School Details
Cowley County Community College is a two year public school providing educational opportunities to the Arkansas City region. Students may engage in workforce training, community engagement, reaching above and beyond personal and professional goals. Programs enhance critical thinking skills, communication, problem-solving, computation, and technological competencies.
Online learning at Cowley County Community College is available to students desiring a flexible academic experience. Continue a career while earning an online associate’s degree or professional certificate to enhance techniques and knowledge in your field. Programs include leadership, healthcare, education, and more.
CCCC online pathway:
- Affordable
- Transferable credits
- Can be used to accelerate work in the classroom
- One-on-one instruction
- Students must be self-motivated and disciplined
- Not self-paced
Accreditation & Licensing
Cowley County Community College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
This online AA in Creative Writing is intended to be a transfer path for you to eventually earn your bachelor’s degree from a 4-year university. If your goal is to broaden your writing, literature and communication skills, then Cowley College’s online option may be for you. Strong writing skills are in demand across a number of industries. Students will delve into general education classes, alongside electives such as:
- Poetry writing
- Fiction writing
- Storytelling
Cowley College offers an online AA in English to give students a strong foundation in literature and creative writing alongside general requirements. This curriculum provides skills that can be used across a variety of job fields. Additional coursework usually includes:
- Communications
- Arts
- Journalism
The online AA in History presented by Cowley College is intended to lead to a BA or BS in History at a 4-year university. If you are undecided where you want to pursue your bachelor’s, you can start your higher education with this two-year program. The curriculum offers general education credits and a beginning foundation in history. Samples of classes include:
- US History
- World History
- American Government
If you know you want to pursue a higher education, but you aren’t quite sure what you want to major in, consider starting with an online AA in Liberal Arts. This humanities and social science-based program offered by Cowley College can earn transfer credit towards a bachelor’s degree, while allowing you to explore different areas of study.
The 100% online AA in Political Science offered by Cowley College is a program that can give you a great foundation to move on to a 4-year institution after completing general education requirements. In this program, you will also take lower-level political science classes which focus on the theory and practice of government. The degree is intended to give you transfer credits and enable you to move on and pursue a bachelor’s degree. Course samples are:
- Macroeconomics
- Cultural anthropology
- State and local government
If you have been working in a technical vocation or have attended vocational school and are ready to take the next steps in obtaining a college degree, consider the online Associate of General Studies in Applied Technologies from Cowley College. This 2-year degree is designed to accumulate transfer credit and propel you towards your bachelor’s degree. Credit will be based upon your 600+ hours of work experience stemming from an approved technical or vocational school.
Business
The online AAS in Accounting Clerk degree program from Cowley County Community College is designed to give students the fundamental accounting and microcomputer knowledge and skills needed for employment or advancement as entry-level or trainee accountants. Courses explore topics such as:
- Human Resource Management
- Office Procedures
- Business Communications
- Payroll Accounting
The online AA in Accounting degree program from Cowley County Community College provides students with a basic knowledge of the business field as well as accounting theory, techniques, and practices. Coursework explores topics such as:
- Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
- Managerial Accounting
- Elementary Statistics
- Business Communications
The online AA in Business Administration degree program from Cowley County Community College is designed for students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate degree in the areas of management, marketing, finance, or general business. Courses are meant to align with courses that would be completed during the first two years of a business program at a four-year institution, and include topics such as:
- Accounting
- Microeconomics & Macroeconomics
- Business Communications
- Elementary Statistics
The online AA in Hotel & Restaurant Management degree program from Cowley County Community College provides students with the management theory and practical training needed to prepare them for a career in the hospitality industry. Coursework explores topics such as:
- Public Speaking
- Microeconomics
- Accounting
- Hospitality Management
- Business Communications
The online AA in Management Information Systems from Cowley County Community College is designed to prepare students for careers in business and industry in which utilization of information systems is a major responsibility of the individual. The curriculum provides a foundation in business and a focus on business applications of computing, including:
- Analysis
- Development
- Implementation
- Evaluation
- Management
The online AA in Sports Management & Administration degree program from Cowley County Community College provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to apply business and physical education principles to the organization and administration of athletic teams and programs, fitness/rehabilitation facilities, and health clubs. Coursework explores topics such as:
- Marketing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Fundamentals of Accounting
- Microeconomics
Computer Science & IT
The Computer Information Science degree from Cowley College is designed to transfer into many four-year degree programs. The curriculum focuses on core knowledge and experience with computer programming languages.
Students work with their advisor to ensure coursework is suitable to transfer into the bachelor’s program of their choice. Courses cover general education requirements as well as electives concentrating in areas of the student’s choice.
Some of the programming courses available to students in this Computer Information Systems associate degree online include:
- Visual Basic
- C++
- C#
- ASP.NET
- Java
- Python
- C
- Oracle Database: PL/SQL
Cowley College’s Associate of Science in Computer Science is designed as a transfer pathway for students to continue their education in a four-year program after graduation. Students work with their advisor to choose courses to best prepare them for the bachelor’s program of their choice.
Courses in this online Computer Science degree cover general education requirements, especially math and science, as well as electives concentrating in the Computer Science areas of the student’s choice. An emphasis is placed on providing students with a foundational knowledge of various programming languages.
Students can choose courses focusing on any of the following programming languages:
- Visual Basic
- C++
- C#
- Java
- Python
- C
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Prepare for a successful career in law enforcement and correction with this online criminal justice degree. Get ready to help your community and beyond. With the rise in population, crime rates, and drug abuse, there is a strong demand for professionals to respond to this violence and disorder, causing dramatic increases in employment opportunities. This blend of traditional education methods and hands-on approaches to learning provides all the tools necessary to become a successful police officer and criminal justice professional.
With this online criminal justice degree students are eligible to be Student Patrol Officers, gaining real-world experience and helping protect the educational community.
Take the first step to a career with this online law degree. Designed for those planning to enter law school, this program offers a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on criminal justice and law courses.
The American Bar Association recommends challenging courses that require critical thinking, research skills, and effective writing, regardless of the focus. This foundation not only provides these in courses, but it also provides a solid base for a liberal arts education. The curriculum includes specific pre-law courses as well, including:
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Criminal Law
- Constitutional Law
Transfer to a four-year college after earning this law degree online.
Education
- The AA in Education offered online by Cowley College can prepare you for a career in teaching across different levels of education. Coursework combines general coursework with lower-level classes in teaching to prepare you for transfer to a 4-year institution and pursuing your bachelor’s degree. Various concentrations in mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences allow you to target specific career goals.
As teaching becomes more focused on using technology in and around lesson-planning, competent individuals are needed to design and implement that technology. With an online AA in Instructional Technology & Design from Cowley College, you can begin your education towards a valuable career that meshes learning with the latest software. General education requirements are supplemented with coursework such as:
- Web multimedia and animation
- Computer graphics
- Technical and professional writing
If you are considering a career as a teacher’s aide or special needs assistant in a school setting, consider earning an online AA as a Paraprofessional Educator. Offered 100% through distance learning, you can have the convenience of studying around your personal schedule. You can also use the credit you accumulate in this program for an AA in Education and to eventually pursue a bachelor’s in teaching, should you decide that’s the right career choice for you. Coursework includes subjects such as:
- Elementary Statistics
- Introduction to Teaching
- Children’s Literature
Engineering
The online AAS in Nondestructive Testing Technology degree program from Cowley County Community College provides students with a short training time for an in-demand career as a quality control nondestructive testing technician. Graduates are prepared to set up and calibrate equipment, interpret and evaluate results based upon nondestructive testing methods with respect to applicable codes, standards and specifications, and take the ASNT certification examination.
Healthcare
The online Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding prepares students for careers in the healthcare field through assigning codes to each diagnosis and procedure completed by medical practitioners at hospitals, long-term facilities, physicians’ offices, and more. Courses teach students to consult manuals and rely upon their knowledge of diseases to complete meticulous work without errors so that patients and practitioners can receive proper insurance benefits, especially through the use of the CPT, HCPCS, and the ICD 9 / ICD 10 coding system. This is one of the only medical careers where there is little or no direct contact with patients.
The online Associate of Arts in Health Services Management and Community Development provides students with the analytic, administrative, and leadership skills necessary for entry-level managerial positions in the healthcare field. Courses prepare students for positions in acute care medicine, long-term care, and public and community health. Graduates can then go on to obtain bachelor’s degrees.
The online Certificate in Medical Coding prepares students for careers in the healthcare field through assigning codes to each diagnosis and procedure completed by medical practitioners at hospitals, long-term facilities, physicians’ offices, and more. Courses teach students to consult manuals and rely upon their knowledge of diseases to complete meticulous work without errors so that patients and practitioners can receive proper insurance benefits, especially through the use of the CPT, HCPCS, and the ICD 9 / ICD 10 coding system. This is one of the only medical careers where there is little or no direct contact with patients.
The online Certificate in Medical Office Support prepares students to take on duties formerly reserved for managerial and professional staff as the reliance on technology expands in offices. Students learn to perform and coordinate an office’s administrative activities, as well as storing, retrieving, and integrating information for dissemination to staff and clients.
Psychology & Human Services
Associate level online Psychology degrees can be a great starting point in the study of people and human behavior. This Associate of Arts in Psychology from Cowley County Community College is intended for students wanting to transfer into a four-year program. Students will take classes fulfilling general education requirements as well as gain an introduction into fields such as developmental psychology and cognitive psychology.
An associate level online Social Work degree program is ideal for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Graduates of bachelor’s programs can find work in public and private agencies such as child welfare agencies, housing agencies, rehabilitation agencies, the mental health field, and other human service fields. Social work helps individuals, families, groups, and communities learn how to function best in their environment and seeks to solve social problems in society.
Class topics for this major include:
- Developmental psychology
- Social problems
- Women and health
- Drug and alcohol awareness and abuse
- Human sexuality
- Marriage and family relations
An associate level Sociology degree online is an excellent stepping stone for students interested in studying people in the context of social settings. Students in this AA degree will examine contemporary social problems in American society as well as social and personal factors affecting couples and families. Studies include the biological, physical, cognitive, social, emotional, and personality development at each stage of life.
Core topics of study include the following:
- Social problems
- Human sexuality
- Marriage and family relations
- Developmental psychology
Religion & Philosophy
The online Associate of Arts in Religion degree program from Cowley County Community College prepares students for advanced study of religion. The curriculum is grounded in general education requirements and explores a wide variety of topics. The objective study of religion seeks to shed light on the cultural, historical, and literary contexts in which religious beliefs and behaviors originate, spread, and transform. The program always respects the various faiths and people who hold them.
You will study topics including:
- World History
- The Old Testament
- Philosophy
- The New Testament
- Life & Teachings of Christ
- Comparative Religion