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List of Degrees by College
College of Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Concurrent Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
Certificates
Minors
Non-degree
College of Architecture, Planning and Design
Minors
College of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music Education, and Bachelor of Science
- American Ethnic Studies, B.A. or B.S.
- Anthropology, B.A. or B.S.
- Art, B.A. or B.F.A.
- Biochemistry, B.A. or B.S.
- Biology, B.A. or B.S.
- Chemistry, B.A. or B.S.
- Medical Laboratory Science, B.A. or B.S.
- Communication Studies, B.A. or B.S.
- Economics, B.A. or B.S.
- English, B.A.
- Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology, B.A. or B.S.
- Geography, B.A. or B.S.
- Geology, B.A. or B.S.
- Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies, B.A./B.S.
- General Physics, B.S.
- History, B.A. or B.S.
- Humanities, B.A.
- Life Science, B.A. or B.S.
- Mass Communications, B.A. or B.S.
- Mathematics, B.A. or B.S.
- Microbiology, B.A. or B.S.
- Modern Languages, B.A.
- Music
- Philosophy, B.A. or B.S.
- Physical Science, B.A. or B.S.
- Physics, B.A. or B.S.
- Political Science, B.A. or B.S.
- Psychology, B.A. or B.S.
- Social Work, B.A. or B.S.
- Social Science, B.A. or B.S.
- Sociology, B.A. or B.S.
- Statistics and Data Science, B.A. or B.S.
- Theatre, B.A. or B.S.
Interdisciplinary studies
Concurrent Bachelor of Science/Arts/Master of Science/Arts
Certificates
Minors
Pre-Health Designations: Non-degree
College of Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Certificates
Concurrent BS/BA and MS
Minors
College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Education
Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies
Certificate
Teacher Licensure Programs
School of Leadership Studies Minor
College of Engineering
Concurrent Bachelor of Science/Master of Science
Certificates
Minors
College of Health and Human Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Apparel and Textiles
Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science
Bachelor of Science in Personal Financial Planning
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology
Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Concurrent Bachelor of Science and Master of Science
Certificate
Dual Degree
Minors
College of Technology and Aviation Polytechnic Campus
Associate of Science
Associate of Technology
Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Technology
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Science in Applied Business and Technology
Certificates
Minors
Common Degree Requirements
The common requirements for all curricula leading to an undergraduate degree are:
- Expository Writing, 6 credits
- Public Speaking, 2 credits
Undergraduate Degree Requirements
College and program requirements can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog. The K-State 8 general requirements can be found on the K-State 8 website.
To graduate, a student must complete an approved curriculum. Under special conditions substitutions to the curriculum are allowed as the interests of the student warrant if approved by the department head and dean. A minimum of 45 hours must be at a course level of 300 or above. Courses applied to degree requirements must be completed no later than the term in which a degree is awarded.
There are two grade point averages a student must meet to be awarded a degree (1) at least a 2.0 on Kansas State University graded courses that are applied toward the degree and (2) at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA for all graded courses taken at Kansas State University. Professional curricula may impose additional degree requirements.
Students must file an application for graduation via KSIS during the first four weeks of the semester (first two weeks for summer semester) in which the degree is to be completed.
It is the student’s responsibility to be certain that transcripts from all transfer institutions are on file in the Registrar’s Office before the end of the semester the degree requirements will be completed.
Up to half of the credits required for a normal four-year degree may be completed at an accredited two-year college.
No more than 25% of credit hours applied to degree requirements may be from Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) sources. CPL may include standardized national exams, recognition of military or workforce training or portfolio assessment.
Each student must complete at least 30 credits at Kansas State University to be considered for a degree. Further, the student must complete 20 of the last 30 hours of credit at Kansas State University. Courses in the student’s major field shall be taken at Kansas State University unless an exception is granted by the major department on petition of the student. That department shall have jurisdiction over the acceptance of major courses by transfer for fulfillment of the major requirement.
Exceptions to the residence requirement of the final year may be made by the dean of the college and the department head in the student’s major field, if the student has completed a total of three years of work acceptable to Kansas State University. The student must submit satisfactory plans and reasons for completing the degree requirements at another institution, such as a dental, medical, law, or medical technology school, before earning a degree here.
Resident work includes all regularly scheduled course or laboratory instruction given by the regular university faculty.
At least five-sixths of the credit hours taken at Kansas State University and applied toward a degree must be graded hours. Required courses of an internship or practicum nature or credit by examination, offered on a Credit/No Credit basis only, are to be considered as graded hours in implementing the five-sixths policy.
Candidates for spring graduation should attend Spring commencement. Fall graduates are asked to participate in the commencement exercises in December or the following Spring. Approved summer degree candidates may participate in the exercises before or after graduation.
Students generally complete degree requirements in the normal four or five academic years allotted for that purpose. However it could take additional time because of a significant change of educational objective. A student may interrupt studies for one or more semesters. Normally, the student will be expected to complete the degree program in not more than two years beyond the scheduled time. The individual whose education has been interrupted may have to meet new degree requirements if a change has occurred in the approved curriculum.
Modification of Graduating Requirements for Students with Disabilities. A student may request a program modification if he or she can document a disability that directly impairs his/her ability to meet the normal requirements of the program. Students must contact the Student Access Center. For more information also see K-State Polytechnic Student Accommodation Services.
Dual degrees
Students may elect to earn two degrees at the same time. The requirements for both degrees must be satisfied. Students should confer with academic dean(s) as early as possible to determine appropriate programs of study.
Minors, Secondary Majors, and Certificates
Undergraduate Academic Minors
Undergraduate minors provide students an opportunity to emphasize study in an area outside their major curriculum. A minor program will require completion of at least 15 designated credit hours of required course work outside of the major. Courses forming a minor may be used to satisfy the general requirements of a major curriculum, including free electives. Students who have declared an approved minor and completed all requirements for it will receive official recognition for that emphasis after the degree is posted.
Kansas State University graduates can complete minors after their baccalaureate or advanced degree has been awarded by seeking admission as a non-degree student.
Directors of minor programs can request approval to allow non-K-State graduates with baccalaureate or advanced degrees to earn an undergraduate minor through the normal course and curriculum routing procedures. In general, such programs should demonstrate rationale and specify how applicants will be screened for adequacy of past academic preparation. Application requirements can be found in the Approval, Routing, and Notification Procedures for Course and Curriculum Changes. Minor programs must request continuation every five years to maintain their standing to accept non-Kansas State University graduates. No more than six hours of transfer courses may be used for the minor.
Secondary majors
K‐State offers secondary majors in Biological Engineering, Gerontology, Global Food Systems Leadership, International Studies, Latin American Studies, and Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. These secondary majors are open to degree‐seeking undergraduate or graduate students in all colleges, these secondary majors are designed and are to be taken concurrently with a primary major. Most undergraduate programs of study will allow students to take both a primary and a secondary major within the normal four‐year program, especially because courses applied toward the secondary major may also satisfy requirements for general education or restricted electives.
Program requirements follow a common pattern. Each includes two or more of the following features: an interdisciplinary introductory course (which might also satisfy distribution requirements); a list of electives from which students choose about 18 hours; and an interdisciplinary senior seminar featuring supervised independent study.
Each program has a supervisory committee and a director to whom students may refer for advising.
Undergraduate Academic Credit Certificates
A Kansas State University Undergraduate Academic Credit Certificate emphasizes a focused specialty area of study. The program must increase the knowledge and skills of individuals. The program must be validated by a specified assessment process.
Undergraduate academic credit certificates require approval through the Faculty Senate curriculum approval process. The department and college that propose an undergraduate academic credit certificate program must provide for approval the following information:
- Purpose (clear and appropriate educational objective),
- Evidence of demonstrated need or demand for proposed certificate,
- Requirements,
- Desired outcomes,
- Assessment procedures,
- Estimated budget and staff required, and
- Evidence of approval of their certificate program through internal academic channels.
General Requirements
- Certificates will require no fewer than twelve credit hours.
- No more than 25% of total credit hours required for the certificate may be transfer credits.
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required on courses applied to a certificate.
- A higher cumulative grade point average or minimum course grades of “C” or higher may be specified. All courses applied to the certificate must have letter grades. Courses with grades of “Credit” or “Pass” will not be applicable.
- The department and college should also indicate whether or not the certificate can be obtained as a credential on its own (free-standing) or if the certificate may only be obtained by degree-seeking students at Kansas State University. If a specific degree program is required, it should be specified.
- All free-standing certificate programs will share the following admission process and criteria unless additional/higher criteria are specified by the department and college.
Admission for certificates
All certificate programs require admission to Kansas State University. Certificates to be completed as a free-standing program require admission to Kansas State University as a non-degree, certificate-seeking student.
Students who do not intend to become a candidate for a bachelor’s degree at Kansas State University must apply for admission as a non-degree, certificate-seeking student. Such students must submit the admission application, application fee, and transcripts. Applicants must provide documentation of high school or GED completion and, if college courses have been attempted, official transcripts demonstrating a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher for all post-secondary coursework.
Students who later choose to pursue a bachelor’s degree must apply for admission as a degree-seeking student.
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