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Online College Courses & Certificate Programs

Online Programs

UA Cossatot offers many courses, certificates, and degrees that are completely online. These fully accredited courses and programs allow you to continue your education from home or on-the-go; providing you with the flexibility to balance family, work, and your education.

Our online courses and programs are taught by UA Cossatot’s faculty who are experts in their fields. The credits earned from these courses are identical to any of the traditional, on-campus courses we offer. Your online course will be comprised of the same academically challenging content as our traditional courses and will count towards earning a degree or certificate from UA Cossatot.

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For more information on enrolling in any of our online courses, degree programs or certificate programs contact Student Services at 800.844.4471.

Online Technical Certificates

Degree Technical Certificate
Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Technical Certificate in Health Professions offers basic medical knowledge for employment in the medical field.

PROGRAM INFORMATION: The Health Professions Technical Certificate is designed to provide students a basic medical education foundation and offers pathways to various medical education degrees. Some courses may not be transferable to all colleges in Arkansas. Please contact the Division of Medical Education to discuss your specific plan and where you are considering transfer.

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Online Degrees

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 teo-year program made up of general education courses.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

  • Arkansas Tech University to complete a Bachelor of Professional Studies.
  • Designed to transfer to any Arkansas four-year university. The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has approved statewide articulation agreement to aid in transfer. The articulation agreement requires a grade of "C" or better in any transfer courses.
  • Students may visit http://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about transferability of courses to any Arkansas college or university.

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 and associate level degree. Students often complete the Associate of General Studies degree for promotion purposes or when encouraged by their employers to earn and 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 and 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 to complete a Bachelor of Professional Studies.
  • 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 http://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about transferability of courses to any Arkansas college or university.
  • 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.

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, 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
  • 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 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 http://acts.adhe.edu/studenttransfer.aspx to inquire about transferability of courses to any Arkansas college or university.

Degree Associate of Applied Science - Business Managment
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 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:

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.

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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). 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.

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