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.)

Curriculum Plan for Traditional B.S.N. Students (sample plan only)

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.)
• Literature Course (3 cr.)

Semester two

• PHSL P261 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (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

Summer

• NURS A190 Learning Strategies in Nursing (1 cr.)
• PHSL P262 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.)

Semester three

• BIOL M200 Microorganisms in Nature and Disease (4 cr.)
• NURS B220 Professional Nursing and Healthcare (4 cr.)
• NURS B221 Introductory Clinical Practicum Experience in Nursing (1 cr.)
• NURS B230 Developmental Issues and Health (4 cr.)
• NURS B234 Promoting Healthy Populations (3 cr.)

Semester four

• SPEA K300 Statistics (3 cr.)
• NURS B248 Science and Technology of Nursing (4 cr.)
• NURS B249 Science and Technology of Nursing Practicum (3 cr.)
• NURS B261 Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice (4 cr.)

Junior Year

 Semester five (Option 1)

• NURS H372 Concepts in Mental Health across the Lifespan (3 cr.)
• NURS H373 in Concepts Mental Health across the Lifespan Practicum (1 cr.)
• NURS H380 Health Concepts across the Lifespan I (3 cr.)
• NURS H381 Health Concepts across the Lifespan I Practicum (2 cr.)
• NURS R375 Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice (3 cr.)

Semester five (Option 2)

• NURS H368 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families (3 cr.)
• NURS H369 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families Practicum (1 cr.)
• NURS H380 Health Concepts across the Lifespan I (3 cr.)
• NURS H381 Health Concepts across the Lifespan I Practicum (2 cr.)
• NURS H350 Topics in Contemporary Nursing Practice (1 cr.)
• PHIL P393 Biomedical Ethics (3 cr.)

Semester six (Option 1)

• NURS H368 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families (3 cr.)
• NURS H369 Nursing Care of Childbearing Families Practicum (1 cr.)
• NURS H390 Health Concepts across the Lifespan II (3 cr.)
• NURS H391 Health Concepts across the Lifespan II Practicum (2 cr.)
• NURS H350 Topics in Contemporary Nursing Practice (1 cr.)
• PHIL P393 Biomedical Ethics (3 cr.)

Semester six (Option 2)

• NURS H372 Concepts in Mental Health across the Lifespan (3 cr.)
• NURS H373 Concepts in Mental Health across the Lifespan Practicum (1 cr.)
• NURS H390 Health Concepts across the Lifespan II (3 cr.)
• NURS H391 Health Concepts across the Lifespan II Practicum (2 cr.)
• NURS R375 Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice (3 cr.)

Senior Year

Semester seven (Option 1)

• NURS S430 Health Concepts across the Lifespan III (3 cr.)
• NURS S431 Health Concepts across the Lifespan III Practicum (2 cr.)
• NURS S483 Nursing Practice Capstone (4 cr.)
• Cultural/Historical Studies course (3 cr.)

Semester seven (Option 2)

• NURS S481 Nursing Management (3 cr.)
• NURS S482 Nursing Management Practicum (1 cr.)
• NURS S472 A Multi-system Approach to Health of the Community (3 cr.)
• NURS S473 Health of the Community Practicum (2 cr.)
• Cultural/Historical Studies course (3 cr.)

Semester eight (Option 1)

• NURS S481 Nursing Management (3 cr.)
• NURS S482 Nursing Management Practicum (1 cr.)
• NURS S472 A Multi-system Approach to Health of the Community (3 cr.)
• NURS S473 Health of the Community Practicum (2 cr.)
• NURS S485 Professional Growth and Empowerment (3 cr.)

Semester eight (Option 2)

• NURS S430 Health Concepts across the Lifespan III (3 cr.)
• NURS S431 Health Concepts across the Lifespan III Practicum (2 cr.)
• NURS S483 Nursing Practice Capstone (4 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.)
• SPEA 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
• 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 (2 credit hours required) if needed to total 120.

Consult the Coordinator of Student Services for advice.

Curriculum Plan for B.A. / B.S. to B.S.N. Mobility Option

Summer I (Irregular)

Summer II (Irregular)

Fall Semester (Option 1)

Fall Semester (Option 2)

Spring Semester (Option 1)

Spring Semester (Option 2)

Summer I

Summer II

Fall Semester

General Education Requirements for the RN to BSN Mobility Option

Note: Some of the general education courses may not transfer in as our equivalent courses.  However, we accept most general education courses taken for completion of the A.S.N. or Diploma as our equivalent for purposes of the B.S.N. 

Students must complete a minimum of one course in each of these areas for a total of 18 credit hours (many if not most of these will be completed in the Associate Degree Program). These areas are:

Written Communication
Speaking and Listening
Quantitative Reasoning
Scientific Reasoning
Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing
Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

An additional 34-35 credits of nursing or non-nursing courses must be taken to achieve a total of 120 credit hours and complete the general education requirements. Students should work with their advisor to select appropriate courses. 

Curriculum Plan for RN to BSN Mobility Option (Sample only; order of courses is somewhat flexible)

• Thirty-five credit hours of special credit for the remaining nursing courses leading to the BSN degree is awarded after completion of B331. Completion of the aforementioned will fulfill the graduation requirement of 120 credit hours.