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Associate Degree Transfers | Arts, Sciences & Education

Associate Degree Transfer Options

UA Cossatot may award transfer credit for coursework completed at institutions accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, provided certain requirements are met. Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions must be submitted before a transcript evaluation can be completed. Transfer credit evaluations are conducted for degree-seeking students; transitory and undeclared students are not eligible for evaluation. To be considered for transfer, a course must have been completed with a grade of C or higher.

For additional information, please refer to  College Policy/Procedure 514.

The Arkansas Course Transfer System helps students determine how courses transfer among Arkansas public colleges and universities. Through ACTS, students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of those credits toward admission and degree requirements.

Career Opportunities for Transfer Degrees
Associate degrees designed for transfer are intended to prepare students for continued study at a four-year college or university rather than direct entry into a specific career field. While these degrees do not provide specialized occupational training, earning an associate degree can enhance employability and may qualify graduates for positions that require or prefer an associate-level credential. Students are encouraged to work with an academic advisor to select courses that align with their intended bachelor's degree and career goals.

General Education

The following associate degree programs are designed to satisfy the general education and core course requirements for many bachelor's degree programs at four-year colleges and universities. Students are responsible for consulting with an academic advisor at their intended transfer institution to verify that UA Cossatot courses will apply toward their specific degree requirements.

Explore the Arts, Sciences, General Studies, and Education transfer pathways below to learn more about each degree program, potential career opportunities, and transfer options available to UA Cossatot students.

Degree Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is a two-year program consisting primarily of general education coursework. Students must complete 18 credit hours of directed electives, allowing them to tailor the degree to their academic interests or intended bachelor's degree program.

The AA degree is designed to transfer to Arkansas four-year colleges and universities. The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board has established a statewide articulation agreement to facilitate the transfer of credits between institutions. To qualify for transfer under this agreement, students must earn a grade of C or better in transferable courses. Students may also use the ADHE Transfer Database to verify the transferability of courses to Arkansas colleges and universities.

SOME SPECIFIC TRANSFER OPTIONS:

  • 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 Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

The Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree offers a flexible pathway designed to meet a variety of educational goals. It is an excellent option for students who have previously earned college credits and wish to complete an associate degree, as well as for students beginning their college education. The program may be structured to closely resemble an Associate of Arts degree for maximum transferability, tailored to support a business or technical career focus, or customized to meet a student's individual educational objectives.

While most of the 29 credit hours of general education coursework are expected to transfer to four-year institutions, the transferability of the 31 elective credit hours depends on the requirements of the receiving institution. Students are encouraged to work closely with both UA Cossatot and their intended transfer institution when selecting elective courses. The ADHE Transfer Database may also be used to verify the transferability of courses to Arkansas colleges and universities.

The Associate of General Studies is often an excellent choice for students planning to transfer to out-of-state colleges or universities, as the program's flexible elective structure allows students to select courses that best align with the requirements of their intended transfer institution.

Degree Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION: This degree program is designed for students planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) field. Common majors include Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, and other STEM disciplines. The curriculum emphasizes mathematics and laboratory sciences to provide a strong foundation for upper-level coursework. This degree is also recommended for students planning to pursue pre-professional programs, such as pre-medicine, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, or other health-related professional schools.

TRANSFER OPTIONS:

  • 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 State University (ASU) to complete Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry; or Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
  • 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 Plan

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

This degree is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor's degree in cybersecurity or a related field. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles, networking, programming, and computer systems while preparing students for upper-level coursework. Students also have opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials, such as ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC), CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+.

Students who choose to enter the workforce after completing the degree may qualify for entry-level positions in cybersecurity, information technology, and network support. Throughout the program, students earn stackable credentials, including the Certificate of Proficiency and the Technical Certificate in Cybersecurity, which apply toward the Associate of Science degree.

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

Southern Arkansas University

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Degree Plan

CAREER OPTIONS: 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.

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

TRANSFER OPTIONS:


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:

 

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 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-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-Grantham

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  • Associate of Arts to Bachelor of Business Administration (any concentration)
  • Associate of Arts in Agriculture Business to Bachelor of Business Administration (any concentration)
  • Associate of Arts in Business to Bachelor of Business Administration (any concentration)
  • Associate of Applied Science in General Business to Bachelor of Business Administration (any concentration)
  • Associate of Arts in STEM to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Associate of Science in STEM Computer Science/Cybersecurity to Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Associate of Science in Criminal Justice to Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
  • Associate of Science in Psychology to Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

UA-Little Rock

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