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).

Cluster IV Social and Behavioral Sciences (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.)
  • SOC S161 Principles of Sociology (3 cr.)
  • PHSL P261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)
• Semester Two
  • PHSL P262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.)
  • PSY P101 or P102 Introductory Psychology (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.)
    • PHIL P393 Biomedical Ethics(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.)
    • Cultural and Historical Studies course (3 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.)
      • PHIL P393 Biomedical Ethics (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  Evidence Based Practice (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 Evidence Based Practice (1 cr.)
      • NURS S485 Professional Growth and Empowerment (3 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.)
      • NURS S484 Evidence Based Practice (1 cr.)
      • Open elective (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)

  • A list of courses meeting this requirement is available on request.
    
  Cluster IV Social and Behavioral Sciences (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.)

  Cluster VI Open Elective (3 credit hours required)

  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.)
    • B233 Health and Wellness (3 cr.)
    • B244 Comprehensive Health Assessment (3 cr.)
    • B245 Comprehensive Health Assessment: Practicum (1 cr.).
  • Summer Semester II
  • • B232 Introduction to the Discipline of Nursing (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  Evidence Based Practice (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.)
  
  

  General Education Requirements for the RN to BSN Mobility Option

  
  

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

  • Anatomy and Physiology I and II (e.g. P261/P262)
  • Microbiology (e.g., M200)
  • Mathematics (M100 or equivalent or higher math)
  • Chemistry (C110 or organic)
  • M, P, and L Science electives (6 credits)

  Cluster II Communication (9 credits required)

  • English Composition (e.g., W131)
  • Advanced or Professional Writing (e.g., W231)
  • Public Speaking (e.g., S121)

  Cluster III Cultural and Historical Studies (6 credits required; request list of options from nursing advisor)

  Cluster IV Social Competence (6 credits required)

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Introduction to Sociology

  Cluster V Arts and Humanities (6 credits required)

  • Literature Course
  • Arts and Humanities Elective

  Cluster VI Open Elective (3 credit hours)

  Curriculum Plan for RN to BSN Mobility Option

  • Semester 1—Term 1
    • B231 Communication for Health Care Professionals: RN to BSN
    • B304 Professional Nursing Seminar I
  • Semester 1—Term 2
  • • S475 Health of the Community:  RN to BSN
    • H355 Data Analysis
  • Semester II—Term 1
  • • H365 Nursing Research
    • S474 Health Care Ethics
  • Semester II—Term 2
  • • S487 Nursing Management
    • Nursing Elective
  • Semester III—Term 1
  • • B404 Professional Nursing Seminar II:  Informatics
    • Nursing Elective (list available from nursing advisor)
  • Semester III—Term 2
    • S483 Clinical Nursing Practice Capstone:  RN to BSN
    • Nursing Elective (list available from nursing advisor)
  • Special credit for the remaining nursing courses leading to the BSN degree is awarded after completion of B304.  A per-credit-hour, special-credit fee applies.