About This Degree

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NPC Faculty Mentor: Jennifer Lyons (Jennifer.Lyons@np.edu) 501.760.4256

• This curriculum is designed for persons who plan to obtain an Associate of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (AS-STEM) degree at National Park College (NPC) and transfer to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) 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.
• A cumulative average of “C” (2.0) is required for graduation for all NPC Business Division programs.
• All Business Division courses must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

UALR Transfer Admission information and policies

Additional UALR admission requirements for this program:

• The student will have earned the Associate of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (AS-STEM) at NPC with a minimum 2.25 cumulative grade point average and a grade of “C” or better in English Composition II and College Algebra.
• The student must complete the requirements necessary for general admission to UALR and the College of Business.
• UALR transfer course designations are either guaranteed by the Arkansas Course Transfer System or have been approved as a substitution by UALR. Unless otherwise noted, courses for which no UALR equivalent course is listed transfer in as elective credit.

UALR 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 (16 Credit Hours)

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

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• CIS 1453 - PC Hardware & Maintenance 3 Credits
• CIS 1031 - Computer Science I Lab 1 Credits
• CIS 1033 - Computer Science I 3 Credits
• CIS 1063 - Intro to Networking & Cyber Security 3 Credits
• ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
• MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits

Semester 2 - (17 Credit Hours)

• ACT 1103 - Principles Of Accounting I** 3 Credits
• CIS 1041 - Computer Science II Lab 1 Credits
• CIS 1043 - Computer Science II 3 Credits
• ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• BIOL 1024 - Biology for Non-Majors* 4 Credits
• BIOL 1114 - Biology for Majors* 4 Credits
• BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 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

Semester 3 - (18 Credit Hours)

• ACT 1113 - Principles Of Accounting II** 3 Credits
• BUS 2203 - Business Law** 3 Credits
• ECON 2213 - Microeconomics* 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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  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

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  Select one of the following courses:

• ENG 2273 - World Literature I* 3 Credits
• ENG 2283 - World Literature II* 3 Credits

Semester 4 - (16 Credit Hours)

• BUS 2213 - Business Calculus 3 Credits
• ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
• SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• CHEM 1104 - Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits
• CHEM 1204 - Chemistry I for Majors* 4 Credits
• ESCI 1104 - Earth Science* 4 Credits
• GEOL 1104 - Physical Geology* 4 Credits
• PHYS 1114 - Physical Science* 4 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

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

67 Credit Hours

Remaining Courses to be Completed at UALR - Business Information Systems: 53 Credit Hours

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