Nov 21, 2024

2023-2024 Transfer Agreements Catalog

CSC Associate in Arts - Child Development to UCO Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Sciences - Child Development

The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), in collaboration with Connors State College (CSC), participates in articulated transfer agreements to assist students in transferring smoothly from the associate degree to the baccalaureate degree. These agreements express a shared commitment to student access and success in higher education.

This document specifies courses to be taken at CSC and courses to be taken at UCO to meet this agreement.

Associate in Art (A.A.) - Child Development

Students should refer to the associate degree requirements and an academic advisor for associate degree details to ensure a successful transition to UCO.

Connors State College General Education

This section is an outline of the general education pattern at CSC common to all majors. Some general education areas may vary by major. In those areas, consult an academic advisor or refer to the CSC catalog or requirement sheet. An Associate in Science (A.S.) or Associate in Art (A.A.) degree from an accredited Oklahoma institution that includes the OSRHE minimum requirements will satisfy the UCO University Core.

English Composition 6 hours

ENGL 1113 English Composition I (UCO course ENG 1113)
ENGL 1213 English Composition II (UCO course ENG 1213)

Communication 3 hours

SPCH 1113 Intro to Oral Communication (UCO course MCOM 1113)

American History 3 hours

HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1865 (UCO course HIST 1483)
OR
HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1865 (UCO course HIST 1493)

US Government 3 hours

POLS 1113 American Federal Government (UCO course POL 1113)

Mathematics 3 hours

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Sciences 7-10 hours

One course must be a laboratory science. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Humanities 6 hours

Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Computer Literacy 3 hours

COMS 1133 Fundamentals of Computer Usage
OR
AGRI 2113 Microcomputers in Agriculture (UCO course CMSC 1053)

Electives 3 hours

Course from Psychology, Foreign Language, Social Science, Philosophy, Music, Drama, or Art. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Additional Electives 0-4 hours

Courses from Liberal Arts, Science, or Communications. Physical Education activity courses do not count toward graduation. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

UCO Major Requirements Taken At CSC

The courses listed in this section are required at CSC for this major and will also meet UCO major requirements. The CSC course is followed by the UCO equivalent or substituted course.

CHDV 2563 Child and Family in Society (UCO course FMCD 4333)
CHDV 2523 Child Growth and Development (UCO course FMCD 2213)
CHDV 1323 Health and Safety of the Young Child (UCO course ECED 4112)

Additional Coursework for the A.A. or A.S.

See CSC catalog and academic advisor for additional associate degree requirements.

Credited courses completed as part of the A.A. or A.S. that do not meet a specific UCO degree requirement transfer to UCO as electives and may count toward the 124-hour minimum. Students should consult an academic advisor to determine how elective courses apply toward the bachelor’s degree. Information for individual courses can be found on the UCO website under the UCO Transfer Equivalency Database.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Human Development and Family Sciences -Child Development

Degrees from UCO have requirements applicable to all degrees and requirements specific to the program/major.

Degree Requirement Minimums for All Programs/Majors

Students must meet all bachelor’s degree requirements at UCO to include minimums of:

40 hours of upper division coursework
30 hours in residence at UCO
15 of the last 30 hours must be taken in residence at UCO
60 hours from baccalaureate granting institutions
124 total hours

UCO Major Requirements

This section details the course requirements for this major at UCO. The UCO course is followed by the community college equivalent or substituted course. Some courses may be taken at the community college but may or may not apply to the associate major or degree. Consult with an academic advisor for that information.

Major Requirements: 70 hours

Human Dev/Family Sci - Child Development

Human Environmental Sciences: 54 hours

FMCD 2213 Child Development (CSC course CHDV 2523)
FMCD 2223 Marriage and Intimate Relationships
FMCD 2313 Sexuality Through the Lifespan (CSC course CHDV 2523 may be taken.)
FMCD 3013 Introduction to Human Development and Family Sciences (Refer to Designated Courses below.)
FMCD 3093 Middle Childhood Development/Field Study (Refer to Designated Courses below.)
FMCD 3243 Adolescent Development/Field Study (Refer to Designated Courses below.)
FMCD 3313 Guidance of the Young Child (Refer to Designated Courses below.) (CHDV 2533 may be taken at CSC. Students will need to take a one-hour lab component at UCO upon transfer.)
FMCD 3423 Aging and Adult Development
FMCD 3723 Infancy and Early Childhood Development/Field Study (Refer to Designated Courses below.) (CSC courses CHDV 2593 and CHDV 2633 may be taken.)
FMCD 3813 Developmental Assessment and Evaluation (Refer to Designated Courses below.)
FMCD 4002 Case Management
FMCD 4253 Administration of Professional Services (Refer to Designated Courses below.)
FMCD 4333 Current Issues in Family Diversity (CSC course CHDV 2563)
FMCD 4413 Families and Society (Refer to Designated Courses below.)
FMCD 4513 Family Law and Public Policy
FMCD 4713 Parent Support and Intervention (Refer to Designated Courses below.)
FMCD 4874 Play, Curriculum, and Program Development in Early Childhood Education (Refer to Designated Courses below.) (CSC courses CHDV 2553, 2223, and 2233 may be taken.)
FMCD 4900 Practicum (3 hours)

Designated Courses

Designated courses must be completed with 3.00 GPA to enroll in the practicum.

Interdisciplinary Coursework: 16 hours

ECED 4073 Language Development and Emergent Literacy
ECED 4112 Health, Safety/Nutrition in ECED (CSC course CHDV 1323)

FACS 3633 Problems of Today’s Consumer
OR
FIN 2313 Personal Finance

FMKT 2323 Global Protocol and Diversity
FMCD 4122 Early Intervention with Infant and Toddler

SAS 4273 Substance Abuse and the Family
OR
SAS 4303 Substance Abuse in Special Populations
OR
SAS 4343 Prevention and Education in Substance Abuse

Minimum Grade Requirements

Average in (a) all college course work, (b) course work at UCO: 2.50
Average in the major: 3.00
A grade of “C” or better must be earned in all courses in the major.

Electives

All UCO degrees require a minimum of 124-credit hours. Electives may be needed to bring total credit hours to 124.

Transfer Policies

Transfer policies are available in the Introduction for Program-to-Program Agreements. This agreement does not include all possible variations for transfer with these programs/majors. The Academic Advisors along with the information in the official catalogs at both institutions are critical to the understanding of the specifics of degree completion.

Disclaimer

The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Central Oklahoma. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.

Agreement Last Updated: 2023-2024