Welcome to the Business, Accounting & Office Support programs. Faculty and Staff are here to guide you on your journey to success. Whether you wish to continue your education at a four-year school or use your skills in the workforce, you can start here and go anywhere. The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is designed to specifically meet the student’s educational objectives in preparation for transfer to a bachelor degree program at a university. The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree is designed to prepare students for entry into a specific occupation or closely related cluster of occupations. Certificates prepare students for entry-level positions in career and technology jobs. Students who intend to transfer are responsible for becoming acquainted with the program and degree requirements of the institution to which they expect to transfer and should also work with their Cowley advisor to select the most appropriate courses.
Cowley College, situated in Arkansas City, Kansas, is a vibrant public community college offering a range of associate degrees and certificates in career and technical education 1. The campus is known for its modern infrastructure, providing state-of-the-art classrooms and facilities, alongside six dormitories offering convenient on-campus housing options 2.
Engagement is a cornerstone of student life at Cowley College. The institution supports a variety of clubs and organizations, such as the Academic Civic Engagement through Service (ACES) and the Act One Drama Club 2. Enhancing student experience further are intramural sports including volleyball, basketball, and pickleball 7. The campus holds an 800-seat theatre known as the Robert Brown Center, a wellness center, and even a beauty salon operated by cosmetology students 2. Cowley College is committed to service learning and community involvement, highlighted by its receipt of multiple awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations and the annual celebrations of student and staff achievements 9.