Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Gather Here. Go Far

NSU is where success begins. Here professors know their subjects and how to get you ready for a career after you graduate. We empower individuals to become socially responsible global citizens by creating and sustaining a culture of learning and discovery.

Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) to NSU

 
 

Written & Oral Communication (9 hours)

NSU NWACC
ENGL 1113 - Freshman Composition I ENGL 1013
ENGL 1213 - Freshman Composition II ENGL 1023
COMM 1113 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication COMM 1303

Social & Behavioral Sciences (9 hours)

NSU NWACC
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government and PLSC 2003
HIST 1483 - American History 1492-1876 or HIST 2003
HIST 1493 - American History since 1876 HIST 2013

And, choose one course from the following - your major will determine which course:

NSU NWACC
GEOG 2243 - Fundamentals of Geography GEOG 1123
SOC 1113 - Introduction to Sociology SOCI 2013
PSYCH 1113 - Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2003
ECON 2213 - Principles of Microeconomics ECON 2023
ECON 2313 - Principles of Macroeconomics ECON 2013

Global Perspective (3 hours)

Select one course from the five categories below (Second Language, American Indian Studies, Geography, Political Science or Literature, Customs & Society)

Second Language

NSU NWACC
Spanish, French, German, Cherokee, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, Greek, Latin or American Sign Language SPAN 1003, 1013

American Indian Studies

NSU NWACC
ANTH 2223 - Introduction to American Indian Studies -
CHER 4113 - Cherokee Cultural Heritage -
HIST 3723 - History of the American Indian -

Geography

NSU NWACC
GEOG 2003 - Global Studies GEOG 1013
GEOG 2133 - Global Economic Geography -
GEOG 2253 - World Regional Geography GEOG 2313

Political Science

NSU NWACC
POL 2313 - Introduction to International Relations PLSC 2803
POL 2353 - Introduction to Comparative Politics -

Literature, Customs, and Society

NSU NWACC
COMM 2543 - Intercultural Communication -
ENGL 3413 - World Literature ENGL 2213
NUTR 3653 - Food and Culture -
REL 2553 - Comparative Religion PHIL 2033
TECH 3023 - Technology and Society -

Life Skills (6 hours)

Choose one of the following:

NSU NWACC
HED 1113 - Personal Health, or HLSC 1103
NUTR 1653 - Basic Nutrition HLSC 2103

And, select 3 hours from the following:

NSU NWACC
FIN 2113 - Personal Financial Planning -
HFS 1103 - Relationships and Marriage -
HFS 3113 - Consumer Issues -
PSYC 1003 - Introduction to Human Behavior -
CS 1003/IS 1003 (or a more advanced CS/IS course) CISQ 1103
EDUC 4823 (this course is designed for education majors) -
HED 2212 - First Aid  
LIBM 4611 - Introduction to Online Research -
Any military science leadership, physical education activity, and/or performance-based arts course(s)  

Humanities (6 hours)

Choose any two of the following:

NSU NWACC
ENGL 2113 - Introduction to Literature -
HIST 1113 - Early Western Civilization HIST 1003
HIST 1213 - Modern Western Civilization HIST 1013
HUM 2113 - Ancient Cultures HUMN 1003
HUM 2223 - Modern Cultures  
PHIL 1013 - Introduction to Philosophy PHIL 2003
ART 2023/HUM 2333 - Art Appreciation ARHS 1003
MUS 2553 - Rock Music Appreciation -
MUS 2543 - Music Appreciation MUSI 1003
MUS 2743 - Jazz Appreciation -
MUS 2863 - World Music -
DRAM 2763 - Theatre Appreciation THTR 1003
WGS 2123 - Intro to Women's & Gender Studies HUMN 2003
DRAM 2843 - Film Appreciation COMM 1003

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Natural Sciences (7-9 hours)

At least one course from the biological or physical sciences must include a lab.

Biological Science (3-4 hours)

NSU NWACC
BIOL 1013 and BIOL 1011 - Introductory Biology I and Introductory to Biology Lab (Majors) -
BIOL 1114 - General Biological Science (includes lab) BIOL 1544
BIOL 1113 and BIOL 1111 - General Biological Science Lecture and General Biological Science Lab  
BIOL 3413 - Environmental Problems  

Physical Science (3-5 hours)

NSU NWACC
CHEM 1123 and CHEM 1131 CHEM 1104
PHYS 1115 - Introduction to Physics PHYS 2014
GEOL 1114 - Introduction to Geology GEOL 1114
SCI 1114 - General Physical Sciences (includes lab) PHSC 2004
SCI 1113 and SCI 1111 - General Physical Science Lecture and General Physical Science Lab  
SCI 1314 - Astronomy (includes lab) ASTR 2004

Quantitative Analysis (3 hours)

NSU NWACC
MATH 1313 Introduction to Statistics -
MATH 1473 - Applied Mathematics MATH 2213
MATH 1513 College Algebra (may be required for some majors) or an advanced course in mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science MATH 1203
MATH 1523 Functions and Change -

All math pathways are effective Fall 2019. See an Academic Advisor to select the appropriate math pathway. To have your math class evaluated contact Transfer Student Services.