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2023-2024 Transfer Agreements Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Transfer Agreements Catalog

NOC Associate in Arts - English to UCO Bachelor of Arts - English


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The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), in collaboration with Northern Oklahoma College (NOC), 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 NOC and courses to be taken at UCO to meet this agreement.

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - English


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

Northern Oklahoma College General Education


This section is an outline of the general education pattern at NOC common to all majors. Some general education areas may vary by major. In those areas, consult an academic advisor or refer to the NOC 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.

Communication 6 hours


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

History and Government 6 hours


  • HIST 1483 American History to 1877 (UCO course HIST 1483)
    OR
    HIST 1493 American History Since 1877 (UCO course HIST 1493)

 

  • POLI 1113 American Government (UCO course POL 1113)

Humanities 6 hours


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

Mathematics 3 hours


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

Science 8-9 hours


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

Computer Science 3 hours


  • BADM 1113 Digital/Financial Literacy or other approved computer course

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

Orientation Course 1 hour


  • ORNT 1101 Freshman Orientation

General Education Electives 3-4 hours


Select courses from: Language Arts, Natural Sciences, Foreign Languages, Fine Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, Behavioral or Social Sciences. 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 NOC


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

  • ENGL 2543 Survey British Literature to 1800 (UCO course ENG 2543)
  • ENGL 2653 Survey British Literature from 1800 (UCO course ENG 2653)
  • ENGL 2773 Survey American Literature to 1877 (UCO course ENG 2773)
  • ENGL 2883 Survey American Literature from 1877 (UCO Course ENG 2883)

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


See NOC 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 Arts (B.A.) - English


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: 54-62 hours


English

Foundations: 6 hours

  • ENG 2303 English Cornerstone
  • ENG 3263 Critical and Cultural Theory
Literature Core: 18 hours

  • ENG 2543 English Literature to 1800 (NOC course ENGL 2543)
  • ENG 2653 English Literature since 1800 (NOC course ENGL 2653)
  • ENG 2773 American Literature to 1865 (NOC course ENGL 2773)
  • ENG 2883 American Literature since 1865 (NOC course ENGL 2883)
  • ENG 3193 World Literature I (May be taken at NOC course ENGL 2113)
  • ENG 3213 World Literature II I (May be taken at NOC course ENGL 2223)
Language, Rhetoric, and Writing: 9 hours selected from the following courses

  • ENG 3083 Introduction to Rhetoric
  • ENG 3163 Digital Writing & Rhetoric
  • ENG 4023 Technical Writing
  • ENG 4283 English Grammar and Usage
  • ENG 4323 History of the English Language
  • ENG 4343 Linguistics
  • ENG 4473 Advanced Composition
  • ENG 4553 History of Rhetoric
Disciplines in English: 6 hours selected from the following courses

  • CSDY 2513 Introduction to Creative Writing (May be taken at NOC. Course ENGL 2413)
  • ENG 2223 Introduction to Film Studies
  • ENG 2633 Literature and the Environment
  • ENG 3143 Feminist and Queer Theory
  • ENG 4673 Young Adult Literature
  • ENG 4823 Ethnic American Literature
Advanced Topics in English: 12 hours

  • Any ENG courses at the 3000 or 4000 level
Capstone: 3 hours

  • ENG 4893 English Capstone
Modern Language Requirement: 0-8 hours

All students completing a B.A. in English shall complete the first two semesters of a second language. Students may alternatively fulfill the language requirement by proof of academic work in the second language (CLEP test through LANG 1224), four years of high school language courses, or transfer work from another institution.

Minimum Grade Requirements


  • Average in all college course work and course work at UCO: 2.00
  • Average in major courses: 2.50

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.

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