The UA Cossatot Academic Catalog and Student Handbook are published for the purpose of providing information about the College and its programs. This online version of the Catalog and Student Handbook will be updated, as necessary, to provide you the most current and accurate information available. Therefore, you should reference this version rather than a printed copy of the Academic Catalog and Student Handbook in order to have the most up to date information. Alternative formats of catalog information may be received by contacting Student Services at 800-844-4471.
You may not know it yet, but you have taken the first step in getting a top-flight education and are on your way to a rewarding career.
Many people know the name Cossatot as it applies to the beautiful local river, but few know that Cossatot is a Native American word meaning "skull crusher." Our college adopted this name when we opened our doors in 1974. We feel that it is a name that fits our school well because imparting knowledge is what we do best at UA Cossatot.
We have come a long way since 1974 – with just 35 students. We now educate more than 1,400 students each semester, helping each student to carve out his or her start to a great future.
UA Cossatot is consistently ranked in the top five colleges in Arkansas for graduation rate and affordability. Our college and our faculty routinely win awards for creativity and excellence. This means you are enrolling in a college that supports and guides you all the way through your classroom education while still making it all incredibly inexpensive to attend.
Throw in the most creative and affordable textbook program in Arkansas, innovation in industry-certified technical training, a college that ranks in the top five for transfer education and you have the recipe for the perfect college for you!
We are glad to welcome you as a part of the "skull crusher" heritage at the University of Arkansas Cossatot.
Dr. Steve Cole
UA Cossatot Chancellor
UA Cossatot embraces diversity and is committed to improving the lives of those in our region by providing quality education, outstanding service, and relevant industry training.
UA Cossatot will be a leading community college and the local gateway to higher education and training by providing innovative and creative opportunities to learn, grow, and achieve with a focus on equitable educational opportunities, students and their success, and a commitment to communities and their development.
UA Cossatot enjoys the diversity of its student population and welcomes all students from the region, state, nation, and the world. UA Cossatot believes that general education is providing opportunity for students to acquire knowledge and skills necessary for living and working in today’s global society. The College has established a required core of general education courses for the Associate of Applied Science degrees, the Associate of Arts and Science degrees, and the Technical Certificates. General education is integrated into teaching each college course so that one or more of these concepts are practiced.
Additional documentation may be requested such as a copy of a photo id and/or social security card.
UA Cossatot may accept credit from transfer from other colleges/universities that are accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. In order for a course to be eligible for transfer a grade of C or better must have been earned in the course.
Students wishing to enroll at UA Cossatot after attending another institution will be required to provide all admission documents as required by UA Cossatot’s admission policy. Students must be in good standing at previous institutions as UA Cossatot honors other institutions’ probation/suspension policies; therefore, students on suspension or probation from another institution may not be allowed to enroll at UA Cossatot OR may be allowed to enroll under special circumstances with the approval of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Services. To appeal an academic probation or suspension, submit request in writing to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Services. The transfer institution may or may not grant credit for courses taken at UA Cossatot while the student was on probation or suspension from their institution. Transfer students who have college-level work in reading; English composition, and/or college algebra by a score of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale shall be exempt from providing/taking placement tests for reading, English, and mathematics.
Students wishing to return to UA Cossatot after an absence of one semester or longer (not including summer terms) must submit a new application for readmission and provide official college transcripts from all colleges attended since last attending UA Cossatot.
When a student or applicant has been charged with or convicted of a violent crime or felony, the College reserves the right to place the student’s registration on hold pending further review. To address these situations and to fulfill the College’s obligation to provide a safe campus, the UAC Police Officers will obtain information from the student regarding the situation and submit said information to the Review Committee.
The existence of a conviction or pending charges may not mean a student will be denied registration privileges; however, failure to provide complete, accurate, and truthful information will be grounds to deny or withdraw admission or to dismiss after enrollment. Each case will be individually evaluated and assessed based on the facts of the conviction.
Students currently serving in the military and those with veteran status who have been honorably discharged will have preference of enrollment when all factors are held equal for classes with limited seating. Current military personnel and honorably discharged veterans will not take precedence over currently enrolled students.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
In order to coordinate services and assist with educational goals, each student at UA Cossatot is assigned an advisor who specializes in a particular area of study. Advisors help guide students to academic completion through individual correspondence and follow up. Students are encouraged to make contact with their advisors each semester.
Students planning to transfer from UA Cossatot to another college should be aware that courses completed at UA Cossatot toward a Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science Degree are designed for employment purposes and may not transfer to four-year institutions. Students seeking transferable credits should consult with their advisor before enrolling.
Grades of “D” are considered passing, but these courses may not be accepted when transferring to another institution. As a general rule, students planning to transfer to another institution should contact the Registrar’s office of the receiving school to verify transferability of courses prior to taking the course.
ARKANSAS COURSE TRANSFER SYSTEM
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) outlines the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admissions and degree requirements.
ADDING COURSES
Students may add courses during the registration period ONLY. VIP registration opens a week prior to general registration allowing currently enrolled students the opportunity to register early. Fall registration is available April through the first day of classes in August. Spring registration is available October through first day of classes in January. Summer registration is available April through first day of classes in June. Enrollment in FLEX courses follows a different registration schedule; refer to the Academic Calendar for specific dates. A student may drop a class prior to the Census Date (10th class day fall/spring; 4th class day summer) without penalty or payment required.
DROPPING COURSES
A student may drop a class prior to the Census Date without penalty or payment required. After the 10th class day for the fall/spring semesters and the 4th class day for the summer semester, a student must contact Student Services (studentservices@cccua.edu) to complete the withdrawal process. Instructors may withdraw students for lack of attendance, low academic achievement, or inadequate progress without student consent.
Failure to withdraw properly (in writing with signature and date) will result in an “F” being posted on the student’s transcript.
CREDIT FOR COURSES
UA Cossatot uses the semester credit hour for computation of courses, which is defined as the amount of credit given for one contact hour in class per week for a minimum of 16 weeks (or the equivalent). Some technical courses that consist of predominantly laboratory, hands-on training will contain more class (contact) hours for one semester hour credit. For detailed information about specific courses (including technical and medical courses), see the course descriptions.
Each course number provides specific information about the course. The first number is the academic level. The final digit of the course number on the right indicates the number of credit hours awarded for the course — 1, 2, 3, or 4. For example, course number 1113 would be a freshman level course valued at 3 hours credit. The two middle numbers help UA Cossatot to identify the course (see below).
ENGL 1113
ENGL indicates a course in the English department.
1 Indicates a first-year or freshman-level course.
1 Generally has no official meaning.
1 Sequence number of a class in a series; in this case, English Composition I as opposed to Composition II.
3 Indicates 3 credit hours.
AUDITING COURSES
Auditing a course means a student can take classes but is not graded or awarded credit for the course. Academic exploration and self-enrichment are reasons to audit a course. In order to audit a course, a student must meet the admission requirements and make payment of tuition and fees for the course. Students auditing a course are subject to the same regulations as regular students but do not take examinations. A student may change from credit status to audit status until mid-term of each semester. Students may audit a course after completing it for credit, or they may take a course for credit after previously auditing it.
COURSE LOAD
Full-time status for fall and spring terms is 15 semester hours, although 12 semester hours is considered full-time for federal financial aid programs. Some scholarships or grants may require additional hours each semester. Most programs of study require more than 12 semester hours per semester to complete a degree within the suggested timeframe. Generally, 19 hours is the maximum load a student may carry during a regular semester. Any student wishing to take more than 19 hours, that are not flex courses, must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and request permission from the Vice Chancellor for Academic Services.
INSTITUTIONAL CREDIT HOUR POLICY
FACE-TO-FACE LECTURE: direct instruction with an instructor. Institution standards follow 1 credit hour for each 800 minutes of lecture.
WEB CONFERENCING COURSE: equivalent to a face-to-face lecture course, but offered via web conference technology. These courses have the same learning outcomes and substantive components of a standard/lecture course with an alternate delivery method. Institution standards follow 1 credit hour for each 800 minutes of lecture.
LABORATORY: instruction with a focus on experiential learning under the direct supervision of a faculty member where the student performs substantive work in a laboratory setting. Institution standards follow 1 credit hour for each 800 minutes of lecture and 1600 minutes of lab instruction for 1 credit hour of lab.
FIELDWORK: describes instruction in a supervised clinical/medical, social work, or school setting where students have an opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge they have acquired at an approved off-campus site. Contact time and outside student work must be established and documented.
CLINICAL: courses with a focus on experiential learning under the direct supervision of a faculty member or preceptor where the student performs substantive work in a clinical setting.
INTERNSHIP: applied and supervised learning experience where students gain practical experience following a directed plan of study
INDEPENDENT STUDY: instruction where a faculty member regularly interacts and directs student outcomes with periodic contact. Institution standards follow 1 credit hour for each 800 minutes of contact time/instructional materials.
ONLINE COURSE: courses offered 100% online without any face-to-face meetings. These courses have the same learning outcomes and substantive components of a standard/lecture course with an alternate delivery method. Contact time is satisfied by several means which can include but is not limited to a) regular instruction or interaction with a faculty meeting weekly during the duration of the course b) academic engagement through interactive components, group discussions, virtual group projects. Institution standards follow 1 credit hour for each 800 minutes of contact time/instructional materials.
HYBRID COURSE: courses meeting with split interaction across face-to-face, interactive, independent, or online channels with at least 50% but less than 100% of the course offered in an online format. These courses have the same learning outcomes and substantive components of a standard/lecture course with an alternate delivery method. Institution standards follow 1200 minutes of face-to-face instruction and 1200 minutes of online instruction for a 3 credit hour course. Lab-based hybrid courses follow 2100 minutes of face-to-face instruction and 2100 minutes of online instruction for a 4 credit hour course.
FLEX Course: courses offered outside the standard 15 week semester in which the credit hours offered are the same as the standard semester and the content and learning outcomes are the same as those in the standard semester. These courses meet the total amount of instructional and student work time even if delivered within an accelerated time frame.
TEXTBOOK PROGRAM
UA Cossatot provides the option to rent course-required textbooks, for a maximum fee of $30 each per semester, directly from the college. Students should check the course list at www.youseemore.com/cccua to determine if a textbook is required and visit the Educational Resource Center (ERC) to rent textbooks. Textbook rental and return dates are posted. Some courses may require the purchase of software or supplementary material. Please direct any questions about the Textbook Program to the Director of Educational Resources at the ERC.
COURSE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
The college recognizes the correlation between student attendance and student retention, achievement and success. Any class session or activity missed, regardless of cause, reduces the opportunity for learning and may adversely affect a student’s achievement. Non-attendance may impact a student’s financial aid. The college requires that instructors take and timely report student attendance.
Students are expected to attend all class sessions and laboratory periods for which they are enrolled. The class instructor defines circumstances under which an absence may be excused and absences are generally an individual matter between the student and instructor. Each instructor shall, in writing, at the beginning of each semester make clear to the students in the course the expectations regarding attendance. The attendance policy is located in syllabi or program handbooks. Students are responsible to instructors for class attendance and for any class work missed during an absence. Students are responsible for contacting instructors regarding work missed. Make-up assignments are only permitted with the approval of the instructor. Students who will be absent from class due to participation in athletics or a college-sponsored activity are responsible for completing all required coursework as provided by the instructor. The instructor determines how in-class activities associated with an absence(s) can be accommodated.
Instructors reserve the right to drop or withdraw students from classes due to lack of attendance at the point that a student has missed 25% of the class. Courses meeting twice a week correlates to 7 days; courses meeting once a week correlates to 4 days; online and summer courses correlate to 4 days. Certain programs may require more stringent attendance requirements.
Students are required to establish initial attendance in physical classes by the second week of class and in virtual classes by making a substantial contribution by the tenth (10th) business day of the semester. [fourth (4th) day of class for eight (8) week semesters, second (2nd) day of class for four (4) week semesters]. The instructor determines a substantial contribution as a homework assignment, a quiz or test, or an appropriately involved discussion board posting.
Students failing to establish initial attendance by the tenth (10th) business day of the semester will be reported as “no-shows” by their instructor. [Fourth (4th) day of class for eight (8) week semesters, second (2nd) day of class for four (4) week semesters.]
Student attendance in virtual classes will be established by weekly substantial contributions as defined above.
Students who wish to withdraw from a course must contact Student Services and/or the instructor to complete the drop process. Failure to withdraw can result in an “F” being posted on the student’s transcript.
WITHDRAWAL FROM THE COLLEGE
Students must contact the Vice Chancellor for Academic Services or Student Services to complete a total withdraw from the college. Students withdrawing prior to the last day to withdraw will receive a “W” on their transcript. Failure to officially withdraw will result in an “F” being posted to the student’s transcript. It is also the student’s responsibility to pay the appropriate tuition, fees, and other charges. Information concerning procedures and dates are widely publicized. The Appeals Committee will not consider petitions from students who claim “non-awareness” of withdrawal procedures and deadlines.
ADMINISTRATIVE REMOVAL
At the discretion of the appropriate Division Chair, and after consultation with the instructor and Vice Chancellor for Academic Services, a student may be removed from a program or course for violating division, program, and/or college policy/procedures. Students who are administratively removed for violating a policy or procedure are responsible for any remaining financial obligation to the school and may be required to repay federal financial aid.
INCOMPLETE COURSE GRADES
An instructor may assign an “Incomplete grade” (I) if the student requests and extenuating circumstances are present. Division Chairs must approve all incompletes prior to the “I” being assigned. The student must request the “I” grade prior to the last day of withdrawal for the semester. An instructor can initiate an “I” grade request after the last day under special instances and with approval of Vice Chancellor for Academic Services. An “I” grade will be calculated for that semester’s grade point the same as if it were an “F” grade, i.e., zero quality points will be earned. If the “I” grade is remedied within eight weeks after the grade was assigned that semester’s GPA will be revised accordingly. “I” grades may be extended past the eight-week period under extenuating circumstances with the pre-approval of both Division Chair and the Vice Chancellor for Academic Services, but the extension will not exceed one calendar year.
GRADES
Students may contact their instructors at any time to determine grade standing. 5 week, 12 week, and final grades will be posted via CampusConnect, provided the student is not on academic or financial hold. The following grading system is used to evaluate students:
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Grade
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Range*
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Rating
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Quality Points/ Credit Hour
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Calc. in GPA
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A
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90% -
100%
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Excellent
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4
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yes
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B
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80% - 89%
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Above Standard
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3
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yes
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C
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70% - 79%
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Meets Standard
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2
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yes
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D
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60% - 69%
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Below Standard
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1
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yes
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F
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59% and below
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Failing
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0
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yes
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I
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Incomplete
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0
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yes
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W
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Withdrew
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N/A
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no
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NR
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Not Recorded
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N/A
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no
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N
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No Grade
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N/A
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no
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AU
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Audit
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N/A
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no
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TR
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Transfer
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N/A
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no
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P
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Pass
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0
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no
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*The following medical programs have higher required grade ranges (EMT; LPN; RN; Medical Assisting; OTA; PTA)
W” grades are disregarded when calculating grade point averages. A grade of “AU” indicates that the course has been audited and that no credit was given for the course; this will be indicated by the code on the transcript. A grade of “N” indicates that the credit was earned by work experience, advanced placement, or CLEP.
CALCULATION OF GPA
A student’s grade point average (GPA) is calculated using the quality points earned in the course and the semester hours assigned to that course, in the following formula:
Total Quality Points earned divided by
Total Semester Credit Hours Pursued
Quality points are calculated by multiplying the value of the letter grade assigned for a course (A= 4; B= 3; C= 2; D= 1; F or I= 0) times the credit hours awarded for the course. A grade of “A” in a 3 credit hour course would be equal to 12 quality points (4 x 3=12).
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE CENTER
The UA Cossatot Educational Resource Center (ERC) is a fully functioning, media-rich, user-friendly resource center striving to enrich the lives of students through active learning. Working with faculty, we seek to promote higher education and help students achieve their maximum academic potential.
DISABILITY SERVICES
The United States’ Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act establishes that individuals with disabilities have a legal right to equal access to a college education. The ADA defines “disability” as “having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities.” The ADA protects individuals from discrimination if they have a record of such impairments or if they are regarded as having such impairments. An individual with a disability is someone a) with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity, b) who has a record of such an impairment, and/or c) who is regarded as having such an impairment. Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability against participants in programs receiving federal funds. Campuses are required to be physically and programmatically accessible and to provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to college offerings. ADA defines reasonable accommodation as: “changes or adjustments in a school site, program, or job that makes it possible for an otherwise qualified student with a disability to perform the duties or tasks required.” A student with a disability is to have what is needed so that they may access every activity (or its equivalent) that is available to other students. Colleges are not required to provide personal aides or assistants. Colleges are not expected to provide something that will cause an “undue hardship” on the college. “Undue hardship” is defined as “action requiring significant difficulty or expense” when considered in light of factors such as: nature and cost of the accommodation in relation to the overall size, resources, nature and structure of the college’s operation. Alternatives which may serve in place of the specific accommodation should be considered.
NON-CREDIT REQUESTING ACCOMMODATIONS
Non-credit students participating in Adult Education, Continuing Education, or Workforce Development programs or services may request accommodations due to a disability by completing an Application for Disability Services for Non-Credit Students and providing relevant documentation.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students who complete the requirements of a program of study as prescribed by UA Cossatot and approved by the Arkansas State Department of Higher Education will receive a certificate or a degree. Specific degree information may be found later in the catalog. Graduating students must satisfactorily complete all course with minimum amounts as outlined below completed through UA Cossatot:
Associate Degree: 15 hours
Technical Certificate: 50% of the degree
Certificate of Proficiency: 100% of the degree
Exceptions may be made with approval from the Vice Chancellor for Academic Services.
Exception: Members of the armed services who are enrolled under the Service-members Opportunity College (SOC) must complete at least 25% of their certificate or degree program requirements through UA Cossatot. Each required course must be passed with at least a “D.”
EMT, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, OTA, PTA and Medical Assisting programs require at least a “C” and the student’s cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0.
Developmental and/or preparatory courses (all GSTD courses) will not be used to fulfill degree requirements or elective course requirements for any diploma or degree. Prospective graduates must complete an “Application to Graduate” by the date listed in the Academic Calendar. It is the student’s responsibility to clear outstanding debts to the College prior to graduation.
Students not participating in the graduation ceremony will receive their diploma/certificate after the ceremony. A student may contact the Registrar to pick up awards at a specific UAC campus or by mail.
HONOR STUDENT DESIGNATIONS
UA Cossatot recognizes students who excel in college- level courses in the following manner.
- Vice Chancellor’s List: Full-time students (12 or more hours completed within the semester) who have achieved a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average for that semester and notification will be sent to area news media.
- Chancellor’s List: Full-time students (12 or more hours completed within the semester) who have achieved a 4.0 grade point average for that semester and notification will be sent to area news media.
Exceptions may apply for programs with restricted admissions which may require under 12 hours during a term.
The following designations are reserved for graduates of Degree and Technical Certificate programs.
- Cum Laude: Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 to 3.74
- Magna Cum Laude: Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.75 to 3.8
- Summa Cum Laude: Students who have a cumulative grade point average of 3.90 to 4.00
Developmental courses (GSTD prefix) will not be calculated for the purpose of Honors designation. Certificate of Proficiency programs are not included in these honors.
CATALOG PRIVILEGE
A student has the option to graduate under the requirements of the catalog in effect at the time of initial enrollment, providing the student has maintained continuous enrollment, and meets all requirements within five (5) years of initial enrollment.
REVERSE TRANSFER
Students wishing to reverse transfer must meet the catalog requirements that they fall under. If a student is not currently enrolled, the catalog degree plan from when they were enrolled will be used. It is the responsibility of the student to have transcripts from other colleges sent to UAC Cossatot and confirm they wish to reverse transfer.
PLACEMENT AND TESTING
PLACEMENT GUIDELINES
PRIOR LEARNING CREDIT
College credit may be awarded for verifiable prior learning experiences deemed to have outcomes equivalent to college coursework. Some training or licensing is recognized for credit in the National Guide to Educational Credit for Training Programs. Credit will be granted as recommended in the Guide as appropriate to the certificate or degree programs approved for the College.
If the Guide does not identify the specific learning for credit, the student must provide the College with substantial information, through such things as letters from employers, certificates of training, licenses, verifications of job positions, job descriptions, etc., in order to support the request. When seeking such credit, a student will arrange with the Division Chair to take SPD 2002 Portfolio Development. The Division Chair will direct the student as a portfolio is developed detailing the learning experiences for which credit is sought. There is no guarantee that, upon completion of the course, the prior learning credit sought will be granted. In some instances verification of learning and training are impossible — businesses close, supervisors leave, records are lost. In such cases, it may be possible to test out of a course through special arrangements with the course instructor and Division Chair. A maximum of 15 hours is available for prior learning credit.
COLLEGE LEVEL EXAMINATION PROGRAM (CLEP)
In accordance with the recommendations of the American Council on Education, UA Cossatot accepts the results of the College Level Examination Program (CLEP), for specific subject exams and grants credit within established limitations. A student must complete at least twelve (12) scheduled hours of college level coursework in residence prior to placing CLEP coursework on UA Cossatot transcript. Contact the Registrar’s office to determine which CLEP exam to take in order to receive credit at UA Cossatot. For consideration to receive disability testing accommodations, contact the Disability Services office.
- American Literature (elective credit only)
- College Composition
- English Literature (elective credit only)
- Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (elective credit only)
- Humanities
- Spanish Levels 1 and 2
- American Government
- History of the US I
- History of the US II
- Human Growth and Development
- Introductory Psychology
- Introductory Sociology
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Social Sciences and History (elective credit only)
- Western Civilization I
- Western Civilization II
- Biology (elective credit only)
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- College Algebra
- College Mathematics
- Precalculus (elective credit only)
- Introductory Business Law
- Financial Accounting
CREDIT BY EXAM
Challenge exams may be completed prior to the student enrolling in the course or at any point during the semester after enrolling in the course. Students who pass the exam will receive credit for the course and will be noted on their transcript as the grade received on the exam
Taking Exam Prior to Enrolling in Course—
- Determine if a CLEP test is available (Division Chair for General Education can assist or see prior paragraph). If a CLEP exam exists, credit through a challenge exam will not be appropriate. Other institutions are not required to accept credit in transfer from institutional challenge exams. CLEP is a nationally recognized examination.
- If moving forward with a challenge exam, student contacts academics assistant. If a medical student, the student will be referred to medical advisor. Vice Chancellor for Academics assistant or medical advisor will work with the student and testing center to schedule a testing time.
- Student goes to the Business Office and pays the fee
- Student takes receipt to Testing Center and takes exam
- Exam is graded by UA Cossatot instructor
- The instructor completes the Course Credit by Examination form indicating the score made on the challenge exam.
- The form is then submitted to the Division Chair, who signs, and submits to the Registrar.
- The Registrar awards credit on the transcript
Note: transfer institutions do not have to accept credit for classes awarded by challenge exams.
Challenging course during the semester while enrolled—
Note: Students enrolled in a course may request to challenge the course at any point during the semester but will remained enrolled in the course and must pay for the course.
- The instructor sends the exam to the Testing Center and notifies the Testing Center.
- Exam is graded by UA Cossatot instructor
- Instructor reviews grade with the student. If passing and student wishes to proceed with the grade, grade is entered into Campus Connect and instructor completes form to be scanned into student file.
CREDIT FOR MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Those students with military experience (MOS and Service Schools) will be evaluated upon presentation of a certified copy of the Discharge Form DD 214 or DD
295 to the Registrar. Credit will be awarded in accordance with recommendations set forth in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Council on Education (ACE).
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) CREDIT
Institutions should award course credit to students who score a three (3) or higher on any Advanced Placement Exam. In order to increase transferability, ACTS courses have been assigned to relevant exams. These courses are outlined in the following section of this policy. This list is maintained by the Department of Higher Education and will be reviewed every five years. The following table outlines the courses that a student should earn credit for if a three (3) or higher on the corresponding AP Exam is earned. Those Advanced Placement exams without a corresponding ACTS course listed below should be awarded at the discretion of the institution.
Institutions are limited in awarding additional course credit for a score of three (3). Institutions will be limited to awarding credit for one corresponding ACTS course listed in the table above to students who score a three (3) on the exam. Institutions may choose to award additional credit for those students who score a four (4) or five (5) on an exam. While transfer institutions are encouraged to accept any additional AP credit awarded, the transfer institution will not be obligated to honor additional credit given beyond the requirement. In order to maintain consistency and high academic standards in the state, no course credit will be awarded for an Advanced Placement test score below a three (3). An institution is not required to award credit for an AP exam if the institution does not offer the corresponding ACTS course.
CADEMIC PROGRAMS
UA Cossatot is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965 and other Civil Rights laws, and offers equal opportunity for admission and employment. Employment preference is given to applicants possessing a Career Readiness Certificate (CRC) with all other qualifications being equal. Programs and activities of UAC are provided to all students without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, Vietnam era veteran or special disabled veteran status, or sex. Questions or concerns regarding affirmative action can be directed to the Compliance Officer, c/o UA Cossatot, 183 College Drive, De Queen, AR 71832. For Arkansas, RELAY Voiced Services call 711 or 800-285-1121.
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