Academic advisors will assist you in forming career and education plans which fit your aptitude, interests, personality and lifestyle. An educational plan consists of a list of required and suggested courses which lead to the completion of a degree or certificate. These are some of the questions that the advisors will help you find answers to:
Prerequisites
Course prerequisites prepare students to have the skills necessary for academic success. To obtain clearance of a prerequisite, students must complete one of the following:

1. To take the required coursework.
2. Submit a college transcript of previously taken coursework.
3. Complete a placement assessment:
   1. High school transcript with ACT scores.
   2. Complete COMPASS or ASSET Testing at KCC.
   3. You may bring unofficial transcripts to the Academic Advising office for advising and prerequisite completion.

Certificates
A grouping of classes in a specific area between 15 and 44 credits. Certificates require a GPA of 2.0 in the required coursework. Certificates can be a great way to document completion of coursework while working towards an associate’s degree. Additionally, a certificate may be a way to expand skills and abilities in an area of study related to a degree.


Occupational Programs
Occupational degrees, or Associate in Science Degrees, prepare students to go from college to a work environment after completing 62 to 78 credits. This does not include perquisite coursework.


MACRAO
The MACRAO is an agreement between two and four year colleges. The agreement states that if you complete the outlined classes classes in the 5 outlined groups at a 2 year school, when you transfer to a 4 year school, they will accept the credits.

To reference course selections, see the MACRAO requirements for KCC's Associate in Arts Degree and Associate in Science Degree.