Program: Graduation Map: Media Production, AS-LAS for Transfer to HU (Harding University) BA in Media Production - National Park College

About This Degree

Start Here / Finish There

NPC Faculty Mentor: Jennifer Seward (Jennifer.Seward@np.edu) 501.760.4158

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 Harding University (HU) 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.

HU Transfer Admission information and policies

HU Transfer Scholarship information and policies

Additional HU admittance requirements for this program:

HU will maintain exclusive responsibility for admission
The student must meet all criteria required for undergraduate admission to HU.
The student will have earned the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences at NPC, with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average
Students must meet all degree-specific criteria to be admitted to a degree program that requires admission.

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)

ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ORT 1000 - Student LMS Training 0 Credits
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
MATH 1213 - Math Reasoning* 3 Credits
MATH 2113 - Introduction to Statistics* 3 Credits _{^{(preferred for degree)}}
Select one of the following courses:
CIS 1023 - Introduction to Computing* 3 Credits
CIS 1013 - Information Systems 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses based on NPC competency and/or prerequisite standards:
FREN 1103 - Beginning French I* 3 Credits
FREN 1113 - Beginning French II* 3 Credits
FREN 2203 - Intermediate French I 3 Credits
SPAN 1103 - Beginning Spanish I* 3 Credits
SPAN 1113 - Beginning Spanish II* 3 Credits
SPAN 2113 - Intermediate Spanish I* 3 Credits
SPAN 2123 - Intermediate Spanish II* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
MUS 1451 - National Park College Singers I 1 Credits
PE Any 1 CH - PE Course 1 Credits
► Progress check: Meet with your NPC Academic Advisor or your Faculty Mentor.

Semester 2 - Spring (16 Credit Hours)

ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
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
PHYS 1124 - Astronomy* 4 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
HIST 2253 - World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits
HIST 2263 - World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses based on NPC competency and/or prerequisite standards:
FREN 1103 - Beginning French I* 3 Credits
FREN 1113 - Beginning French II* 3 Credits
FREN 2203 - Intermediate French I 3 Credits
SPAN 1103 - Beginning Spanish I* 3 Credits
SPAN 1113 - Beginning Spanish II* 3 Credits
SPAN 2113 - Intermediate Spanish I* 3 Credits
SPAN 2123 - Intermediate Spanish II* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits
► Progress check: Meet with your NPC Academic Advisor or your Faculty Mentor.

Semester 3 - Fall (16 Credit Hours)

PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
ENG 2273 - World Literature I* 3 Credits
ENG 2283 - World Literature II* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
BIOL 1024 - Biology for Non-Majors* 4 Credits
BIOL 1114 - Biology for Majors* 4 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
► Progress check: Meet with the NPUC Transfer Center Coordinator for university admissions and scholarship deadlines.

Semester 4 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

BUS 2343 - Advertising 3 Credits
PE 1102 - Life Fitness Concepts 2 Credits
PHOT 1143 - Video Production 3 Credits
SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
MUS 1451 - National Park College Singers I 1 Credits
MUS 1461 - National Park College Singers II 1 Credits
PE Any 1 CH - PE Course 1 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
► Progress check: See the Graduation website for GradFest and graduation information/deadlines.

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 HU - Media Production: 68 Credit Hours

Prefix	Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
BOLD	3020	Old Testament Story and Vision	3
BNEW	3020	New Testament Story and Vision	3
BOLD/BNEW		Textual Electives	3
BUS	2510	Personal Finance for College Students	1
COMM	3200	Communication Theory	3
COMM	4120	Communication Law	3
COMM	4150	Communication Research Methods	3
COMM	4550	Communication Ethics and Scripture	3
COMM	1400	Radio Practicum	1
COMM	1410	TV Practicum	1
COMM	1910	Introduction to Broadcasting	3
COMM	2000	Media Software Tools	3
COMM	2350	Audio Production and Recording	3
COMM	2950	Communication Internship Preparation	1
COMM	3670-3673	Internship in Communication	0-2
COMM	3710	Radio Production and Performance	3
COMM	4510	Senior Seminar	1
		Select 21 hours, including 12 upper-level hours, from ART, COMM, ENG, MUS, THEA or other departments with approval from advisor	21
		Remaining Bible/Electives	9
Total HU Credit Hours:			68
Total Credit Hours:			128
Harding University students are required to graduate with a minimum of 45 upper-level hours (courses numbered 3000 to 4999). Remaining Minor/Bible/Electives may need to be completed as upper-level hours.

^{_{Academic Year: 2023-2024}}
^{_{Revised: March, 2023}}