University College

Mission Statement

The goals of the University College include:

• Preparing students for upper division baccalaureate programs;
• Preparing students for careers requiring post secondary education through the associate degree level;
• Providing under-prepared students with opportunities to achieve entry level skills in reading, writing and mathematics;
• Developing over time, in conjunction with the Division of Continuing Education, opportunities to improve employability, enhance career skills, and attain personal enrichment through courses, seminars, workshops, and other continuing education programs.

The two-year college will fulfill these goals by providing the following programs and services:

• Serving as the base of a baccalaureate degree program at UCA for less well prepared students, developing support services and curriculum to meet student needs;
• Offering freshman and sophomore-level courses leading to an Associate Degree in General Studies or other associate degrees offered by the university;
• Working with the Division of Undergraduate Studies and other university support services, to provide instructional programs and tutorial services that assist under-prepared students;
• In conjunction with the Division of Continuing Education, developing additional selected continuing education and adult education programs, including associate degrees or certificates, to meet occupational or technical needs in the commun