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.

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Semester 1 - Fall (13 Credit Hours)

• BIOL 1114 - Biology for Majors* 4 Credits
• ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
• HIST 2253 - World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
• MATH 1213 - Math Reasoning* 3 Credits

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  ► Progress check: Meet with your NPC Academic Advisor or your Faculty Mentor.

Semester 2 - Spring (16 credit hours)

• EDUC 2243 - Intro to Education 3 Credits
• ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
• ESCI 1104 - Earth Science* 4 Credits
• HIST 2263 - World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits
• PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits

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  ► Progress check: Meet with your NPC Academic Advisor or your Faculty Mentor.

Semester 3 - Fall (16 credit hours)

• EDUC 2023 - Child Growth And Development 3 Credits
• HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
• POLS 1113 - American National Government* 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:

• ENG 2223 - American Literature I* 3 Credits
• ENG 2233 - American Literature II* 3 Credits
• ENG 2273 - World Literature I* 3 Credits
• ENG 2283 - World Literature II* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• MUS 1451 - National Park College Singers I 1 Credits
• PE Any 1 CH - PE Course 1 Credits

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  ► Progress check: Meet with the NPUC Transfer Center Coordinator for university admissions and scholarship deadlines.

Semester 4 - Spring (15 credit hours)

• ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
• HIST 1143 - Arkansas History 3 Credits
• HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 3 Credits
• SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
• SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits

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  ► Progress check: See the Graduation website for GradFest and graduation information/deadlines.

60 Credit Hours

<sup><sub>See your NPC advisor for degree and graduation information​
* Denotes NPC courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)</sub></sup>

Remaining Courses to be Completed at UCA - Social Studies-History: 60 Credit Hours

Major Requirements (36 Credit Hours)

Major Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Visit https://uca.edu/ocs/2plus2-for-teachers/ for a concise list of Teacher Education Admission requirements

Teacher Education Program POST-ADMISSION Courses (14 Credit Hours)

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