Schools & Divisions

School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

B.S.N. Curriculum Plans
General Education Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) (Applicable to Traditional Students Only)

The general education courses for the B.S.N. have been divided into six clusters. Some courses within the cluster may be required while others may be selected from a specific list of courses.

Cluster I Mathematical/Physical/Life Sciences (26 credit hours required)

  • PHSL P130 Human Biology (4 cr.)
  • PHSL P261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)
  • PHSL P262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.)
  • CHEM C110 The Chemistry of Life (3 cr.)
  • MATH M100 (4 cr.)
  • BIOL M200 Microorganisms in Nature and Disease (4 cr.)
  • PSY K300 Statistics (3 cr.)

Cluster II Communication (9 credit hours required)

  • ENG W131 Elementary Composition (3 cr.)
  • SPCH S121 Public Speaking (3 cr.)
  • ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills (3 cr.)

Cluster III Cultural and Historical Studies (6 credit hours required).

  • Select 6 credit hours from the following (6 cr.)
    • Anthropology
    • History
    • Humanities courses promoting cultural understanding
    • Religious studies

Cluster IV Social Competence (6 credit hours required)

  • SOC S161 Principles of Sociology (3 cr.)
  • Select one of the following (3 cr.)
    • PSY P101 Introductory Psychology I
    • PSY P102 Introductory Psychology II

Cluster V Arts and Humanities (6 credit hours required)

  • PHIL P393 Biomedical Ethics (3 cr.)
  • A literature course (3 cr.)

Cluster VI Open credit (total of 3 credit hours)

  • This area is unspecified. The course taken can be nursing or nonnursing and should reflect the student's study goals and program outcomes. These courses could lead to a minor area of study (15-18 credit hours necessary for a minor).

Consult the student services coordinator for advice.

Curriculum Plan for Traditional B.S.N. Students

Freshman Year

  • Semester One
    • PHSL P130 Human Biology (4 cr.)
    • SPCH S121 Public Speaking (3 cr.)
    • ENG W131 Elementary Composition (3 cr.)
    • PSY P101 or P102 Introductory Psychology (3 cr.)
    • PHSL P261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)
  • Semester Two
    • PHSL P262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.)
    • SOC S161 Principles of Sociology (3 cr.)
    • MATH M100 (4 cr.)
    • CHEM C110 The Chemistry of Life (3 cr.)
    • ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills (3 cr.)

Sophomore Year

  • Semester Three
    • BIOL M200 Microorganisms in Nature and Disease (4 cr.)
    • NURS B231 Communication for Health Care Professionals (3 cr.)
    • NURS B232 Introduction to the Discipline of Nursing Theory, Practice and Research (3 cr.)
    • NURS B244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (3 cr.)
    • NURS B245 Comprehensive Health Assessment: Practicum  (1 cr.)
  • Semester Four
    • PSY K300 Statistics (3 cr.)
    • NURS B230 Developmental Issues and Health (4 cr.)
    • NURS B233 Health and Wellness (3 cr.)
    • NURS B248 Science and Technology of Nursing (3 cr.)
    • NURS B249 Science and Technology of Nursing: Practicum  (2 cr.)

Junior Year

  • Semester Five - Select from the following options
    • Option 1
      • NURS H351 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health (3 cr.)
      • NURS H352 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS H353 Alterations in Health I (3 cr.)
      • NURS H354 Alterations in Health I:  Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS H365 Nursing Research (3 cr.)
      • Cultural and Historical Studies (3 cr.)
    • Option 2
      • NURS H363 The Developing Family and Child (4 cr.)
      • NURS H364 Developing Family and Child: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS H353 Alterations in Health I (3 cr.)
      • NURS H354 Alterations in Health I: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • Cultural and Historical Studies course (3 cr.)
  • Semester Six - Select from the following options
    • Option 1
      • NURS H361 Alterations in Health II (3 cr.)
      • NURS H362 Alterations in Health II: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS H363 The Developing Family and Child (4 cr.)
      • NURS H364 Developing Family and Child: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • Literature course (3 cr.)
    • Option 2
      • NURS H351 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health (3 cr.)
      • NURS H352 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS H365 Nursing Research (3 cr.)
      • PHIL P393 Biomedical Ethics (3 cr.)
      • Literature course (3 cr.)

Senior Year

  • Semester Seven - Select from the following options
    • Option 1
      • NURS S470 Restorative Health Related to Multi-System Failures (3 cr.)
      • NURS S471 Restorative Health Related to Multi-System Failures: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS S472 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community (3 cr.)
      • NURS S473 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS S484 Research Utilization Seminar (1 cr.)
      • Open elective (3 cr.)
    • Option 2
      • NURS S481 Nursing Management (3 cr.)
      • NURS S482 Nursing Management: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS S483 Clinical Nursing Practice Capstone (3 cr.)
      • NURS S484 Research Utilization Seminar (1 cr.)
      • Cultural and Historical Studies course (3 cr.)
  • Semester Eight - Select from the following options
    • Option 1
      • NURS S481 Nursing Management (3 cr.)
      • NURS S482 Nursing Management: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS S483 Clinical Nursing Practice Capstone (3 cr.)
      • NURS S485 Professional Growth and Empowerment (3 cr.)
      • Cultural and Historical Studies course (3 cr.)
    • Option 2
      • NURS S470 Restorative Health Related to Multi-System Failures (3 cr.)
      • NURS S471 Restorative Health Related to Multi-System Failures: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS S472 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community (3 cr.)
      • NURS S473 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS S485 Professional Growth and Empowerment (3 cr.)
General-Education Requirements for the B.A./B.S. to B.S.N. Mobility Option

Cluster I Mathematical, Physical, and Life Sciences (26 credit hours required)

  • PHSL P130 Human Biology (4 cr.)
  • PHSL P261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)
  • PHSL P262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.)
  • CHEM C110 The Chemistry of Life (3 cr.)
  • BIOL M200 Microorganisms in Nature and Disease (4 cr.)
  • PSY K300 Statistics (3 cr.)
  • MATH M100 Basic Mathematics (4 cr.)

Cluster II Communication (9 credit hours required)

  • ENG W131 Elementary Composition (3 cr.)
  • ENG W231 Professional Writing Skills (3 cr.)
  • SPCH S121 Public Speaking (3 cr.)

Cluster III Cultural and Historical Studies (6 credit hours required)

  • Select from the following:
    • Anthropology
    • History
    • Humanities courses promoting cultural understanding
    • Religious studies
    • Afro Studies
    • Women's and Gender Studies
    • Chicano Riqueno Studies

Cluster IV Social Competence (9 credit hours required)

  • SOC S161 Principles of Sociology
  • PSY P101 or P102 Introductory Psychology
  • EDUC P214 or PSY P216 Life Span Development

Cluster V Humanistic Appreciation (6 credit hours required)

  • PHIL P393 Biomedical Ethics (3 cr.)
  • A literature course (3 cr.)

Consult the Coordinator of Student Services for advice.

Curriculum Plan for B.A. / B.S. to B.S.N. Mobility Option
  • Summer Semester I
    • B231 Communication for Health Care Professionals (3 cr.)
    • B232 Introduction to the Discipline of Nursing (3 cr.)
    • B244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (3 cr.)
    • B245 Comprehensive Health Assessment: Practicum (1 cr.).
  • Summer Semester II
    • B233 Health and Wellness (3 cr.)
    • B248 Science and Technology of Nursing (3 cr.)
    • B249 Science and Technology of Nursing: Practicum  (2 cr.)
  • Fall Semester
    • Option 1
      • NURS H351 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health (3 cr.)
      • NURS H352 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS H353 Alterations in Health I (3 cr.)
      • NURS H354 Alterations in Health I: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS H365 Nursing Research (3 cr.)
    • Option 2
      • NURS H363 The Developing Family and Child (4 cr.)
      • NURS H364 Developing Family and Child: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS H353 Alterations in Health I (3 cr.)
      • NURS H354 Alterations in Health I: Practicum (2 cr.)
  • Spring Semester
    • Option 1
      • NURS H361 Alterations in Health II (3 cr.)
      • NURS H362 Alterations in Health II:  Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS H363 The Developing Family and Child (4 cr.)
      • NURS H364 Developing Family and Child: Practicum (2 cr.)
    • Option 2
      • NURS H361 Alterations in Health II (3 cr.)
      • NURS H362 Alterations in Health II: Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS H351 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health (3 cr.)
      • NURS H352 Alterations in Neuro-Psychological Health:  Practicum (2 cr.)
      • NURS H365 Nursing Research (3 cr.)
  • Summer Semester I
    • S472 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community (3 cr.)
    • S473 A Multi-System Approach to the Health of the Community: Practicum (2 cr.)
  • Summer Semester II
    • S470 Restorative Health Related to Multi-System Failures (3 cr.)
    • S471 Restorative Health Related to Multi-System Failures: Practicum (2 cr.)
    • S484 Research Utilization Seminar (1 cr.)
  • Fall Semester
    • S481 Nursing Management (3 cr.)
    • S482 Nursing Management: Practicum (2 cr.)
    • S483 Clinical Nursing Practice Capstone (3 cr.)
    • S485 Professional Growth and Empowerment (3 cr.)

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