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Civic Engagement
The Associate of Arts in Civic Engagement is designed for students who want to make a real impact in their communities and prepare for careers that focus on leadership, service, and positive social change. This transfer-focused degree helps you build strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills while exploring how individuals and organizations shape society.
Through coursework in social sciences, communication, government, and community-focused learning, you’ll gain the tools to understand complex issues, work collaboratively, and lead with purpose. Small class sizes and supportive faculty create an environment where you can explore your interests, develop your voice, and prepare for transfer into bachelor’s programs in public administration, political science, social work, nonprofit leadership, education, and related fields.
Whether you see yourself working in public service, advocacy, community development, or leadership roles, the DC3 AA in Civic Engagement helps you start strong and build a pathway toward meaningful work that matters.
This degree requires a minimum of 12 credits of courses with a Service-Learning component. Course offerings may vary by semester.
Start here. Lead with purpose. Create change.
Program Information
Bachelor of Arts
Tuition
$30/per credit hour*
Fees
$125**/per credit hour
Books
All materials are included
Other Program Fees
No additional fees associated with this program.
* This rate applies to Ford County residents. Out of county residents rate is $60/per credit hour. International rate is $80/per credit hour.
** Online Course have an additional $10/per credit hour fee
Tuition and fees are subject to change
Fall
Spring
Summer
Students may start this program at the beginning of fall, spring, or summer semester.
Faculty
Annel Gonzales
Teacher Education Program Coordinator
Main Campus Location
Main Campus Building
2501 N. 14th Ave.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
Sample Degree Plan
Year 1
Fall I: (15 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 102 or ENG 104 – English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
- ^¶(SGE 030) MATH 106 or MATH 108 – College Algebra T▶ – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
Spring I: (15 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 103 – English Comp II T▶ – 3 Credits
- *(SGE 020) SP 106 – Public Speaking T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
Year 2
Fall II: (16-17 Credits)
- (SGE 040) Natural & Physical Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 4-5 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
Spring II: (13-14 Credits)
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 1-2 Credits
Key
T▶ Kansas Systemwide Transfer Course
* Course requires a C or higher
^ Course has a testing or prerequisite requirement
¶ MATH 106 or course in which MATH 106 is a prerequisite
!, !!, !!! Program & Elective Courses
KBOR Systemwide General Education Courses with (SGE ###) contribute toward completion of one of the seven discipline areas required by the Kansas Board of Regents Systemwide General Education program.