General Education Programs and Transfer Agreement and Articulation
Fort Hays State University general education programs provide a core framework of learning to ensure that all students access knowledge to build essential skills needed for a successful university education and career advancement.
Students still may be required to take freshman or sophomore courses to meet degree or graduation requirements. Transfer students who have not completed an associate degree may transfer Fort Hays State University hours back to the community college based on the community college's approval in order to complete the associate degree.
General Education Program Information
Global Affairs Partnership Programs
Points of Clarification
- All students completing a teacher education program at the university shall satisfy the FHSU general education requirements or the transfer and articulation agreement.
- Credit for equivalent technical courses may be granted by departmental examination at the receiving institution.
FHSU adheres to and honors the terms of the Kansas Board of Regents' Transfer and Articulation Agreement with Kansas community colleges.
Frequently Asked Questions
General
- Which general education program will I be assigned?
- View the programs, requirements, and timeframes here.
- What general education program do I follow if I have already completed a bachelor’s degree?
- Students who hold a bachelor level degree from a regionally accredited institution who seek a second bachelor level degree from FHSU are considered to have fulfilled the general education requirements. Cognate courses, although normally used to fulfill general education requirements, are a major requirement and completion of cognate courses will be required if they were not taken as part of the coursework for the previous degree.
- What if I would like to appeal a General Education or KBOR General Education Framework decision?
- For General Education and KBOR General Education appeals, please contact Dr. Brad Will, Director of General Education.