Program Information

General Education Requirements

General Transfer

The specific courses that fulfill each of the general transfer categories for the Associate of Arts and Associate of Science Degree are listed below. Courses that are permitted for the Associate of Applied Science Degree are also included and indicated with an asterisk. The process of assigning courses in each category is continually being updated. A class may only fulfill one requirement in the following General Education Categories. Students should contact their advisors for updated listings.

Communication 1  

Communication 2  

Mathematics (Quantitative)  

Constitutional Requirements  

Lab Science  

Freshman Foundations  

Physical Education Activity  

Arts & Humanities  

Social & Cultural Awareness  

Associate of Arts Degree

The Associate of Arts Degree will be awarded students in transfer programs who complete the following requirements:

1. Completion of the program requirements in which the student is enrolled.
2. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours in courses numbered 1000 or above with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.
3. 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.
4. Completion of at least 15 semester hours applicable towards graduation from Eastern Wyoming College.
5. Completion of the appropriate reading course or an appropriate score on the reading exam. See ACCUPLACER and ACT/SAT Course Placement Guide .
6. Completion of the college-wide exit assessment and the outcomes assessment requirements specific to the major.
7. File graduation application with the Student Services Office. The application is due at the beginning of the semester in which the student expects to graduate.
8. 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 must be submitted to the Student Services Office.
9. 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.
10. All students are required to meet the constitutional requirement by taking one of the following:  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 Degree

The Associate of Science Degree will be awarded students in transfer programs who complete the following requirements:

1. Completion of the program requirements in which the student is enrolled.
2. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours in courses numbered 1000 or above with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.
3. 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.
4. Completion of at least 15 semester hours applicable towards graduation from Eastern Wyoming College.
5. Completion of the appropriate reading course or an appropriate score on the reading exam. See ACCUPLACER and ACT/SAT Course Placement Guide .
6. Completion of the college-wide exit assessment and the outcomes assessment requirements specific to the major.
7. File graduation application with the Student Services Office. The application is due at the beginning of the semester in which the student expects to graduate.
8. 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 must be submitted to the Student Services Office.
9. 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.
10. All students are required to meet the constitutional requirement by taking one of the following: 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 Applied Science Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree will be awarded students in technical programs who complete the following requirements:

1. Completion of the curriculum requirements and approved electives for the program in which the student is enrolled.
2. Completion of at least 15 semester hours applicable towards graduation from Eastern Wyoming College.
3. Completion of a minimum of 60 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.
4. Students must complete all program requirements, including electives, with a grade of “C” or better.
5. Completion of the appropriate reading course or an appropriate score on the reading exam. See ACCUPLACER and ACT/SAT Course Placement Guide .
6. File graduation application with the Student Services Office. The application is due at the beginning of the semester in which the student expects to graduate.
7. 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 must be submitted to the Student Services Office.
8. 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.
9. Completion of the college-wide exit assessment and the outcomes assessment requirements specific to the major.
10. All students are required to meet the constitutional requirement by taking one of the following: HIST 1211 - U.S. to 1865 , HIST 1221 - U.S. from 1865 , POLS 1000 - American & Wyoming Government , POLS 1050 - Basics in United States and Wyoming Government .

*Students must take POLS 1000 , HIST 1211 , HIST 1221 , or POLS 1050 . Students should consult with their advisors concerning transferability.

Certificate

Certificates will be awarded to students in certificate programs who complete the following requirements:

1. Completion of the curriculum requirements specified for the respective programs, with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or better.
2. Completion of the appropriate reading course or an appropriate score on the reading exam. See ACCUPLACER and ACT/SAT Course Placement Guide .
3. File graduation application with the Student Services Office. The application is due at the beginning of the semester in which the student expects to graduate.
4. 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 must be submitted to the Student Services Office.
5. Completion of the outcomes assessment appropriate to the program.

Distance Learning

Every student within the EWC service area has the opportunity to take college credit courses and earn a degree or certificate through distance education. EWC is approved by The Higher Learning Commission to offer the following complete degree or certificate programs via distance.

• Interdisciplinary Studies AA degree and AS degree
• Criminal Justice AA degree
• Business Administration AAS degree
• Child Development Certificate
• Corrections Certificate
• Early Childhood Education AA degree
• Elementary Education AA degree

Classes are offered via Internet, using both synchronous and asynchronous interaction. A three year rotation schedule of distance classes ensures that all program requirements are offered for the above degrees. Eastern Wyoming College offers courses in many core areas including general education, business, computer applications, criminal justice, education, social sciences, and human development.

Support services available to help students include technology support, student advising, library, bookstore, counseling, financial aid, tutoring, online registration, and online grade reports.

Students interested in taking distance classes should consider:

• How comfortable are you with using technology such as computers, e-mail, and the Internet?
• Are you a self-directed, self-motivated, and self-disciplined student? It is important to stick to a schedule with distance courses.
• Are you comfortable with forms of interaction such as chat rooms, text messaging, e-mail, or telephone calls?
• Do you have the time commitment to devote to a distance course? Distance courses require as much or more of your time than traditional classes.
• Are you willing to be an active participant and an advocate for your own education? Then distance learning may be for you!

For questions, please call the Instructional Technology Office at either (307) 534.2912 or 877.392.4678 (877.EWC.INST) menu item 3 or check the web at ewc.wy.edu/distance.

Veteran education benefits may be adjusted when student enrolls in only distance education courses.