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The Associate of Arts in Language is designed for students who want to build communication skills, explore new cultures, and prepare for a globally connected future. This transfer-focused degree helps you strengthen language proficiency while developing critical thinking, cultural awareness, and communication skills that are valuable in almost every career field.
Through interactive coursework and supportive instruction, you’ll gain confidence speaking, writing, and understanding language in real-world contexts while exploring the cultural perspectives that shape communication around the world. Small class sizes and personalized advising help you prepare for transfer into bachelor’s degree programs in languages, education, international studies, communications, business, and other related fields.
Whether your goal is teaching, travel, international business, or simply expanding your opportunities, the DC3 AA in Language helps you stand out in today’s global workforce.
Start here. Connect across cultures. Expand your future.
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
Virgilio Fernando Acevedo
Associate Professor of Social Sciences and Spanish
Main Campus Location
Main Campus Building
2501 N. 14th Ave.
Dodge City, Kansas 67801
Sample Degree Plan
Year 1
Fall I: (14 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 102 or ENG 104 – English Comp I T▶ – 3 Credits
- *(SGE 020) SP 106 or SP 206 – Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication T▶ – 3 Credits
- !LANG 103 – Elementary Spanish I – 5 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
Spring I: (14 Credits)
- *^(SGE 010) ENG 103 – English Comp II T▶ – 3 Credits
- (SGE 030) ^MATH 101 or MATH 104 – Modern College Math or Modern College Math w/ Review T▶ – 3 Credits
- ^!LANG 104 – Elementary Spanish II – 5 Credits
- (SGE 050) Social & Behavioral Sciences – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
Year 2
Fall II: (15-16 Credits)
- (SGE 070) Institutionally Designated – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- (SGE 060) Arts & Humanities – See list at MyDC3 – My Course Needs – 3 Credits
- ^!LANG 203 – Intermediate Spanish I – 5 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 3 Credits
- !!! Elective – Any 100 or 200 level course – 1-2 Credits
Spring 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 070) Institutionally Designated – 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 – 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.