DODGE CITY, Kan. (KSNW) — Dodge City Community College and Kansas State University are teaming up to offer bachelor’s degree programs in agriculture and education for students in southwest Kansas.

Students will start by completing 60 to 75 credit hours at Dodge City Community College and then finish their degrees through K-State, using a mix of online courses and local hands-on experiences. The schools say that the setup allows students to stay in their community, saving both time and money while they continue working locally.

"We are always looking for ways to better serve our students, and this program is a great example," Dodge City Community College President Harold Nolte said in a statement. "By allowing our transfer students to stay in the community while completing their four-year

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