Graduation Map: Middle Level Education, AS for Transfer to UCA BSE in Middle Level Education - Language Arts & Science

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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.

_{^{*The curriculum prepares you for licensure/certification in Arkansas.}}

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
BIOL 1114 - Biology for Majors* 4 Credits
HIST 1143 - Arkansas History 3 Credits
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 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
SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits
PHYS 1114 - Physical Science* 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
POLS 1113 - American National Government* 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
ENG 2223 - American Literature I* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
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 - Fall (16 Credit Hours)

CHEM 1204 - Chemistry I for Majors* 4 Credits
EDUC 2263 - Introduction To K-12 Technology 3 Credits
ENG 2233 - American Literature II* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 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.

60 Credit Hours

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_{^{* Denotes NPC courses included in the Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS)}}

Remaining Courses to be Completed at UCA - Middle Level Education 4-8 - Language Arts & Science: 60 Credit Hours

Teacher Education Program PRE-ADMISSION Courses (28 Credit Hours)

Prefix	Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
ENGL	3320	Literature for the Middle Grades (UD UCA Core: D)	3
ENGL	3335	English Language Studies (UD UCA Core: C)	3
ENGL	4361	Literature for Adolescents (UD UCA Core: D)	3
SCI	3320	Advanced Science Concepts I	3
SCI	4314	Applications of Middle Level Science	3
SCI	3425	Advanced Science Concepts II	4
MSIT	3320	Introduction to Teaching at the Middle Level	3
MSIT	4325	Disciplinary Literacy (UD UCA Core: C)	3
WRTG	3340	Writing Acquisition: Theory & Practice	3

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	44T90	Internship II (UD UCA Core: Z)	12
		Total Hours:	120

^{_{Academic Year: 2023-2024

Revised: January, 2024}}