Associate Degrees
Cloud County Community College offers a wide variety of courses towards completion of transfer and career degrees in four areas: Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science and Associate of General Studies.
Associate of Arts Degree (AA)
This degree is designed to prepare students for transfer with advanced standing into university Bachelor of Arts programs. The courses are comparable to lower-division courses offered at Kansas Regents’ institutions. Developmental courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. The AA degree will be awarded upon successful completion of a program of study not less than sixty-two (62) credit hours including the following general education hours:
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
| English Composition I | 3 | College Algebra | 3 |
| English Composition II | 3 | Science Gen Ed with Lab | 4 |
| Public Speaking | 3 | Social Science Gen Ed | 6 |
| Fine Arts | 3 | Physical Education | 1 |
| Literature Philosophy, or History | 3 | Humanities Gen Ed | 3 |
| Additional Elective (any of the above areas) | 3 |
Associate of Science Degree (AS)
This degree is designed to prepare students for transfer with advanced standing into university Bachelor of Science programs. The courses are comparable to lower-division courses offered at Kansas Regents’ institutions. Developmental courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. The AS degree will be awarded upon successful completion of a program of study not less than sixty-two (62) credit hours including the following general education hours:
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
| English Composition I | 3 | Biological Science Lab Course | 4 |
| English Composition II | 3 | Physical Science Lab Course | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 | Social Science Gen Ed | 6 |
| Fine Arts | 3 | Physical Education | 1 |
| Literature Philosophy, or History | 3 | College Algebra | 3 |
| Additional Elective (any of the above areas) | 3 |
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed to prepare students for entry into a career or closely related cluster of career opportunities. Although the objective of the AAS degree is to enhance employment opportunities, some baccalaureate degree granting institutions have developed upper division programs that recognize this degree for transfer of credits. Developmental courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. The AAS degree will be awarded upon successful completion of a program of study not less than sixty-two (62) credit hours including the following general education hours:
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
| English Composition I | 3 | Science Gen Ed Course | 4 |
| Public Speaking | 3 | Humanities Gen Ed Course | 3 |
| Survey of Math, Intermediate Algebra or College Algebra | 3 | Social Science Gen Ed Course | 3 |
Associate of General Studies (AGS)
The Associate of General Studies degree is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop foundational knowledge, skills, and attitudes towards lifelong learning. This degree will meet transfer requirements only to selected colleges and universities. Developmental courses cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements. The AGS degree will be awarded upon successful completion of a program of study not less than sixty-two (62) credit hours including the following general education hours:
| Course | Credits | Course | Credits |
| English Composition I | 3 | Science Gen Ed Course | 3 |
| Public Speaking | 3 | Humanities Gen Ed Course | 6 |
| Intermediate or College Algebra | 3 | Social Science Gen Ed Course | 6 |
| Gen Ed Electives | 6 |
For all degree programs, students should seek degree program evaluation, analysis, and advice from both Cloud County Community College and the institution to which they plan to transfer.
Certificates
Cloud County Community College provides programs of instruction consisting of college credit courses that are designed to prepare students for entry into an occupation or a closely related cluster of occupations. A certificate is awarded upon satisfactory completion of a planned program, including the demonstration or the attainment of predetermined and specified performance requirements. The courses shall be based in theory and of sufficient complexity and rigor to award college credit. Most certificate programs are designed to allow a duly enrolled full-time student to complete the program within one school year.
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