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Requirements for Graduation
Cottey College grants the Associate in Arts (A.A.) or the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree. Students must fulfill
the graduation requirements as set forth in the catalog which is in effect when they enter the College. Both degrees
require the completion of 62 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher. 32 credit hours
must be completed at Cottey College.
All graduates must complete a 24-credit common core curriculum. The core includes 11 credits in basic skills such as
English composition (writing), mathematics and physical activities. The other 13 credits are distribution requirements
in the fine arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences.
Depending on their interest and prospective majors, Cottey graduates earn either the A.A. or A.S. degree by meeting
additional degree requirements beyond the core curriculum. The A.A. degree requires 12 additional credits focusing on
the humanities, foreign languages and fine arts. The A.S. degree requires 11 additional credits focusing on the sciences
and mathematics.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Associate in Arts (A.A.) Degree
Basic Skills
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Credits |
| ENG101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| ENG102 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| MAT103 or above |
College Algebra or a higher numbered MAT course |
3 |
| Physical Activity |
(DAN or PHE) */** |
2 |
| Distribution & Degree Requirements |
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| Fine Arts Theory * |
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3 |
| Social Science |
ECO, HIS or POL |
3 |
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ANT, ECO, HIS, POL, PSY or SOC |
3 |
| Laboratory Science |
(AST, BIO, CHE or PHY) |
4 |
| Humanities |
PHI, REL, or literature or civilization course in ENG, FRE, GER or SPA * |
3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts |
ART, DAN, MUS, PHI, REL, THE or literature or civilization course in ENG, FRE, GER or SPA * |
3 |
| Foreign Language |
(must be in one language) ** |
6
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| Basic Skills, Distribution & Degree Requirements |
36 |
| Electives |
26
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| MINIMUM REQUIRED |
62 |
* See COURSES MEETING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
** Students ready to enter a course beyond FRE/GER/SPA 202 may, after consulting foreign language faculty, request that this requirement bereduced or waived.
*** Maximum of four physical activity credits count toward required 62 credits.
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
Basic Skills
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Credits |
| ENG101 |
English Composition I |
3 |
| ENG102 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| MAT103 or above |
College Algebraor a higher numbered MAT course |
3 |
| Physical Activity |
(DAN or PHE) */** |
2 |
| Distribution & Degree Requirements |
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| Fine Arts Theory * |
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3 |
| Social Science |
ECO, HIS or POL |
3 |
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ANT, ECO, HIS, POL, PSY or SOC |
3 |
| Humanities |
PHI, REL, or literature or civilization course in ENG, FRE, GER or SPA * |
3 |
| Science and Mathematics |
AST, BIO, CHE, CSC beyond 100, PHY or MAT beyond 103
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12 |
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With at least:
One laboratory science
Courses in two disciplines
Two courses in one discipline |
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| Basic Skills, Distribution & Degree Requirements |
35 |
| Electives |
27
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| MINIMUM REQUIRED |
62 |
*See COURSES MEETING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
**Maximum of four physical activity credits count toward required 62 credits.
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For more information on Cottey's academic program, please contact
the Office of Enrollment Management
by email or call 1-888-5-COTTEY.
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