The associate of arts degree from JCCC:

  • is designed for students who plan to transfer to another college or university to earn a bachelor's degree.

  • requires a minimum of 60 college-level credit hours within specified categories with a 2.0 or higher GPA.

  • requires a minimum of 34 credit hours of Kansas Systemwide General Education requirements.

  • requires a minimum of 25 additional credit hours of open electives.

  • requires the completion of a JCCC Cultural Diversity designated course from a list of approved courses. Some of the courses in this list will also meet Kansas Systemwide General Education requirements.

​The associate of arts degree is designed as a transfer degree. Students should refer to transfer information, meet with a JCCC counselor, and create a plan when selecting courses. 

Kansas Systemwide General Education Requirements 

English (6 hrs.)

ENGL 121Composition I*3
ENGL 122Composition II*3

Communications (3 hrs.)

3 hours required from the following courses:
COMS 120Interpersonal Communication3
or COMS 121 Public Speaking
or COMS 125 Personal Communication

Math and Statistics (3 hrs.)

MATH 165Finite Mathematics*3
MATH 171College Algebra*3
MATH 172Trigonometry*3
MATH 173Precalculus*5
MATH 175Discrete Mathematics and its Applications*3
MATH 181Statistics*3
MATH 231Business and Applied Calculus I*3
MATH 232Business and Applied Calculus II*3
MATH 241Calculus I*5
MATH 242Calculus II*5
MATH 243Calculus III*5
MATH 254Differential Equations*4
MATH 285Statistics for Business*4

Natural and Physical Sciences (4-5 hrs.)

Minimum 4 hours of a lab science required from the following courses:
Natural Science
BIOL 121Introductory Biology for Non-Majors4
BIOL 125General Botany5
BIOL 127General Zoology5
BIOL 135Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology4
BIOL 140Human Anatomy4
BIOL 144Human Anatomy and Physiology*5
BIOL 150Biology of Organisms*5
BIOL 161Introduction to Biotechnology4
BIOL 225Human Physiology*4
BIOL 230Microbiology*3
BIOL 231Microbiology Lab*2
EVRN 130Environmental Science3
EVRN 131Environmental Science Lab*1
Physical Science
ASTR 122Astronomy4
CHEM 120Chemistry in Society*4
CHEM 122Principles of Chemistry*5
CHEM 124General Chemistry I Lecture*4
CHEM 125General Chemistry I Lab*1
CHEM 131General Chemistry II Lecture*4
CHEM 132General Chemistry II Lab*1
CHEM 140Principles of Organic & Biological Chemistry*5
GEOS 130General Geology5
GEOS 140Physical Geography3
GEOS 141Physical Geography Lab*2
PHYS 130College Physics I*5
PHYS 131College Physics II*5
PHYS 220Engineering Physics I*5
PHYS 221Engineering Physics II*5
PSCI 120Physical Science4

Social and Behavioral Sciences (6 hrs.)

6 hours required from two subject areas:
Anthropology
ANTH 125Cultural Anthropology ±3
ANTH 126Physical Anthropology3
ANTH 130World Cultures ±3
ANTH 142World Prehistory ±3
ANTH 165Linguistic Anthropology ±3
Criminal Justice
CJ 121Introduction to Criminal Justice System3
CJ 141Criminal Law3
CJ 223International Criminal Justice Systems ±3
Economics
ECON 132Survey of Economics3
ECON 230Principles of Macroeconomics3
ECON 231Principles of Microeconomics3
Geography
GEOS 145World Regional Geography ±3
GEOS 155Human Geography ±3
Legal Studies
LAW 120Introduction to Paralegal Studies3
LAW 121Introduction to Law3
Political Science
POLS 122Political Science3
POLS 124American National Government3
POLS 126State and Local Government3
POLS 132Introduction to Comparative Government ±3
POLS 135International Relations ±3
POLS 175Environmental Policy and Law3
POLS 192Political Theory ±3
POLS 200Model United Nations ±3
POLS 220Introduction to Public Policy3
POLS 245Introduction to Public Administration3
Psychology
PSYC 121Applied Psychology3
PSYC 130Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC 215Child Development*3
PSYC 218Human Development*3
Sociology
SOC 122Introduction to Sociology ±3
SOC 125Social Problems ±3
SOC 131Sociology of Families3
SOC 146Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare ±3
Women and Gender Studies
WGS 201Global Women's Studies ±3

Arts and Humanities (6 hrs.)

6 hours required from two subject areas:
Art History
ARTH 180Art History: Ancient to Medieval ±3
ARTH 182Art History: Renaissance to Modern3
ARTH 184Art History: Twentieth Century ±3
ARTH 188History of Photography3
ARTH 200Women, Art, and Society ±3
English
English (Literature)
ENGL 130Introduction to Literature*3
ENGL 214Environmental Literature*3
ENGL 215U.S. Latino and Latina Literature* ±3
ENGL 217Literature by Women* ±3
ENGL 227Introduction to Poetry*3
ENGL 230Introduction to Fiction*3
ENGL 232Children's Literature* ±3
ENGL 235Drama as Literature*3
ENGL 236British Literature to 1800*3
ENGL 237British Literature after 1800*3
ENGL 246American Literature I*3
ENGL 247American Literature II*3
ENGL 254Masterpieces of the Cinema*3
English (Writing)
ENGL 123Technical Writing I*3
ENGL 140Writing for Interactive Media*3
ENGL 222Advanced Composition: The Art of the Essay*3
ENGL 223Introduction to Creative Writing*3
Communications
COMS 180Intercultural Communication3
Film and Media Studies
FMS 100Intro to Film3
FMS 200Intro to Filmmaking and Media Aesthetics3
Foreign Languages
FL 120Elementary German I ±5
FL 121Elementary German II* ±5
FL 130Elementary Spanish I ±5
FL 131Elementary Spanish II* ±5
FL 140Elementary French I ±5
FL 141Elementary French II* ±5
FL 165Elementary Chinese I ±5
FL 166Elementary Chinese II* ±5
FL 170Elementary Japanese I ±5
FL 171Elementary Japanese II* ±5
FL 182Intermediate Japanese I* ±5
FL 183Intermediate Japanese II* ±5
FL 192Intermediate Chinese I* ±3
FL 193Intermediate Chinese II* ±3
FL 220Intermediate German I* ±3
FL 221Intermediate German II* ±3
FL 230Intermediate Spanish I* ±3
FL 231Intermediate Spanish II* ±3
FL 240Intermediate French I* ±3
FL 241Intermediate French II* ±3
History
HIST 120Local and Kansas History ±3
HIST 125Western Civilization: Ancient World to the Renaissance3
HIST 126Western Civilization: Scientific Revolution to the Modern Age3
HIST 128Medieval History ±3
HIST 129Early Modern Europe 1500-17893
HIST 130European History Since 17893
HIST 132History of Africa ±3
HIST 135Eastern Civilization ±3
HIST 137African American History ±3
HIST 140U.S. History to 18773
HIST 141U.S. History Since 18773
HIST 143Ancient Greece, the Near East and Egypt ±3
HIST 145History of Ancient Rome ±3
HIST 149History of India ±3
HIST 151World History: Traditional ±3
HIST 152World History: Modern World ±3
HIST 160Modern Russian History ±3
HIST 162Modern Latin America ±3
HIST 165History of China ±3
HIST 167Introduction to History: Japan ±3
HIST 180North American Indian History ±3
HIST 195History of the Middle East ±3
HIST 210Environmental History of North America3
HIST 250American West3
HIST 260Women in U.S. History ±3
Humanities
HUM 122Introduction to Humanities3
HUM 145World Humanities: Ancient to Medieval ±3
HUM 146World Humanities: Renaissance to Modern ±3
HUM 155Classical Mythology3
HUM 156Contemporary Approaches to World Mythology ±3
HUM 165Introduction to Chinese Culture3
HUM 167Introduction to Japanese Culture ±3
Journalism
JOUR 120Mass Media and Society3
Music
MUS 121Introduction to Music Listening3
MUS 125Introduction to Jazz Listening3
MUS 126Introduction to World Music ±3
MUS 128History of Rock and Roll Music ±3
Philosophy
PHIL 121Introduction to Philosophy3
PHIL 124Logic and Critical Thinking3
PHIL 128Environmental Ethics3
PHIL 130Food Ethics3
PHIL 143Ethics3
PHIL 154History of Ancient Philosophy3
PHIL 176Philosophy of Religion3
Photography
PHOT 200Foundations in Photography3
Religion
REL 120Exploring World Religions ±3
REL 125Asian Religions ±3
REL 126Religions of the West ±3
Theater
THEA 120Introduction to Theater3

Cavalier Credits (6 hrs.)

Communications
COMS 120Interpersonal Communication3
COMS 121Public Speaking3
COMS 125Personal Communication3
COMS 180Intercultural Communication ±3
Math and Statistics
MATH 165Finite Mathematics*3
MATH 171College Algebra*3
MATH 172Trigonometry*3
MATH 173Precalculus*5
MATH 175Discrete Mathematics and its Applications*3
MATH 181Statistics*3
MATH 231Business and Applied Calculus I*3
MATH 232Business and Applied Calculus II*3
MATH 241Calculus I*5
MATH 242Calculus II*5
MATH 243Calculus III*5
MATH 254Differential Equations*4
MATH 285Statistics for Business*4
Natural and Physical Sciences
Natural Science
BIOL 121Introductory Biology for Non-Majors4
BIOL 125General Botany5
BIOL 127General Zoology5
BIOL 135Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology4
BIOL 140Human Anatomy4
BIOL 144Human Anatomy and Physiology*5
BIOL 150Biology of Organisms*5
BIOL 161Introduction to Biotechnology4
BIOL 225Human Physiology*4
BIOL 230Microbiology*3
BIOL 231Microbiology Lab*2
EVRN 124Oceanus: Essentials of Oceanography (non-lab science)3
EVRN 130Environmental Science3
EVRN 131Environmental Science Lab*1
EVRN 134Principles of Sustainability (non-lab science)3
Physical Science
ASTR 120Fundamentals of Astronomy (non-lab science)3
ASTR 122Astronomy4
CHEM 120Chemistry in Society*4
CHEM 122Principles of Chemistry*5
CHEM 124General Chemistry I Lecture*4
CHEM 125General Chemistry I Lab*1
CHEM 131General Chemistry II Lecture*4
CHEM 132General Chemistry II Lab*1
CHEM 140Principles of Organic & Biological Chemistry*5
ENGR 121Engineering Orientation2
GEOS 130General Geology5
GEOS 140Physical Geography3
GEOS 141Physical Geography Lab*2
PHYS 130College Physics I*5
PHYS 131College Physics II*5
PHYS 220Engineering Physics I*5
PHYS 221Engineering Physics II*5
PSCI 120Physical Science4
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Anthropology
ANTH 125Cultural Anthropology ±3
ANTH 126Physical Anthropology3
ANTH 130World Cultures ±3
ANTH 142World Prehistory ±3
ANTH 165Linguistic Anthropology ±3
Criminal Justice
CJ 121Introduction to Criminal Justice System3
CJ 141Criminal Law3
CJ 223International Criminal Justice Systems ±3
Economics
ECON 132Survey of Economics3
ECON 230Principles of Macroeconomics3
ECON 231Principles of Microeconomics3
Geography
GEOS 145World Regional Geography3
GEOS 155Human Geography3
Legal Studies
LAW 120Introduction to Paralegal Studies3
LAW 121Introduction to Law3
Political Science
POLS 122Political Science3
POLS 124American National Government3
POLS 126State and Local Government3
POLS 132Introduction to Comparative Government ±3
POLS 135International Relations ±3
POLS 175Environmental Policy and Law3
POLS 192Political Theory ±3
POLS 200Model United Nations ±3
POLS 220Introduction to Public Policy3
POLS 245Introduction to Public Administration3
Psychology
PSYC 121Applied Psychology3
PSYC 130Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC 215Child Development*3
PSYC 218Human Development*3
Sociology
SOC 122Introduction to Sociology ±3
SOC 125Social Problems ±3
SOC 131Sociology of Families3
SOC 146Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare ±3
Women and Gender Studies
WGS 201Global Women's Studies ±3
Arts and Humanities
Art History
ARTH 180Art History: Ancient to Medieval ±3
ARTH 182Art History: Renaissance to Modern3
ARTH 184Art History: Twentieth Century ±3
ARTH 188History of Photography3
ARTH 200Women, Art, and Society ±3
English
English (Literature)
ENGL 130Introduction to Literature*3
ENGL 214Environmental Literature*3
ENGL 215U.S. Latino and Latina Literature* ±3
ENGL 217Literature by Women* ±3
ENGL 227Introduction to Poetry*3
ENGL 230Introduction to Fiction*3
ENGL 232Children's Literature* ±3
ENGL 235Drama as Literature*3
ENGL 236British Literature to 1800*3
ENGL 237British Literature after 1800*3
ENGL 246American Literature I*3
ENGL 247American Literature II*3
ENGL 254Masterpieces of the Cinema*3
English (Writing)
ENGL 123Technical Writing I*3
ENGL 140Writing for Interactive Media*3
ENGL 222Advanced Composition: The Art of the Essay*3
ENGL 223Introduction to Creative Writing*3
Film and Media Studies
FMS 100Intro to Film ±3
FMS 200Intro to Filmmaking and Media Aesthetics ±3
Foreign Languages
FL 120Elementary German I ±5
FL 121Elementary German II* ±5
FL 130Elementary Spanish I ±5
FL 131Elementary Spanish II* ±5
FL 140Elementary French I ±5
FL 141Elementary French II* ±5
FL 165Elementary Chinese I ±5
FL 166Elementary Chinese II* ±5
FL 170Elementary Japanese I ±5
FL 171Elementary Japanese II* ±5
FL 182Intermediate Japanese I* ±5
FL 183Intermediate Japanese II* ±5
FL 192Intermediate Chinese I* ±3
FL 193Intermediate Chinese II* ±3
FL 220Intermediate German I* ±3
FL 221Intermediate German II* ±3
FL 230Intermediate Spanish I* ±3
FL 231Intermediate Spanish II* ±3
FL 240Intermediate French I* ±3
FL 241Intermediate French II* ±3
History
HIST 120Local and Kansas History ±3
HIST 125Western Civilization: Ancient World to the Renaissance3
HIST 126Western Civilization: Scientific Revolution to the Modern Age3
HIST 128Medieval History ±3
HIST 129Early Modern Europe 1500-17893
HIST 130European History Since 17893
HIST 132History of Africa ±3
HIST 135Eastern Civilization ±3
HIST 137African American History ±3
HIST 140U.S. History to 18773
HIST 141U.S. History Since 18773
HIST 143Ancient Greece, the Near East and Egypt ±3
HIST 145History of Ancient Rome ±3
HIST 149History of India ±3
HIST 151World History: Traditional ±3
HIST 152World History: Modern World ±3
HIST 160Modern Russian History ±3
HIST 162Modern Latin America ±3
HIST 165History of China ±3
HIST 167Introduction to History: Japan ±3
HIST 180North American Indian History ±3
HIST 195History of the Middle East ±3
HIST 210Environmental History of North America3
HIST 250American West3
HIST 260Women in U.S. History ±3
Humanities
HUM 122Introduction to Humanities3
HUM 145World Humanities: Ancient to Medieval ±3
HUM 146World Humanities: Renaissance to Modern ±3
HUM 155Classical Mythology3
HUM 156Contemporary Approaches to World Mythology ±3
HUM 165Introduction to Chinese Culture3
HUM 167Introduction to Japanese Culture ±3
Journalism
JOUR 120Mass Media and Society3
Music
MUS 121Introduction to Music Listening3
MUS 125Introduction to Jazz Listening3
MUS 126Introduction to World Music ±3
MUS 128History of Rock and Roll Music ±3
Philosophy
PHIL 121Introduction to Philosophy3
PHIL 124Logic and Critical Thinking3
PHIL 128Environmental Ethics3
PHIL 130Food Ethics3
PHIL 143Ethics3
PHIL 154History of Ancient Philosophy3
PHIL 176Philosophy of Religion3
Photography
PHOT 200Foundations in Photography3
Religion
REL 120Exploring World Religions ±3
REL 125Asian Religions ±3
REL 126Religions of the West ±3
Theater
THEA 120Introduction to Theater3

General Education Hours: 34-35

Open Elective Hours

Open electives are non-developmental courses meeting degree requirements. Please consult with a JCCC counselor for more information.25-26

Elective Hours: 25-26 


Total Program Hours: 60

Cultural Diversity Courses

These courses fulfill JCCC's Cultural Diversity requirement for the AA, AFA, and AS degrees.; one course required.
Anthropology
ANTH 125Cultural Anthropology3
ANTH 130World Cultures3
ANTH 134Native Americans3
ANTH 135American Indian Art3
ANTH 142World Prehistory3
ANTH 150People and Cultures of Mesoamerica3
ANTH 153The Anthropology of the Paranormal & Supernatural3
ANTH 165Linguistic Anthropology3
Art History
ARTH 135American Indian Art3
ARTH 180Art History: Ancient to Medieval3
ARTH 184Art History: Twentieth Century3
ARTH 186Art History: Introduction to Asian Art3
ARTH 200Women, Art, and Society3
Biology
BIOL 132Introduction to Public Health3
Business
BUS 235Introduction to International Business3
Communications
COMS 180Intercultural Communication3
Criminal Justice
CJ 223International Criminal Justice Systems3
Education and Early Childhood
EDUC 221Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for K-12 Educators3
English (Literature)
ENGL 215U.S. Latino and Latina Literature*3
ENGL 217Literature by Women*3
ENGL 232Children's Literature*3
ENGL 244Literature of American Popular Music*3
Film and Media Studies
FMS 100Intro to Film3
FMS 200Intro to Filmmaking and Media Aesthetics3
Foreign Languages
FL 120Elementary German I5
FL 121Elementary German II*5
FL 130Elementary Spanish I5
FL 131Elementary Spanish II*5
FL 135Basic Spanish for Hospitality Management3
FL 140Elementary French I5
FL 141Elementary French II*5
FL 165Elementary Chinese I5
FL 166Elementary Chinese II*5
FL 170Elementary Japanese I5
FL 171Elementary Japanese II*5
FL 182Intermediate Japanese I*5
FL 183Intermediate Japanese II*5
FL 220Intermediate German I*3
FL 221Intermediate German II*3
FL 230Intermediate Spanish I*3
FL 231Intermediate Spanish II*3
FL 240Intermediate French I*3
FL 241Intermediate French II*3
FL 288Spanish for Heritage and Advanced Speakers of Spanish*3
Geography
GEOS 145World Regional Geography3
GEOS 155Human Geography3
Global and International Studies
GIST 101Study Abroad Reflections*1-3
GIST 250Introduction to Globalization3
Health Care
HC 125International Awareness Field Study2
History
HIST 120Local and Kansas History3
HIST 128Medieval History3
HIST 132History of Africa3
HIST 135Eastern Civilization3
HIST 137African American History3
HIST 143Ancient Greece, the Near East and Egypt3
HIST 145History of Ancient Rome3
HIST 149History of India3
HIST 150Islam: Religion and Civilization3
HIST 151World History: Traditional3
HIST 152World History: Modern World3
HIST 160Modern Russian History3
HIST 162Modern Latin America3
HIST 165History of China3
HIST 167Introduction to History: Japan3
HIST 180North American Indian History3
HIST 195History of the Middle East3
HIST 260Women in U.S. History3
Humanities
HUM 137Introduction to Russian Culture3
HUM 145World Humanities: Ancient to Medieval3
HUM 146World Humanities: Renaissance to Modern3
HUM 150Islam: Religion and Civilization3
HUM 156Contemporary Approaches to World Mythology3
HUM 167Introduction to Japanese Culture3
Journalism
JOUR 220International Media3
Music
MUS 126Introduction to World Music3
MUS 128History of Rock and Roll Music3
Philosophy
PHIL 142History of Asian Philosophy3
PHIL 177Feminist Theory3
Photography
PHOT 200Foundations in Photography3
Physical Education, Health and Recreation
HPER 251Sport and Society3
Political Science
POLS 132Introduction to Comparative Government3
POLS 135International Relations3
POLS 192Political Theory3
POLS 200Model United Nations3
Psychology
PSYC 205Human Sexuality*3
PSYC 220Social Psychology*3
Religion
REL 120Exploring World Religions3
REL 125Asian Religions3
REL 126Religions of the West3
REL 150Islam: Religion and Civilization3
Sociology
SOC 122Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 125Social Problems3
SOC 146Introduction to Social Work and Social Welfare3
SOC 165Contemporary Chinese Society3
SOC 180Inequality and Diversity in The United States3
SOC 240Sociology of Community3
SOC 270Men and Masculinities3
Sustainable Agriculture
SAG 205Agroecology in the Americas3
Women and Gender Studies
WGS 201Global Women's Studies3
WGS 220The Many Women of Islam3
*

This course has registration requirements. 

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This course fulfills JCCC's Cultural Diversity requirement for the AA, AFA, and AS degrees.