2018-2019 College Catalog

Apr 18, 2024

2018-2019 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Graduation Map: Computer Networking, AAS for Transfer to UAFS Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS Emphasis - Management & Leadership)

National Park College (NPC) students who have completed an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Computer Networking degree may transfer into the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree program at the University of Arkansas at Ft. Smith (UAFS). This BAS degree provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to either assume management and leadership roles in business and industry or to enhance current employment. The BAS degree is not specific to any NPC program area or concentration.

Graduation Map: Computer Networking, AAS

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This semester-by-semester plan reflects the requirements to complete this Associate of Applied Science in Computer Networking Degree in two years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include developmental courses or transfer courses. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s Accuplacer or ACT scores.

This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites or developmental courses are required they should be taken in the first semester, and additional semesters may be required to complete this degree. However, courses should be scheduled in the sequential order as shown here.

How to Use the Graduation Map

Full-time? Part-time? Starting in the Spring or Summer?
Just take courses in the order shown in the Graduation Map starting with Semester 1.

Semester 1 - Fall (16 Credit Hours)

ORT 0 - Blackboard Student Training 0 Credits
ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
CIS 1031 - Computer Math 1 Credits
CIS 1233 - Windows Operating System Fundamentals 3 Credits
CIS 1243 - PC Hardware Maintenance 1 3 Credits
CIS 2143 - PC Hardware Maintenance 2 3 Credits
CIS 2113 - Server and Networking Fundamentals 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
MATH 1213 - Quantitative Literacy* 3 Credits
► Progress check: Meet with your Academic Advisor or Faculty Mentor

Semester 2 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

CIS 1013 - Information Systems I 3 Credits
CIS 1613 - Network Pro 3 Credits
CIS 1623 - Security Pro 3 Credits
CIS 2183 - Windows Client OS 3 Credits
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
► Progress check: Meet with your Academic Advisor or Faculty Mentor

Semester 3 - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

CIS 1033 - Computer Science I 3 Credits
CIS 2613 - Server I 3 Credits
CIS 2623 - Server II 3 Credits
CIS 2663 - Routing & Switching 3 Credits
ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
► Progress check: Meet with your Academic Advisor or Faculty Mentor for graduation information
► See Academic Calendar for Graduation Application deadline

Semester 4 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

BUS 1113 - Introduction To Business** 3 Credits
CIS 1813 - Computer Law & Ethics 3 Credits
CIS 2413 - Network Design 3 Credits
CIS 2953 - Networking Internship 3 Credits
SOCIAL SCIENCE - - - 3 Credits
ANTH 1113 General Anthropology* or ECON 2203 Macroeconomics* or ECON 2213 Microeconomics* or POLS 1123 American State and Local Government* or PSYC 1103 General Psychology* or SOC 1103 Introduction to Sociology* or SOC 2203 Social Problems* or HIST 2223 United States History To 1865* or HIST 2233 United States History Since 1865* or HIST 2253 World Civilization to 1500* or HIST 2263 World Civilization since 1500* or POLS 1113 American National Government*

61 Credit Hours Total

How to Use the Graduation Map

Full-time? Part-time? Starting in the Spring or Summer?
Just take courses in the order shown in the Graduation Map starting with Semester 1.

Additional Hours

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Contact the NPU Transfer Center Coordinator for assistance

UAFS recognizes 49 of 60 NPC credit hours from this Associate of Applied Science degree.

UAFS will also accept 26 additional hours from courses listed below taken at NPC for a maximum of 75 transferable hours. These courses may also be taken at UAFS (campus or online, if available).

8 hours Lab Sciences selected from the following courses which may be taken at NPC (campus or online if available) or at UAFS (campus or online)
(Note: NPC online courses with a lab component may require up to two on-campus meetings for labs. The lab component for all UAFS online courses is only offered on campus.)

Select two of the following courses:
BIOL 1114 - General Biology* 4 Credits
BIOL 2224 - Anatomy And Physiology I* 4 Credits
BIOL 2244 - Microbiology* 4 Credits
CHEM 1104 - Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits
CHEM 1204 - General Chemistry I* 4 Credits
ESCI 1104 - Earth Science* 4 Credits
GEOL 1104 - Physical Geology* 4 Credits
PHYS 1114 - Physical Science* 4 Credits
PHYS 1204 - General Physics I* 4 Credits
18 hours selected from the following courses which may be taken at NPC (campus or online if available) or at UAFS (campus or online)

MATHEMATICS - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
BUS 2123 - Business Statistics** 3 Credits
MATH 1133 - Trigonometry* 3 Credits
MATH 1293 - Introduction To Statistics* 3 Credits
BUS 2213 - Business Calculus 3 Credits
ORAL COMMUNICATION - 3 CREDIT HOURS
SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits
FINE ARTS - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits
SPAN 1103 - Beginning Spanish I* 3 Credits
_{^{Also accepted: PHIL 1123 Introduction to Philosophy}}
HUMANITIES - 3 CREDIT HOURS
Select one of the following courses:
ENG 2223 - American Literature I* 3 Credits
ENG 2233 - American Literature II* 3 Credits
ENG 2273 - World Literature I* 3 Credits
ENG 2283 - World Literature II* 3 Credits
_{^{Also accepted: PHIL 1123 Introduction to Philosophy}}
HISTORY/GOVERNMENT/SOCIAL SCIENCES - 6 CREDIT HOURS
UAFS will accept from NPC a total of nine credit hours in History/Government/Social Studies.

Option 1

You completed PSYC 1103 General Psychology, SOC 1103 Introduction to Sociology, or a World History course as part of your AAS.

Select one of the following courses:
HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits
POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
ECON 2213 - Microeconomics* 3 Credits
HIST 2253 - World Civilization to 1500* 3 Credits
HIST 2263 - World Civilization since 1500* 3 Credits
POLS 1123 - American State And Local Government* 3 Credits
SOC 2203 - Social Problems* 3 Credits

Option 2

You completed American National Government or a US History course as part of your AAS.

Select two of the following courses:
ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
ECON 2213 - Microeconomics* 3 Credits
HIST 2253 - World Civilization to 1500* 3 Credits
HIST 2263 - World Civilization since 1500* 3 Credits
POLS 1123 - American State And Local Government* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
SOC 2203 - Social Problems* 3 Credits

Remaining Courses to be Completed at UAFS

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