NOC Associate in Arts - Social Science-Behavioral Science Option to UCO Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Substance Abuse Studies

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.) - Social Science-Behavioral Science Option

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.

SOC 1113 Principles of Sociology (UCO course SOC 2103)
SOC 2233 Social Psychology (UCO course SOC 2303. Counts as Sociology elective at UCO.)
SOC 2223 Social Problems (UCO course SOC 2203)

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.) - Sociology-Substance Abuse Studies

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: 64-72 hours

Sociology - Substance Abuse Studies

Required Foundation Courses for Sociology: 31 hours

SOC 2011 Careers in Sociology
SOC 2103 Sociology (NOC course SOC 1113)
SOC 2203 Social Problems (NOC course SOC 2203)
SOC 3203 Marginalization, Identities, & Social Justice
SOC 3213 Applied Intercultural Competency
SOC 4043 Sociological Statistics
SOC 4403 Social Ecology and Demography
SOC 4443 Social Stratification
SOC 4523 Sociology of Gender
SOC 4693 Sociological Theory
SOC 4773 Sociological Research

Foundation Courses for Substance Abuse Studies: 33 hours

SAS 2603 Introduction to Substance Abuse Studies
SAS 3023 Counseling Skills in Substance Abuse
SAS 3123 The Addictive Process
SAS 4273 Substance Abuse and the Family
SAS 4293 Professional Principles in Substance Abuse Counseling
SAS 4303 Substance Abuse in Special Populations
SAS 4323 Dual Diagnosis
SAS 4413 Group Dynamics in Substance Abuse Counseling
SOC 4233 Human Behavior and the Social Environment
SOC 4463 Sociology of Trauma
Any additional 3 hours with SAS prefix to complete 33 hours.

Modern Language Requirement: 0-8 hours

All students completing a B.A. in Sociology - Substance Abuse Studies 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.

Students interested in earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology with an option in Substance Abuse Studies must receive special admission to the program. Applications for admission are available in the Department of Sociology, Gerontology, and Substance Abuse Studies.

Minimum Grade Requirements

Average in (a) all college course work, and (b) 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.