About This Degree

Start Here / Finish There

NPC Faculty Mentor: Katelynn Hardage (Katelynn.Hardage@np.edu) 501-760-4373

• 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 University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) to complete a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education Sports Administration Track.
• Prerequisite courses and/or developmental courses may need to be taken in addition to this suggested plan of study.
• A cumulative average of “C” (2.0) is required for graduation for all NPC programs.

UAM Transfer Admission information and policies

UAM 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
• ENG 1113 - English Composition I* 3 Credits
• PE 1533 - Introduction to Athletic Training 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

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  Select one of the following courses:

• MATH 1123 - College Algebra* 3 Credits
• MATH 1213 - Math Reasoning* 3 Credits

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

Semester 2 - Spring (16 Credit Hours)

• BUS 1113 - Introduction To Business** 3 Credits
• ECON 2213 - Microeconomics* 3 Credits
• ENG 1123 - English Composition II* 3 Credits

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  Select one of the following courses:

• CHEM 1104 - Chemistry For Non-Majors* 4 Credits
• CHEM 1204 - Chemistry I for Majors* 4 Credits
• PHYS 1204 - Physics I for Non-Majors* 4 Credits
• PHYS 2114 - Physics I for Majors* 4 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: Meet with the NPC Transfer Coordinator for university admissions and scholarship deadlines. 

Semester 3 - Fall (16 Credit Hours)

• ACT 1103 - Principles Of Accounting I** 3 Credits
• BIOL 2224 - Anatomy & Physiology I* 4 Credits
• CIS 1023 - Introduction to Computing* 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:

• 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 4 - Spring (15 Credit Hours)

• ALH 2003 - Nutrition 3 Credits
• PE 1113 - Health And Safety* 3 Credits
• SPCH 1103 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking* 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:

• 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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  ► 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 UAM - Health & PE - Sports Administration (Non-Licensure): 61 Credit Hours

Major Requirements (40 Credit Hours)

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