Garden City Community College Campuses

Garden City Community College offers a wide array of programs designed to meet the educational needs of students in western Kansas and beyond. As a comprehensive community college, it provides associate degrees, certificates, and workforce training in various fields.

• Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees prepare students for transfer to four-year institutions, covering general education courses in humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics.
• In the health sciences division, programs include nursing (Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse), radiologic technology, and emergency medical services, emphasizing hands-on clinical training.
• Agriculture programs are prominent, given the region's rural economy, with courses in agronomy, animal science, agribusiness management, and veterinary technology, including practical farm management and livestock production techniques.
• Business and technology offerings encompass accounting, business administration, computer information systems, and office administration, focusing on skills like financial management, entrepreneurship, and software applications such as Microsoft Office and QuickBooks.
• Technical and vocational programs feature welding technology, automotive technology, diesel technology, and industrial maintenance, providing certifications from the National Institute for Metalworking Skills and other industry standards.
• Education programs prepare future teachers with associate degrees in early childhood education and elementary education, including pedagogy, child development, and classroom management courses.
• Liberal arts and fine arts include English, history, psychology, sociology, music, art, and theater, fostering creative expression and critical thinking through studio work, performances, and literary analysis.
• Science and math departments offer biology, chemistry, physics, anatomy, and calculus, with lab-based learning to build foundational knowledge for STEM careers or transfers.
• Public services programs cover criminal justice, fire science, and law enforcement, simulating real-world scenarios in policing, corrections, and emergency response.
• Additionally, non-credit courses in continuing education include English as a Second Language (ESL), GED preparation, and short-term workforce development in areas like CDL training and healthcare aide certification.

These programs are delivered through a mix of in-person, online, and hybrid formats, ensuring accessibility. Faculty emphasize student success with small class sizes and personalized advising. The college partners with local industries for internships and job placement, particularly in agriculture, energy, and healthcare sectors. Overall, GCCC's curriculum supports career advancement, university transfer, and community development, serving over 2,000 students annually with affordable tuition and financial aid options.