About This Degree

Start Here / Finish There

NPC Faculty Mentor: Jason Martin (Jason.Martin@np.edu) 501.760.4172

• This curriculum is designed for persons who plan to obtain an Associate of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (AS-STEM) degree at National Park College (NPC) and transfer to Southern Arkansas University 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.

SAU Transfer Admission information and policies

Additional SAU admission requirements for this program:

• The student must complete the requirements necessary for general admission to SAU.
• The student will have earned the Associate of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (AS-STEM) degree at NPC with a minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average in general education courses, and at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average in Biology (BIOL), Chemistry (CHEM), and Mathematics (MATH) courses.
• Degree program admission requirements will be determined in the same manner as if their initial enrollment had been at SAU.

SAU Transfer Scholarship information and policies

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 (14 Credit Hours)

• ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
• MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
• BIOL 1014 - Survey of Life 4 Credits
• CHEM 1204 - Chemistry I for Majors* 4 Credits

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

Semester 2 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

• BIOL 1114 - Biology for Majors* 4 Credits
• CHEM 2204 - Chemistry II for Majors* 4 Credits
• ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
• MATH 2113 - Introduction to Statistics* 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 your NPC Academic Advisor or your Faculty Mentor.

Semester 3 - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

• BIOL 2244 - Microbiology* 4 Credits
• CHEM 2611 - Organic Chemistry I Lab 1 Credits
• CHEM 2613 - Organic Chemistry I 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:

• ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
• MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 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 (16 Credit Hours)

• CHEM 2621 - Organic Chemistry II Lab 1 Credits
• CHEM 2623 - Organic Chemistry II 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
• POLS 1113 - American National Government* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses, or one at a higher level, based on NPC competency and/or prerequisite standards:

• FREN 1103 - Beginning French I* 3 Credits
• SPAN 1103 - Beginning Spanish I* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
• ECON 2213 - Microeconomics* 3 Credits
• GEOG 1103 - Introduction To Geography* 3 Credits
• PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
• SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 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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  ► 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 SAU - Chemistry - Medical Laboratory Science: 60 Credit Hours

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