Program Summary

This degree is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree program and complete the requirements to teach at the secondary level. Students completing this course of study earn an Associate of Science degree.

Degree Offered:

Associate of Science in Business Education

Classes Addressing Student Outcomes

AC101 Accounting Fundamentals
AC177 Accounting I
AC178 Accounting II
AC257 Managerial Accounting
BU178 Introduction to Business
BU212 Business Communications
BU217 The Legal Environment of Business
BU237 Principles of Management
CO176 Computer Concepts & Applications
EC276 Principles of Macroeconomics
EC277 Principles of Microeconomics

Suggested Program of Study

Suggested Program of Study

COURSE NO. COURSE NAME CR HR(S)
General Education Hours Required (31)
EN176 English Composition I 3
EN177 English Composition II 3
  Oral Communications - Gen. Ed.  3
  Mathematics - Gen. Ed. 3
  Natural Science with Lab - Gen. Ed. 5
  Social/ Behavioral Science - Gen. Ed. 6
  Arts/ Humanities - Gen. Ed. 6
  Physical Education - 100 level or above 1
SO100 Student Success Seminar 1
Required Business Courses (18)  
AC177 Accounting I 3
AC178 Accounting II 3
AC257 Managerial Accounting 3
CO176 Computer Concepts & Applications 3
EC276 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
EC277 Principles of Microeconomics 3
Business Electives (13/48)  
AC101 Accounting Fundamentals 3
AG106 Principles of Ag Economics 3
AG109 Farm & Records Management 3
BU175 Personal Finance 3
BU178 Introduction to Business 3
BU212 Business Communications 3
BU217 The Legal Environment of Business 3
BU221 Human Resource Management 3
BU222 Customer Service  3
BU225 Marketing 3
BU237 Principles of Management 3
BU241 Management of Small Business 3
BU245 Principles of Selling 3
ED177 Foundations of Modern Education 3
MA205 Elements of Statistics 3
MA210 Calculus: Business & Liberal Arts 3
Min. Credit Hours to Graduate:  62

   

  • Zero-level courses do not count toward graduation but are included in tuition costs.
  • Intermediate Algebra counts toward graduation but students taking College Algebra also will incur additional tuition costs. Students transferring to a 4-year university are encouraged to complete College Algebra at CCC.
  • Students pursuing an AS degree should take the 5-credit hour science option. Students earning an AA can take the 4-credit hour option.
  • It is recommended that students meet with an advisor to determine course placement and sequence.

Colby Community College has articulation agreements with the following 4-year schools:

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Colby Community College has articulation agreements with the following 4-year schools:

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Logo of Fort Hays State University Fort Hays State University
Logo of Kansas State University Kansas State University
Logo of Kansas University University of Kansas
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