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ONLINE DEGREES

ONLINE DEGREES ::

Students can attain online degrees at Arkansas Northeastern College in the following:

• Associate of Arts (A.A.)

• Associate of General Studies (A.G.S.)

• A.A.S. Criminal Justice

• A.A.S. Steel Industry Technology (75% online)

• A.S. Business

• A.S. Criminology

• A.S. Early Childhood Education

  • Elementary Education (K-6)

  • Mid-Level Education

Check out our Rankings!

2020 BEST ONLINE ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS IN EDUCATION & TEACHING Arkansas Northeastern College has been ranked the best online associate degree program in education & teaching in Arkansas and #5 in the nation!	ANC ranked #1 in Arkansas & #5 in the United States!
2020 MOST AFFORDABLE ONLINE ASSOCIATE DEGREES Arkansas Northeastern College has been ranked to have the most affordable online associate degrees in Arkansas and #13 in the nation.	ANC ranked #1 in Arkansas & #13 in the United States!
2019 MOST AFFORDABLE ONLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE Arkansas Northeastern College has been ranked to be the most affordable community college in Arkansas and #16 in the nation!	ANC ranked #1 in Arkansas & #16 in the United States!
2019 MOST AFFORDABLE ONLINE CRIMINAL JUSTICE ASSOCIATE DEGREES Arkansas Northeastern College has been ranked to have the most affordable online criminal justice associates degree in Arkansas and #6 in the nation!	ANC ranked #1 in Arkansas & #6 in the United States!
2019 MOST AFFORDABLE ONLINE ASSOCIATE DEGREES Arkansas Northeastern College has been ranked to have the most affordable associate degrees in Arkansas and #15 in the nation!	ANC ranked #1 in Arkansas & #15 in the United States!
2019 BEST ONLINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN ARKANSAS Arkansas Northeastern College was named the Best Online Community College in the state of Arkansas by the SR Education Group.	ANC ranked #1 in Arkansas!
2018 BEST ONLINE EDUCATION & TEACHING DEGREES Arkansas Northeastern College has been ranked to have the #25 online education & teaching degrees in the nation!  This is the second year in a row that we've been ranked nationally in this category.	ANC ranked #25 in the United States!
2018 BEST ONLINE COLLEGE IN ARKANSAS Arkansas Northeastern College has been ranked to have the best 2-year online college in Arkansas for 2 years in a row! 2 YEARS IN A ROW!	ANC ranked #1 in Arkansas!
2018 MOST AFFORDABLE ASSOCIATE DEGREES Arkansas Northeastern College has been ranked to have the most affordable associate degrees in Arkansas and #15 in the nation!	ANC ranked #1 in Arkansas & #15 in the United States!
2018 MOST AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY COLLEGES Arkansas Northeastern College has been ranked the most affordable community college in Arkansas and #17 in the nation!	ANC ranked #1 in Arkansas & #17 in the United States!

Institutional Learning Outcomes

General education is the broad knowledge, skills, and attitudes that all graduates of ANC should possess.  For the AA Degree, all the general education core courses are approved for inclusion in the Arkansas Department of Higher Education's Course Transfer System (ACTS).  ACTS provides information regarding the guaranteed transfer of courses between Arkansas public colleges and universities and is located on ADHE's website.

ANC's Institutional (general education) Learning Outcomes, approved by the faculty, ANC Cabinet, and Board of Trustees, outlines these specific outcomes achieved by graduates through the completion of any associate's degree.  View the institutional (general education) learning outcomes.

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (A.A.) DEGREE

The Associate of Arts Degree is designed for students who wish to complete the first two years of a baccalaureate degree and transfer to a senior institution.  The Associate of Arts Degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours with a minimum cumulative 2.00 GPA including the completion of the General Education Requirements.

Students planning to complete graduation requirements at the end of any given semester will be required to file an application for graduation with the Registrar's Office no later than the end of the 6th week of that semester.

* NOTE:  Students must earn a "C" or better in English Composition I, English Composition II, and College Algebra to receive an Associate Degree from Arkansas Northeastern College.

Institutional Learning Outcomes

General education is the broad knowledge, skills, and attitudes that all graduates of ANC should possess.  For the AA Degree, all the general education core courses are approved for inclusion in the Arkansas Department of Higher Education's Course Transfer System (ACTS).  ACTS provides information regarding the guaranteed transfer of courses between Arkansas public colleges and universities and is located on ADHE's website.

ANC's Institutional (general education) Learning Outcomes, approved by the faculty, ANC Cabinet, and Board of Trustees, outlines these specific outcomes achieved by graduates through the completion of any associate's degree.  View the institutional (general education) learning outcomes.

• AA Degree Checklist

English Composition and Mathematics (9 HOURS)

Rationale: General education skills in writing and mathematics will provide students with the competencies that are required in academic and professional careers. To write and read competently in a critical and organized manner are necessities in the world of college and work. To perform computations, reason logically, and think independently are also essential skills that will aid the student in every college or career endeavor. Students must earn a “C” or better in English Composition I, English Composition II, and College Algebra to receive a degree from ANC.

English Composition (6 hours): (Grade of C or above in each)

EN 12003 English Composition I

EN 12013 English Composition II

Mathematics: (3 hours) (Grade of C or above)

MA 14043 College Algebra OR

MA 14123 Quantitative Reasoning OR

Higher Level Math

Natural Sciences (8 HOURS)

(A minimum of 4 semester hours of life science AND 4 semester hours of physical science.)

Rationale: The Natural Sciences provide the opportunity for the development of independent, creative, and logical thinking while enhancing one’s understanding of the effects of the sciences upon the individual, society, and the environment. The information gained from studies in the biological and physical sciences is based upon ANC Catalog 2015-16 77 acute observations, experimentation, and arriving at logical conclusions. The decision-making processes that are used daily in coping with life in a modern society are basically those practiced in all science classes. The historical development of this logical process is an integral part of each science class and, as such, provides the individual with a foundation for continued personal growth.

Fine Arts/Humanities (6 HOURS)

(Select a 3 semester hour integrative course and a 3 semester hour appreciation course)

Rationale: The Humanities provide an integrated view of civilization and society. The universal aspects of human emotions, self-preservation, and self-identity are studied as they have been expressed through the arts to supply answers to the basic questions, “Who am I?” and “Why am I here?” Such study results in flexibility, tolerance, and acceptance of other points of view and allows students to see themselves and their time in perspective. The Humanities also develop appreciation for aesthetic and creative endeavors through active participation in the areas of art, music, and theatre.

U.S. History/Government (3 HOURS) Choose one

Rationale: History and social sciences provide the student the opportunity to develop an appreciation of the essential worth of the individual person as a viable and active instrument of change, socially and politically, in the affairs of life. This can be accomplished through an integrated view of civilization, economic development, and social evolution. HI 23003 The U.S. to 1876 HI 23013 The U.S. since 1876 PO 23003 American National Government

Social Sciences (9 HOURS)

(Select 3 hours of World Civilization and 6 hours of Social Sciences not already chosen.)

World Civilization (3 hours): Choose one.

HI 13003 World Civilization to 1600

HI 13013 World Civilization since 1600

Social Science (6 hours): Choose two.

HI 13003 World Civilization to 1600

HI 13013 World Civilization since 1600

HI 23003 The U.S. to 1876

HI 23013 The U.S. since 1876

 PO 23003 American National Government 

PY 23003 General Psychology 

EC 21003 Macroeconomics 

SO 23013 Introduction to Sociology

Institutional Requirements (7 HOURS)

Communication 3 HOURS

Rationale: Speaking, listening, and interpreting competently are necessary skills for the successful communication of ideas. This course provides a firm knowledge of how people send, receive, and perceive messages in everyday life.

SP 12103 Introduction to Communication

Physical Fitness and Recreation 2 HOURS

Rationale: Physical fitness and recreation provide students the opportunity to understand and participate in physical fitness and health maintenance while exploring the lifelong leisure and recreational options. Such opportunities help develop lifelong attitudinal and recreational skills for maintaining physical and mental fitness.

PE 17112 Fitness for Life or two one-hour activity courses

Academic & Career Enrichment 2 HOURS

Rationale: This course provides the necessary survival skills for academic and career success as well as lifelong learning. The course enhances the learning, success, satisfaction, retention, and graduation of college students.

PY 13002 Academic and Career Enrichment

Directed Electives (18 HOURS)

Select courses, not already taken, from the following areas to fulfill requirements:

TOTAL HOURS - 60 HOURS

ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES (A.G.S.) DEGREE

The Associate of General Studies Degree is designed to provide flexibility to students whose needs cannot be met by an existing degree.  This program includes both fully transferrable courses as well as individual courses which may fulfill requirements for transfer toward a baccalaureate degree, direct employment, or educational enrichment.  Students select an area of concentration based upon their interests: Pre-Allied Health, Fine Arts/Performing Arts, Humanities/Social Sciences, Math/Science, and Computer Technologies.

Institutional Learning Outcomes

General education is the broad knowledge, skills, and attitudes that all graduates of ANC should possess.  For the AA Degree, all the general education core courses are approved for inclusion in the Arkansas Department of Higher Education's Course Transfer System (ACTS).  ACTS provides information regarding the guaranteed transfer of courses between Arkansas public colleges and universities and is located on ADHE's website.

ANC's Institutional (general education) Learning Outcomes, approved by the faculty, ANC Cabinet, and Board of Trustees, outlines these specific outcomes achieved by graduates through the completion of any associate's degree.  View the institutional (general education) learning outcomes.

► AGS Degree Checklist

GENERAL EDUCATION CORE (39 CREDIT HOURS)

Developmental coursework must be used for placement purposes only and cannot be used to fulfill degree requirements.  Some of the following courses may require completion of prerequisite coursework

Language/Communications (9 Hours)

EN 12003 English Composition I

EN 12013 English Composition II

SP 12103 Introduction to Communications

Mathematics (3 Hours)

CHOOSE ONE

MA 14043 College Algebra

MA 14123 Quantitative Reasoning

Life Sciences (4 Hours)

CHOOSE ONE

BI 14033 / BI 14041 General Biology/Lab

BI 14053 / BI 14061 Botany/Lab

BI 14053 / BI 14081 Zoology/Lab

BI 24003 / BI 24011 Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab

BI 24023 / BI 24031 Anatomy and Physiology II/Lab

BI 24043 / BI 24051 Microbiology

Physical Sciences (4 Hours)

CHOOSE ONE

PS 14003 / PS 14011 Physical Science/Lab

PS 14043 / PS 14051 Physical Geology/Lab

CH 14023 / CH 14031 General Chemistry I/Lab

CH 14043 / CH 14051 General Chemistry II/Lab

PS 24023 / PS 24031 General Physics I/Lab

PS 24043 / PS 24051 General Physics II/Lab

Literature (3 Hours)

CHOOSE ONE

EN 22003 World Literature I

EN 22013 World Literature II

Humanities (3 Hours)

CHOOSE ONE

AR 22003 Art Appreciation

MU 22003 Music Appreciation

TH 22013 Fine Arts Theatre

Social Sciences (9 Hours)

CHOOSE ONE

HI 13003 World Civilization to 1600

HI 13013 World Civilization Since 1600

CHOOSE ONE

HI 23003 The U.S. to 1876

HI 23013 The U.S. Since 1876

CHOOSE ONE

PO 23003 American National Government

PY 23003 General Psychology

SO 23013 Introduction to Sociology

AN 23003 Introduction to Anthropology

GE 23003 Introduction to Geography

PH 22003 Introduction to Philosophy

CJ 15003 Introduction to Criminal Justice

SO 23043 Social Problems

Institutional Requirements (4 Hours)

PY 13002 Academic and Career Enrichment

PE 17112 Fitness for Life

AREAS OF CONCENTRATION (21-27 CREDIT HOURS)

Select courses, not already taken, from the following areas to fulfill requirements.

Choose one area of concentration.

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

► AAS CRIMINAL JUSTICE DEGREE PLAN

This two-year Associate of Applied Science Degree in Criminal Justice is designed to prepare students, with or without experience, for entry-level jobs in criminal justice fields such as law enforcement, the court system, corrections, and security. The program combines a broad background of courses in the area of law enforcement, corrections, and criminal law with a sound liberal arts education. Employment opportunities for graduates are available in city, county, and state agencies, as well as private industry and the armed forces.

Students pursuing this degree must satisfy all assessment remediation and prerequisite course requirements in addition to the courses listed below. The following sequencing of courses is recommended for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional semesters of study. Consult with your advisor each semester to determine an appropriate schedule.

► Check the ANC Course Catalog for Full Requirements/Information

Associate of Science - Business

► AS BUSINESS DEGREE PLAN

The Associate of Science in Business Degree is designed for students who wish to complete the first two years of a business-related bachelor’s degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university. This degree program includes both general education courses and core business courses. The Associate of Science in Business Degree requires successful completion of 64 credit hours with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0. Students pursuing this degree must satisfy all remediation and prerequisite course requirements in addition to the courses listed below. The following sequencing of courses is recommended for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses will require additional semesters of study. Consult with your advisor each semester to determine an appropriate schedule.

► Check the ANC Course Catalog for Full Requirements/Information

Associate of Science - Childhood Education - Elementary Education (K-6)

► AS CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - ELEMENTARY EDUCATION (K-6) DEGREE PLAN

This two-year Associate of Science Degree in Childhood Education is designed for the student who is interested in transferring to a senior institution and completing a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education at the pre-school through sixth grade level. This program combines a broad background of courses in elementary education with a concentration in specific areas of emphasis in addition to a sound liberal arts education.

► Check the ANC Course Catalog for Full Requirements/Information

Associate of Science - Childhood Education - Mid-Level Education

► AS CHILDHOOD EDUCATION - MID-LEVEL EDUCATION DEGREE PLAN

This two-year Associate of Science Degree in Childhood Education is designed for the student who is interested in transferring to a senior institution and completing a Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education. This program combines a broad background of courses in elementary education with a concentration in specific areas of emphasis in addition to a sound liberal arts education.

► Check the ANC Course Catalog for Full Requirements/Information

Associate of Science - Criminology

► AS CRIMINOLOGY DEGREE PLAN

This two-year Associate of Science Degree in Criminology is designed for the student interested in transferring to a senior institution and completing a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminology. The program combines a broad background of core Criminology courses with a sound liberal arts education. This degree may be used as the springboard for desired employment with federal law enforcement agencies such as the FBI, CIA, DEA, ATF or Federal Probation and Parole as well as pre-law or political ambitions. Students pursuing the AAS degree must satisfy all assessment, remediation, and prerequisite course requirements. The following sequencing of courses is recommended for full-time students who have completed all prerequisites. Many individuals, especially part-time students and those taking college preparatory courses, will require additional semesters of study. Consult with your advisor each semester to determine an appropriate schedule.

► Check the ANC Course Catalog for Full Requirements/Information