Northark/Jasper Partnership

Northark/Jasper Partnership

Partnership

North Arkansas College is offering in-person, evening classes to Jasper residents this fall. We have a customized schedule for prospective students interested in majoring in a variety of programs. All classes will be held at the Jasper High School facility.

Additionally, there are special programs in place for parents, first-generation, low-income and/or disabled students. If you fall into one of the previous categories and are interested in taking college classes, there are many valuable resources available to you that will assist you throughout your college career.

To apply, let our Educational Opportunity Center help you with the enrollment and financial aid process. 
Mondays
Technical Math
TECH 1013
5:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
This course provides a comprehensive review of basic mathematics that students will apply in their Certificate or AAS programs. The course content is individualized for each student and will include fractions, decimals, percentages, measurement, metric system, formula manipulation, computer familiarization, and calculator use.

Technical Commnications
TECH 1102
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
This course is designed to assist students in preparing to meet the expectations of the workplace. It introduces concepts in the areas of self-management, professional development, teamwork, problem solving, resume writing and interviewing techniques. Topics include how to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking. In addition, students will engage in practice of soft skills necessary to be successful in the employment setting. This course is offered for technical programs and is not designed to be a transfer course.


Tuesdays
English Comp 1
ENG 1013
5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
In this course students read and discuss professional essays and then write clear, concise, well developed expository essays of their own based upon reading and discussion. Instruction guides the student through the preparation and writing of a series of essays as well as a research paper following the MLA format. Students will also complete mastery benchmark exams to demonstrate their competence in the use of grammar, punctuation, and writing strategies.

Education Profession
EDUC 1213
5:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
This course provides an overview of the education profession. Topics include school organization, educator roles, school curriculum, teacher characteristics, contemporary issues, careers in education, legal and ethical concerns, and the certification and admission process. Thirty hours of observations in a school are required.

Quantitative Reasoning
MAT 1213
5:30 p.m. -8:15 p.m.
Quantitative Reasoning is designed to provide students with mathematical understanding and skills to be productive workers, discerning consumers, and informed citizens. Content strands include personal, state, and national finance; statistics and probability; mathematical modeling; quantities and measurement. Students will solve problems using mathematical reasoning involving logic, proportions, algebra, and relations. 

Wednesdays
Industrial Safety
TECH 1021
5 p.m. -6 p.m.
This course provides students with the basic safety knowledge required in today’s industrial workplace. Topics covered include accident reduction, safety training, safety involvement, safety inspections, accident investigations, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, machine safeguarding, tool safety, materials-handling safety, electrical and fire safety, hazard communication. Successful students will receive an industry-recognized certification as appropriate for their program of study.

Thursdays
Intro to Information Technology
CIS 1103
5:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Introduction to IT provides a working vocabulary of terms used by computer personnel and an introduction to the latest version of Microsoft Office, an integrated software package that encompasses database management, presentation graphics, spreadsheet, and word processing applications. In addition to providing marketable skills, mastery of this course will enhance students’ efficiency and effectiveness. This course also provides an opportunity to use the Internet and email as learning tools and emphasizes proper file management. 

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FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

North Arkansas College and Jasper High School have partnered to provide students with options to earn college credit while still in high school. Students can get the most out of concurrent enrollment with a curated list of courses that lead to earning certificates and degrees from North Arkansas College.
About the Certificate of General Studies: Northark’s CGS is designed to recognize the completion of a general education core of 31 credits. It is both a one-year certificate (that is, it represents what is traditionally one year’s worth of college credits) and, for those who intend to continue with their college education, an intermediate step toward an Associate of Arts Degree. It is designed to meet lower-division requirements in general education for most four-year institutions. 

About the Suggested Pathway Below: The following sequence represents a suggested pathway for concurrent high school students to earn Northark’s CGS during their freshman through senior years. ADDITIONALLY, they have the option of taking two subject-specific courses, one during their junior year and another during their senior year, that can make this an introductory pathway for their chosen college major as well. Or they could use those two slots to take additional general courses toward earning the Associate of Arts. Classes for the subject-specific option can be targeted based on a combination of available faculty at JHS who are qualified to teach college courses (a determination that Northark will help to guide) and Northark’s remote and online course offerings.

FRESHMAN YEAR
1st Semester (Fall)
        Humanities Eletive            Art Appreciation OR Music Appreciation

2nd Semester (Spring)
        CIS 1103                            Introduction to Information Technology

SOPHOMORE YEAR
1st Semester (Fall) Take one of the following
        HIST 2003                            US History 1 OR
        HIST 2013                            US History 2 OR
        PLSC 2003                           American National Government

2nd Semester (Spring) Take one of the following
        PSYC 2003                            General Psychology OR
        SOC 2013                              Intro to Sociology

JUNIOR YEAR
1st Semester (Fall)
        ENGL 1012                            English Composition I
        SPCH 2303                            Public Speaking

2nd Semester (Spring)
        ENGL 1023                            English Composition II
        ADDITIONAL COURSE         Based on student interest + Jasper faculty and/or Northark online availability

SENIOR YEAR
1st Semester (Fall) - Take only one of the listed math courses
        SPCH 2303                                Public Speaking
        MAT 1213                                   Quantitative Reasoning OR
        MAT 1223                                   College Algebra

2nd Semester (Spring)
        BIOL 1014                                   General Biology (or another lab science course)
        ADDITIONAL COURSE               Based on student interest + Jasper faculty and/or Northark online availability
The AAS in General Technology, totaling 60 credit hours, enables students who are interested in a vocational/technical direction to design an individualized program of study to fulfill a unique career goal that cannot be met through the completion of any single technology program offered by the College. This is accomplished by selecting courses from two or more different technical disciplines and developing a coherent technical program having both a major technical focus and support courses directly related to the career objective.

Northark's technical degrees and certificate programs:
  • Automation and Systems Integration
  • Accounting
  • Automotive Service Technology
  • Collision Repair Technology
  • Construction Equipment Operation
  • Construction Technology
  • Electronics Technology
  • HVAC
  • Information Technologies
  • Manufacturing Technology
  • Office Management
  • Outdoor Power Equipment
  • Truck Driving
  • Welding Technology

All courses in the 15-hour General Education component below can be completed by students at JHS, whether online/remote or face-to-face with a qualified teacher. Northark also has AAS degrees in HVAC/R and Automation and Systems Integration toward which these same courses can apply. Specific technical discipline courses are currently offered at Northark’s North Campus in Harrison. Some are also offered at the North Central Career Center in Leslie.

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES FOR AAS GEN TECH (15 SEMESTER HOURS MINIMUM)
Take both of the following:
  • CIS 1103 — Introduction to Information Technology OR
  • ENGL 1013 — English Composition I
Select one of the following:
  • ENGL 1023 — English Composition II OR
  • ENGL 1033 — Technical Report Writing
Select one of the following:
  • TECH 1013 — Technical Math OR
  • MAT 1013 — Careers Math Credits OR
  • a higher-level math course (e.g., quantitative reasoning or college algebra)
Take the following:
  • Social and Behavioral Science Elective

Major Technical Discipline (21 semester hours minimum)

Courses in one major area must be focus of the program. These courses are to be selected from a technical certificate or AAS program currently offered by the college.

Minor/Related/Supported Courses (24 hours minimum)
Complete one of the following:
  • two 12-hour minor areas of study OR
  • one 12 to 18-hour minor + 6 to 12 hours of support or related courses OR
  • a second 24-hour major
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Important Info

Educational Opportunity Center
The Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) program helps adults 19 years old and older, or high school non-completers of any age, who would like to enroll in any college within the U.S. for the first time or who would like to re-enter college after dropping out, by assisting with the college admission process and finding financial assistance for their education. EOC counselors travel regularly and can visit with prospective students or agencies anywhere within the 12-county service areas. All EOC services are free.

Career Pathways
Career Pathways Initiative (CPI) aids qualifying parents in overcoming the barriers that prevent them from receiving the training and education needed to succeed in today's workforce. Services include tuition assistance, childcare, transportation vouchers, career advising, and more.

Contact Info

Concurrent Credit Contact: Mandy Moore
Community Contact: Jamie Stevens
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