Garden City Community College Articulation Agreements

Garden City Community College Articulation Agreements

Welcome to the Kansas State University and Garden City Community College articulation agreements resource page. Here, you'll find a comprehensive list and detailed outlines of our articulation agreements designed to streamline your transfer process. These agreements ensure a smooth transition by mapping out how your credits from Garden City Community College will apply toward your degree at Kansas State University. Our goal is to provide clear, accessible information to help you plan your academic journey with confidence and ease.

Agribusiness

The Agribusiness major, with emphasis on areas in agribusiness, international, and agricultural sales, explores the business and economics of agribusiness firms. The curriculum combines agribusiness courses in agricultural economics with business administration fundamentals, preparing students to navigate industry challenges like market competition, resource reliance, and global food systems. The program is offered in Manhattan.

 

Agricultural and Natural Resources Communications 

The Agricultural & Natural Resources Communications major allows students to gain hands-on experience in writing, photography, videography, graphic design, and social media—building a strong foundation in modern communication. With courses in marketing and communication strategy, students develop skills to share the story of agriculture and natural resources effectively. The program is offered in Manhattan. 

 

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Economics examines economic factors influencing agricultural production, food consumption, commodity marketing, farm management, natural resources, agricultural finance, and trade. Agricultural Economics has emphasis areas in farm management, specialty, pre-vet, and pre-law. The program is offered in Manhattan.

 

Agriculture Education

The Agricultural Education major prepares students to become leaders and educators in agriculture through a combination of agricultural sciences, education, and hands-on teaching experience. Students gain practical classroom experience throughout the program and complete a student-teaching experience before graduation. Graduates are prepared for careers as high school agriculture teachers and FFA advisors, as well as positions in Extension, agricultural sales, consulting, youth programming, and other agriculture-related fields. The program is offered in Manhattan and Online.

 

Agronomy

The Agronomy major prepares students for careers focused on plants, soils, and environmental systems essential to agriculture and natural resource management. Graduates pursue careers in crop production, soil and water conservation, agribusiness, environmental consulting, research, or continue on to graduate or professional school. The curriculum blends applied science and technology with a strong foundation in the physical and biological sciences, emphasizing sustainable agricultural systems critical to Kansas and beyond. Students select one of six program options aligned with their career interests: Business & Industry, Consulting & Production, Plant Science & Biotechnology, Precision Agriculture, Range Management, Soil & Environmental Science. The program is offered in Manhattan.

 

Animal Sciences and Industry

The Animal Sciences and Industry major prepares students for careers in animal care, production, and related industries. Graduates may pursue veterinary or graduate school or enter fields such as animal health, nutrition, genetics, reproduction, meat science, or dairy processing in industry, education, or government. The curriculum blends science and business, focusing on domesticated animals vital to Kansas. Students can choose between two study options based on career goals: Pre-Vet/Science or Management/Industry. The program is offered in Manhattan and online.

 

Diversified Agriculture

Diversified Agriculture provides students a broad base in all areas of agriculture while allowing them to focus on a concentration in their area of interest. This option is ideal for incoming students who want a broad degree, those who have changed agriculture majors one or more times, and students transferring in lower-division courses from more broad-based agricultural curricula. Diversified agriculture is designed to be flexible for career interests and timely completion. This degree is available both online and in person. The program is offered in Manhattan , Online, and K-State Southwest at Garden City.

 

Park Management and Conversation

The Park Management and Conservation major prepares students for careers managing and protecting parks, recreation areas, and natural resources. The curriculum combines natural sciences with communication, management, and social sciences while providing hands-on outdoor experiences and a 10-week professional internship. Students can specialize in areas such as Natural Resource Management, Recreation Business, Law Enforcement, or Interpretation. Graduates may pursue careers with organizations such as the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, state and local agencies, resorts, and other conservation and recreation organizations in roles including park ranger, conservationist, recreation planner, and law enforcement ranger. The program is offered in Manhattan.