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AU-ABC

AUabc-LogoStamp_webAir University Associate-to-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) is an initiative between Air University and civilian higher education institutions that offer baccalaureate and associate degree opportunities to every Air Force and Space Force enlisted member.

AU-ABC links CCAF graduates to approved, on-line baccalaureate degree programs from accredited civilian colleges and universities. CCAF graduates can earn a baccalaureate degree by completing no more than 60 additional semester hours beyond their CCAF Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.

The AU-ABC program includes postsecondary schools with regional accreditation and national accreditation through the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

AU-ABC student tuition rate is $192 per credit hour. Please contact NSU Barksdale Campus Director at barksdale@nsula.edu or 318.741.2801 to ensure establishment of this tuition rate.

As an AU-ABC partner, Northwestern is proud to offer CCAF graduates the opportunity to enroll in our online Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health.

Northwestern is a partner in both CAT I and CAT II programs. As a partner in the CAT I program, CCAF Criminal Justice graduates can earn Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Northwestern by completing no more than 60 additional semester hours beyond their CCAF Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Click here to view the BA in Criminal Justice Course Matrix – CAT I

As a partner in the CAT II program, students may choose to take general education courses with Northwestern that apply to the Community College of the Air Force Associate of Criminal Justice Degree, and these general education courses will be accepted toward the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. This dual tracking option will allow students to fulfill requirements for both a CCAF Associate of Criminal Justice Degree and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice at the same time.

Click here to view the BA in Criminal Justice Course Matrix – CAT II

Northwestern is a partner in the CAT II program in the area of Allied Health for the CCAF Associate of Physical Therapist Assistant Degree. As a partner in the CAT II program, students may choose to take general education courses with Northwestern that apply to the Physical Therapist Assistant Associate Degree with the Community College of the Air Force, and these general education courses can be accepted toward the Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health. This dual tracking option will allow students to fulfill requirements for both a CCAF Associate of Physical Therapist Assistant Degree and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health at the same time.

Click here to view the BAS in Allied Health Course Matrix – CAT II

Resources

For more information, please contact:

Dr. Mark Melder
School of Social Sciences and Applied Programs
318-357-6967
melderm@nsula.edu

Dr. Joel Hicks
College of Nursing & School of Allied Health
Dean
318-677-3073
hicksj@nsula.edu

Ty Whatley
NSU@Barksdale Campus
Director
318-741-2801
whatleyt@nsula.edu

Office of Electronic & Continuing Education
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
318-357-6355 or 1-800-376-2422
elearning@nsula.edu

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318.741.2801
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Electronic & Continuing Education
Northwestern State University
318-357-6355 or 1-800-376-2422
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