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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 1, 2020 NPC offers 18 new transfer degrees for fall semester Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) will offer 18 new transfer degrees for the fall 2020 semester. Nine of the new degrees are part of a new partnership with Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. Degree programs with Harding University include Advertising, Bible and Ministry, Communication Studies, Film, Integrated Marketing Communication, Media Production, Multimedia Journalism, Public Relations, and Theatre. Harding University Provost Marty Spears said, "This agreement represents an exciting partnership between our schools and is a big step towards a vision that has been developing among leaders at both institutions for more than a year. Together we will provide educational opportunities that strengthen the Arkansas workforce with new options to raise their level of educational attainment and preparation for professional advancement." Three new degrees have been added with Arkansas State University in Communication Studies, English, and Strategic Communication. A new degree in Dietetics is available with Henderson State University. The University of Central Arkansas has two new degrees available for fall in Dietetics and Nutrition. Three engineering degrees with Southern Arkansas University were added to the list including general Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Wade Derden said, "We are thrilled to be expanding our transfer opportunities for students. These degrees bring our total transfer degree count to 92. That is 92 guaranteed transfer paths that lead students to a four-year degree with zero credit loss." "The efforts we make to expand transfer opportunities are important to our mission of increasing degree attainment for our community.” He commended the academic team for their work to collaborate with university partners. “The process is complicated, but the result means our students have more opportunities to succeed. We continue to make transfer a priority because it is critical to our students’ success," said John Hogan, NPC president. #### National Park College was established in 1973 and is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The College enrolls over 7,500 credit and non-credit students per year. NPC is a comprehensive two-year institution offering associate degrees and certificates as well as continuing education, community services and workforce training.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 1, 2020
NPC offers 18 new transfer degrees for fall semester
Hot Springs, Arkansas – National Park College (NPC) will offer 18 new transfer degrees for the fall 2020 semester. Nine of the new degrees are part of a new partnership with Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.
Degree programs with Harding University include Advertising, Bible and Ministry, Communication Studies, Film, Integrated Marketing Communication, Media Production, Multimedia Journalism, Public Relations, and Theatre.
Harding University Provost Marty Spears said, "This agreement represents an exciting partnership between our schools and is a big step towards a vision that has been developing among leaders at both institutions for more than a year. Together we will provide educational opportunities that strengthen the Arkansas workforce with new options to raise their level of educational attainment and preparation for professional advancement."
Three new degrees have been added with Arkansas State University in Communication Studies, English, and Strategic Communication.
A new degree in Dietetics is available with Henderson State University.
The University of Central Arkansas has two new degrees available for fall in Dietetics and Nutrition.
Three engineering degrees with Southern Arkansas University were added to the list including general Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Wade Derden said, "We are thrilled to be expanding our transfer opportunities for students. These degrees bring our total transfer degree count to 92. That is 92 guaranteed transfer paths that lead students to a four-year degree with zero credit loss."
"The efforts we make to expand transfer opportunities are important to our mission of increasing degree attainment for our community.” He commended the academic team for their work to collaborate with university partners. “The process is complicated, but the result means our students have more opportunities to succeed. We continue to make transfer a priority because it is critical to our students’ success," said John Hogan, NPC president.
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National Park College was established in 1973 and is located in Hot Springs, Arkansas. The College enrolls over 7,500 credit and non-credit students per year. NPC is a comprehensive two-year institution offering associate degrees and certificates as well as continuing education, community services and workforce training.