Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Certificate of Proficiency in Accounting provides students with a basic knowledge of accounting, and the Technical Certificate provides students with entry level bookkeeping skills. Students completing the certificate will have a working knowledge of the elementary accounting cycle and how to keep a set of books using a computer. The Certificate of Proficiency and Technical Certificate in Business Management provides students with entry level management skills. Students completing the Certificate of Proficiency will have a basic knowledge of general management.  Students completing the Technical Certificate will have a working knowledge of management concepts and practices and graduates will be ready for immediate employment. Certificates in Digital Media and Marketing will introduce students to basic marketing concepts across different forms of digital communication. The Associate of Applied Science in General Business is designed for students who seek occupational, technical, and vocational skills primarily for employment or advancement.

PROGRAM INFORMATION:  This program is designed for students to earn certificates of proficiency and technical certificates in Accounting, Business Management, and Digital Media Marketing, which is embedded in the Associate of Applied Science in General Business degree. This degree encompasses three concentration areas, so the students may ensure employability. Some courses have minimum score and or pre-requisite requirements prior to enrollment.

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.

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 Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: The Technical Certificate in Agriculture 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:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

• Associate of Science Agriculture Education to Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences with major in Agricultural Education, Communication, and Technology with concentration in Agricultural Education
• Associate of Science Agriculture Business to Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food, and Life Sciences with major in Agriculture Business, concentration in Agriculture Business Management and Marketing

Arkansas State University-Jonesboro

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture—Agricultural Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture—Animal Science
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture—Agricultural Business
• Associate of Science in Agriculture Science to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture—Plant & Soil Science

Southern Arkansas University, Magnolia    

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Business

Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: 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 OPTIONS:

University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM)

• Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources
• Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management

Arkansas Tech University (ATU) to complete a Bachelor of Professional Studies.

UA Fort Smith to complete Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

Degree Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION: This degree is designed for those who wish to apply for and transfer into a computer science or cybersecurity program at a four-year university. Students may have the opportunity to earn industry credentials, such as ISC2-CC, A+, Network+, and Security+. Students who do not wish to transfer may be prepared to enter the workforce at an entry level position. Students on the Computer Science track may earn the CP: Cybersecurity Fundamentals I as a stackable credential. Students on the Cybersecurity track may earn CP: Cybersecurity Fundamentals I and TC: Cybersecurity Fundamentals as stackable credentials.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

University of Arkansas at Fayetteville

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Arkansas Tech University, Russellville    

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

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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 General Technology.

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PROGRAM INFORMATION:
This degree was co-designed 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. Students will gain the skills needed to perform duties required in industrial maintenance settings. 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.

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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 600 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.

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 Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

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 at $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 at $10 per clock hour.

**The Nail Technician and Esthetician programs are only offered in the fall and spring semesters. 

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PROGRAM INFORMATION:
Students must complete a Technical Certificate in Welding Technology prior to entering the Pipe Welding Certificate program. 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 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 Certificates and Certificates of Proficiency focus on welding processes designed to develop the skills necessary for entry into industrial and commercial welding employment. Pipe Welding 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.

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.