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Associate Degree Transfer Options

UA Cossatot may grant credit for previous training and/or courses from other institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to students under certain conditions. Transcript evaluations will be completed upon receipt of official transcripts from previously attended institutions. Evaluations will be completed for degree-seeking students, not transitory or undeclared students. In order for a course to be eligible for transferring a grade of C or better must have been earned in the course.

See College Policy/Procedure 514 for more information.

The Arkansas Course Transfer System serves as a tool to tell which courses transfer to/from Arkansas public colleges. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for the admissions and degree requirements.

General Education

The following associate degrees are designed to satisfy the core requirements of most bachelor's degrees at 4-year universities. It is the student's responsibility to speak with an academic advisor at the transfer institution to confirm the ability of each UA Cossatot course to satisfy degree requirements.

Explore the following arts, sciences, general studies, and education degree transfer options below to learn more about degree program information, potential career options, and university transfer options available to UA Cossatot students.

Associate of Arts

Degree: Associate of Arts
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Associate of Arts degree is designed to transfer and therefore does not qualify students for any specific career; however, completion of an associate degree will improve the overall employability and will make students eligible for employment opportunities that require an associate-level degree.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is a two-year program made up of general education courses.18 hours must be directed electives.

This degree is designed to transfer to any Arkansas four-year university. The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved a statewide articulation agreement to aid transfer. The articulation agreement requires a grade of "C" or better in any transfer courses. Students may visit ADHE Transfer Database to inquire about the transferability of courses to Arkansas colleges and universities.

SOME SPECIFIC TRANSFER OPTIONS:

University of Arkansas-Fayetteville to complete Bachelor of Science in Education, Human Resources and Workforce Development(UAF courses fully online.) Students interested in this program should speak with an advisor through UAF to ensure elective courses will transfer.
UA Fort Smith to complete Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Arkansas Tech University to complete a Bachelor of Professional Studies
ASU-Jonesboro to complete Bachelor of Science in Strategic Communication emphasis in Social Media Management (ASU courses fully online)
ASU-Jonesboro to complete Bachelor of Science in Psychology
ASU-Jonesboro to complete Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (ASU courses fully online)
ASU-Jonesboro to complete Bachelor of Arts in History
ASU-Jonesboro to complete Bachelor of Arts in English
ASU-Jonesboro to complete Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies (ASU courses fully online)

Associate of General Studies

Degree: Associate of General Studies
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: Completion of the Associate of General Studies degree 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. Students often complete the Associate of General Studies degree for promotion purposes or when encouraged by their employers to earn an associate-level degree.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree is particularly well suited for students who have acquired a number of college credits and need or want a degree. The degree can be structured like an Associate of Arts degree for almost complete transfer, may be designed with a business or technical career focus or can be structured to meet the unique educational needs of the student. Students need not have acquired previous college credit to enter this program.

While it is expected that most of the 29 semester hours of core courses will transfer, the transferability of the 31 elective hours in the program will depend on careful coordination by the student with the transfer institution. Students may visit ADHE Transfer Database to inquire about the transferability of courses to Arkansas colleges and universities.
Associate of General Studies may be the best option for students planning to transfer to out-of-state institutions since they will be able to work with the transfer institution to identify transferable courses and can take them as electives.

Associate of Science - STEM

Degree: Associate of Science - STEM
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Associate of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 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.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: This degree program is for students who want to major in a STEM field. STEM majors include Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and Math. This degree is also recommended for anyone planning to pursue pre-professional studies, such as pre-med or pre-vet.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

University of Central Arkansas (UCA) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies/Treatment. The second two years may be completed entirely online. Transfer into this program requires the substitution of A&P I and A&P II for completion. Interested students should speak with an advisor to ensure all classes seamlessly transfer.
University of Central Arkansas (UCA) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. Interested students should speak with an advisor to ensure all classes seamlessly transfer.
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete the Bachelor of Professional Studies.
Arkansas State University (ASU) to complete Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; or Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
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 ADHE Transfer Database to inquire about the transferability of courses to any Arkansas college or university

Associate of Science - Psychology

Degree: Associate of Science Psychology
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Associate of Science in Psychology 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.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Associate of Science in Psychology degree is an articulated 2+2 with Southern Arkansas University (SAU) and University of Central Arkansas (UCA). This degree is for a student who wants to earn a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. The first two years are completed at UA Cossatot and the last two years with SAU or UCA.
*For those transferring to UCA, BIOL2094 Microbiology is required.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

Southern Arkansas University (SAU) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete the Bachelor of Professional Studies.
University of Central Arkansas (UCA) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Interested students should speak with an advisor to ensure all classes seamlessly transfer.
If planning to transfer to an institution other than the ones listed above, students may visit ADHE Transfer Database to inquire about the transferability of courses to any Arkansas College or University.

Education Programs

K-6 Education (transfers to Southern Arkansas University and Henderson State University

4-8 Education (transfers to Henderson State University)

Middle School Education (transfers to Southern Arkansas University)

Middle School Education: Language & Social Studies (transfers to UALR)

Middle School Education: Math & Science (transfers to UALR)

Associate of Arts: Teaching (transfers to programs not articulated above. See advisor for details)

Criminal Justice Programs

Technical Certificate: Criminal Justice

Degree: Technical Certificate - Criminal Justice
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: Students have the opportunity to earn their certification as a dispatcher/jail and will be prepared for immediate employment in these fields upon successful completion of the program.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Criminal Justice Technical Certificate program prepares students for entry-level positions in the field of Criminal Justice as a Dispatcher or Jailer.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

If planning to transfer to an institution other than the ones listed above, students may visit A CTS-Transfer Student to inquire about transferability to any Arkansas college or university.

Associate of Science: Criminal Justice

Degree: Associate of Science- Criminal Justice
Degree Plan

CAREER INFORMATION: The Associate of Science in Criminal Justice 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. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice students are prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of careers within the Criminal Justice field.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: This program offers the first two years of general education and criminal justice coursework for a degree in Criminal Justice.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

Southern Arkansas University (SAU) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Arkansas State University (ASU) to complete Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (ASU courses fully online)
Arkansas State University (ASU) to complete Bachelor of Arts in Criminology (ASU courses fully online)
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 A CTS-Transfer Student to inquire about transferability to any Arkansas college or university.