The Associate of Arts Degree in various fields of study at NWCCD is primarily designed to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program. The general education (or core) requirements necessitate course work in a diversity of areas that enrich students’ understanding of the world, the importance of critical analysis, and the value of knowledge. The Associate of Arts Degree at NWCCD is offered for multiple areas of study and provides students with an opportunity to explore deeply within a particular domain in order to attain preliminary mastery within a discipline. Students completing the Associate of Arts Degree are accepted with junior-level standing as transfers at partnering baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.
The Associate of Science Degree in various fields of study at NWCCD is primarily designed to prepare students for transfer to a baccalaureate degree program. The general education (or core) requirements necessitate course work in a diversity of areas that enrich students understanding of the natural world, the importance of critical analysis and computation, as well as the value of generating new knowledge. The Associate of Science Degree at NWCCD is offered for multiple areas of study. The degree provides students with an opportunity to investigate deeply within a particular domain and to attain preliminary facility with the exploration-based practices within their chosen discipline. Students completing the Associate of Science Degree are accepted with junior-level standing as transfers at partnering baccalaureate degree-granting institutions.
Credit Requirements for Associate of Arts/Associate of Science
General Institutional Requirements:
- Complete a minimum of 60 credit hours at 1000 level and above.
- Complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of Sheridan College credit.
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (“C”) or better in classes 1000 level or above.
| General Eduation Requirements |
AA |
AS |
| Communication |
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| Basic Writing |
3 |
3 |
| Advanced Writing |
|
3 |
3 |
| Communication |
3 |
3 |
| Mathematics |
|
|
| Basic Math |
3 |
3 |
| Math Reasoning |
|
3 |
| Cultural Studies |
9 credits |
6 credits |
| Global Diversity |
selected from |
selected from |
| Humanities |
“Cultural Studies” |
“Cultural Studies” |
| Social & Behavioral Science |
(must be selected |
(must be selected |
| Visual & Performing Arts |
from 3 |
from 2 |
| Foreign Language |
different areas) |
different areas) |
| Science |
4 |
4 |
| US & Wyo. Constitutions |
3 |
3 |
| Health & Wellness |
2 |
2 |
| Total General Education Requirements |
30 |
30 |
| Program Requirements |
30 |
30 |
| Total Credit Hour Requirements |
60 |
60 |
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The following courses will satisfy the various categories of general education requirements listed above.
Note: Certain programs may recommend a designated course to fulfill a general requirement in order to provide the best background for success in a program.
The same course may not be used to satisfy two General Education requirements.
