Degree and Graduation Requirements

General Requirements for Graduation

All candidates for a degree must meet the following requirements:

1. Students must earn a minimum of 64 semester hours of credit and 128 grade points (the equivalent of an overall "C" grade average).
    
2. At least 6 hours of credit for courses in the field of communications are required.
    
3. College Orientation is required for all first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students.
    
4. College Orientation II (Capstone Experience) is required for all associate degree-seeking students, excluding the Associate in Applied Science Degree.  Students should enroll in the course following the completion of 45 credit hours including English Composition I.
    
5. Students who transfer to Coffeyville Community College and wish to receive a degree must meet the above requirements, with 15 of their last 24 hours of college credit to be completed at Coffeyville Community College, or have completed an approved vocational/technical program at CCC to receive a degree from Coffeyville Community College.
    
6. Students must complete a grade/degree check in the Registrar’s Office at the beginning of their final semester to insure all graduation requirements will be met.

Associate in Arts Degree

This degree is meant to transfer to a baccalaureate degree-granting institution. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 36 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.

I.  Written and Oral Communications (9 hours)

English Composition I
English Composition II

and any ONE of the following:
Creative Writing
Public Speaking
Technical Writing
Interpersonal and Group Communications

II.  Social and Behavioral Sciences

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
Economics
Government
Geography
Psychology
Sociology
Marriage & Family

III.  Science and Math (8 hours)

Mathematics*

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
College Algebra or Higher Level Math

Science*

A minimum of 5 credit hours from a Biological or Physical Science Area:

Biological Science Area
Biology
Environmental Science
Anatomy & Physiology
Microbiology
Zoology
Botany

Physical Science Area
Astronomy
Chemistry
Physical Science
Physics

IV.  Arts and Humanities (6 hours)

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
Art
Theatre
History
Music
Humanities
Communications
Foreign Language
Literature
Philosophy

V.  Computer Science (3 hours)

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
Computer Information Systems
Computer Concepts and Applications
or Higher Level Computer Course

VI.   Lifetime Fitness Concepts (2 hours)

VII.  College Orientation (1 hour)**

VIII.  College Orientation II (1 hour)***

IX.  Area of Interest (28 semester hours)

* Student should check with advisor for specific course requirements at transfer institution.

** College Orientation I is required for all first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students.

***College Orientation II is required for all Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in General Studies students.  Students should enroll in the course following the completion of 45 credit hours including English Composition I.

Associate in Science

This degree is meant to transfer to a baccalaureate degree granting institution. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 46 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.

I.  Written and Oral Communications (9 hours)
English Composition I
English Composition II
Public Speaking

II.  Social and Behavioral Sciences

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
Economics
Government
Geography
Psychology
Sociology
Marriage & Family

III.  Science and Math (18 hours)

Mathematics*

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:

College Algebra or Higher Level Math

Science*

A minimum of 15 credit hours to include at least one Biological Science, one Physical Science and a sequential course to at least one of the courses, taken from the following:

Biological Science Area
Biology
Environmental Science
Anatomy & Physiology
Microbiology
Zoology
Botany

Physical Science Area
Astronomy
Chemistry
Physical Science
Physics

IV.  Humanities (6 hours)

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
Art
Theatre
History
Music
Humanities
Communications
Foreign Language
Literature
Philosophy

V.  Computer Science (3 hours)

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
Computer Information Systems
Computer Concepts and Applications
or Higher Level Computer Course

VI.  Lifetime Fitness Concepts (2 hours)

VII.  College Orientation (1 hour)**

VIII.  College Orientation II (1 hour)***

IX.  Area of Interest (18 semester hours)

* Student should check with advisor for specific course requirements at transfer institution.

** College Orientation I is required for all first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students.

***College Orientation II is required for all Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in General Studies students.  Students should enroll in the course following the completion of 45 credit hours including English Composition I.

Associates in Applied Science

Certain courses within this degree may or may not transfer to baccalaureate degree granting institutions. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 18 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.

I.  Communications (6 hours)

English Composition I

and any ONE of the following:
Creative Writing
Interpersonal & Group Communications
Public Speaking
Technical Writing
Literature

II.  Math (3 credit hours)

Business Mathematics or higher level math

III.  Computer Science

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
Computer Information Systems
Computer Concepts and Applications
or Higher Level Computer Course

IV.  Humanities

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
Art
Theatre
History
Music
Humanities
Communications
Foreign Language
Literature
Philosophy

V.  Business Management (3 hours)

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
Fundamentals of Business
Principles of Management
Psychology of Business
Small Business Management

VI.  Approved Vocational/Technical Curriculum (46 hours minimum)

Associate of General Studies

Certain courses within this degree may or may not transfer to baccalaureate degree granting institutions. The student must complete 64 semester hours with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or above. There is a minimum cumulative general education requirement of 31 semester hours. A minimum number of semester credit hours will be required in each of the fields listed below. NOTE: No courses numbered below 100 apply.

I.  Written and Oral Communications (6 hours)

English Composition I

and any ONE of the following:
Creative Writing
Interpersonal & Group Communications
Public Speaking
Technical Writing

II.  Social and Behavioral Sciences

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
Economics
Government
Geography
Psychology
Sociology
Marriage & Family

III.  Science and Math (6 hours)

Mathematics*

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
Intermediate Algebra or Higher Level Math

Science*

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
Biology
Chemistry
Physical Science
Physics

IV.  Humanities (6 hours)

A minimum of 6 credit hours from the following:
Art
Theatre
History
Music
Humanities
Communications
Foreign Language
Literature
Philosophy

V.  Computer Science (3 hours)

A minimum of 3 credit hours from the following:
Computer Information Systems
Computer Concepts and Applications
or Higher Level Computer Course

VI.  Lifetime Fitness Concepts (2 hours)

VII.  College Orientation (1 hour)**

VIII.  College Orientation II (1 hour)***

IX.  Area of Interest (33 semester hours)

* Student should check with advisor for specific course requirements at transfer institution.

** College Orientation I is required for all first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students.

***College Orientation II is required for all Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in General Studies students.  Students should enroll in the course following the completion of 45 credit hours including English Composition I.

Certificates

The College issues a Certificate of Completion for selected programs, which require less than 64 hours of credit.  Those who qualify for the Certificate of Completion are eligible to participate in the graduation ceremonies.  Certificates are currently available for the following programs:

Certificate of Completion

• Auto Collision Repair Technology

• Automotive Service Technology

• Business and Computer Technology

• Construction Technology

• Dietary Manager

• Electrical Technology

• Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)

• Information Systems Technology

• Phlebotomy

• Precision Machining Technology

• Welding Technology

Secondary Program Certificate 

Coffeyville Community College offers a Certificate of Completion for secondary vocational programs that require 1300 clock hours of training for completion.  This certificate is available to high school students who complete the designated vocational program.  Students completing a secondary program are not eligible to participate in collegiate graduation ceremonies.  A certificate is available for the following program:

• Vocational Agriculture - Secondary Program

Course Certificates

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

• Certified Medication Aide (CMA)

• Home Health Aide (HHA)