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General Studies

The Associate of Arts in General Studies offers a flexible, interdisciplinary degree designed for students who want to explore multiple fields of study while building strong academic skills. This program emphasizes critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving through coursework in the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, natural or physical sciences, and mathematics. The General Studies degree is ideal for students who are undecided about a major, returning to college after time away, or seeking a broad educational foundation that can support a variety of career or academic goals. With guidance from academic advisors, students can customize their coursework to reflect personal interests and future plans.

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Program Information

Bachelor of Arts

This degree will best transfer into a Bachelor of Arts

Click here to learn more about transfer options

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.

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Faculty

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 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 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
!!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits

Spring I: (15 Credits)

*^(SGE 010) ENG 103 – English Comp II T▶ – 3 Credits
*(SGE 020) SP 106 or SP 206 – Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication T▶ – 3 Credits
^¶(SGE 030) MATH Pathway Course – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
(SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
!!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 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
(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

Spring II: (13-14 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 – 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.