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Oct 31, 2024
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2023-2024 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]
Graduation Map: Middle Level Education, AS for Transfer to UCA BSE in Middle Level Education - Science & Social Studies
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About This Degree
Start Here / Finish There
NPC Faculty Mentor: Lindsey Vondenstein (Lindsey.Vondenstein@np.edu) 501.760.4233
- This curriculum* is designed for persons who plan to obtain an Associate of Science in Education (AS) degree at National Park College (NPC) and transfer to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) to complete a bachelor’s degree.
- Prerequisite courses and/or developmental courses may need to be taken in addition to this suggested plan of study.
UCA Transfer Admission information and policies
Additional information for the UCA Teacher Education program:
- Students completing the AS in Education degree will have satisfied the UCA Lower-Division Core.
- Upon successful completion of the admission process, students will be eligible for admission to the UCA College of Education.
- For complete information regarding admission to the UCA Teacher Education program, visit uca.edu/ocs/2plus2-for-teachers.
UCA Transfer Scholarship information and policies
NPUC Transfer Resources: • Transfer 101 • Transfer Checklists • Transfer FAQ
NPC Honors Program: The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications. Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.
*The curriculum prepares you for licensure/certification in Arkansas.
How to Use the Graduation Map
Full-time? Part-time? Need developmental courses? Starting in the Spring or Summer?
Take courses in the order shown on the Graduation Map. See your academic advisor to help streamline your path toward degree completion.*
Scholarship recipients: Please be aware of eligibility criteria for your scholarship(s). In particular, pay attention to (1) the enrollment requirements each semester for disbursement of your scholarship(s) and (2) the number of hours and GPA required each semester and/or year for renewal of your scholarship(s). Graduation Maps provide a semester-by-semester course listing to allow you to graduate on time. Contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at (501) 760-6398 with any questions regarding enrollment/renewal requirements of your scholarship(s).
Semester 1 - Fall (13 Credit Hours)
Semester 2 - Spring (16 credit hours)
Semester 3 - Fall (16 Credit Hours)
Semester 4 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)
60 Credit Hours
See your NPC advisor for degree and graduation information
* Denotes NPC courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)
Remaining Courses to be Completed at UCA - Middle Level Education 4-8-Science & Social Studies: 60 Credit Hours
Teacher Education Program PRE-ADMISSION Courses (25 Credit Hours)
Prefix |
Course # |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
ECON |
2320 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
GEOG |
1305 |
Principles of Geography |
3 |
HIST |
2320 |
Introduction to Historical Research |
3 |
MSIT |
3320 |
Introduction to Teaching At the Middle Level |
3 |
MSIT |
4325 |
Disciplinary Literacy (UD UCA Core: C) |
3 |
SCI |
3320 |
Advanced Science Concepts I |
3 |
SCI |
4314 |
Applications of Middle-Level Science |
3 |
SCI |
4420 |
Advanced Science Concepts II |
4 |
Teacher Education Program POST-ADMISSION Courses (35 Credit Hours)
EDUC |
3322 |
Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings |
3 |
EDUC |
4210 |
Integration of Technology into Teaching & Learning |
2 |
MSIT |
4305 |
Classroom Management |
3 |
MSIT |
4311 |
Internship I |
3 |
MSIT |
4312 |
Strategies for Reading & Writing Assessment & Instruction |
3 |
MSIT |
4321 |
Classroom Assessment (UD UCA Core: I) |
3 |
MSIT |
4328 |
Advanced Strategies for Teaching & Learning in Middle Level |
3 |
MSIT |
4612 |
Internship II (UD UCA Core: Z) |
6 |
MSIT |
4613 |
Internship II (UD UCA Core: Z) |
6 |
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General Electives |
3 |
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Total Hours: |
120 |
Academic Year: 2023-2024
Revised: January, 2024
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