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Graduation Map: Middle Level Education, AS for Transfer to UCA BSE in Middle Level Education - Language Arts & Science


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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.

*The curriculum prepares you for licensure/certification in Arkansas.

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 (16 Credit Hours)


Semester 2 - Spring (16 Credit Hours)


Semester 3 - Fall (16 Credit Hours)


Semester 4 - Fall (12 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 Courses to be Completed at UCA - Middle Level Education 4-8 - Language Arts & Science: 60 Credit Hours


Teacher Education Program PRE-ADMISSION Courses (28 Credit Hours)

Prefix Course # Course Name Credit Hours
ENGL 3320 Literature for the Middle Grades (UD UCA Core: D) 3
ENGL 3335 English Language Studies (UD UCA Core: C) 3
ENGL 4361 Literature for Adolescents (UD UCA Core: D) 3
SCI 3320 Advanced Science Concepts I 3
SCI 4314 Applications of Middle Level Science 3
SCI 4420 Advanced Science Concepts II 4
MSIT 3320 Introduction to Teaching at the Middle Level 3
MSIT 4325 Disciplinary Literacy (UD UCA Core: C) 3
WRTG 3340 Writing Acquisition: Theory & Practice 3

Teacher Education Program POST-ADMISSION Courses (32 Credit Hours)

EDUC 3322 Diverse Learners in Inclusive Settings 3
EDUC 4210 Integration of Technology into Teaching & Learning 2
MSIT 4305 Classroom Management 3
MSIT 4311 Internship I 3
MSIT 4312 Strategies for Reading & Writing Assessment & Instruction 3
MSIT 4321 Classroom Assessment (UD UCA Core: I) 3
MSIT 4328 Advanced Strategies for Teaching & Learning in Middle Level 3
MSIT 4612 Internship II (UD UCA Core: Z) 6
MSIT 4613 Internship II (UD UCA Core: Z) 6
    Total Hours: 120

Academic Year: 2021-2022
Revised: September, 2021

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