Graduation Map: Elementary Education, AS for Transfer to UCA BSE in Elementary Education K-6

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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

NPC Honors Program: The NPC Honors Program is accepting applications. Learn more about the NPC Honors Program.

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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 1000 - Student LMS Training 0 Credits
ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
HIST 1143 - Arkansas History 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:
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
MATH 1213 - Math Reasoning* 3 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
PHYS 1114 - Physical Science* 4 Credits
POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits
SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
HIST 2253 - World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits
HIST 2263 - World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits
► 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
EDUC 2243 - Intro to Education 3 Credits
ESCI 1104 - Earth Science* 4 Credits
MATH 2233 - Number Sense 3 Credits
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
► Progress check: Meet with the NPUC Transfer Center Coordinator for university admissions and scholarship deadlines.

Semester 4 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

EDUC 2283 - Foundations of Diverse Learners 3 Credits
MATH 2243 - Geometry and Measure 3 Credits
SOC 2203 - Social Problems* 3 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:
ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits
► Progress check: See the Graduation website for GradFest and graduation information/deadlines.

Remaining Courses to be Completed at UCA - Elementary Education: 63 Credit Hours

Teacher Education Program PRE-ADMISSION Courses (16 Credit Hours)

Prefix	Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
ELSE	3304	Instructional Strategies for K-6 Social Studies	3
ELSE	3305	Integrated Approaches to Child & Young Adult Literature	3
ELSE	3390	Integrated Curriculum & Assessment Planning	3
MATH	3352	Number Systems: Reals	3
SCI	4410	Concepts of Science	4

Teacher Education Program POST-ADMISSION Courses (47 Credit Hours)

Prefix	Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
EDUC	4210	Integration of Technology into Teaching & Learning	2
ELSE	4305	Literacy Assessment & Intervention	3
ELSE	4307	Instructional Programming for Diverse Learners (UD UCA Core: D, R)	3
ELSE	4309	Positive Classroom Environment	3
ELSE	4310	Junior Block Practicum	3
ELSE	4311	Foundations of Reading	3
ELSE	4315	Workshop Approach to Teaching Writing in the K-12 Classroom (UD UCA Core: C)	3
ELSE	4316	Instructional Strategies for Math & Science K-6	3
ELSE	4318	K-6 Internship I	3
ELSE	4319	Guidance & Management of Children	3
ELSE	4320	Elementary Reading Methods	3
ELSE	4331	Data-Driven Instructional Planning (UD UCA Core: I)	3
ELSE	4T90	Internship II (UD UCA Core: Z)	12
		Total UCA Credit Hours: Total Hours:	63 123

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