About This Degree

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NPC Academic Advisor: Katelynn Hardage (Katelynn.Hardage@np.edu) 501-760-4373
 

• 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 the University of Arkansas at Little Rock (UALR) 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.

UALR Transfer Admission information and policies

Additional UALR information regarding this program:

• The student will have earned the Associate of Science in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (AS-STEM) degree at NPC with at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA).
• The student must complete the requirements necessary for general admission to UALR, as well as specific admission to the BS in Geology: Environmental Geology Concentration program.
• Remedial course grades will not be computed in the cumulative GPA for purposes of admission.

UALR 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) 760-4159 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
• GEOL 1104 - Physical Geology* 4 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
• GEOG 1103 - Introduction To Geography* 3 Credits
• HIST 2253 - World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits
• HIST 2263 - World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits
• PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
• SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits

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

Semester 2 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

• ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits
• MATH 1133 - Trigonometry* 3 Credits
• MATH 2113 - Introduction to Statistics* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• CIS 1023 - Introduction to Computing* 3 Credits
• CIS 1013 - Information Systems 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• ANTH 1113 - General Anthropology* 3 Credits
• GEOG 1103 - Introduction To Geography* 3 Credits
• HIST 2253 - World Civilization To 1500* 3 Credits
• HIST 2263 - World Civilization Since 1500* 3 Credits
• PSYC 1103 - General Psychology* 3 Credits
• SOC 1103 - Introduction To Sociology* 3 Credits

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

Semester 3 - Fall (15 Credit Hours)

• PHYS 1204 - Physics I for Non-Majors* 4 Credits
• MATH 2214 - Calculus I* 4 Credits
• CHEM 1204 - Chemistry I for Majors* 4 Credits

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  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

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

Semester 4 - Spring (17 Credit Hours)

• CHEM 2204 - Chemistry II for Majors* 4 Credits
• SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 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
• MATH 2224 - Calculus II* 4 Credits
• PHYS 2204 - Physics II for Non-Majors* 4 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:

• ART 1593 - Art Appreciation* 3 Credits
• MUS 1213 - Music Appreciation* 3 Credits

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

Remaining Courses to be Completed at UALR - Environmental Geology: 60 Credit Hours

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