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Associate of Arts | Associate of Science |
Associate of Applied Science
Certificates | Fields of Study | Suggested Programs |
Degree Requirements
Associate of Arts Degree
The Associate of Arts Degree will be awarded students in transfer programs who complete the following requirements:
- Completion of the program requirements in which the student is enrolled.
- Completion of a minimum of 64 semester hours in courses numbered 1000 or above with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.
- No more than six hours in courses numbered 1490, 1990, 2490, or 2990 will apply toward the degree. In addition, no course offered under the Developmental Studies department may be applied toward the degree.
- Completion of at least 12 semester hours applicable towards graduation from Eastern Wyoming College.
- Completion of the appropriate reading course (DVST 0515, DVST 0520), or an appropriate score on the reading exam.
- Completion of the college-wide exit assessment and the outcomes assessment requirements specific to the major.
- File graduation application with the office of the Dean of Students. The application is to be accompanied by the $10.00 graduation fee due eight weeks prior to the end of the semester in which the candidate expects to graduate.
- Students who have an incomplete and plan to graduate have one semester or the summer session (whichever comes first) in which to finish the incomplete. If they do not finish the incomplete the graduation date moves to the semester in which they finish the incomplete. A new graduation application, accompanied by the $10.00 graduation fee must be submitted to the office of the Dean of Students.
- A grade of either "S” or "C” or better must be received in each course used to satisfy the general transfer requirements below. A grade of "S” may be earned through institutional challenge, CLEP, or advanced placement examinations.
- All students are required to meet the constitutional requirements by taking one of the following: HIST 1210 United States History I and HIST 1250 History of Wyoming, HIST 1211 U.S. to 1865, HIST 1221 U.S. from 1865, POLS 1000 American & Wyoming Government.
The process of assigning specific courses that fulfill each of the general transfer categories listed below is continually being updated. Students are advised to contact their advisors for updated listings to ensure meeting the appropriate requirements for graduation or transfer.
| Associate of Arts |
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|---|---|
| 1 |
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| 3 | English Composition |
| 3 | Intensive Writing Course |
| 3 | College-level Mathematics |
| 4 | Lab Science |
| 3 | Humanities |
| 3 | Visual, Performing, Fine Arts |
| 6 | Social Science (includes state statutory requirement on the constitution) |
| 3 | Global Studies (may double count) |
| 2 |
|
Associate of Science Degree
The Associate of Science Degree will be awarded students in transfer programs who complete the following requirements:
- Completion of the program requirements in which the student is enrolled.
- Completion of a minimum of 64 semester hours in courses numbered 1000 or above with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.
- No more than six hours in courses numbered 1490, 1990, 2490, or 2990 will apply toward the degree. In addition, no course offered under the Developmental Studies department may be applied toward the degree.
- Completion of at least 12 semester hours applicable towards graduation from Eastern Wyoming College.
- Completion of the appropriate reading course (DVST 0515, DVST 0520), or an appropriate score on the reading exam.
- Completion of the college-wide exit assessment and the outcomes assessment requirements specific to the major.
- File graduation application with the office of the Dean of Students. The application is to be accompanied by the $10.00 graduation fee due eight weeks prior to the end of the semester in which the candidate expects to graduate.
- Students who have an incomplete and plan to graduate have one semester or the summer session (whichever comes first) in which to finish the incomplete. If they do not finish the incomplete the graduation date moves to the semester in which they finish the incomplete. A new graduation application, accompanied by the $10.00 graduation fee must be submitted to the office of the Dean of Students.
- A grade of either "S” or "C” or better must be received in each course used to satisfy the general transfer requirements below. A grade of "S” may be earned through institutional challenge, CLEP, or advanced placement examinations.
- All students are required to meet the constitutional requirements by taking one of the following: HIST 1210 United States History I and HIST 1250 History of Wyoming, HIST 1211 U.S. to 1865, HIST 1221 U.S. from 1865, POLS 1000 American & Wyoming Government.
The process of assigning specific courses that fulfill each of the general transfer categories listed below is continually being updated. Students are advised to contact their advisors for updated listings to ensure meeting the appropriate requirements for graduation or transfer.
| Associate of Science |
|
|---|---|
| 1 |
|
| 3 | English Composition |
| 3 | Intensive Writing Course |
| 10 | Lab Science/Mathematics, including one college level math course and one lab science |
| 3 | Humanities or Visual, Performing, Fine Arts |
| 6 | Social Science (includes state statutory requirement on the constitution) |
| 3 | Global Studies (may double count) |
| 2 |
|
Associate of Applied Science Degree
The Associate of Applied Science Degree will be awarded students in technical programs who complete the following requirements:
- Completion of the curriculum requirements and approved electives for the program in which the student is enrolled.
- Completion of at least 12 semester hours applicable towards graduation from Eastern Wyoming College.
- Completion of a minimum of 62 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.
- Completion of the appropriate reading course (DVST 0515, DVST 0520), or an appropriate score on the reading exam.
- File graduation application with the office of the Dean of Students. The application is to be accompanied by the $10.00 graduation fee due eight weeks prior to the end of the semester in which the candidate expects to graduate.
- Students who have an incomplete and plan to graduate have one semester or the summer session (whichever comes first) in which to finish the incomplete. If they do not finish the incomplete the graduation date moves to the semester in which they finish the incomplete. A new graduation application, accompanied by the $10.00 graduation fee must be submitted to the office of the Dean of Students.
- The minimum general education requirements for any Associate of Applied Science Degree are listed below. Specific program requirements vary and some courses may be of higher level than the minimum stated. A grade of either "S” or "C” or better must be received in any course used to satisfy the general education requirements. A grade of "S” may be earned through institutional challenge, CLEP, or advanced placement examinations.
- Completion of the college-wide exit assessment and the outcomes assessment requirements specific to the major.
- All students are required to meet the constitutional requirements by taking one of the following: HIST 1210 United States History I and HIST 1250 History of Wyoming, HIST 1211 U.S. to 1865, HIST 1221 U.S. from 1865, POLS 1000 American & Wyoming Government.
| Associate of Applied Science |
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|---|---|
| 1 |
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| 3 |
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| 3 |
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| 2-5 |
Students must take either Political Science 1000 or Political Science 1050, or a combination of History 1210 and History 1250. |
Students should be aware of general education components that are incorporated into technical classes, such as computer skills.
Certificate
Students should be aware of general education components that are incorporated within the certificate program coursework. This related education material emphasizes such critical topics as report writing, reading, mathematics, interpersonal skills, and computer skills.
Certificates will be awarded to students in certificate programs who complete the following requirements:
- Completion of the curriculum requirements specified for the respective programs, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.
- Completion of the appropriate reading course (DVST 0510, DVST 0515, DVST 0520), or an appropriate score on the reading exam.
- File certificate application with the office of the Dean of Students. The application is to be accompanied by the $10.00 graduation fee due eight weeks prior to the end of the semester in which the candidate expects to graduate.
- Students who have an incomplete and plan to graduate have one semester or the summer session (whichever comes first) in which to finish the incomplete. If they do not finish the incomplete, the graduation date moves to the semester in which they finish the incomplete. A new certificate application, accompanied by the $10.00 graduation fee must be submitted to the office of the Dean of Students.
- Completion of the outcomes assessment appropriate to the program.
Eastern Wyoming College offers four complete Distance Learning Programs:
- Interdisciplinary Studies AA
- Interdisciplinary Studies AS
- Criminal Justice AA
- Business Administration AAS
The primary modes of delivery are internet, compressed video, and telecourse. Please see the website, ewc.wy.edu, for a complete listing of courses each semester. All previously listed degree requirements still pertain to distance degrees.


