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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 transfer 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 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 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.

Transfer Programs

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 statewide articulation agreement to aid transfer. The articulation agreement requires a grade of "C" or better in any transfer courses. Students may visit https://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about transferability of courses to Arkansas colleges and universities.

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 Forth 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.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete the Bachelor of Professional Studies.
UA Fort Smith to complete Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
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 https://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about 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 - Business

Degree: Associate of Science - Business
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, Economics, Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Management, Management Information Systems, 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 (ATU) 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 (BUS1313 Directed Elective)
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
Texas A&M University at Texarkana to complete Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Arkansas at Fort Smith to complete Bachelor of Business Administration (BUS2023 Directed Elective); or Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
University of Arkansas at Little Rock to complete Bachelor of Business Administration in Advertising and Public Relations, Bachelor of Business Administration in Management, Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics, 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
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 Bachelor of Business Administration (BUS2023 Directed Elective)
Franklin University to complete a Bachelor of Science.
If planning to transfer to an institution other than the ones listed above, students may visit https://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about transferability of courses to any Arkansas college or university.
Gainful Employment Information

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts & Sciences (Communications)

Degree: Associate of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: Journalism, radio, film & T.V., public relations, publishing, editing, filmmaking, photography

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Associate of Science in Liberal Arts & Sciences is a 2+2 articulation agreement between UA Cossatot and UALR. Students will complete their freshman and sophomore years of general coursework at UA Cossatot and then have the opportunity to transfer to UALR to complete the junior and senior level coursework in the Mass Communications degree. Pathways include Journalism, Mass Media, Media Production, Motion Picture, and Strategic Communication.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) to complete the Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications.
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete the Bachelor of Professional Studies.
If planning to transfer to an institution other than the ones listed above, students may visit https://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about transferability of courses to any Arkansas College or University.

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 https://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about 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 https://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about transferability of courses to any Arkansas College or University.

Education Programs

Associate of Science in Education (K-6)

Degree: Associate of Science in Education (Grades K-6)
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Associate of Science Education K-6^th degree is designed to transfer and therefore completion of the degree alone does not qualify students to become K-6^th grade classroom teachers. It may make students more qualified for substitute teaching or paraprofessional positions.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Associate of Science in Education K-6^th degree is an articulated 2+2 with Henderson State University (HSU). This degree is designed to transfer towards a Bachelor of Science in Education. A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. Successful completion of the PRAXIS CORE exam is required to be eligible to transfer as a candidate in an education program at an Arkansas four-year university.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

Henderson State University (HSU) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete the Bachelor of Professional Studies.
If planning to transfer to an institution other than the ones listed above, students may visit https://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about transferability of courses to any Arkansas college or university.

Associate of Science in Education (4-8)

Degree: Associate of Science-Education (Grades 4-8)
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Associate of Science Education 4th-8th degree is designed to transfer and therefore completion of the degree alone does not qualify students to become 4th-8th grade classroom teachers. It may make students more qualified for substitute teaching or paraprofessional positions.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Associate of Science in Education K-6th degree is an articulated 2+2 with Henderson State University (HSU). This degree is designed to transfer towards a Bachelor of Science in Education. A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. Successful completion of the PRAXIS CORE exam is required to be eligible to transfer as a candidate in an education program at an Arkansas four-year university.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

Henderson State University (HSU) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Southern Arkansas University (SAU) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Education.
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete the Bachelor of Professional Studies.
If planning to transfer to an institution other than the ones listed above, students may visit https://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about transferability of courses to any Arkansas college or university.

Associate of Science in Middle School Education - Language Arts & Social Studies Specialty

Degree: Associate of Science in Middle School Education - Language Arts & Social Studies Specialty
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Associate of Science in Middle School Education degree is designed to transfer and therefore completion of the degree alone does not qualify students to become middle school classroom teachers. It may make students more qualified for substitute teaching or paraprofessional positions.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Associate of Science in Middle School Education degree is an articulated 2+2 with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR). This degree is designed to transfer towards a Bachelor of Science in Education, which may be completed entirely online through UALR. A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. Successful completion of the PRAXIS CORE exam is required to be eligible to transfer as a candidate in an education program at an Arkansas four-year university.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

University of Arkansas Little Rock to complete a Bachelor of Science in Education. (UALR courses are fully online for this degree)
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete the Bachelor of Professional Studies.
If planning to transfer to an institution other than the ones listed above, students may visit https://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about transferability of courses to any Arkansas college or university.

Associate of Science in Middle School Education - Math & Science Specialty

Degree: Associate of Science in Middle School Education - Math & Science Specialty
Degree Plan

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

University of Arkansas Little Rock to complete a Bachelor of Science in Education.
(UALR courses are fully online for this degree)
Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete the Bachelor of Professional Studies.
If planning to transfer to an institution other than the ones listed above, students may visit https://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about transferability of courses to any Arkansas college or university.

Agreements with Universities

UA Cossatot has signed agreements ('2+2' agreements) with a number of 4-year universities guaranteeing the seamless transfer of associate degrees obtained at UAC to the transferring institution. The following links will take you to those degrees and degree plans. These agreements are also listed under each degree under our Programs of Study page.

Arkansas State University http://www.astate.edu/a/academic-affairs-and-research/agreements/
UCA http://uca.edu/2plus2/ua-cossatot/
ATU Nursing (online program) https://www.atu.edu/etech/online-rn2bsn.php
ATU Professional Studies (online program) https://www.atu.edu/etech/online-prostudies.php
Central Methodist University—Nursing (online program) http://centralmethodist.edu/academics/undergraduate/nursing-rn-to-bsn/index.php
Franklin University—Business (online program) https://www.franklin.edu/degrees/online/business-programs
Henderson State University—Education http://hsu.edu/ElementaryEd/index.html
Henderson State University—Nursing (online program) http://hsu.edu/Nursing/RNtoBSN.html
SAU—Agriculture https://web.saumag.edu/science/agriculture/
SAU—Business https://web.saumag.edu/business
SAU—Criminal Justice https://web.saumag.edu/lpa/depts/bss/criminal-justice/
SAU—Psychology https://web.saumag.edu/lpa/depts/bss/psychology/
SAU—K6 Education https://web.saumag.edu/education/elementary-education-k-6/
SAU—Nursing (online program) https://web.saumag.edu/nursing/programs/rn-bsn/
UALR—Mass Communications http://ualr.edu/masscomm/
UALR—Middle School Education (online program) http://ualr.edu/online/programs/mced/
UALR—Nursing (online program) http://ualr.edu/online/programs/nursing/
UALR—Business (online programs) http://ualr.edu/cob/online/
UA-Fort Smith—Applied Science http://academics.uafs.edu/majors-minors/applied-science
UA- Monticello—Natural Resources http://www.uamont.edu/pages/department/school-forest-resources/
TAMU-Texarkana—Business http://www.tamut.edu/academics/Colleges-and-Departments/CBET/index.php

Transfer Credit and Articulation Agreements