May 09, 2025

2021-2022 College Catalog

2021-2022 College Catalog [Consult with Your Academic Advisor for Your Catalog Year]

Elementary Education, AS for Transfer to UCA BSE in Elementary Education K-6

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 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.

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Teacher Education Program PRE-ADMISSION Courses (16 Credit Hours)

Prefix	Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
ELSE	2304	Instructional Strategies for K-6 Social Studies	3
ELSE	3305	Integrated Approaches to Child & Young Adult Literature	3
ELSE	3390	Integrated Curriculum & Assessment Planning	3
MATH	3352	Number Systems: Reals	3
SCI	4410	Concepts of Science	4

Teacher Education Program POST-ADMISSION Courses (47 Credit Hours)

Prefix	Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
EDUC	4210	Integration of Technology into Teaching & Learning	2
ELSE	4305	Literacy Assessment & Intervention	3
ELSE	4307	Instructional Programming for Diverse Learners (UD UCA Core: D, R)	3
ELSE	4309	Positive Classroom Environment	3
ELSE	4310	Junior Block Practicum	3
ELSE	4311	Foundations of Reading	3
ELSE	4315	Workshop Approach to Teaching Writing in the K-12 Classroom (UD UCA Core: C)	3
ELSE	4316	Instructional Strategies for Math & Science K-6	3
ELSE	4318	K-6 Internship I	3
ELSE	4319	Guidance & Management of Children	3
ELSE	4320	Elementary Reading Methods	3
ELSE	4331	Data-Driven Instructional Planning (UD UCA Core: I)	3
ELSE	4603	Internship I (UD UCA Core: Z)	6
ELSE	4604	Internship II (UD UCA Core: Z)	6
		Total Hours:	123

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Revised: September, 2021}}