Degree Plan

TRANSFER OPTIONS: Associate of Applied Science degrees are NOT designed for transfer. 

Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Associate of Science in Business Degree is designed to transfer and therefore completion of the degree alone does not qualify students for any specific career; however, completion of an associate degree will improve overall employability and will make students eligible for employment opportunities that require an associate-level degree. This degree is suited for students who plan to pursue careers in Business related fields such as Accounting, Business Administration, Management, and Marketing.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: This degree is designed for students preparing to transfer to a four-year institution to obtain a baccalaureate degree in a business field identified by Arkansas' four-year institutions participating in the transfer agreement.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

• Arkansas State University at Jonesboro to complete Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Business Economics, Bachelor of Science in International Business, Bachelor of Science in Finance, Bachelor of Science in Management, or Bachelor of Science in Marketing.
• Arkansas Tech University to complete Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BUS1313 Directed Elective) or Bachelor of Professional Studies.
• Henderson State University to complete Bachelor of Business Administration (BUS2023 Directed Elective)
• Southern Arkansas University at Magnolia to complete Bachelor of Business Administration in Advertising and Public Relations, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business, Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems, Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, or Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Texas A&M University - Texarkana to complete Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. 
• University of Arkansas Little Rock to complete Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Business Information Systems, Human Resources Management or Management. All can be completed online.
• University of Arkansas at Monticello to complete Bachelor of Business Administration (BUS1313 Directed Elective)
• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to complete Bachelor of Business Administration
• University of Central Arkansas to complete a Bachelor of Accounting, Business Administration, Economics - International Trade, Finance, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Insurance and Risk Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Managment, Management, Management Information Systems, or Marketing.
• Franklin University to complete a Bachelor of Science. Can be completed online.
• If planning to transfer to an institution other than the ones listed above, students may visit ACTS-Transfer Student to inquire about transferability to any Arkansas college or university.

Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Associate of Science in Business Degree is designed to transfer and therefore completion of the degree alone does not qualify students for any specific career; however, completion of an associate degree will improve overall employability and will make students eligible for employment opportunities that require an associate-level degree. This degree is suited for students who plan to pursue careers in Business related fields such as Accounting, Business Administration, Management, and Marketing.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: This degree track is designed for students preparing to transfer to the Sam M. Walton College of Business at the University of Arkansas Fayetteville to obtain a baccalaureate degree in a business field.

Visit the University of Arkansas Sam W. Walton College of Business here.

Click here to review transfer information regarding this program.

Degree: Associate of Science- Agriculture Business
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Technical Certificate in Agriculture, which is embedded into the Associate of Science in Agriculture Business or the Associate of General Studies degree, prepares students for entry-level work in the field of agriculture with emphasis placed on owning and operating your own farm/ranch operation. The Associate of Science degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year university to complete a baccalaureate degree.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: This program is designed for students to earn the Technical Certificate after semester two and the Associate of Science after semester four. Some courses have a minimum score and/or prerequisite requirements prior to enrollment.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

 

 

• The University of Arkansas Fayetteville to complete Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences with major in Agriculture Business, concentration in Agriculture Business Management and Marketing
• ​Southern Arkansas University (SAU) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with an Ag-Business major.
• Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete a Bachelor of Professional Studies.

Degree: Associate of Science- Agriculture Education
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Technical Certificate in Agriculture, which is embedded into the Associate of Science in Agriculture Education or the Associate of General Studies degree, prepares students for entry-level work in the field of agriculture with emphasis placed on owning and operating your own farm/ranch operation. The Associate of Science degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year university to complete a baccalaureate degree.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: This program is designed for students to earn the Technical Certificate after semester two and the Associate of Science after semester four. Some courses have minimum scores and/or prerequisite requirements prior to enrollment.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

• The University of Arkansas Fayetteville to complete Bachelor of Science Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences with major in Agricultural Education, Communication, and Technology with a concentration in Agricultural Education
• Southern Arkansas University (SAU) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with an Ag-Education major.
• Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete a Bachelor of Professional Studies.

Degree: Associate of Science - Agriculture Science
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Technical Certificate in Agriculture, which is embedded into the Associate of Science in Agriculture Science or Associate of General Studies degree, prepares students for entry-level work in the field of agriculture with emphasis placed on owning and operating your own farm/ ranch operation. The Associate of Science degree prepares to transfer to a four-year university to complete a baccalaureate degree.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: This program is designed for students to earn the Technical Certificate after semester two and the Associate of Science after semester four. Some courses have minimum scores and/or prerequisite requirements prior to enrollment.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

• Southern Arkansas University (SAU) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with an Ag-Education major.
• Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete a Bachelor of Professional Studies.
• If planning to transfer to an institution other than the ones listed above, students may visit ACTS-Transfer Student to inquire about transferability to any Arkansas college or university.

Degree: Associate of Science - Natural Resources
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Associate of Science in Natural Resources degree is designed to transfer and therefore completion of the degree alone does not qualify students for any specific career; however, completion of an associate degree will improve overall employability and will make students eligible for employment opportunities that require an associate-level degree. This degree is suited for students who plan to pursue careers in Forestry or Wildlife Management.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: This program offers the first two years of general and content-specific courses to transfer to a four-year institution for degree completion.

TRANSFER OPTION:

• University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources.
• Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete a Bachelor of Professional Studies.
• UA Fort Smith to complete Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
• If planning to transfer to an institution other than the ones listed above, students may visit Gainful Employment Information to inquire about the transferability of courses to any Arkansas college or University.

The following business degrees are accredited by The Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs:

AAS General Business

AAS Digital Media & Marketing

AS Business

AS Agriculture Business

 

 

View results for student learning and business unit performance for select business programs. View retention and graduation data for business programs.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science - Cybersecurity
Degree Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION: UA Cossatot joined a consortium among seven UA System campuses to expand and diversity cyber education throughout the state of Arkansas and beyond. The consortium, which is called CyberLearn, is the first of its kind in Arkansas and allows the sharing of instructional resources amongst the consortium members. Students enrolled in the Cybersecurity program will earn two Certificates of Proficiency in Cybersecurity Fundamentals I and II, a Technical Certificate in Cybersecurity, and an Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity, along with opportunities to earn industry credentials.

CAREER OPTIONS: The Associate of Applied Science in Cybersecurity degree prepares individuals for entry-level employment as well as advancement in the field of cybersecurity. The program emphasizes computer security and information assurance concepts aligned with current industry standard techniques. Furthermore, the program is designed to prepare students to assess, prevent, and oversee cyber threats.

Degree:  Associate of General Technology
Degree Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION:
In addition to 15 credit hours of academic core courses, students must also complete a minimum of 45 credit hours of technical core courses with at least 24 credit hours in one concentration area.

CAREER OPTIONS: 
This degree is customizable so that students may ensure employability in their concentration area.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

• Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete a Bachelor of Professional Studies.
• UA Fort Smith to Bachelor of Applied Science
• ASU Jonesboro to Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Supervision

Degree:  Technical Certificate of Automotive & Diesel Service Technology
Degree Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION: 
This program combines the study of Automotive Technology and Diesel Technology allowing students a broad area of study to increase employment opportunities. 

CAREER OPTIONS: 
This program is designed to prepare students for employment in the fields of automotive and diesel technology and encourage them to become entrepreneurs. The automotive and diesel technical skills learned in this program are transferrable to aeronautical, military, and engineering service fields. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Associate of Applied Science in Skilled and Technical Sciences.

Degree:  Technical Certificate of Cosmetology
Degree Plan

Cosmetology Application

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Cosmetology program is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical instruction required as a pre-requisite to qualify for licensure examination by the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology. Eligibility for the Cosmetology program requires either a high school diploma or GED. Enrollment is limited to full-time only; part-time enrollment is not permitted. Daily attendance is mandatory. Students must enroll in three consecutive semesters (including summer term). Eligible students are accepted on a first come/first serve basis. Special payment requirements and semester calendars exist. Students may transfer up to 500 clock hours from other cosmetology programs into the UA Cossatot program. Students lacking enough hours for program completion after three semesters of enrollment will be considered for an additional semester on a case-by-case basis, permitting seats are available.  Additional hours will be charged a $10 per clock hour.

The goal of the Nail Technician/Manicure program is to provide students with the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to qualify for licensure examination by the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology.  Eligibility for the program requires either a high school diploma or GED. This program should be completed in one semester (600 clock hours). Enrollment is limited to full-time only; part-time enrollment is not permitted. Daily attendance is mandatory. Eligible students are accepted on a first come/first serve basis. Students lacking enough hours for program completion after one semester of enrollment will be considered for an additional semester on a case-by-case basis, permitting seats are available.  Additional hours will be charged a $10 per clock hour.

The Esthetician program prepares students to enter the world of skin care by teaching the required skills for success in a competitive industry. Students will develop communication skills, professional behavior, and the core skills of working in or building a spa business. At the end of the 600-clock hour program, students will be qualified to take the licensure examination by the Arkansas State Board of Cosmetology.  Eligibility for the program requires either a high school diploma or GED. This program should be completed in one semester. Enrollment is limited to full-time only; part-time enrollment is not permitted. Daily attendance is mandatory. Eligible students are accepted on a first come/first serve basis. Students lacking enough hours for program completion after one semester of enrollment will be considered for an additional semester on a case-by-case basis, permitting seats are available.  Additional hours will be charged a $10 per clock hour.

CAREER OPTIONS: 
The primary purpose of this course is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, desirable attitudes, and appreciation necessary for positions as a Cosmetologist. Students will be trained in hygiene and sanitation (80 clock hours), related science (120 clock hours), physiotherapy, hairdressing (1000 clock hours), manicuring (100 clock hours), aesthetics (100 clock hours), salesmanship and shop management (50 clock hours), and shop deportment (50 clock hours).

PROFESSIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENT NOTIFICATION:

UA Cossatot programs are designed to prepare students to apply for applicable licensures in Arkansas and may not meet education requirements for a license in another state.  UA Cossatot makes every effort to ensure information about educational requirements for licensure information is current, however, licensure regulations are frequently revised.  In compliance with federal regulations, UA Cossatot has provided the following information about whether a student’s successful completion of our program enables or qualifies him/her to take professional licensing exams necessary to practice their chosen professional discipline in other states?

The provided tables indicate one of the following:

YES= the program does satisfy educational requirements for licensure in the given state

NO=the program does not satisfy educational requirements for licensure in the given state.  Additional requirements are necessary.

Has Yet To be Determined= we have not yet determined if the program satisfies educational requirements in a particular state.

If you have questions about professional licensure requirements in your chosen field, you should discuss the issues with your program advisor or program director.

Degree:  Technical Certificate of Industrial Maintenance
Degree Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

UA Cossatot has co-designed multiple industrial maintenance courses with local manufacturers to ensure the curriculum is relevant and up to date. While in the program, students will earn stackable credentials; Certificates of Proficiency in Mechanical Devices, Hydraulics and Pneumatics, Industrial Motor Controls, Programmable Controls, and Welding will lead to Technical Certificates in Industrial Technology and Industrial Electricity. All hours will apply toward the Associate of Applied Science in General Technology degree. After the successful completion of the Industrial Fundamentals course, which follows the NCCER curriculum, students will have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized industry certification.

CAREER OPTIONS: 

Industrial Technology provides students with the skills needed to perform general duties required in entry-level maintenance or production jobs with greatly increased employment opportunity. The skillsets learned in the Industrial Electricity may be applied toward a career in industrial electricity or in support of a multi-craft degree.

Degree:  Technical Certificate of Pipe Welding Technology
Degree Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum, adopted curriculum for all Arkansas state-supported programs, has been prepared in cooperation with American Welding Society (AWS) standards and supports learning objectives from the AWS Advanced and Expert Welder Programs.

GTAW pipe welding is by far the most complicated and time-consuming of all welding techniques. One of the lesser-known techniques of the GTAW method, called cup walking, offers consistent quality welds while creating minimum operator fatigue. Considerations and techniques necessary to develop the skill of cup walking, including details regarding filler metals, cup changing, and power sources, will be taught in this program.

SMAW pipe welding is the most common method used in pipeline welding and is the basis used for developing the skills required in the other pipe welding processes. Certification in this technique will qualify welders for high placement and high levels of pay.

SMAW-stainless steel pipe welding is a more advanced method of welding than SMAW-carbon steel and requires special training specific to stainless steel metals which can lead to even higher pay. Not as many jobs are available for this special needs technique but working conditions are often in a controlled environment.

GMAW and FCAW pipe welding technicians are becoming more sought after by businesses and industries in manufacturing processes. These methods lend themselves to faster production for assembly-type production. Demand is high for this process of welding.

CAREER OPTIONS: 
This is an advanced welding program designed to prepare graduates for employment in pipe welding-related jobs and/or higher-paying jobs in general welding positions. Students are strongly encouraged to complete the Associate of Applied Science in Skilled and Technical Sciences.

Degree:  Technical Certificate of Welding Technology
Degree Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION:
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) curriculum will be used for instruction toward both NCCER accreditation and American Welding certification; additional work experience may be necessary depending on the level of proficiency in various forms of welding developed during the course of instruction.

SMAW courses will teach students basic welding techniques in shielded metal arc welding, including cutting with oxyfuel equipment, electrode classification, and testing welds using destructive and non-destructive methods. Lab class provides opportunities for students to apply knowledge from theory-based classes to practical exercises. These courses cover the NCCER curriculum for Welding Level One.

The MIG (GMAW) course includes an in-depth study of the gas metal arc welding process. Students will learn the principles of a constant voltage power source and the mechanics and maintenance of the wire feeding system. Lab classes provide opportunities for students to practice short-circuiting transfer on stainless and mild steel and globular transfer with flux-cored wire feeding systems. The curriculum for this course is based on the NCCER guidelines

In the TIG (GTAW) course, students will use gas tungsten arc welding equipment to perform various welds in all positions. Lab class provides opportunities for students to practice GTAW. Upon completion of this course, students will be eligible to test the NCCER Welding Level Two certification.

CAREER OPTIONS: 
The Technical Certificate and Certificates of Proficiency focus on welding processes designed to develop the skills necessary for entry into industrial and commercial welding employment.

This program is a University of Arkansas System Criminal Justice Institute Partnership Program.

Officers enrolled in this program of study will obtain thirty-three-to-thirty-six-degree hours by attending advanced courses presented by the Criminal Justice Institute and completing basic law enforcement training at an ACLEST accredited academy. Each grouping of allowable courses meets or exceeds the requirement of a minimum of 45 classroom hours to receive 3 hours of credit.

Information can be found at: https://www.cji.edu/cji-programs/higher-education-degree-program/

This program is a University of Arkansas System Criminal Justice Institute Partnership Program.

Officers enrolled in this program of study will obtain thirty-three-to-thirty-six-degree hours by attending advanced courses presented by the Criminal Justice Institute and completing basic law enforcement training at an ACLEST accredited academy. Each grouping of allowable courses meets or exceeds the requirement of a minimum of 45 classroom hours to receive 3 hours of credit.