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.*

Semester 1 - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

• ORT 1000 - Student LMS Training 0 Credits
• ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits

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• ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
• ART 1103 - Design I 3 Credits
• ART 1113 - Drawing I 3 Credits
• ART 1513 - Digital Skills 3 Credits
• GRD 1013 - Intro to Graphic Design 3 Credits

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  ► Progress check: Meet with your Academic Advisor or Faculty Mentor. Technical Certificate Graduation Information and Deadlines.

Semester 2 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

• ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
• GRD 2023 - Typography And Layout 3 Credits
• PHOT 2223 - Digital Photography 3 Credits

• Select one of the following courses:

• MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
• MATH 1213 - Quantitative Literacy* 3 Credits

• ​Select one of the following courses:

• CIS 1013 - Information Systems 3 Credits
• CIS 1023 - Introduction to Computing* 3 Credits

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  ► Progress check: Associate degree students meet with the Transfer Center Coordinator for university transfer and scholarship deadlines.

Semester 3 - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

• ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
• GRD 1203 - Publication Design 3 Credits
• GRD 2043 - Digital Illustration 3 Credits
• PHOT 1143 - Video Production 3 Credits
• SOCIAL SCIENCE - - - 3 Credits

• Choose a course from one of these disciplines: ANTH, CRJ, ECON, HIST, POLS, PSYC, or SOC

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  ► Progress check: Graduation Information and Deadlines.

Semester 4 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

• GRD 1103 - Advertising Design 3 Credits
• GRD 2083 - Interactive/Web Design 3 Credits
• GRD 2313 - Motion Graphics 3 Credits
• GRD 2396 - Digital & Media Arts Capstone 6 Credits

60 Total Program Hours

<sub><sup>See your NPC advisor for degree and graduation information​
* Denotes NPC courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)</sup></sub>

The NPC Honors Program

The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications.
Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.

Purpose of AAS Degree

The Associate of Applied Science Degree is designed for employment purposes, and it should not be assumed that the degree or the courses in the degree can be transferred to another institution. While some institutions do accept some courses in AAS Programs, the general rule is that courses in AAS. Degrees are not accepted in transfer toward bachelor’s degrees. Students to whom transfer is important should get assurances in writing in advance from the institution to which they wish to transfer.