About This Degree

This curriculum is designed for persons who plan to obtain an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences (ASLAS) degree at National Park College (NPC) and transfer to the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) to complete a Bachelor’s degree.

Start Here / Finish There

NPC Faculty Mentor: Diane Fergadis (Diane.Fergadis@np.edu)  501.760.4287

Prerequisite courses and/or developmental courses may need to be taken in addition to this suggested plan of study.

NPU Transfer Resources:   • Transfer 101  •  Transfer Checklists  •  Transfer FAQ

Students completing the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree requirements, as shown above, with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, will have satisfied the UCA Lower-Division Core and will be admitted to the corresponding degree program as a junior.

UCA Transfer Admission information and policies

Students completing the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences degree requirements, as shown above, with a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA, will have satisfied the UCA Lower-Division Core and will be admitted to the corresponding degree program as a junior.

UCA Transfer Scholarship information and policies

Semester 1 - Fall (13 Credit Hours)

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

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• ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
• MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
• BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 Credits
• ALH 2003 - Nutrition 3 Credits

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  ► Progress check: Meet with your NPC Academic Advisor or your Faculty Mentor

Semester 2 - Spring (16 credit hours)

• BIOL 2234 - Anatomy & Physiology II* 4 Credits
• ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
• MATH 1293 - Introduction To Statistics* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
• SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
• MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits

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  ► Progress check: Meet with the Transfer Center Coordinator for university transfer and scholarship deadlines. 

Semester 3 - Fall (16 credit hours)

• BIOL 1114 - General Biology* 4 Credits
• BUS 1223 - Human Resource Management 3 Credits
• SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits

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  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

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  Select one of the following courses:

• HIST 2253 - World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits
• HIST 2263 - World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits

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  ► Progress check: Graduation Information and Deadlines. 

Semester 4 - Spring (15 credit hours)

• BIOL 2244 - Microbiology* 4 Credits
• CHEM 1204 - General Chemistry I* 4 Credits
• PSYC 2013 - Developmental Psychology* 3 Credits
• PE Any 1 CH - PE Course 1 Credits

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  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

60 Total Program Hours

The NPC Honors Program

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

Remaining Courses to be Completed at UCA

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