Air Force: AU-ABC
Air University Associate To Baccalaureate Cooperative 
The Air University Associate-To-Baccalaureate Cooperative (AU-ABC) Program is an initiative between Air University and civilian higher education institutions to offer fully online baccalaureate degree programs to every Air Force enlisted member, regardless of duty location.
About University of Massachusetts Global
Started in 1958 to meet the needs of military personnel, University of Massachusetts Global has grown into a separate, fully accredited university within the Chapman University System and is dedicated to serving our nation’s service members, their spouses, and veterans. UMass Global offers degrees, certificates, teaching credentials and professional development programs through a convenient network of over 25 campuses in California, Washington and Online. University of Massachusetts Global offers academic schedules that start every 8 weeks on a year-round basis.
University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by, and a member of, the WSCUC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
About AU-ABC
The AU-ABC program creates partnerships between the Air Force and accredited “military friendly” civilian higher education schools to:
- Give Airmen with an AAS degree from CCAF the opportunity to earn a career-related (AF-relevant) four-year degree by completing an additional 60 semester hours
- Maximize the application of military career education and training
- Provide online academic and support services for the enlisted member
To be a part of the AU-ABC program, education partners must:
- Meet specific accreditation standards
- Require no more than 60 semester hours after the AAS degree for a bachelor’s degree
- Deliver instruction via distance learning
- Maximize application of military credit
- Relate degree programs to an Air Force specialty
Eligibility
- Active-duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve or Air National Guard
- Degree requirements may be completed after you retire or separate from the Air Force (retired or veteran Airmen who have received a qualifying CCAF degree are also eligible)
- You receive a binding degree completion contract to lock in the transfer credit and remaining degree requirements
Conferred CCAF Degree
University of Massachusetts Global offers the following BA Programs to Airmen holding one of the following associate degrees from CCAF can apply to the corresponding approved program:
| DEGREE | CCAF ASSOCIATE DEGREE | ROADMAP |
|---|---|---|
| BA, Applied Studies | Any CCAF degree | roadmap |
| BA, Sociology | Aerospace Historian, Contracts Management, Criminal Justice, Education & Training Management, Public Affairs, Social Services | roadmap |
| BA, Legal Studies | Aerospace Historian, Communications Appl. Tech, Contracts Management, Criminal Justice, Paralegal, Public Affairs | roadmap |
| BA, Criminal Justice | Aerospace Historian and Criminal Justice | roadmap |
| BA, Organizational Leadership | Any CCAF Degree | roadmap |