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Associate Degree Transfers | Arts, Sciences & Education

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.

 

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 overall employability and 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)

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.

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. 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


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:

 

Agreements with Universities


TRANSFER AGREEMENTS

UA Cossatot, in conjunction with universities, develops articulation agreements that will assist students who wish to transfer from one college to another.

STATEWIDE AGREEMENT

Satisfactory completion of an Associate of Arts degree designed for transfer will be accepted as satisfying the general education requirement. A student who holds an Associate of Arts degree with a 2.0 cumulative grade point average will be accepted for transfer with a “Junior” classification, subject to the following conditions:

1. Remedial course grades will not be computed in the cumulative grade point average for purposes of admission to a four-year institution.

2. Courses taken to satisfy AA degree requirements   must have a “C” or better in order to transfer to a four- year institution.

3. Degree and program requirements (catalog rights) for students who transfer from a two-year institution to a four-year institution under this agreement will be determined in the same manner as if their initial enrollment had been at the four-year institution.

4. Participating institutions will provide all other participating colleges and universities with current copies of catalogs/curricular requirements as they are published.

5. Calculation of overall GPA for purposes of graduation and awarding of honors is left to the discretion of the institution granting the degree or award.

ARKANSAS TRANSFER ACHIEVEMENT SCHOLARSHIP 

The Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship reduces tuition rates for students who graduate with associate’s degrees from any of the two-year colleges in the University of Arkansas System and then transfer to the University of Arkansas - Fayetteville campus. The scholarship will enable any student who completes an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science at UA Cossatot to transfer to the University of Arkansas to work toward a bachelor’s degree, while continuing to pay the same basic credit hour tuition they paid at UA-Cossatot. The Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship applies to base tuition at the U of A, and recipients will still be required to pay all applicable fees as well as any differential tuition above the base rate charged by programs. Students remain eligible to renew an Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship until earning a bachelor’s degree or completing 10 regular semesters, whichever comes first. To renew an Arkansas Transfer Achievement Scholarship a student must remain in good academic standing and stay enrolled at the U of A.

UA COSSATOT 2 + 2 AGREEMENTS

·        All Arkansas public four-year universities (excluding UA- Fayetteville): Associate of Science Business to Bachelor of Business

UA-Fayetteville

  • Associate of Arts to Bachelor of Science in Education in Human Resource and Workforce Development Education
  • Associate of Science Business to Bachelor of Science Business Administration
  • 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

UA-Little Rock

·        Associate of Science in Middle School Education to Bachelor of Science in Middle School Education

UA-Fort Smith

  • Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of General Studies to Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
  • Associate of Science in Business to Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Associate of Arts Teaching to Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

UA-Monticello

  • Associate of Science in Natural Resources to Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources

       Concentration Areas: Wildlife Management or Forestry

  • Associate of Science in Education to Bachelor of Science in Education Studies
  • Associate of Science Health Sciences to Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

Southern Arkansas University

  • Associate of Science in Psychology to Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Associate of Science Education K6 to Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K6 Stem

Arkansas Tech University

  • Associate of Arts or Associate of General Studies to Bachelor of Arts Organizational Leadership

Concentration Areas: Agricultural Business; Child Development;      Criminal Justice; Emergency Management; Military Leadership; Psychology; Public Relations

  • Associate of Applied Science to Bachelor of Applied Science

University of Central Arkansas (UCA)

  • Associate of Science STEM to Bachelor of Science in Addiction Studies
  • Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science Nursing
  • Associate of Science in STEM to Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
  • Associate of Science in Psychology to Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Associate of Science Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
  • Associate of Science Business to Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Associate of Science Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics emphasis International Trade
  • Associate of Science Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance
  • Associate of Science in Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Associate of Science in Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in Insurance & Risk Management
  • Associate of Science in Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
  • Associate of Science in Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in Management
  • Associate of Science in Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
  • Associate of Science in Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in MIS (Business Analysis)
  • Associate of Science in Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in MIS (Application Development, E-Commerce)
  • Associate of Science in Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in MIS (Application Development, GIS)
  • Associate of Science in Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in MIS (Networking)
  • Associate of Science in Business to Bachelor of Business Administration in MIS (App Development, Programmer Analyst)

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

  • Associate of Science Business to Bachelor of Business Administration
  • Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant to Bachelor of Science in Leadership

 University of Cincinnati

  • Associate of Applied Science OTA to Bachelor of Science Health Sciences Pre Occupational Therapy

 Central Methodist University

  • Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science Nursing
  • Associate of Applied Science Occupational Therapy Assistant to Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy Assistant

 Arkansas Criminal Justice Institution

  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Law Enforcement Administration

 UA-Cossatot (ARNEC)—Nursing Program Agreements

  • Arkansas Tech University: Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science Nursing
  • Central Methodist University: Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science Nursing
  • Henderson State University: Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science Nursing
  • John Brown University: Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science Nursing
  • Southern Arkansas University: Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science Nursing
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences: Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science Nursing
  • University of Central Arkansas: Associate of Applied Science Registered Nursing to Bachelor of Science Nursing