Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Applied Science
- All courses must be college-level courses as indicated by a number of 1000 or above.
- Successful completion of a minimum of 120 credits in a prescribed curriculum. A grade of “D”, “F” or “U” does not constitute successful completion of a class.
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) is required in all hours completed at Central Wyoming College.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) in those courses required for graduation in the student’s prescribed program.
- A minimum of 30 general education credit hours is required for completion of the BAS degree, with a minimum of 2.0 (C) in each general education course requirement. See General Education Requirements.
- Minimum of 2.0 (C) in each program requirement in the student’s program of study. Refer to the Programs of Study section of this catalog for specific courses.
- Topics and directed studies courses may not be used to satisfy general education requirements.
- A minimum of 45 credit hours of upper level (3000-4000 level) coursework is required for the BAS degree.
- A minimum of 25% of the credits of the degree must be earned through Central Wyoming College.
Bachelor of Applied Science
General Education Requirements
Writing Level I (WR1) |
3 Credits |
Writing Level II (WR2) |
3 Credits |
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) |
3 Credits |
ARTS/HUM/IT/LSCI |
3 Credits |
MATH/APPM |
3 Credits |
ORAL |
6 Credits |
SOC |
(in program) |
UNST |
1 Credit |
Gen Ed Electives* |
5 Credits |
Total |
30 Credits |
*With the approval by faculty advisor, student may choose a combination of courses with a general education designator to complete the requirements in this section.
Associate of Arts
Associate of Science*
- All courses must be college-level courses as indicated by a number of 1000 or above.
- Successful completion of a minimum of 60 credits in a prescribed curriculum. A grade of “F” or “U” does not constitute successful completion of a class. A grade of “D” in CWC classes is considered successful completion only for general elective courses.
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) is required in all hours completed at Central Wyoming College.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) in those courses required for graduation in the student’s prescribed program.
- Minimum of 2.0 (C) in each general education course requirement. See General Education Requirements.
- Minimum of 2.0 (C) in each program requirement in the student’s program of study. Refer to the Programs of Study section of this catalog for specific courses.
- A maximum of 11 general elective credits may be taken under the S/U grading option. An S/U graded course will not be accepted to fulfill a general education or program requirement unless the course is offered for S/U grading only.
- Topics and directed studies courses may not be used to satisfy general education requirements.
- A minimum of 25% of the credits of the degree must be earned through Central Wyoming College.
Associate of Arts Degree or Associate of Science Degree*
General Education Requirements
Writing Level I (WR1) |
3 Credits |
Writing Level II (WR2) |
3 Credits |
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) |
3 Credits |
ARTS |
3 Credits |
HUM |
3 Credits |
LSCI |
4 Credits |
MATH |
3 Credits |
ORAL |
3 Credits |
SOC |
3 Credits |
UNST |
1 Credit |
Total |
29 Credits |
* For the Associate of Science (AS) degree, the students have the option of choosing 2 courses out of the following three areas: ARTS, HUM, SOC for a total of 6 credits. Total General Education Requirement = 26 credits.
Additionally, for AS degrees, the program requirements section must include one additional course in mathematics, lab science or statistics course.
Associate of Applied Science
- All courses must be college-level courses as indicated by a number of 1000 or above.
- Successful completion of a minimum of 60 credits in a prescribed curriculum. A grade of “F” or “U” does not constitute successful completion of a class. A grade of “D” in CWC classes is considered successful completion only for general elective courses.
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) is required in all hours completed at Central Wyoming College.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) in those courses required for graduation in the student’s prescribed program.
- Minimum of 2.0 (C) in each general education course requirement. See General Education Requirements.
- Minimum of 2.0 (C) in each area of emphasis requirement in the student’s program of study. Refer to the Programs of Study section of this catalog for specific courses.
- A maximum of 11 general elective credits may be taken under the S/U Grading option. An S/U graded course will not be accepted to fulfill a general education or program requirement unless the course is offered for S/U grading only.
- Topics and directed studies courses may not be used to satisfy general education requirements.
- A minimum of 25% of the credits of the degree must be earned through Central Wyoming College.
Associate of Applied Science Degree
General Education Requirements
Writing Level I (WR1) |
3 Credits |
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) |
3 Credits |
MATH/APPM/LSCI |
3 Credits |
Student must complete six (6) credits of general education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, one of which is either WR2 or ORAL |
ARTS/HUM/IT/ORAL/SOC/WR2 |
6 Credits |
UNST |
1 Credit |
Total |
16 Credits |
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- All courses must be college-level courses as indicated by a number of 1000 or above.
- Successful completion of a minimum of 66 credits in a prescribed curriculum. A grade of “F” or “U” does not constitute successful completion of a class. A grade of “D” in CWC classes is considered successful completion only for general elective courses.
- Cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) is required in all hours completed at Central Wyoming College.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) in those courses required for graduation in the student’s prescribed program.
- Minimum of 2.0 (C) in each general education course requirement. See General Education Requirements.
- Minimum of 2.0 (C) in each area of emphasis requirement in the student’s program of study. Refer to the Programs of Study section of this catalog for specific courses.
- A maximum of 11 general elective credits may be taken under the S/U Grading option. An S/U graded course will not be accepted to fulfill a general education or program requirement unless the course is offered for S/U grading only.
- Topics and directed studies courses may not be used to satisfy general education requirements.
- A minimum of 25% of the credits of the degree must be earned through Central Wyoming College.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
General Education Requirements
Writing Level I (WR1) |
3 Credits |
Writing Level II (WR2) |
3 Credits |
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) |
3 Credits |
MATH/LSCI |
8 Credits |
SOC |
4 Credits |
UNST |
1 Credit |
Total |
22 Credits |