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Apr 25, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Degree Requirements
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Requirements for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degrees
Every student must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit, which includes required General Education (Interstate Passport) credits as outlined below.
General Education Requirements:
A minimum of 30 general education credits are required. Specific courses that fulfill each category are listed under Interstate Passport . Courses must be completed with a C or better grade.
Western Experience - 1-2 credits
Oral Communication - 3 credits minimum
Written Communication - 3 credits minimum
Quantitative Literacy - 3 credits minimum
Natural Sciences - 4-8 credits minimum
Human Cultures - 3 credits minimum
Creative Expression - 3 credits minimum
Human Societies & the Individual - 3 credits minimum
Wyoming state law requires students to successfully complete a course in the United States and Wyoming Constitutions.
Critical Thinking - 3-7 credits
Total General Education Requirements - 30 credits
Major Area Coursework & Electives - 30 credits
Total Hours Required (minimum) - 60 credits
- The cumulative Western Wyoming Community College grade point average must be a 2.00 or better in order to graduate.
- Generally no courses taken from Western for “S/U” grades may be used as hours for graduation, except CLEP, credit by exam, military credit, and approved graduation S/U courses.
- No coursework numbered less than 1000 will be applicable to any degree (example: MATH 0900 ).
- At least 25% of the credits must be completed through Western Wyoming Community College.
- Students may not receive credit for courses that are prerequisite to courses they have already completed.
Requirements for the Associate Degree in Nursing
Every student must complete the program, which totals 67 credits. Students must fulfill prerequisites and be accepted to the program. Program requirements are very specific and must be completed as listed. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Council Licensure examination for registered nursing (NCLEX-RN). The major will appear on the diploma.
See the Nursing Program for course requirements.
Requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree
Every student must complete a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit, which include required General Education credits as outlined below.
General Education Requirements:
A minimum of 16 general education credits are required. Specific courses that fulfill each category are listed under Interstate Passport .
Western Experience - 1-2 credits
Written Communication - 6 credits minimum
Human Societies & the Individual - 3 credits minimum
Wyoming state law requires students to successfully complete a course in the United States and Wyoming Constitutions.
Quantitative Literacy - 3 credits minimum
Computer Technology - 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements - 16 credits
Major Area Coursework & Electives - 44 credits
Total Hours Required (minimum) - 60 credits
- The cumulative Western Wyoming Community College grade point average must be a 2.00 or better in order to graduate.
- Generally, no courses taken from Western for “S/U” grades may be used as hours for graduation, except CLEP, credit by exam, military credit, and approved graduation S/U courses.
- No coursework numbered less than 1000 will be applicable any degree (example: MATH 0900 ).
- At least 25% of the credits must be completed through Western Wyoming Community College.
- Students may not receive credit for courses that are prerequisite to courses they have already completed.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Applied Science Degree
Every student must complete a minimum of 120 semester hours of credit, which includes required General Education credits as outlined below.
General Education Requirements:
A minimum of 30 general education credits are required. Specific courses that fulfill each category are listed under Interstate Passport .
Western Experience - 1-2 credits
Oral Communication - 3 credits minimum
Written Communication - 6 credits minimum
Quantitative Literacy - 3 credits minimum
Human Cultures - 3 credits minimum
Human Societies & the Individual - 3 credits minimum
Wyoming state law requires students to successfully complete a course in the United States and Wyoming Constitutions.
Critical Thinking - 3-4 credits
Computer Technology - 3 credits minimum
General Education Elective - 3-5 credits
Total General Education Requirements - 30 credits
Major Area Coursework & Electives - 90 credits
Total Hours Required (minimum) - 120 credits
- The cumulative Western Wyoming Community College grade point average must be a 2.00 or better in order to graduate.
- Generally, no courses taken from Western for “S/U” grades may be used as hours for graduation, except CLEP, credit by exam, military credit, and approved graduation S/U courses.
- No coursework numbered less than 1000 will be applicable to any degree (example: MATH 0900 ).
- At least 25% of the credits must be completed through Western Wyoming Community College.
- Students may not receive credit for courses that are prerequisite to courses they have already completed.
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