UAMS, UA Little Rock Partner in 7 Programs in College of Health Professions
| Jan. 7, 2019 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the University of Arkansas at Little Rock have announced a new partnership for students pursuing seven bachelor’s degrees in the UAMS College of Health Professions.
The 2+2 partnership allows students to attend UA Little Rock for two years and then transfer to UAMS for two more years to earn Bachelor of Science degrees in seven allied health professions — ophthalmic medical technology, radiologic imaging sciences, cytotechnology, nuclear medicine imaging sciences, respiratory care, medical laboratory sciences and dental hygiene.
Seven programs, including Medical Laboratory Sciences, are included in the 2+2 partnership between UAMS and UA Little Rock.
“This partnership offers incredible benefits to students by letting them know early in their collegiate careers what the requirements are to attend one of these programs at UAMS,” said Susan Long, Ed.D., dean of the College of Health Professions. “This pathway will allow students to plan efficiently, potentially reducing the time and cost associated with earning the degree.”
The partnership ensures that any student who earns the Associate of Arts in General Studies at UA Little Rock with at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average is eligible for admission consideration to the seven UAMS degree programs.
Cytotechnology, Nuclear Medicine Imaging Sciences and Medical Laboratory Sciences have additional requirements beyond the associate degree.
“These agreements allow students to obtain a good foundation in the liberal arts while also efficiently achieving the prerequisites required to enter allied health programs,” said Sarah Beth Estes, Ph.D., UA Little Rock associate provost for community, careers and extended education. “We are glad to partner with UAMS in preparing practitioners for these high-demand fields.”
Long said more allied health professionals are needed in Arkansas and across the nation.
“We hope this partnership with UA Little Rock allows us to better identify those students who are eager to pursue a rewarding career in the allied health professions,” she said.