Graduation Map: Communication Studies, AS-LAS for Transfer to ASU BA in Communication Studies

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NPC Faculty Mentor: Roger Fox (Roger.Fox@np.edu) 501.760.4270

This curriculum* is designed for persons who plan to obtain an Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences (AS-LAS) degree at National Park College (NPC) and transfer to the Arkansas State University (ASU) 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.

ASU Transfer Admission information and policies

Additional ASU admittance requirements for this program:

The student must complete the requirements necessary for general admission to ASU as well as specific admission to the ASU Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies program.
The student will have earned the Associate of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences (AS-LAS) at NPC.
Admission requirements for students who transfer pursuant to this Agreement will be determined in the same manner as if their initial enrollment had been at ASU.

ASU 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 (13 Credit Hours)

ORT 1000 - Student LMS Training 0 Credits
ORT 1100 - NPC Orientation 0 Credits
ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
PE Any 1 CH - PE Course 1 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
MATH 1213 - Math Reasoning* 3 Credits
MATH 2113 - Introduction to Statistics* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
HIST 2253 - World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits
HIST 2263 - World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
GEOG 1103 - Introduction To Geography* 3 Credits
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 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
PHIL 1123 - Introduction To Philosophy* 3 Credits
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
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:
ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
GEOG 1103 - Introduction To Geography* 3 Credits
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
► Progress check: Meet with your NPC Academic Advisor or your Faculty Mentor.

Semester 3 - Fall (16 Credit Hours)

ECON 2213 - Microeconomics* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
ENG 2273 - World Literature I* 3 Credits
ENG 2283 - World Literature II* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
CHEM 1104 - Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits
CHEM 1204 - Chemistry I for Majors* 4 Credits
PHYS 1114 - Physical Science* 4 Credits
PHYS 1124 - Astronomy* 4 Credits
Select one of the following courses not previously taken:
ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
GEOG 1103 - Introduction To Geography* 3 Credits
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses based on NPC competency and/or prerequisite standards:
FREN 1103 - Beginning French I* 3 Credits
FREN 1113 - Beginning French II* 3 Credits
FREN 2203 - Intermediate French I 3 Credits
SPAN 1103 - Beginning Spanish I* 3 Credits
SPAN 1113 - Beginning Spanish II* 3 Credits
SPAN 2113 - Intermediate Spanish I* 3 Credits
SPAN 2123 - Intermediate Spanish II* 3 Credits
► Progress check: Meet with the NPUC Transfer Center Coordinator for university admissions and scholarship deadlines.

Semester 4 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

SOC 2203 - Social Problems* 3 Credits
SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses:
ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses not previously taken:
ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
ECON 2203 - Macroeconomics* 3 Credits
GEOG 1103 - Introduction To Geography* 3 Credits
PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits
Select one of the following courses based on NPC competency and/or prerequisite standards:
FREN 1103 - Beginning French I* 3 Credits
FREN 1113 - Beginning French II* 3 Credits
FREN 2203 - Intermediate French I 3 Credits
SPAN 1103 - Beginning Spanish I* 3 Credits
SPAN 1113 - Beginning Spanish II* 3 Credits
SPAN 2113 - Intermediate Spanish I* 3 Credits
SPAN 2123 - Intermediate Spanish II* 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 ASU - Communication Studies: 60 Credit Hours

Prefix	Course #	Course Name	Credit Hours
		General Education Requirement
MDIA	1003	Mass Media in Modern Society	3
		Major Requirements - 15 hours Due to rotation, all courses may not be available every term
COMS	2243	Principles of Argumentation	15
COMS	2313	Communication Theory
COMS	2373	Introduction to Interpersonal Communication
COMS	3363	Communication Research Methods or
COMS	3433	Communication Criticism
COMS	4533	Communication Studies Capstone
		Communication Studies Electives - 21 hours 18 of the 21 required hours must be upper-level courses
STCM	3023	Principles of Advertising	21
COMS	2253	Introduction to Health Communication
COMS	3203	Business and Professional Communication
COMS	3243	Principles of Persuasion
COMS	3253	Principles of Listening
COMS	3263	Humor, Communication and Political Discourse
COMS	3373	Gender Communication
COMS	3433	Communication Criticism
COMS	3363	Communication Research Methods (if not taken to satisfy core above)
COMS	4203	Small Group Communication
COMS	4243	Interpersonal Communication
COMS	4253	Intercultural Communication
COMS	4263	Organizational Communication
COMS	431V	Special Problems
COMS	4323	Communication in Personal Relationships
COMS	4373	Conflict Resolution
COMS	4383	Computer Mediated Communication
COMS	4403	Health Communication
COMS	4423	Narratives in Health and Healing
COMS	4433	Health Communication Campaign
COMS	4503	Internship in Communication Studies
STCM	3003	Principles of Public Relations
STCM	4603	Crisis Communication
		Electives - 21 hours Must include the appropriate number of upper-level (3000-4000) course selections to satisfy the 40-hour university minimum requirement.	21
		Total ASU Credit Hours:	60
		Total Credit Hours:	120

^{_{Academic Year: 2024-2025

Revised: August, 2024}}