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 (AS) in Education degree at National Park College (NPC) and transfer to Henderson State University (HSU) 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.

HSU Transfer Admission information and policies

Additional HSU admittance requirements for the HSU Education Preparation Program (EPP):

• Have a minimum GPA of 2.75 (remedial course grades will not be included in the cumulative GPA for purposes of admission to HSU)
• Have at least a “C” in English Composition I and II, Fundamentals of Public Speaking, and College Algebra
• Due to state licensure requirements, students cannot transfer any “D” grade credit toward any of the requirements for either the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education K-6, Middle Level Education 4-8, or the Special Education K-12 degree at HSU
• Pass Entrance Interview
• Receive Credit for Teacher Education Orientation

HSU 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

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• ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
• MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• BIOL 1024 - Biology for Non-Majors* 4 Credits
• BIOL 1114 - Biology for Majors* 4 Credits
• BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 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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  ► 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
• SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• HIST 2223 - United States History To 1865* 3 Credits
• HIST 2233 - United States History Since 1865* 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 2263 - Introduction To K-12 Technology 3 Credits
• MATH 2233 - Number Sense 3 Credits
• POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

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

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  Select one of the following courses:

• CHEM 1104 - Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits
• PHYS 1114 - Physical Science* 4 Credits
• PHYS 1204 - Physics I for Non-Majors* 4 Credits

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

Semester 4 - Spring (16 Credit Hours)

• EDUC 2023 - Child Growth And Development 3 Credits
• HIST 1143 - Arkansas History 3 Credits
• MATH 2243 - Geometry and Measure 3 Credits
• PE Any 1 CH - PE Course 1 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• HIST 2253 - World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits
• HIST 2263 - World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
• GEOG 1103 - Introduction To Geography* 3 Credits
• SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits

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

61 Credit Hours

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

Remaining Courses to be Completed at HSU - Elementary Education K-6: 64 Credit Hours

_{^{Academic Year: 2024-2025
Revised: August, 2024}}