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The Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees allow students to attend UACCM and complete the general education
requirements of a baccalaureate degree program before transferring to a four-year institution. The courses required for the Associate of Arts
and Associate of Science degrees meet the general education requirements of most senior institutions in the state and may give students more
opportunity for full transferability of credits.
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The Associate of Arts in Teaching (A.A.T.) degree, with a track in middle-level math/science or language arts/social studies, is a two-year
transfer degree designed to introduce students to the teaching profession and help address the teacher shortage in Arkansas. The degree
is in alignment with state licensure in middle school teaching in these track areas and maximizes the hours that students can take before
transferring to a four-year university to complete their bachelor’s degree in education. The Associate of Arts in Teaching degree, with a track
in early childhood education (P-4), is designed for individuals who wish to obtain a bachelor’s degree in education in order to teach preschool
through 4th grade.
The Associate of Science in Business (A.S.B.) is a two-year transfer degree specifically designed for students planning to pursue a four-year
degree in business.
The Certificate of General Studies consists of a minimum of 31 credit hours and contains general education core courses. The Certificate of
General Studies is designed for those students who are taking general education courses at UACCM but plan to transfer to another college
before completing an associate degree at UACCM.
The Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree combine classroom instruction with “hands-on” training in a variety of technical, business,
health, and service-related career fields. These programs are designed to prepare individuals to enter the job market. The Associate of Applied
Science degree is designed for employment purposes, and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be
transferred to another institution. While a few institutions have recently begun to accept some courses in A.A.S. programs, the general rule
is that courses in A.A.S. degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get
assurances in writing in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer.
The Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.) degree is designed to give students cross-training in a variety of fields. The degree requires a
minimum of 15 credit hours of general education core courses and 45 hours of technical/career courses. The general education courses within
the A.G.S. degree are usually transferable; however, technical courses are usually not transferable.
Technical Certificates are typically two to three semesters in length and provide entry-level skills in specific technical, business, health, and
service-oriented career fields.
Certificates of Proficiency are typically one to two semesters in length. The Certificate of Proficiency in dietary management follows
the curriculum prescribed by the Dietary Managers Association. The Certificate of Proficiency in early childhood development provides
coursework for students desiring to pursue the CDA-credential. The Certificate of Proficiency in Emergency Medical Technician prepares
students to take the National Registry Emergency Medical Technician Examination. Certificates of Proficiency in Computer Information
Systems Technology are offered in the areas of computer maintenance and networking technology. The Nursing Assisting Certificate of
Proficiency is an approved training program that meets state and federal requirements and prepares graduates to provide caregiving in longterm
care facilities, home health agencies, and hospitals assisting dependent elderly, home care clients, and hospital patients. Certificates of
Proficiency in welding are offered in the areas of structural welding and pipe welding. A Certificate of Proficiency is also offered in petroleum
technology.