Policies and Procedures
POLICY 5250A:
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
Western Wyoming Community College offers general transfer degrees meant for transfer to a four year college or university. Some programs require specific course requirements beyond the general education requirements that allow the degree to be in a major area. Certificates are offered in technical skill and academic areas. The certificates, varying in credit amount, require specific courses and generally do not include general education coursework.
The College offers the following degrees and certificates:
Associate of Arts: This degree is primarily for students majoring in the humanities and social sciences and planning to transfer to a four-year or professional school.
Associate of Science: This degree is primarily for students majoring in math, science, engineering, or business and planning to transfer to a four-year or professional school.
Associate of Fine Arts: This degree is primarily for students considering careers as professional performing artists who plan to transfer into Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Arts programs following completion of the AFA degree.
Associate Degree in Nursing: This degree is primarily a technical degree that allows the graduate to apply to take the National Council Licensure examination for registered nursing (NCLEX-RN).
Associate of Applied Science: This degree is primarily for students who major in technical fields. Skills Proficiency Certificates: These certificates are given in various occupational areas and require completion of a defined group of courses.
To graduate, students must complete all requirements of their program. Students may opt to graduate under the current catalog requirements or under those of the catalog in place the year they began attending Western Wyoming College as long as there has been continuous attendance.
The current WWCC Catalog lists requirements, as approved by the Curriculum Committee, for all degrees and certificates.
Adopted October 30, 1975
Revised January 26, 1984
Revised May 26, 1988
Revised December 19, 1988
Revised July 16, 2008
PROCEDURE 5250A:
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES
The College offers the following degrees and certificates: Transfer Associate Degrees, Associate of Nursing, Associate of Applied Science, and Skills Proficiency Certificates. Each program has specific graduation requirements. A student will be permitted to graduate if he or she completes the program’s requirements listed in the WWCC Catalog the year the student originally enrolled, or under the current catalog requirements, as long as there has been continuous attendance since that time.
General Requirements for All Degrees or Certificates
Students must complete the following general requirements before the College will grant a degree or a certificate. The student must have
A Cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 (a "C" average) or
better in all hours attempted at Western Wyoming College, and
The last 14 credit hours must have been completed through Western
Wyoming College (See Policy 5230D).
No "S/U" graded courses may be used for graduation hours.
Students may not receive credit for courses which are prerequisite to courses they have already completed.
Requirements for the Associate of Arts Degree
Every student must complete a minimum of 64 semester hours of credit. Of these 64, 25 hours are designated for major area coursework and electives. The student, therefore, has some flexibility in choosing courses
General Education Requirements 6 Hours
English 1010 & one of the following: 1020, 1111, or 2010. Students must achieve a “C” or better in each course.
United States Government ______ 3 Hours
Students may fulfill this requirement by completing POLS 1000, HIST 1211, HIST 1221, HIST 1251 or ECON 1200. State law requires students to successfully complete a course in the United States and Wyoming Constitutions. Students must achieve a “C” or better grade in each course.
Social Science 6 Hours
Health & Human Activity 2 Hours
Students may select courses from activity courses (PEAC courses), dance, nutrition, and wellness. Students who serve in the military may receive two hours of physical education credit upon submission of their DD-214.
Humanities and Applied Arts 9 Hours
Students must complete at least one class in the humanities grouping and one in the applied arts grouping. Students should be aware that many four-year institutions require two to four semesters of a foreign language.
Science and Mathematics 7 -9 Hours
One course must be a laboratory science from the biology, geology, chemistry, or physics areas. One course must be a college level (1000+) math course. Students must achieve a “C” or better grade in the math course.
Computer Course 3 Hour
This course may be chosen from programming or applications courses only. Eligible courses: CMAP 1705, 1750, 1800, 1905, COSC 1010, 1200, ITEC 2360, ES 1060, IMGT 2400.
Assessment 0-1 Hours
Students must complete the WWCC assessment requirement for graduation. They may do so by taking a department-specific capstone/portfolio course, the Assessment Portfolio course (HMDV 2410) or by attending the designated Assessment Day (transcripted as HMDV 2411).
Total General Education Requirement 36-42 Hours
Major Area Coursework Electives 22-28 Hours
Total Hours Required 64 Hours Minimum
The cumulative Western Wyoming Community College grade point average must be a 2.00 in order to graduate.
Generally no “S/U” graded courses may be used as hours for graduation (except when prior approval has been obtained through Curriculum Committee to use the course).
No coursework number less than 1000 will be applicable to the Associate of Arts Degree.
A maximum of six hours of studies and workshops (2490, 2495, 2990, 2995) coursework may be applied toward the Associate of Arts degree.
Students must achieve a “C” or better in English I, English II, United States Government, and college level (1000+) math courses.
14 hours of coursework must be completed through Western Wyoming Community College.
Students may not receive credit for courses which are prerequisite to courses they have already completed.
A maximum of 4 credits of internship allowed towards graduation.
Requirements for the Associate of Science Degree
Every student must complete 64 semester hours of credit. Of these 64, 23 – 27 hours are designated for major area coursework and electives. The student, therefore, has some flexibility in choosing courses.
General Education Requirements 6 Hours
English 1010 & one of the following: 1020, 1111 or 2010. Students must achieve a “C” or better in each course.
United States Government 3 Hours
Students may fulfill this requirement by completing POLS 1000, HIST 1211, HIST 1221, HIST 1251 or ECON 1200. State law requires students to successfully complete a course in the United States and Wyoming Constitution. Students must achieve a “C” or better grade in each course.
Social Science , Humanities & Applied Arts 9 Hours
Students must complete at least one course from two of the areas listed above.
Health & Human Activity 2 Hours
Students must select courses from all activity courses (PEAC courses), dance, nutrition, and wellness courses. Students who served in the military may receive two hours of physical education credit upon submission of their DD-214 to the Registrar.
Science and Mathematics 14 Hours
One course must be a laboratory science from the biology, geology, chemistry, or physics areas. One course must be a college level (1000+) math course. Students must achieve a “C” or better grade in the math course.
Computer Courses 3 Hours
This course may be chosen from programming or applications courses only.
Assessment 0-1 Hours
Students must complete the WWCC assessment requirement
for graduation. They may do so by taking a department-specific capstone/portfolio course, the Assessment Portfolio course (HMDV 2410) or by attending the designated Assessment Day (transcripted as HMDV 2411).
Total General Education Requirement 37 – 41 Hours
Major Area Coursework Electives 23 – 27 Hours
Total Hours Required 64 Hours Minimum
The cumulative Western Wyoming Community College grade point average must be a 2.00 in order to graduate.
Generally no “S/U” graded courses may be used as hours for graduation (except when prior approval has been obtained through Curriculum Committee to use the course).
No coursework number less than 1000 will be applicable to the Associate of Science Degree.
A maximum of six hours of studies and workshops (2490, 2495, 2990, 2995) coursework may be applied toward the Associate of Science degree.
“C” or better grades achieved in English I, English II, United State Government, and college level (1000+) math courses.
14 hours of coursework must be completed through Western Wyoming Community College.
Students may not receive credit for courses which are prerequisite to courses they have already completed.
A maximum of 4 credits of internship allowed towards graduation.
Requirements for the Associate of Applied Science Degree
Every student must complete 64 semester hours of credit. Students have some flexibility in choosing courses that interest them. Approved AAS majors are listed in the WWCC College Catalog.
General Education Requirements 6 Hours
Students must complete English 1010 & one of the following: 1020, 1111 or 2010. Students must achieve a “C” or better in each course.
United States Government 3 Hours
Students may fulfill this requirement by completing POLS 1000, HIST 1211, HIST 1221, HIST 1251, or ECON 1200. State law requires students to successfully complete a course in the United States and Wyoming Constitution. Students must achieve a “C” or better grade in each course.
Social Science, Humanities, Applied Arts,______________3 Hours
Students must complete one course from one of the areas listed above.
Health & Human Activity 2 Hours
Students may select courses from all activity courses (PEAC courses), dance, nutrition, and wellness courses. Students who served in the military may receive two hours of physical education credit upon submission of their DD-214 to the Registrar.
Science and/or Mathematics 3-4 Hours
Students must complete a college level math course (level 1000+) with MATH prefix) or a science course.
Computer Courses 3 Hours
Courses may be chosen from programming or applications courses only.
Assessment 0-1 Hours
Students must complete the WWCC assessment requirement
for graduation. They may do so by taking a department-specific capstone/portfolio course, the Assessment Portfolio course (HMDV 2410) or by attending the designated Assessment Day (transcripted as HMDV 2411).
Total General Education Requirement 20– 24 Hours
Degree Area Coursework 24 Hours
All 24 hours must be completed in the major area department.
Directly Related Coursework 12 Hours
Coursework must be in the same division or be a Curriculum
Committee approved course for the related area.
Electives 5-8 Hours
Total Hours Required 64 Hours Minimum
The cumulative Western Wyoming Community College grade point average must be a 2.00 in order to graduate.
Generally no “S/U” graded courses may be used as hours for graduation (except when prior approval has been obtained through Curriculum Committee to use the course).
Students may use a maximum of five hours of less than 1000 level coursework electives.
A maximum of six hours of studies and workshops (2490, 2495, 2990, 2995) coursework may be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science degree.
14 hours of coursework must be completed through Western Wyoming Community College.
Students may not receive credit for courses which are prerequisite to courses they have already completed.
A maximum of 6 credits of internship allowed towards graduation.
Requirements for the Associate Degree in Nursing
Students must complete the 3 year (7 semester) program. Students must fulfill prerequisites and be accepted to the program. Program requirements are very specific and must be completed as listed. Successful completion of the program allows the graduate to take the National Council Licensure examination for registered nursing (NCLEX-RN). See the WWCC Catalog for the course requirements.
Requirements for the Associate of Fine Arts Degree
Students must complete a minimum of 85 semester hours of credit. Departmental course requirements are very specific and must be completed as listed. Approved majors in the Associate of Fine Arts degree are: Musical Theatre, Technical Theatre and Visual Arts: 2D. See the WWCC Catalog for the course requirements.
Requirements for Certificates
Each certificate program has specific course requirements as determined by Curriculum Committee.
Graduation, Completion and Commencement
Students must apply for graduation by designated dates prior to each semester graduation (dates may be obtained in the Registration and Records Office). The Graduation Application form is submitted to Registration & Records. All Students are required to attend the Commencement exercises in May unless a written excuse is submitted and approved by the Registrar.
Verification of degree completion (that all requirements are fulfilled) is done by the Registrar following each semester; Fall, Spring and Summer.
Adopted October 30, 1975
Revised January 26, 1984
Approved May 26, 1988
Approved December 19, 1988
Revised July 16, 2008
