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Middle Level Education, AS for Transfer to UCA BSE in Middle Level Education 4-8 - Math & 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 (AS) 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.

General Education Core - 35 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 - Math & Science: 61 Credit Hours


Teacher Education Program PRE-ADMISSION Courses (29 Credit Hours)

Prefix Course # Course Name Credit Hours
MATH 3354 Concepts of Discrete Mathematics 3
MATH 4314 Applications of Middle Level Mathematics 3
MATH 4320 Concepts of Calculus 3
MATH 4335 Concepts of Advanced Mathematics 3
MSIT 3320 Introduction to Teaching At the Middle Level 3
MSIT 4325 Disciplinary Literacy (UD UCA Core: C) 3
PHYS 1401 Descriptive Astronomy 4
SCI 3320 Advanced Science Concepts: Earth/Physical Science 3
SCI 3425 Advanced Science Concepts: Biological Sciences 4

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 4T90 Internship II (UD UCA Core: Z) 12
    Total Hours: 121

Academic Year: 2023-2024
Revised: January, 2024