Next Step Programs

ASU-Beebe Next Step Programs

Technical Certificates
Associate Degrees
2+2 Programs

Simple Costs Breakdown

Most classes offered are 3 or 4 credit hours. A student is considered part-time at 11 or fewer credit hours per semester, and full-time at 12 or more credit hours per semester. 3-9 credit hours is a standard part-time class load per semester. 12-15 credit hours is a standard full-time class load per semester. The amounts below do not include fees nor books.

3 Credit Hour Class On Campus: $306 Online: $381

4 Credit Hour Class On Campus: $408 Online: $508

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Advising and Orientation

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Degrees And Certificates

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Transfer Options

Needing to transfer? No problem, we have options!

Take college classes while still in high school

Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent enrollment enables students to get a jump on their degree path by gaining college credits while still in high school.

Vanguard Academies

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Regional Career Center

Courses taken at the Regional Career Center are full academic credit through your high school. Students are also eligible to receive concurrent college credit for most of our programs.

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GED Offices

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GED Testing

The ASU-Beebe Adult Education Centers offer Official GED® Testing on the Searcy campus.

Services Offered

ASUB Adult Ed offers a variety of services and trainings to better prepare the community for the workforce.

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Workforce Education

These short-term classes are usually offered at night, weekends, or online and are designed to enhance personal or professional skills.

Community Education

The Continuing Education/Workforce Development Department at ASU-Beebe sponsors numerous non-credit classes that are designed to meet the needs of the general public and business workforce.

Advanced Programs

Through a partnership between A-State and ASUB, students may earn baccalaureate degrees from Arkansas State University by taking coursework at the Degree Center on the Beebe campus.

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