Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree
Every student must complete a minimum of 64 semester hours of credit, which includes required General Education credits as outlined below.
General Education Requirements:
First Year Experience - 1 credit
Students must achieve a “C” or better.
English - 6 credits
Students must achieve a “C” or better in each course.
US & Wyoming Constitutions - 3 credits
State law requires students to successfully complete a course in the United States and Wyoming Constitutions. Students must achieve a “C” or better. In situations where a student has transferred in an approved U.S. Government course, but lack focused study in the Wyoming Constitution, government and politics, POLS 1100 is a 1 credit option to fulfill the requirement. Available by exception only.
Social Science - 3 credits
Humanities & Applied Arts - 9 credits
Science and Mathematics - 7 credits
One course must be a laboratory science from biology, geology, chemistry, or physics. One course must be a college-level (1000+) math course. Students must achieve a “C” or better in each course.
Total General Education Requirements - 29 credits
Major Area Coursework & Electives - 35 credits
Total Hours Required (minimum) - 64 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 the Associate of Arts Degree (example: MATH 0900 ).
- A maximum of six hours of studies or workshops (2490, 2495, 2990, or 2995) coursework may be applied toward the Associate of Arts Degree (example: HIST 2490).
- A maximum of four hours of internship allowable toward graduation.
- At least 15 hours of coursework must be completed through Western Wyoming Community College.
Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree
Every student must complete a minimum of 64 semester hours of credit, which includes required General Education credits as outlined below.
General Education Requirements:
First Year Experience - 1 credit
Students must achieve a “C” or better.
English - 6 credits
Students must achieve a “C” or better in each course.
US & Wyoming Constitutions - 3 credits
State law requires students to successfully complete a course in the United States and Wyoming Constitutions. Students must achieve a “C” or better. In situations where a student has transferred in an approved U.S. Government course, but lack focused study in the Wyoming Constitution, government and politics, POLS 1100 is a 1 credit option to fulfill the requirement. Available by exception only.
Social Science - 3 credits
Humanities or Applied Arts - 3 credits
Science and Mathematics - 11 credits
One course must be a laboratory science from biology, geology, chemistry, or physics. One course must be a college-level (1000+) math course. Students must achieve a “C” or better in each course.
Total General Education Requirements - 27 credits
Major Area Coursework & Electives - 37 credits
Total Hours Required (minimum) - 64 credits
- No coursework numbered less than 1000 will be applicable to the Associate of Science Degree (example: MATH 0900 ).
- A maximum of four hours of internship allowable toward graduation.
- At least 15 hours of coursework must be completed through Western Wyoming Community College.
- Students may not receive credit for courses which 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 64 semester hours of credit, which include required General Education credits as outlined below. Major will appear on the diploma.
Approved majors for the Associate of Applied Science Degree:
- Automotive Technology
- Business Information Systems
- Business Information Systems, Digital Media
- Business Information Systems, Medical Administrative Assistant
- Business Management
- Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technology
- Diesel & Medium/Heavy Truck Technology
- Electrical & Instrumentation Technology
- Industrial Maintenance
- Law Enforcement
- Machine Tool Technology
- Mining Maintenance Technology
- Natural Gas Compression Technology
- Oil & Gas Production Technology
- Welding Technology
General Education Requirements:
First Year Experience - 1 credit
Students must achieve a “C” or better.
English - 6 credits
Students must achieve a “C” or better in each course.
US & Wyoming Constitutions - 3 credits
State law requires students to successfully complete a course in the United States and Wyoming Constitutions. Students must achieve a “C” or better. In situations where a student has transferred in an approved U.S. Government course, but lack focused study in the Wyoming Constitution, government and politics, POLS 1100 is a 1 credit option to fulfill the requirement. Available by exception only.
Science or Mathematics - 3-4 credits
A laboratory science from biology, geology, chemistry, physics, or a college-level (1000+) math course. Students must achieve a “C” or better in either course.
Computer Course - 3 credits
Total General Education Requirements - 16-17 credits
Major Area Coursework & Electives - 48 credits
Total Hours Required (minimum) - 64 credits
A cumulative Western Wyoming Community College grade point average of 2.00 or better must be maintained for graduation.
- A maximum of six hours of internship allowable toward graduation
- No coursework numbered less than 1000 will be applicable to the Associate of Applied Science Degree (example: MATH 0900 ).
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