35 Hrs / Total General Ed Hrs ______ Additional Courses Needed: 29 Hrs / Major or Elective Hrs ______ Minimum Graduation: 64 Hrs / Total Hrs ______
_________________________ __________
Advisor Signature MM/DD/YY
GARDEN CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE / A.A. DEGREE 2012-2014 08/12
________ ________________________ _____________________ ____________________ GCCC ID# Last Name First Name Major The Associate in Arts degree is intended to enable students to satisfy equivalent lower-division college credit course requirements and to transfer, with advanced standing, into comparable discipline area Bachelor of Arts degree programs at Kansas Regents universities. Developmental courses will not count toward fulfilling degree requirements. Official transcripts must be on file in the Registrar’s Office to receive credit for transfer courses toward graduation.
Students will follow the guidelines of the catalog in effect at initial enrollment, provided they remain continuously enrolled. If a semester is skipped, student will follow guidelines of catalog in effect when they returned.
The Associate in Arts degree will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of a planned program of not less than sixty-four (64) college credits and a cumulative GPA of 2.0 including the following distribution of credits: I. COMMUNICATIONS 9 Hours All completed with grade of C or better: ____ ENGL 101 English I 3 ____ ENGL 102 English II 3 ____ SPCH 111 Public Speaking 3 II. MATHEMATICS and NATURAL SCIENCES 8 Hours Minimum one mathematics course: 1. ____ MATH 108 College Algebra 3 ____ MATH 109 Plane Trigonometry 3 ____ MATH 110 Fund of Statistics 3 ____ MATH 111 Precalculus w/Trigon 5 ____ MATH 120 Precalculus 3 ____ MATH 121 Fund of Calculus 3 ____ MATH 122 Calc & Analy Geom I 5 ____ MATH 123 Calc & Analy Geom II 5 ____ MATH 205 Calc & Analy Geom III 5 ____ MATH 206 Differential Equations 3 Minimum one lab science course: 2. ____ BIOL 105 Principle of Biology 5 ____ BIOL 109 Intro to Ecology 5 ____ BIOL 205 General Zoology 5 ____ BIOL 206 General Botany 5 ____ BIOL 210 Anatomy & Physiology 5 ____ BIOL 211 Anatomy & Physiol I 4 ____ BIOL 212 Anatomy & Physiol II 4 ____ BIOL 213 Microbiology 5 ____ CHEM 105 General Chemistry 5 ____ CHEM 108 Chem for Health Servs 5 ____ CHEM 109 College Chemistry I 5 ____ PHSC 105 General Physical Sci 5 ____ PHSC 205 Physical Geology 5 ____ PHYS 205 General Physics I 5 ____ PHYS 207 Engineering Physics I 5 Eligible non-lab science courses: 3. ____ PHSC 106 Descriptive Astronomy 3 ____ PHSC 205 Physical Geology 3 ____ PHYS 106 Descriptive Physics 3 III. SOCIAL SCIENCES 9 Hours ____ PSYC 101 General Psychology 3 And two additional courses from two areas: 1. ____ ECON 111 Economics: Macro 3 ____ ECON 112 Economics: Micro 3 2. ____ GEOG 101 World Geography 3 3. ____ POLS 104 Intro to Political Science 3 ____ POLS 105 American Government 3 4. ____ PSYC 104 Social Psychology 3 ____ PSYC 201 Abnormal Psychology 3 5. ____ SOCI 102 Intro to Sociology 3 ____ SOCI 104 Human Sexuality 3 ____ SOCI 105 Intro to Anthropology 3 ____ SOCI 113 Sociology of Families 3 ____ SOCI 204 Social Problems 3 IV. HUMANITIES and FINE ARTS 9 Hours No more than one course per area: 1. ____ ARTS 120 Art Appreciation 3 ____ ARTS 121 History of World Art 3
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2. ____ DRAM 120 Intro Dram Hist & Lit I 3 ____ DRAM 150 Intro to Theatre 3 3. ____ HIST 101 Survey of Civilization I 3 ____ HIST 102 Survey of Civilization II 3 ____ HIST 103 Amer History to 1865 3 ____ HIST 104 Amer Hist Since 1865 3 4. ____ LITR 210 Intro to Literature 3 ____ LITR 212 English Literature I 3 ____ LITR 213 English Literature II 3 ____ LITR 215 Amer Literature I 3 ____ LITR 216 Amer Literature II 3 ____ LITR 230 Unders Old Testament 3 ____ LITR 231 Unders New Testament 3 ____ LITR 253 World Literature & Hum 3 5. ____ MUSC 106 Today’s Music 3 ____ MUSC 108 Music History & Apprec 3 6. ____ PHIL 101 Intro to Philosophy 3 ____ PHIL 102 Elementary Ethics 3 ____ PHIL 103 Logic: Intro Clear Thinking 3
V. PHYSICAL FITNESS 2 Hours Excludes athletic participation courses: ____ HPER 119 Physical Fitness I 1 ____ HPER 120 Physical Fitness II 1 ____ HPER 121 Lifetime Fitness 2
OR Any Activity Course: ____ HPER ___ _______________ 1 ____ HPER ___ _______________ 1 ____ HPER ___ _______________ 2 VI. PERSONAL and CAREER DEVELOPMENT 1 Hour Can be waived upon initial enrollment if student has completed 20
hours since high school graduation: ____ PCDE 101 College Skills Development 1
VII. ELECTIVES OR MAJOR COURSES 26 Hours ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __ ____ _____ ___ ____________________ __
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VIII. OTHER 1. Outcomes assessment examination required for degree
completion. 2. Sixteen (16) semester hours must be completed at GCCC. 3. Developmental courses do not count as earned hours for
graduation. (ENGL-090, ENGL-091, MATH-006, READ-091, and READ-092).
4. Economics will not fulfill Section III for Business majors.
IX. DISTRIBUTION OF CREDIT HOURS Required General Education: 38 Hrs / Total General Ed Hrs ______ Additional Courses Needed: 26 Hrs / Major or Elective Hrs ______ Minimum Graduation: 64 Hrs / Total Hrs ______
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