Programs and Curricula

Barton County Community College offers a comprehensive curriculum including: transfer programs, technical education programs, general education programs, one-year certificate and two-year associate degree programs. The College's aim is to provide the highest quality in all of its courses, regardless of the program of study. Flexibility in planning your course of study, along with experienced advisors, will enhance the probability of attaining your educational goal.

Transfer Programs
General Education
Developmental Education
Certificate Programs
Two-Year Associate Degree Program
Workforce Training & Community Education Programs

Transfer Programs

Barton County Community College is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges, therefore credits earned are accepted by most colleges and universities in the United States. By following the information provided by the Transfer Equivalency Program you will be able to carefully plan an associate degree program which will transfer without loss of credit. You should utilize the expertise of your academic advisor on campus, as well as information gained by contacting colleges and universities concerning degree requirements within the appropriate departments or colleges.

If you plan to transfer to a four-year college or university, but you are uncertain of the area of specialization or major, you should consider taking general education courses required by most colleges or universities. Visit with your academic advisor concerning the "Transfer and Articulation Agreement" which provides a guide to general education planning for the transfer student.

Careful planning by you and your academic advisor will result in a smooth transition from Barton to your next college campus without any problems. Barton students who have transferred to four-year colleges and universities have consistently done as well or better than the students who started at that four-year institution.

Technical Programs

Technical education offers you the option of one or two-year programs designed to provide knowledge and skills which will prepare students for employment or transfer upon program completion. Community advisory committees composed of individuals working in the various career fields assist the College in designing appropriate coursework and programs. The programs can help you enter the job market in one or two years or update your job skills through individual courses.

While technical courses are generally designed to prepare you to go directly into the job market, transfer to a four-year institution is also an option. As with the transfer programs mentioned previously, you should work closely with your advisor in selecting coursework if you plan to transfer your credits to another institution of higher learning.

General Education

The General Education program provides you a foundation for personal enrichment and achievement. A broad selection of courses are available to help you explore a variety of interests. These courses are designed to become a part of a transfer program if you decide that to be a later interest. The essential objective of general education is to educate the individual student to be a rational and humane person.

Developmental Education

Statement of Philosophy
As developmental educators at Barton County Community College, we believe in maximizing the potential of our students and ourselves. We believe in the rights of all students to excellent post-secondary educational experiences: therefore, we strive to achieve and maintain excellence in all our teaching and learning endeavors. It is our mandate to help students overcome any barriers that would hinder their personal and academic success.

We create a learning environment in which faculty, staff, and administration employ the best practices in their field, promote individual initiative, honor diversity, empower independent learning, and encourage risk taking, active learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking while we model a lifelong commitment to learning.

Adopted 8/14/2001

Mission Statement
Developmental education at Barton County Community College provides a post-secondary educational opportunity, sensitive and responsive to the individual differences and special needs among learners.

To facilitate academic preparedness, we support diagnostic assessment and placement, develop and provide general and discipline-specific learning strategies, and assist students in coping with barriers to learning.

Adopted 8/14/01
Revised 8/20/02

The developmental courses offered regularly in the course schedule include the following:

Your advisor or the Student Support Services staff will assist you with the selection of appropriate developmental courses should assessment through ASSET indicate that you could benefit by enrolling in one or more of these courses.

Certificate Programs

The College believes that all students who obtain an associate degree at Barton should have completed a general education program that will prepare them to become active, productive, and informed citizens of the world. This means that all such students should be able to read with comprehension, write with clarity and meaning, have command of basic mathematical skills, and possess an appreciation and awareness of the visual and performing arts. In addition, in this modern and rapidly mobile society, there exists a need for everyone to understand and appreciate their own heritage, as well as that of others from different cultures. Finally, as scientific advancements, information exchange, and world politics and economics become ever more important in shaping our world, responsible citizens also need a solid background in the understanding of scientific principles, information technologies, and social skills that will prepare them for future employment and constructive interaction with others in society.

The general education program at Barton strives to meet these educational needs and challenges by requiring all degree students to successfully complete certain fundamental general education courses, while allowing them also to select from among a variety of elective courses in important general education areas. These electives provide students with some flexibility in tailoring their individual general education curriculum to personal or career interests and goals.

Two-Year Associate Degree Program

The associate degree is a nationally recognized two-year degree awarded upon the successful completion of a minimum of 64 credit hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better in an approved educational program. You will want to review with your academic advisor the several degree options available to you at Barton.

As you proceed through the following section on Programs and Curricula, please keep in mind that these have been prepared as a guide for you in your planning. Should you have questions concerning specific courses or programs, please contact the Admissions Office, the Office of Learning and Instruction, or your academic advisor.

Workforce Training & Community Education Programs

In addition to traditional technical programs, the Workforce Training & Community Education Division provides innovative educational opportunities across the College's seven-county service area. Programs provide pathways to degree completion, certification for career advancement, fulfillment of continuing education requirements, and opportunities for lifelong learning. The Division also responds with customized training programs for business and industry.

For more information, contact Workforce Training & Community Education at 800-732-6842 or
(620) 792-9266.

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY TRAINING
Business Classes & Workshops - programs and events open to the general business community that serve to meet employer and/or employee training needs.

Business Management & Leadship Degree Program - accelerated approach to a degree in Business Management & Leadership. Coursework may be available both on and off campus in both face-to-face and ITV (instructional television) formats.

CNH Global Technician Program- Barton partners with CNH Global to deliver technician training for CNH employees throughout the state of Kansas and the region.

COMMAND Spanish - a national partnership with a leading provider of customized Spanish language and cross-cultural programs. Training is for non-Spanish speakers who interact with Spanish-speakers in the workplace.

Customized Training Programs- workshops and training sessions customized to the needs of today's employer and employees.

Midwest Utility & Pipeline Training Center - a centralized training facility that provides classroom and hands-on certified industry, technician and/or college level job skill training for the natural gas industry.

National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)-A three-day annual conference that provides professionals with information on corrosion control regulations and procedures. Certification is available.

HEALTH CARE CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Clara Barton Colloquium - The Clara Barton Colloquium is an annual conference that is held in conjunction with National Nurses Week. The event celebrates the nursing profession and provides continuing education. The Clara Barton Scholarship Fund was established in conjunction with this event and scholarships are awarded each year.

Nursing Continuing Education - Continuing education is required for all persons licensed under the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. Barton serves as an approved provider of nursing continuing education.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
College Advantage - juniors, seniors and gifted underclassmen have an opportunity to jump-start their college career. ITV instruction is offered at schools in the North Central Distance Learning Network (NCDLN) and the Golden Belt ITV Consortium.

Get Ahead Program (GAP) - high school students also have the opportunity to participate in college classes that are offered on the Barton campus. General education and career pathway courses are available.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Adventure Based Leadership Education (ABLE) - emphasizes learning by experience. ABLE is a combination of physical and emotional challenges that allow participants to choose their own comfort zone while expanding their level of personal growth and development.

Child Education Fair - annual conference that celebrates the caring and education of young children! Childcare professionals and teachers from across the state attend this one-day event that offers professional networking and continuing education units.

Kansas Highway Patrol Training(KHP)-through a partnership with the KHP, students have the opportunity to earn college credit while completing their Basic Recruit training.

Lee Turner Lectureship Series-continuing education opportunity for area law enforcement professionals. An endowment from Mr. Lee Turner underwrites the costs of two lectureships.

OUTREACH OFFERINGS
Outreach-traditional and lifelong learning courses available at locations throughout the College's service area. ITV instruction is offered at communities in the North Central Distance Learning Network (NCDLN).

BASICS (Building Academic Skills in Correctional Settings) - Barton offers inmate education at area correctional facilities. Student inmates have the opportunity to take individual classes or pursue coursework towards the completion of certificate and/or degree programs.