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

Graduation Map: Anthropology, AS-LAS for Transfer to UCA BS in Anthropology


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About This Degree


Start Here / Finish There

NPC Faculty Mentor: Chuck Argo (Chuck.Argo@np.edu) 501.760.4154

  • This curriculum is designed for persons who plan to obtain an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences (AS-LAS) 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.
  • 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.
  • See your NPC advisor for degree and graduation information.

UCA Transfer Admission information and policies

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.

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)


Option 1 - Lab Science Core


Semester 3 - Fall (16 credit hours)


Semester 4 - Spring (15 credit hours)


Option 2 - Mathematics Core


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 UCA Courses - Anthropology


Major Requirements (12 credit hours)

Prefix Course # Course Name Credit Hours
ANTH 3321 Qualitative Research Methods (UD UCA Core: I, C) 3
ANTH 4360 Seminar (UD UCA Core: Z) 3
ANTH 4380 Anthropological Theory 3
SOC 2321 Social Statistics 3

Major Electives (18 credit hours)

Prefix Course # Course Name Credit Hours


ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH
ANTH


2300
2310
2325
3300
3310
3315
3320
3340
3350
3360
4310
4370
4395
Choose a minimum of four and maximum of six:
Peoples & Cultures
Biological Anthropology
Approaches to Archaeology
Regional Anthropology
Magic, Religion, & Witchcraft
Native American Cultures
Anthropology of Intentional Communities & Culture Change
Environmental Anthropology
Museum Anthropology
Anthropology Travel Seminar
Myths & Moundbuilders
Internship
Special Topics in Anthropology

12-18
    Choose a maximum of two (only if six were not already selected above): 0-6
GEOG 1320 Human Geography  
LING 3325 Sociolinguistics (UD UCA Core: D)  
SOC 3310 Racial & Ethical Relations (UD UCA Core: D, R)  
SOC 3361 Gender & Society (UD UCA Core: D, R)  

Minor Requirements (24 credit hours)

                            Minor Field Courses (31 Major/Minor/General Electives must be upper-division) 24

General Electives (6 credit hours)
 

                            General Electives (31 Major/Minor/General Electives must be upper-division) 24
    Total Hours: 120

Academic Year: 2021-2022
Revised: September, 2021

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